The Report Card
Matthew HuffGrading pop culture on a curve
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Why Is Every Pop Star Having a Mental Health Crisis?
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Matthew Huff is an entertainment journalist. His work has appeared in NYT, Vanity Fair, BuzzFeed, Parade, IndieWire, Playboy, Gold Derby, Betches, and more. He is the author of The Report Card and co-hosts the podcast P.S. You're Wrong.
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