Olivia Tauber
Deputy Digital Culture Editor
Olivia Tauber is the deputy editor of digital culture, covering creators, media, movies, beauty, and more. Based in New York, her work has appeared in The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Cut, Teen Vogue, Complex, and Interview Magazine. She holds a Master's degree in Journalism from NYU and a Bachelor's from the University of Michigan. She also runs Fan Mail, a weekly pop-culture newsletter.
Latest From Olivia Tauber
Is 'exclusive' a valid relationship label? 'Love Island USA' fans are split.
Zach and Kayda's relationship status has viewers debating exclusivity, situationships, and villa dating rules.
Are cheating scandals the new Emmy bait?
Cheating scandals have always been good for ratings. They may have helped raise a few Emmy profiles, too.
Justin Bieber is joining FIFA’s first-ever World Cup final halftime show
Bieber is co-headlining the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show, joining Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and more
'The Odyssey' sails into rave reviews and online backlash
Early reviews are praising Christopher Nolan’s new epic, but the conversation around its cast and source material is messier
Erling Haaland is somehow a 'Love and Deepspace' star now
Chinese fans have turned Haaland into everything from a Nordic Cyborg to a romance game character as World Cup edits explode online.
Meta’s smart glasses have a new look and the same privacy problem
Meta is making smart glasses look more ordinary, just as privacy concerns around recording lights and consent are heating up
Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland take their bromance to the World Cup
'Cleated rivalry': The former teammates are facing off in a World Cup quarterfinal, and fans are loving it.
Kai Cenat’s Streamer University is back, and the 2026 class is stacked
Streamer University 2026 is officially in session, with Kai Cenat revealing the professors, students, and clubs leading this year’s class
Taylor Swift's wedding photos are going viral. There's just one problem.
Deepfakes are giving Swifties plenty to fact-check.
Why this World Cup finally feels like a turning point for soccer in America
Soccer fever, finally? The USMNT’s World Cup run has ratings, controversy, betting interest, and actual national momentum.
Taylor Swift wedding guest list: Everyone we expect to be there
From Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid to Patrick Mahomes and Stevie Nicks, the rumored guest list is stacked with A-listers
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding guest list reportedly excludes these people
Taylor Swift’s wedding has 1,000 guests. These stars still may not be there.
Here’s everyone we're expecting at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
From Selena Gomez and Gigi Hadid to Patrick Mahomes and Stevie Nicks, the rumored guest list is stacked with A-listers
Here's everyone who definitely won't be at Taylor Swift's wedding
Taylor Swift’s wedding has 1,000 guests. These stars still may not be there.
Despite the backlash, Donald Trump is using AI again
'Doctor' Trump wants to 'cure' his deepfake celebrity 'patients.'
The Supreme Court’s strangest media tradition is still running
In the age of PDFs and push alerts, Supreme Court interns are still giving Washington its strangest relay race.
In defense of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s rumored MSG wedding
Madison Square Garden may not scream romance, but for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the venue makes more sense than it sounds
PlayStation disks are done. Fans feel betrayed. Here's why.
Sony is ending physical discs for new PlayStation games, and the backlash is about more than nostalgia
Empire State Building climbing stunt turns into proposal — then arrest
The Manhattan skyscraper is a classic proposal spot, though usually people stop at the observation deck
'Friendship Island' is back as 'Love Island USA' romances collapse
Season 8 has all the usual dating drama, but fans keep coming back to the friendships.
Prediction markets have entered the 'Love Island USA' villa
'Love Island USA' fans already debate every dumping and recoupling. Now, Kalshi and Polymarket are turning those takes into trades.
Wimbledon 2026 schedule: When Serena Williams is playing today, how to stream it
Serena Williams is back on Centre Court, facing 20-year-old Maya Joint in her first Wimbledon singles match since 2022
South Korea’s World Cup loss is now an official government matter
After South Korea’s World Cup exit, President Lee Jae Myung called for an investigation into the team’s disappointing tournament.
Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon after nearly 4 years away from singles
Serena Williams’ Wimbledon return brings excitement, debate, and Maya Joint matchup
