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Michelle Jaworski


Michelle Jaworski is a staff writer and TV/film critic at the Daily Dot. She covers entertainment, geek culture, and pop culture and has covered everything from the Sundance Film Festival, NYFF, and Tribeca to New York Comic Con and Con of Thrones. She is based in Brooklyn.

Mikael Arellano and Taylor Swift

People are mad that Mikael Arellano, the ‘Bejeweled’ dance creator, only received free tickets to a Taylor Swift show for it

He was promised tickets by Taylor Nation to use his dance, but he was still waiting for those tickets until the last minute.

On May 16, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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britney spears

‘There is no other celeb TMZ treats with such disrespect’: Britney Spears fans are encouraging others to block TMZ ahead of documentary special

The special says it will look at the 18 months since her conservatorship was dissolved.

On May 15, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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taylor swift holding a microphone during a show

‘I really really want Taylor to see this’: Fan at Taylor Swift’s Philly show responds to viral video of the singer defending fan from a security guard

She got complimentary tickets to see Taylor Swift's final Philly show.

On May 15, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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jason sudeikis as ted lasso in ted lasso

What happened to ‘Ted Lasso’?

Season 3, which is almost over, has received a lot of backlash.

On May 14, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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india amarteifio (left) and corey mylchreest (right) in queen charlotte

Did a ‘Bridgerton’ prequel actually work?

How Netflix's 'Queen Charlotte' offered a compelling romance in the face of the pitfalls of a prequel.

On May 11, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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sarah goldberg (right) as sally reed in barry season 4

‘Barry’s’ brutal takedown of Hollywood and the TV antihero

The fourth and final season is firing on all cylinders.

On May 11, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Simu Liu in front of blue background

‘The man cannot handle a single speck of criticism’: TikToker calls out Simu Liu—and he responds to it

A repost led to the actor sharing it with his 3 million followers.

On May 10, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Freddie Highmore speaking in front of grey background (l) Daniel Dae Kim in front of grey background (r)

A years-old clip from ‘The Good Doctor’ is now a TikTok meme

'I am a surgeon!'

On May 9, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Corey Mylchreest (left) and India Amarteifio (right) in queen charlotte

Netflix’s ‘Queen Charlotte’ brings back the debate over historical accuracy in the ‘Bridgerton’ universe

Netflix's latest series claims upfront that it's 'fiction inspired by fact.'

On May 8, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale in Poker Face (l) Nicolas Hoult as Renfield in Renfield (c) Florence Pugh as Allison in A Good Person (r)

These 2023 characters are bringing renewed attention to geometric sweaters

How three projects utilize similar costume notes to signify a big change.

On May 5, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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women on treadmills at gym

Men get roasted after calling women’s workout clothing ‘lingerie’

People weren't having it.

On May 3, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Photo of Sofia Richie at the red carpet

Sofia Richie is being made the face of leveling up to marry rich—despite coming from wealth

'Do TikTok white women realize that Sofia Richie’s father is Lionel Richie.'

On May 1, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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priya kansara in polite society

‘Polite Society’ is a stylish and inventive action extravaganza

It's a strong debut from the creator of 'We Are Lady Parts.'

On Apr 27, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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Flounder 1989 The Little Mermaid (l) Flounder 2023 The Little Mermaid (r)

Flounder enters his flop era in ‘The Little Mermaid’ live-action remake

A more photorealistic version of Ariel's fish isn't going over well.

On Apr 27, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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ronald gladden (left) and james marsden (right) in jury duty

The internet is obsessed with a reality show about jury duty

Videos featuring #jurydutyonfreevee have been viewed more than 192.9 million times.

On Apr 27, 2023 by Michelle Jaworski

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