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Laiken Neumann


Laiken Neumann is a Trending news editor based in Austin, Texas.

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SXSW’s highs and lows: Here’s what we just learned

From controversy to A.I. to great art, the 9-day conference was more divisive than ever.

On Mar 18, 2024 by Ramon Ramirez, Braden Bjella, Laiken Neumann

Sydney Sweeney at SXSW(l+r), Sydney Sweeney on the red carpet(c)

‘My DMs are not a safe space’: Sydney Sweeney says ‘Saturday Night Live’ guest appearance was ‘terrifying’

'I'm having panic attacks just thinking about it.'

On Mar 12, 2024 by Laiken Neumann

Speaker at SXSW; Sephora Sign; Stats on Gen Alpha requests.

‘It happens around the 8-10 age’: From Walmart to Sephora, Gen Alpha customers are requesting products by brand name

'Millennials are doting on their children in a way that parents before them haven't.'

On Mar 11, 2024 by Laiken Neumann

Selena Gomez Launching Wondermind

‘It’s gonna change the game’: Selena Gomez to launch Wondermind app to ‘gamify’ mental fitness

'I had to hit my rock bottom.'

On Mar 10, 2024 by Laiken Neumann

Stanley announces new carry-all Quenchers

‘We know she’s going to Target’: Stanley announces new hands-free, carry-all Quencher cups

'Who run the world? Girls.'

On Mar 9, 2024 by Laiken Neumann

Black Twitter: A People's History documentary

‘How do you take the feeling of our Twitter and put that in a documentary?’: Hulu traces the origins and impact of Black Twitter

'Let us document this now because it could all go away.'

On Mar 9, 2024 by Laiken Neumann

SXSW protest organized by Eve 6

‘They aren’t getting paid’: Eve 6 guitarist calls for artists to drop out of SXSW over Penske

'Instead of being a haven for artists, we have the Department of Defense... running the show.'

On Mar 8, 2024 by Laiken Neumann

Adam Sandler Peoples Sexiest Man Alive

‘I am the sexiest man alive!’: Adam Sandler accepts the wrong award at People’s Choice Awards

'This is gonna be a little humiliating.'

On Feb 18, 2024 by Laiken Neumann

Haley Blais in front of yellow background with YouTube and blue musical notes overlay Passionfruit Remix

Lessons in internet authenticity with Haley Blais at SXSW

Indie-pop auteur Haley Blais could be considered a veteran of the vlog generation.

On Mar 23, 2023 by Laiken Neumann

Julio Torres and Tilda Swinton in PROBLEMISTA

Review: A24 film ‘Problemista’ is colorful, hilarious, and overwhelming

Julio Torres' directorial debut juggles cartoonish visuals, immigration anxiety, and artistic dedication. And it co-stars Tilda Swinton as a brash hyper-Karen.

On Mar 19, 2023 by Laiken Neumann

members of boygenius, phoebe bridgers, lucy dacus, and julien baker on stage at austin-bergstrom international airport

boygenius touch down at Austin International Airport for surprise SXSW set

'Are you allowed to say 'f*ck' at the airport?'

On Mar 14, 2023 by Laiken Neumann

Rachel Sennott stars as PJ and Ayo Edebiri as Josie in BOTTOMS

Review: Queer teen sex comedy ‘Bottoms’ is bloody absurd

No heart-wrenching take on girlhood, the sophomore feature from 'Shiva Baby' director Emma Seligman revels in slapstick melodrama.

On Mar 12, 2023 by Laiken Neumann

Kim Kardashian in Marilyn Monroe's dress at MET gala

Marilyn Monroe’s dress reportedly damaged after Kim Kardashian wore it to the Met Gala

'What did they expect fr.'

On Jun 13, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

woman upset speaking in car (l) instacart logo on phone phone yellow clock shopping cart wooden block mini shopping cart on yellow and purple background (c) woman greenscreen tiktok pointing up to photo of full cart (r)

‘This shouldn’t be allowed to happen!’: Instacart shopper says a customer cancelled a 125-item order after she collected half of it—and Instacart paid her $7 for it

Instacart put her account under review when she requested more money for her time.

On Jun 12, 2022 by Laiken Neumann

Johnny Depp (l) Amber Heard (r)

‘Classic capitalism profiting off women’s suffering’: An online sex toy shop released a dildo based on Amber Heard’s alleged sexual assault, sparking backlash (updated)

'Whether you believe Amber or not, many people have been raped with bottles.'

On Jun 10, 2022 by Laiken Neumann