Fans dominated internet discourse this year. As Hollywood executives continued to make decisions that perplexed audiences, it was the fans who worked to make their voices heard. Sports fandom grew ...

The biggest trend in culture on social media in 2024 can be summed up with one word: Fans. Major broadcasting networks and mainstream media, and in more recent years streaming companies, have had near ...

Everybody is a fan of something — from authors to singers to quarterbacks — but for some, the fandom becomes a second life. These fans are often considered “stans,” and as people have been forced ...

This episode was originally published October 26, 2024. View the full episode transcript. In this episode of Close All Tabs, host Morgan Sung examines the rise of “stan culture” in politics, where ...

Brentwood’s first fandom, cosplay and pop culture convention called NovaCon X is coming soon, and an Oakley family, the Tosuners, has everything to do with it. Alameda briefs: USS Hornet hosting ...

Sports fans are currently in their own league when it comes to enthusiasm and devotion. But the lessons behind that loyalty aren’t exclusive to stadiums, brackets, or highlight reels—they’re relevant ...

Being a fan, especially a fan who writes fanfiction, however, comes with all kinds of unwanted social stigmas, be they allegations of illegality, immorality, or just plain weirdness. Today, the Daily ...

Do you ever envision yourself in a world you saw in a movie, book or show? In our vibrant and accessible media landscape, it feels only natural to picture yourself in a “Star Wars” space battle or ...

Following the World Cup, Premier League fan culture has entered a new phase of transformation. The tournament did not simply deliver iconic goals and national rivalries; it reshaped how supporters ...