The 14 Best and Worst Nepo Babies of 2022

By Kyndall Cunningham

This year’s seemingly most incessant discourse was about the privileged relatives of the rich and famous. But which babies rose above—or sunk below—that pricy pack?

Margot Robbie Is Not a Flop, Even If Her Movies Are

By Coleman Spilde

With back-to-back epic disasters in “Amsterdam” and “Babylon,” the actress is catching heat. But we should be celebrating her weird choice of films—not lambasting their failures.

Visiting ‘The Office’ IRL Isn’t as Weird as It Sounds—Mostly

By Luke Winkie

Fans of the beloved NBC sitcom lined up on their holiday weekend to visit an interactive recreation of Dunder Mifflin. Is this peak capitalism?

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The Best Songs of 2022, From Beyoncé to Bad Bunny

By Madeline Roth, Kyndall Cunningham, Allegra Frank

Indie gems, dancefloor fillers, and more of the music we couldn’t stop listening to on loop this year.

Johnny Depp Is Reportedly Sabotaging His Career Comeback

By Laura Bradley

Depp and director/co-star Maïwenn Le Besco of his next project, “Jeanne du Barry,” are said to have been “screaming at each other the whole time” during production.

‘Atlanta’ to ‘The White Lotus’: 2022’s Funniest Performances

By Matt Wilstein, Laura Bradley, Allegra Frank

From the subtlest comedic acting on “Abbott Elementary” to the most explosive laughs on “The Bear” and much more, these performers made us laugh the hardest in 2022.

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The Year’s Most Thrillingly Directed Movies

By Nick Schager

They might not be the best of the year. But these films all are daring, go-for-broke efforts that drove people to the edge of their seat and took their breath away.

How Is ‘Babylon’ Such an Epic Disaster?

By Coleman Spilde

A guide to the week’s best and worst TV shows and movies from The Daily Beast’s Obsessed critics.

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George Santos Is the Con Artist the Modern GOP Deserves

The fabulist congressman-elect is a total fraud—and yet he’s not even in the running for “worst Republican member of Congress right now.”

Polish Media Pushes Back After Spice Girl Abruptly Drops Gig

Mel C, a.k.a. “Sporty Spice,” cited issues that “do not align with the communities I support.” The state-owned broadcaster says it will be just fine without her.

Adults Only? Tents? A New Four Seasons Upends Expectations

The resort opened earlier this month and features just 15 luxury tents surrounded by 48 acres of forest.

Happy Boxing Week—These End of the Year Sales Are Better Than Black Friday

Now that the frantic gifting frenzy has drawn to a close (thank god!), now’s the time to treat yourself to everything on your list while taking advantage of steep discounts.

The Bestselling Products of 2022, As Bought by Scouted Readers

These were the products Scouted readers purchased this most this year.

This Affordable French Skincare Will Keep Your Skin Hydrated and Protected This Winter

Soothing, thermal spring water is the foundation of Avène’s famed comforting skincare products.

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