Precious Fondren
Precious Fondren is a music-obsessed culture reporter based in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. She’s a staff writer at Type.Set.Brooklyn, where she covers music, movies, television, and internet culture. Her work has appeared in Teen Vogue, the Los Angeles Times, Nylon, the New York Times, and GQ. Send story tips, fan mail, and love letters to precious.fondren@typesetbrooklyn.com.
- Is Taylor Swift Dissing Charli XCX on “Actually Romantic”?
Is Taylor Swift Dissing Charli XCX on “Actually Romantic”?
Fans and critics alike are convinced that’s the case.
- Are Your Favorite Female Rappers Cool With Each Other?
Are Your Favorite Female Rappers Cool With Each Other?
A handy guide to hip-hop’s current beef(s).
- Why Comedians Are Turning on Each Other Over the Riyadh Comedy Festival
Why Comedians Are Turning on Each Other Over the Riyadh Comedy Festival
David Cross called out comics who took the gig, accusing them of ignoring Saudi Arabia’s human rights abuses.
- Why Are Artists Announcing Tours More Than a Year in Advance?
Why Are Artists Announcing Tours More Than a Year in Advance?
Doja Cat is the latest to promote a series of shows that won’t be hitting your city anytime soon.
- Lola Young Announces Indefinite Hiatus Following Onstage Collapse
Lola Young Announces Indefinite Hiatus Following Onstage Collapse
“I have to cancel everything for the foreseeable future,” the 24-year-old wrote.
- ‘Read the Room’: Actors React to Tilly Norwood, AI Star Positioned as ‘Next Scarlett Johansson’
‘Read the Room’: Actors React to Tilly Norwood, AI Star Positioned as ‘Next Scarlett Johansson’
Norwood has, her creators claim, attracted the attention of multiple Hollywood agents.
- Electronic Arts to Go Private in Biggest Buyout in History
Electronic Arts to Go Private in Biggest Buyout in History
The deal to take the maker of games like ‘Madden NFL’ and ‘The Sims’ is worth $55 billion.
- Young Thug’s Album Cover Sparks Jokes About AI, Sammy Sosa, and Druski
Young Thug’s Album Cover Sparks Jokes About AI, Sammy Sosa, and Druski
Thug just can’t catch a break when it comes to album artwork.
- How U.S. Control Could Change TikTok
How U.S. Control Could Change TikTok
The app and its algorithm won’t be the same under stateside leadership, experts say.
- Rihanna Announces Arrival of Third Child With ASAP Rocky
Rihanna Announces Arrival of Third Child With ASAP Rocky
She finally got her girl.
- Emma Watson ‘Treasures’ J.K. Rowling Despite Trans Rights Controversy
Emma Watson ‘Treasures’ J.K. Rowling Despite Trans Rights Controversy
Watson opened up about her relationship with the author on Jay Shetty’s ‘On Purpose’ podcast.
- Movie Star Reneé Rapp Takes Movie Quiz, Reveals She Hasn’t Actually Seen Many Movies
Movie Star Reneé Rapp Takes Movie Quiz, Reveals She Hasn’t Actually Seen Many Movies
For example: ‘Lady Bird.’