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Gavia Baker-Whitelaw


Gavia Baker-Whitelaw is a staff writer at the Daily Dot, covering geek culture and fandom. Specializing in sci-fi movies and superheroes, she also appears as a film and TV critic on BBC radio. Elsewhere, she co-hosts the pop culture podcast Overinvested. Follow her on Twitter: @Hello_Tailor

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‘Google the scientific name of the largest cockroach’ is the stupidest meme of the week

People are obsessed with this cockroach name because it sounds like 'long penis.'

On Aug 22, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato split from manager Scooter Braun, leading to speculation about ‘red flags’

Music fans are wondering why two A-list clients broke ties with Scooter Braun at the same time.

On Aug 22, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Logan Paul says he walked out of 'Oppenheimer' because 'it's all exposition'

Logan Paul says he walked out of ‘Oppenheimer’ because ‘it’s all exposition’

Logan Paul is being mocked for his take on 'Oppenheimer,' which he complained involved too much talking.

On Aug 21, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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A woman claimed her husband shielded his eyes from certain scenes in ‘Oppenheimer’

Oppenheimer's intimate scenes sparked another debate thanks to this viral TikTok, which detractors labeled prudish and absurd.

On Aug 21, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘I’m a showrunner who asked for this’: TV writers debunk misinformation about their strike demands

'Variety' is under fire for promoting an anonymous TV writer who opposes a popular WGA strike proposal.

On Aug 17, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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People are posting empty ‘Blue Beetle’ screenings to highlight the film’s flop status

Ticket booking sites show empty theaters for 'Blue Beetle' opening night.

On Aug 17, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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A New York Times article about MovieTok is sparking debate about film criticism

This controversial article compares paid MovieTok influencers to traditional critics.

On Aug 16, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Warrior Nun’ will continue as a movie trilogy, says producer

The show previously inspired one of Netflix's most enthusiastic renewal campaigns.

On Aug 16, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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People are questioning Sandra Bullock’s ‘Blind Side’ role after Michael Oher’s accusations

Oher alleges that his 'adoptive parents' exploited his life story to profit from 'The Blind Side.'

On Aug 15, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Zepotha’: Why this fake 1980s horror movie is all over TikTok

Starting out as a hoax meme, 'Zepotha' quickly inspired its own fandom - and controversy.

On Aug 15, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Rachel Zegler faces a bizarre backlash for critiquing the original ‘Snow White’

'Snow White' nostalgia is the latest right-wing culture war issue.

On Aug 14, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Why some ‘Star Wars’ fans are mad about Ahsoka being called a Jedi

The new show describes Ahsoka Tano as a Jedi. But fans argue that her non-Jedi status is a crucial canon detail.

On Aug 14, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Mark Zuckerberg says Elon Musk ‘isn’t serious’ about arranging a cage fight

In response, Elon Musk posted screencaps from a text exchange between himself and Zuckerberg.

On Aug 14, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Deadpool 3’ seemingly delayed amid film industry strikes

'Deadpool 3' was notably absent from a Disney presentation about the studio's upcoming release calendar.

On Aug 10, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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‘Star Trek: Voyager’ star Robert Beltran accused of breaking actors’ strike rules and endorsing homophobic comments on X

Fans at the STLV 'Star Trek' convention reported that Robert Beltran broke strike rules onstage, sparking controversy in the fandom.

On Aug 10, 2023 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw