TikTok's Obsession With "Loyalty Tests" Is Darker Than You Think

Plus, a new sapphic film festival, Mandy Moore didn't understand 'Candy', & more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ EXTREMELY ONLINE [TikTok's Obsession With "Loyalty Tests" Is Darker Than You Think]( On TikTok, people share[overheard conversations]( a[peep at a stranger’s phone on the bus]( and even propose “[loyalty tests]( in which creators message your partner to test their faithfulness. Infidelity busting has gone viral, but it’s not all about the kindness of strangers. [→ READ MORE]( entertainment movies [A SAPPHIC FILM FESTIVAL IS COMING this february]( Pre-game Valentine’s Day with SAPPH–O-RAMA, Film Forum’s forthcoming lesbian film series. [→ READ MORE]( TELEVISION [I Can’t Stop Thinking About ‘The Curse’ Soundtrack]( Nathan Fielder and Benny Safdie’s distressing new show comes with an equally off-putting score that’s one of the best on TV right now. [→ READ MORE]( the deep dive EXCLUSIVE [THE 5 BEAUTY PRODUCTS Tommy Dorfman CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT]( [Tommy Dorfman]( is the kind of celebrity who’s so busy, it’s hard to decide how exactly to specify her multi-hyphenate status. She first came into the public eye as an actress in the hit 2017 Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, but more recently has found herself in roles behind the camera. This year she’s set to make her directorial debut with [I Wish You All The Best](. The movie hasn’t even come out yet, and already she’s been tapped to direct a film adaptation of another LGBTQ+ coming of age story, [Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me](. [→ READ MORE]( #trendwatch beauty [The 7 Biggest winter Makeup Trends]( Inspired by the past but totally ahead of the curve. jewelry [The 5 Best New Ear Piercing Trends For 2024]( Maximalists, rejoice. beauty [Winter 2024’s 7 Biggest Hair Trends]( Bows & bixies galore. FASHION [Top RUNWAY Trends For Spring 2024]( Here's everything you can expect to see, and shop, next season. ICYMI celebrity [At 14, Mandy Moore Was Confused By The “Candy” Lyrics]( Mandy Moore was at homecoming when she realized her days as a normal teenage girl were behind her. Just months after releasing her breakout hit, [“Candy,”]( the newly-minted pop star returned to her high school to attend the dance, only to overhear some classmates “talking crap” about her in the bathroom. As she listened to their gripes — “I can't believe she's here. Who does she think she is?” — the teenaged Moore debated whether to come out of the stall and confront them, or continue hiding. [→ read on bustle]( FURTHER READING → [Why Do We Lie To Our Therapist?]( → [With 'Less Lonely,' Jes Tom Is The Taylor Swift Of Off-Broadway]( → [Vanessa Hudgens On Awards Show Season & Hosting Red Carpets]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.