Krissie Cruz

on the politics of superheroes, leftist infighting, and, if you squint, a review of superman (2025)

queer recommendations from your favorite babbling writer

on yelena belova, the importance of community, and moving on

stream bloodless by samia!

on cheating, fleabag, and chatgpt being a source for absolution

(and my subconscious hates me for it)

In the lottery of life, I’ve been fortunate to live under a roof with some of the most supportive and well-rounded women I’ve ever encountered. I grew up under a matriarch, with my mother being our family’s sole provider. There was never a moment…

Love Is Blind fans, get ready to cozy up on Mar. 13 for the Season 6 reunion because the tea is piping hot! Netflix just dropped the reunion trailer on Mar. 8 and as always, there’s something to say about the chaotic controversies only Love Is Blind…

With the spectacular 2023 Nicholas Galitzine had, it seems like he has no signs of stopping after the trailer for his new movie The Idea of You dropped and caused a bit of a stir-up online. Transitioning seamlessly from playing our favorite closeted…

In the world of self-help books and mental health practices, manifestation has emerged as the triumphant buzzword for the new age of spirituality. From securing coveted job positions to conquering daunting exams, Gen Z has embraced the art of…

Valentine’s Day has passed, the chocolates have been eaten, the flowers have wilted and we’re left to ask ourselves, what happens next? It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of day-to-day life, but the essence of romance shouldn’t be confined…

If you’re not on TikTok, chances are you’re completely unaware of why Kurt Hummel from Glee has been taking over everyone’s FYP singing “All that work and what did it get me? Why did I do it?” With Universal Music Group’s decision to remove its songs…

Get ready to pop the confetti and raise a toast because Owala is turning four years old, and they’re throwing a week-long celebration like no other! As they mark this milestone, the viral drink brand invites everyone to join them for the…

As a pop and R&B girlie myself, I could not be more ecstatic to have finally listened to Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine and I’d assume everyone is too. From Ari calling her own marriage a “situationship” to ruminating on her own insecurity, it’s no…

Don’t know what to do for Global Day of Unplugging? Hinge is unveiling an exciting addition to their One More Hour program: the Hinge Phonebook! Packed with over 100 pages of creative inspiration, this pocket-sized marvel is your passport to a world…

When you think about Valentine’s Day, what typically comes to mind? Maybe some roses, chocolates, and romantic gestures from the person you might deem as “The One.” While this holiday traditionally revolves around monogamous couples, I’d like to look…

Scrambling for a box of chocolates and a bouquet on the way home from work on Valentine’s Day, though totally cliche, has never been a good look. The act of gift-giving has consistently served as a measurement of one’s devotion to a relationship. And…

New music alert! Or at least that’s what Harry Styles fans have been buzzing about on X/Twitter. With “HS4 AT MIDNIGHT” trending on the platform, it seems like Styles’ highly anticipated fourth album (which fans have nicknamed HS4) could not come…

The transition between high school and university can be a humbling experience for some. Realizing that excelling in high school doesn’t guarantee success in university could challenge the very foundations of one’s perceived potential. The pressure…

Kim Kardashian has done it again, spoiling the public with yet another iconic photoshoot for her SKIMS shapewear brand. Only this time, she’s gifting us Lana Del Rey in a heart-shaped box for her new Valentine’s Day campaign. Embracing Del Rey’s…