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Jake Viswanath

Bio
Jake Viswanath is an Entertainment News Writer at Bustle, where he writes about film, music, and TV, but mainly about Taylor Swift. Jake's bylines have also appeared in PAPER, NYLON, and V Magazine. He earned his bachelor's degree in journalism and English from New York University. When Jake is not deciphering Taylor Swift's hints, he enjoys traveling anywhere he can go, FaceTiming his dog Ella, and getting in good workouts at Barney's. You can follow Jake at @jakeviswacare.

Kelly Clarkson Showed Off Her New Talk Show Set & It Feels Like Home Already

There's probably no one quite as excited for the premiere of The Kelly Clarkson Show as Kelly Clarkson herself. The singer is set to premiere her first talk show this September on NBC, and she's making sure that everyone knows just how enthusiastic…
By Jake Viswanath

Lil Nas X Revealed How Pride Month Helped Him Come Out In His New 'TIME' Cover Story

Lil Nas X is on a roll. "Old Town Road," his viral hit with Billy Ray Cyrus that made the entire world put on their cowboy hats and yee-haw, just hit a historic 19th week at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. And he's on the cover of TIME, a rare…
By Jake Viswanath

IMDb Changed Its Birth Name Policy Shortly After Laverne Cox Accused The Site Of Deadnaming

People truly have the power. In a welcome update to an outdated policy, IMDb will allow users to remove birth names from the site. The move comes after outcry from the transgender community, which claimed IMDb was publishing their birth names on the…
By Jake Viswanath

These Photos Of Kate McKinnon & Ruth Bader Ginsburg's First Meeting Are ICONIC

Some chance meetings are complete fate, others are totally random. The night that Kate McKinnon finally met Ruth Bader Ginsburg, whom she famously parodied numerous times on Saturday Night Live, was probably a little bit of both. The unexpected…
By Jake Viswanath

'Haunting Of Hill House' Creator Just Teased Even More Ghosts In Season 2

For horror fanatics, Netflix's hit series The Haunting of Hill House was a complete thrill ride that many thought couldn't be replicated again (especially now that the Bent-Neck Lady is gone). But they just might be wrong. The Haunting of Hill House…
By Jake Viswanath

This Taylor Swift Fan Had A Priceless Reaction To The Singer Paying Off Her Tuition

There's no way that this Taylor Swift fan can calm down after the news she received. Ayesha Khurram will now be able to go to college with a lot less stress on her shoulders, and it's all thanks to the singer herself. Taylor Swift helped a fan pay…
By Jake Viswanath

Lizzo's Reaction To Jonas Brothers Fans Singing "Truth Hurts" Is So Joyful

If 2019 has proven anything, it's that nothing can get people hyped like Lizzo can. The rising star is a total pro at making everyone feel their most confident and getting them to dance like it's nobody's business. But in case you needed proof, the…
By Jake Viswanath

Lifetime Just Announced The Cast For Its 'College Admissions Scandal' Movie

There's no scandal quite like a college scandal, and Lifetime is grabbing a piece of the pie. Lifetime is creating a movie inspired by the college admissions scandal that stormed the nation, or as federal investigators dubbed it, Operation Varsity…
By Jake Viswanath

Get Ready For Missy Elliott To Flip It & Reverse It At The 2019 MTV VMAs

It's time to work it — then put your thing down, flip it and reverse it. Missy Elliott is the MTV Video Vanguard Award recipient this year, and, really, it's about time that she received the prestigious honor. The iconic rapper and entertainer will…
By Jake Viswanath

Bow Down — The First Teaser For 'The Crown' Season 3 Is Here

All hail the Queen! The Crown is finally returning, and a new royal subject is taking on the role of England's ruling monarch. Netflix just released the first Crown Season 3 teaser, giving fans their first glimpse at Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth…
By Jake Viswanath