The Teen Mag Time Machine
Behind-the-scenes drama and never revealed secrets from the Y2K teen-mag era, as told by an editor who experienced it all firsthand!
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I Don’t Feel Good Enough’: Jessica Simpson’s Unedited 2003 Quotes Reveal the Dark Side of Y2K Pop Stardom
Hello friends!
Buckle up because we are taking a road trip back in time to the wonderfully chaotic year in pop culture that was 2003. Here’s a quick look back at what everyone was obsessing over and discovering for the very first time!
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The Untold Story of *NSYNC's Iconic CosmoGIRL! Puppy Cover (and My Reunion with Lance & Joey)
Hey Friends!
No surprise here, but my love for boy bands and pop girlies has been going strong for roughly 40 years now (I’ve decided I’m owning my age . . .13 more months until I celebrate the 29th anniversary of my 21st birthday 😜).
CH...
From Olivia Rodrigo to KATSEYE: Who Gets the Cover of a 2000s Teen Magazine in 2026?
I mean, would you buy this if you saw it on newsstands? Asking for a friend 😜
One of my favorite parts of being on the entertainment side of Y2K teen magazines was the constant “who should be on the cover?” debate. It was as stressful as...
Here's What Happened When I Brought 'Boy Meets World' Star Rider Strong Back to 1993
Hey friends and fellow pop culture time travelers!
It’s been an amazing week for The Teen Mag Time Machine. I’ve been reconnecting with so many stars who helped teen magazines of the ‘90s/early aughts fly of newsstands. My Zoom account has...
Proof That Nostalgia Heals: Disney Podcasts, Media Moments, and Hilary Duff
I’ve told this story many times before, but it’s worth repeating because it’s one of the most transformative moments of my life.
In the summer of 1999, I moved to New York City a mere four days after graduating from college. I took a railr...
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Behind-the-scenes drama, celeb throwbacks and never revealed secrets from the Y2K teen-mag era—as told by an editor who experienced it all firsthand!
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