NYTIMES (Aaron Timms) - The Gospel According to Anthony Bourdain
Fans of the late writer and chef are cultlike in their devotion. But have they misunderstood his message?
NYTIMES (Malia Mendez) - Swifties Delight in Taylor’s Wedding Day
Fans see, in the pop star, reflections of their own lives: hope, heartbreak and now, finally, happiness.
NYTIMES (Tania Ganguli) - All Aboard! Brands Jump on the Knicks Bandwagon.
Companies — including some with no ties to New York or basketball — have posted memes, changed their avatars to Knicks blue and orange, and cheered the team in their captions.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - U.S. Soccer legend Tim Howard video game impact on fandom
Tim Howard is a U.S. men’s national soccer team legend and the most capped goalkeeper in history. "The Secretary of Defense" shares insights on the U.S. hosting the World Cup this year, the evolution of soccer in America and his experiences with EA Sports. Learn how Howard sees the sport growing in the U.S., the impact of video games on fan engagement and Howard's personal journey from player to commentator.
NYTIMES (Yan Zhuang) - These BTS Fans Waited 15 Hours to See Their Idols
Those without tickets arrived at the venue before the sun rose on Saturday to stake out areas that offered unobstructed views of the stage.
NYTIMES (Isabella Kwai and Matt Yan) - Inside the Katseye Fandom: Friendships, Rivalries and Boycotts Over Manon’s Hiatus
Fans of the group have leveraged their influence into friendship and rivalry. Then a member’s sudden hiatus sent them into a spiral.