The Malignant Rise of OnlyFans Managers
As the pornography platform OnlyFans has exploded in popularity, a side industry has emerged: middlemen who encourage young women into the industry, then take a large cut of their earnings. Amelia Gentleman investigated this world, speaking to workers who described exploitation. 'If you try to leave them they threaten to sue you, or they do sue you, or they threaten to post all your content somewhere else and make money off of you,' one source said. The article highlights the predatory nature of these managers.
In the Footsteps of Frida Kahlo
Ahead of a major Tate show, Andrew Gilchrist explored Mexico City to find Kahlo's spirit alive. He visited the bar she drank at, the bed she recuperated in, and the studio where she painted her final masterpiece. The journey reveals the artist's enduring influence and personal history.
How Personal Taste Fell Out of Fashion
Rachel Aroesti examines how the internet has wrecked our capacity to form our own preferences. 'Personal taste has been seriously debased – if not completely destroyed – by technological advancement,' she writes. The article meets style rebels fighting back against algorithmic conformity.
Jamaica's Beach Access Crisis
Activists argue that a multibillion-dollar all-inclusive tourism business model is 'plantation tourism' designed to benefit rich visitors and the elite, disadvantaging most Jamaicans. Natricia Duncan and Anthony Lugg report on the fight for beach access, including the closure of the Blue Lagoon in 2022.
The Cold, Hard Truth About Fridge Storage
Emine Saner delivers the final word on fridge or cupboard conflicts. From chocolate to eggs to red wine, she clarifies what should be refrigerated. The piece addresses common domestic disputes, such as where to keep ketchup and whether bananas go mushy in the fridge.
Inside Italy's Football Ultras
Tobias Jones profiles Alessandro Casolari, a veteran of Italy's football ultras. Casolari's background includes hostage-negotiating, cocaine-smuggling, and Marxist-Leninist ideology. 'I was fascinated by him because he seemed to take the ultra philosophy to the next level, while disguising it with charm and eloquence,' Jones writes.
