Parasocial named Cambridge’s 2025 Word of the Year (Dexerto)

The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “parasocial” as its Word of the Year for 2025 due to increased global interest in one-sided connections with public figures, fictional characters, and artificial intelligence. The term saw a surge in searches following viral fan behavior, debates about... See more

What is the Elyse Myers book drama? Reader spaces controversy explained amid online backlash (Primetimer)

Elyse Myers sparked backlash after responding publicly to a negative comment on Threads about her new book That’s a Great Question, I’d Love to Tell You . Her reaction set off debate in reader spaces about whether authors should engage with... See more