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Charlene is a journalist, multifaceted copywriter, editor, and pop culture enthusiast. Over the past decade, her work has been featured in Glamour, GQ, HuffPost UK, Thought Catalog, CBR, The Sportster, We Got This Covered, The South African, and more. Her Bachelor of Commerce Degree gives her a unique insight into the business side of entertainment journalism.

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The Big Bang Theory's Worst Character, Explained

The Big Bang Theory's Worst Character, Explained

The Big Bang Theory has several characters, but this one became increasingly irritating, making them the most…

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American Dad: One Family Member's Disguises Are BETTER Than Roger's

American Dad: One Family Member's Disguises Are BETTER Than Roger's

Roger's never-ending carousel of outfits is pretty impressive, but Francine one-ups him more than a few times…

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The Simpsons Reveals Why Homer Doesn't Strangle Bart Anymore

The Simpsons Reveals Why Homer Doesn't Strangle Bart Anymore

The latest episode of The Simpsons sheds light on why Homer has abandoned choking Bart.

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TV Shows Based On True Stories That Taught Us How To Lie, Look Hot, And Sell It

TV Shows Based On True Stories That Taught Us How To Lie, Look Hot, And Sell It

These cautionary tales show off how shiny your life could be.

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4 Important Life Lessons I Learned From 'Better Call Saul'

4 Important Life Lessons I Learned From 'Better Call Saul'

Sometimes the things we love aren't good for us.

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Why The 'Broke But Better' Romance Cliché In 'Materialists' Feels Familiar (And Fraught)

Why The 'Broke But Better' Romance Cliché In 'Materialists' Feels Familiar (And Fraught)

Do we still need this trope in 2025?

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Netflix Assassin Psychological Thriller Series Starts With Perfect First Season Original

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GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT > Movies & TV > Thrillers By Charlene Badasie | Published 7 seconds ago The popular British spy thriller Killing Eve is streaming on Netflix. The show is based on Luke Jennings’ Villanelle novel series, with each season led by a different head writer. Phoebe Waller-Bridge handles Season 1, with Emerald Fennell working on Season 2, Suzanne Heathcote on Season 3, and Laura Neal lending her talents to Season 4.
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Netflix Sci-Fi Thriller Mystery Series Still Has Fans Craving For More Original

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GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT > Movies & TV > Sci-Fi By Charlene Badasie | Published 32 seconds ago The mystery drama The OA is streaming on Netflix. Created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, the series consists of two seasons, each with eight episodes. Season 1 begins with a young woman named Prairie Johnson (Brit Marling) returning to her hometown after being missing for seven years. Despite having been blind before her disappearance, she reappears with her sight restored.
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The 2000s Sci-Fi Space Adventure Epic That Destroyed An Entire Studio Original

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GIANT FREAKIN ROBOT > Movies & TV > Sci-Fi By Charlene Badasie | Published 20 seconds ago Titan A.E. is an animated sci-fi action adventure directed by Don Bluth and Gary Goldman. Released in 2000, it was a major project for Fox Animation Studios. But despite its ambitious scope and visual appeal, the film was a commercial failure, earning $36.8 million at the box office against a budget of almost $90 million. So, the studio closed its doors, and the movie became infamous as a result.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote a tiny piece about kindness for Glamour Magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I used an electric one at some point.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Jane Sloan from The Bold Type.