As a seasoned reader with a penchant for unraveling the intricacies of human nature, I must say that this week’s Vulture column has left me utterly spellbound! From the enigmatic world of Diddy to the captivating tale of four friends and their literary indiscretions, each story is as fascinating as the next.

In the second-most popular article of the year titled “Four Friends, Two Marriages, One Affair — and a Shelf of Books Dissecting It,” author Chris Heath portrays the narrative as one filled with “upheaval, enlightenment, transformation, harm, optimism, deceit, animosity, happiness.” This year in our New York realm was similarly characterized by more unmasked roguish personalities, a surge of interest in Megalopolis, the unsettling advance of artificial intelligence, and the energizing prevalence of Brat (the album) and bratty attitudes.

This year’s most significant cultural shifts are reflected in our top 20 most-viewed articles, a list compiled by adding up the total time our visitors spent interacting with these posts. However, this list could change following the widespread cinema release of Babyferatunknown on Christmas Day. For now, we’re proud to present this selection, which showcases the cultural zeitgeist of 20XX.

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Movies

20. The Perks of Not Being a Wallflower

By Bilge Ebiri

In a unique turn of events, actor Adam Pearson lands his most significant part yet in a humorous drama that draws inspiration from his vibrant disposition. Let’s dive into the tale.

SNL

19. Heidi Gardner Couldn’t Prepare for What She Saw

By Devon Ivie

A drawing featuring Beavis and Butt-Head left an SNL star puzzled, marking her first surrender after a long period of refusal. She’s now struggling to understand the specific events that transpired. Go ahead and read the account.

TV

18. The Great British Baking Show Needs a New Judge

By Fran Hoepfner

Paul and Prue are legends, sure, but their tastes have gotten a bit stodgy. Read the story.

Profile

17. Creature From the Brat Lagoon

By Brock Colyar

Instead of owning the summer, Charli XCX dominated it with an album that exudes a laid-back ambiance. Will she find herself worrying about autumn now? Find out in the article.

Art

16. Watch the Throne

By Rachel Corbett

Kehinde Wiley built an empire out of painting young Black men into art history. Can it survive accusations of sexual assault? Read the story.

Awards Season

15. Why Emma Stone Beat Lily Gladstone for Best Actress

By Nate Jones

The Poor Things star’s second Oscar was the most unexpected development on a night that mostly went chalk. Read the story.

Movies

14. Megalopolis Is a Work of Absolute Madness

By Bilge Ebiri

There is nothing in Francis Ford Coppola’s perhaps-final testament that feels like something out of a “normal” movie. Read the story.

Reality TV

13. The Last Inappropriate Man on Television

By Jessica Pressler

How Andy Cohen survived the ‘Reality Reckoning’ (at least for now). Read the story.

Movies

12. We All Owe Lin-Manuel Miranda an Apology

By Louis Peitzman

Without him, every song in Moana 2 is as flimsy and disposable as the last. Read the story.

profile

11. Therapy Daddy

By Lila Shapiro

Phil Stutz, in contrast to typical psychologist practice, has built a career in Hollywood by directly instructing his clients on what actions to take. Here’s the tale for you.

profile

10. The Zone of Interest’s Final Moments Are a Nazi Workaholic’s Nightmare

By A.A. Dowd

Could it be that Rudolf Höss isn’t retching due to regret, but rather the realization of his own insignificance striking him instead? Go ahead and read the tale.

TV

9. Fire Jeff Probst

By Brian Moylan

It’s time for Survivor’s stalwart host to hang up his buff for good. Read the story.

Celebrity

8. The Disappearing Timeline of Rose Hanbury

By Ellie Hall

Reading through the chronology of articles about the Marchioness of Cholmondeley, it appears that stories suggesting an affair with Prince William have gradually been withdrawn from public attention.

Movies

7. Irish Wish Is a Crypto-Fascist, AI-Generated Harbinger of Doom

By Rachel Handler

Netflix’s current production featuring Lindsay Lohan contains a multitude of subtle, conservative-leaning cues and dialogues reminiscent of AI like ChatGPT. Take a look at the narrative.

TV

6. The Double Loss of Under the Bridge

By Jen Chaney

Explore how Quinn Shephard found inspiration and grappled with emotion while adapting the Hulu series alongside the book’s late writer, Rebecca Godfrey. Delve into the narrative.

Extremely Online

5. Glasgow’s Sad Oompa Loompa Isn’t Gonna Sugarcoat This

By David Mack

As a cinephile, I can’t quite grasp another way of saying it, but we were attempting to be that pinch of magic, the delightful twist in an otherwise ordinary tale – the cherry on top, so to speak. Read the story and see for yourself.

Celebrity

4. Diddy’s Open Secrets

By Craig Jenkins

The rap mogul shook off decades of rumored bad behavior with wholesome PR revamps. Read the story.

Celebrity

3. The Man Who Gossiped Too Much

By Lila Shapiro

For years, John Nelson anonymously posted blind items on the blog Crazy Days and Nights. Then his identity was revealed. Read the story.

Books

2. Four Friends, Two Marriages, One Affair — and a Shelf of Books Dissecting It

By Chris Heath

A tale of literature and treachery. Read the story.

Crime

1. A Hidden Sexual-Assault Scandal at the New York Philharmonic

By Sammy Sussman

Originally, two musicians were terminated due to allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior. However, it appears that a retelling of their circumstances has led to their reinstatement in the orchestra.

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