Kyndall Cunningham

Baltimore, New York

Culture Writer at Vox

culture writer @voxdotcom, prev @thedailybeast.

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The “summer body” is over. Something worse is taking its place.

1 day ago | vox.com | Kyndall Cunningham

For decades, women have heard about the mythical “summer body” — toned arms, ripped abs, no cellulite. Some people also call this narrow goal “bathing suit ready,” or talk about having a “beach body.” In the months leading up to the highly anticipated season, the pressure to fit this arbitrary mold, whether through gym advertisements and or the latest diet fad, felt enormous. Getting in shape was a prerequisite to enjoying warm weather or going on vacation — or else risk being body-shamed.
From Taylor Swift to Formula 1, what’s behind the WAG renaissance?

2 weeks ago | vox.com | Kyndall Cunningham

Don’t call Kylie Kelce a WAG. The acronym for the “wives and girlfriends” of professional athletes rankles the podcaster, who first rose to fame as the wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce.
Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar: Stadium tours are on the rise. Are fans loving them?

3 weeks ago | vox.com | Kyndall Cunningham

When we see our favorite artist perform at a stadium concert, we’re expecting a divine experience. After all, attending a massive show is the closest thing the average person might experience to a holy pilgrimage: strangers from all different walks of life coming together to share their adoration for one musical deity. We should end the night feeling enlightened, if not completely transformed. Only that’s rarely how these shows actually go.
The viral “11 push-ups” trend and the appeal of one-size-fits-all fitness advice

1 month ago | vox.com | Kyndall Cunningham

Should every woman be able to do 11 push-ups? According to orthopedic surgeon and health influencer Vonda Wright, they should — and, no, modified “girl push-ups” don’t count. Last month, Wright appeared on The Mel Robbins Podcast, the popular self-help show that tends to generate this sort of arbitrary health advice, to share her recommended fitness regimen for aging women. She stressed the importance of heavy lifting, stating that every woman should be able to complete 11 pushups.
Podcasts like Giggly Squad and The Toast want to be your new best friend

1 month ago | vox.com | Kyndall Cunningham

In a podcast landscape dominated by the manosphere, one of the biggest podcasts targeted to women sounds like it could be a children’s television show. Giggly Squad is hosted by two best friends, fashion influencer Paige DeSorbo and comedian Hannah Berner, who first rose to fame via the Bravo reality show Summer House. In 2020, the pair began doing weekly Instagram Lives and eventually launched the podcast.
This podcast wants to be your new best friend

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kyndall Cunningham

In a podcast landscape dominated by the manosphere, one of the biggest podcasts targeted to women sounds like it could be a children’s television show. Giggly Squad is hosted by two best friends, fashion influencer Paige DeSorbo and comedian Hannah Berner, who first rose to fame via the Bravo reality show Summer House. In 2020, the pair began doing weekly Instagram Lives and eventually launched the podcast.
How TikTok influencer Remi Bader’s weight-loss surgery caused an internet meltdown

1 month ago | vox.com | Kyndall Cunningham

Kyndall Cunningham is a culture writer interested in reality TV, movies, pop music, Black media, and celebrity culture. Previously, she wrote for the Daily Beast and contributed to several publications, including Vulture, W Magazine, and Bitch Media. By the time Remi Bader, who built her career as a plus-size influencer with over 2 million followers on TikTok, went on Khloé Kardashian’s podcast to address her smaller body, it had been subject to nearly a year and a half of speculation.
How an influencer’s weight loss triggered an internet meltdown

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kyndall Cunningham

By the time Remi Bader, who built her career as a plus-size influencer with over 2 million followers on TikTok, went on Khloé Kardashian’s podcast to address her smaller body, it had been subject to nearly a year and a half of speculation. Fans were certain Bader had betrayed them, but exactly how and in what way was up for debate: Had she pumped the body positivity movement for cash and then turned her back on it by getting thin?
From Dunkin’ deodorant to Sabrina Carpenter perfume, everyone wants to smell like dessert

2 months ago | vox.com | Kyndall Cunningham

It all seemed to start last summer, when Love Island USA contestant Leah Kateb shared a TikTok video of her fragrance collection, which included Lush’s kettle corn-scented body spray, called Let the Good Times Roll. “You just smell like caramel cake and like you’re ready to be served on a decorated plate,” she told her 4 million followers. Influencers began evangelizing about the sweet, buttery fragrance, noting its ability to attract compliments from strangers.
MSNBC Loses Election Night Guru Steve Kornacki in Network Shakeup

2 months ago | thedailybeast.com | Corbin Bolies |Tim Teeman |Kyndall Cunningham |Matt Wilstein

Data guru Steve Kornacki is leaving MSNBC to stay with NBC News full-time, becoming the cable network’s first big exit as it severs its ties with 30 Rock. Famous for his friendly explanations of sometimes obtuse data points during election cycles, Kornacki will now become NBC’s chief data analyst and work across its news and sports divisions.