Crystal Bell

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Digital Culture Editor at Mashable

Writer and Producer at Freelance

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Colman Domingo’s Craigslist love story with husband Raúl has the internet swooning

1 month ago | me.mashable.com | Crystal Bell

At the 2025 Oscars, no one had more fun than Colman Domingo, who took every opportunity to get up from his seat and dance. During a commercial break, he even took to the stage to encourage fellow attendees to join in on the fun, all while sipping champagne. Although the Best Actor nominee didn't leave the Dolby Theatre with an Academy Award in hand, he did have his husband, Raúl Domingo, by his side. The couple turned heads on the red carpet, with Colman celebrating his nomination for Sing Sing.
Colman Domingo’s Craigslist love story with husband Raúl has the internet swooning

1 month ago | mashable.com | Crystal Bell

At the 2025 Oscars, no one had more fun than Colman Domingo, who took every opportunity to get up from his seat and dance. During a commercial break, he even took to the stage to encourage fellow attendees to join in on the fun, all while sipping champagne. Although the Best Actor nominee didn't leave the Dolby Theatre with an Academy Award in hand, he did have his husband, Raúl Domingo, by his side. The couple turned heads on the red carpet, with Colmancelebrating his nomination for Sing Sing.
Hulu's Oscars 2025 Livestream Ended Before Best Picture, And I'm Upset

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Crystal Bell

Miley Cyrus Looks Almost Unrecognizable At The Oscars With Barely-There BrowsThe singer turned heads with the bold beauty transformation. Miley Cyrus’s glamorous Oscars look raised eyebrows at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. The “Flowers” singer rocked up to the red carpet in a moody, Alexander McQueen gown that she paired with shocking, barely-there brows. The former …
Hulu's Oscars 2025 live broadcast ended before Best Picture, and I'm upset

1 month ago | mashable.com | Crystal Bell

Imagine watching over 3.5 hours of the 2025 Oscars telecast, including seven minutes of rambling from Best Actor winner Adrien Brody, several musical numbers from the Dune 2 sandworm, and a failed singalong attempt from Emilia Pérez songwriters Clement Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard — only to miss the final two awards of the night.
Watch BLACKPINK's Lisa, Doja Cat, and RAYE transform into Bond Girls at the 2025 Oscars

1 month ago | mashable.com | Crystal Bell

The 2025 Oscars were already shaping up to be a night of unforgettable performances (hello, Wicked!) and stunning surprises, but no one could have predicted the electrifying James Bond tribute that would set the stage ablaze with women in blazing red dresses and dripping in diamonds.
Conan O'Brien's Oscars opening monologue takes on AI, Netflix, and Karla Sofía Gascón

1 month ago | mashable.com | Crystal Bell

When Conan O'Brien emerged onto the stage at the 2025 Oscars for his opening monologue, he did so in a rather unusual way: by crawling out of Demi Moore's spine in a morbid homage to Best Picture nominee The Substance. How else was he supposed to follow up Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's stunning performance of "Defying Gravity"? After that bit of body horror, O'Brien delivered a classic Oscars opening monologue. "A Complete Unknown. A Real Pain. Nosferatu.
Beyoncé's Christmas halftime show on Netflix: Everything you need to know

Dec 23, 2024 | me.mashable.com | Crystal Bell

Santa might have his sleigh, but this Christmas, Beyoncé is bringing the true holiday magic to Netflix — and the NFL with a Cowboy Carter Christmas. For the first time, Queen Bey will take the halftime stage during NFL Christmas Gameday, streaming live on Netflix on Wednesday, Dec. 25.
Who will join Beyoncé on stage for her epic Christmas halftime show on Netflix?

Dec 23, 2024 | me.mashable.com | Crystal Bell

As Beyoncé prepares to take the stage for her highly anticipated halftime performance during Netflix's live NFL Christmas Gameday, those in the Bey Hive are buzzing with excitement — not just for her electrifying set, but for who might join her. While the full list of special guests remains under Beyoncé's lock and key, speculation is running wild, and one thing is certain: This performance will be full of surprises.
Hannah Bahng Talks Beauty Essentials, Fluid Style, & Backstage Rituals

Dec 23, 2024 | teenvogue.com | Crystal Bell

Hannah Bahng is surprisingly good at multitasking. In the cramped, dimly lit backroom of Mercury Lounge in downtown New York City, she sits at a table stacked with a few dozen copies of The Abysmal EP, signing each one with practiced efficiency. These albums are part of a secret merch drop she's orchestrated for fans at each stop of her first-ever tour — a thoughtful surprise for those who show up early and in the know.
VCHA Member KG Files Lawsuit Against JYP USA Alleging Exploitation: Everything You Need to Know

Dec 16, 2024 | teenvogue.com | Crystal Bell

KG, a 17-year-old member of VCHA, a U.S.-based girl group formed by K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment and Republic Records, announced her departure from the group in an Instagram Story posted Dec. 7, revealing that she had taken legal action against JYP USA, the Korean company’s stateside subsidiary. The lawsuit, filed on KG's behalf by her mother, Tracey Madder, in Los Angeles Superior Court on Dec.