One of the best detective shows of all time is a four-part series that was such a success that it ended up changing fandom ...

Infighting and backlash among “Heated Rivalry” fans is most pronounced on X—fueled in part by censorship-driven migration ...

For decades, fans have been uniting to celebrate and interact with their favorite stories. However, this corner of the Internet is quickly joining the mainstream.

Fans dominated internet discourse this year. As Hollywood executives continued to make decisions that perplexed audiences, it was the fans who worked to make their voices heard. Sports fandom grew ...

In K-pop fandoms, it’s not uncommon to spend money on pieces of paper. These photocards — collectible cards that come packaged with albums or sold alone by companies or at events — can be resold for ...

It’s nearly impossible to deny the internet’s revolutionary, ever-changing impact on human relationships. In the realm of pop culture, the modern-day “fandom” is just one facet of the World Wide Web’s ...

Today, fandom functions as a co-creative, identity-shaping system where fans play a meaningful role in the evolution of both the IP they love and the brands who seek to join in on the action. These ...

This online social science specialization invites you to think about the things you love to watch, read, listen to, and post as you reflect on fandom, popular culture, and digital media in the world ...

Fandom is fickle — and undergoing a profound shift. The recent consolidation of Creator Economy startups underscores the growing difficulties to not only capture the attention of fans but to translate ...