Mariah Espada

Mariah Espada is a reporter at TIME. She covers internet culture, reality TV, and pop culture.

Recent Articles

What to Know About Nepo-Friends

In a wildly competitive landscape for influencers, having a famous BFF has many advantages.

By Mariah Espada

The Internet’s Obsession with Fall

The internet has a history of obsessing over fall content. The origins can be traced back through pumpkin spice lattes and influencers.

By Mariah Espada and Moises Mendez II

The Real People Behind 'Dumb Money'

The new film tells the story of the GameStop saga, in which working class investors banded together to short-squeeze billionaire investors.

By Mariah Espada

Reality TV Stars Organize

Amid strikes in Hollywood, a push to unionize reality TV stars lays bare the struggle to improve how they are treated

By Mariah Espada

Drew Barrymore Apologizes For Bringing Back Show During Strike–But Does Not Change Decision

Drew Barrymore has formally responded to the backlash she received for resuming the production of The Drew Barrymore Show amid the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television...

By Mariah Espada

The Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2023

Despite the current uncertainty in Hollywood and strike-related delays, there are still plenty of hotly anticipated films due this fall.

By Moises Mendez II and Mariah Espada

Telemarketers Finale Looks At AI, Police

The third installment of the HBO docuseries lays out the grim state of modern-day telemarketing

By Mariah Espada

The Economic Impact of the Eras Tour

Swift's tour is in a league of its own, and the reasons behind its unmatched success are many.

By Jeannie Kopstein and Mariah Espada

Why Scooter Braun Is in the Spotlight

Scooter Braun is at the center of media speculation following reports that Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato have parted ways with the manager

By Mariah Espada

The Story Behind HBO's Telemarketers

Filmmaker Sam Lipman-Stern on bringing the wild scam story to screen

By Mariah Espada

Depp v Heard Doc Revisits Trial

The Netflix documentary examines Johnny Depp's defamation case against Amber Heard—and the online frenzy that grew around the trial.

By Mariah Espada

Dr. Bernice A. King Reflects on Her Father’s ‘Blueprint’ for Change

Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest daughter spoke at TIME’s Honoring the March: An Impact Family Dinner, for the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.

By Mariah Espada / Atlanta

Stacey Abrams Wants People to Keep Marching Toward MLK’s Dream

Speaking at TIME’s Honoring the March: An Impact Family Dinner, Stacey Abrams reflected on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington.

By Mariah Espada / Atlanta

TIME Honors the 60th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s March on Washington

From speeches by Dr. Bernice A. King and Stacey Abrams to performances by Bebe Winans and J. Ivy, here’s what happened at TIME’s Honoring the March: An Impact Family Dinner.

By Mariah Espada / Atlanta

Who Won Love Island UK Season 10

It's giving plot twist

By Mariah Espada

TikTok Changed the Meaning of a Follow 

The meaning of a follow on TikTok is not what it is, or once was—on YouTube or any other social platform.

By Mariah Espada

The True Story Behind The Beanie Bubble

Apple TV+'s 'The Beanie Bubble' looks at the Beanie Baby toy craze

By Mariah Espada

Breaking Down Twitter's New Logo

A graphic designer says Twitter's new "X" logo is incoherent

By Mariah Espada

Twitter Users Criticize Elon Musk's Rebrand to 'X'

Elon Musk has turned Twitter into 'X,' inspiring confusion

By Mariah Espada

How SAG-AFTRA Strike Affects TV and Movies

What productions are currently on pause—and why some can continue filming

By Mariah Espada
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