Pilar Melendez

The strange bedfellows driving — and winning — the war on porn Feminists, religious crusaders and “alpha male” influencers have turned the tide in the decades-old battle over adult content.

How feminists, religious crusaders and “alpha male” influencers have turned the tide in the decades-old battle over adult content.
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Critics worry Ryan Murphy's new show fails to capture Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's style After early stills from "American Love Story" were released, many online expressed disappointment with how Murphy and his team depicted the icon's fashion.

ICYMI: A Ryan Murphy production rarely arrives without controversy — and this time, the backlash involves a mis-sized Birkin bag.

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I know there's a lot of news but you should make time for this big, big read from @pilarmelendez.bsky.social

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We’re so back

Foreman from Harvey Weinstein's first N.Y. trial stands by his verdict Bernard Cody spoke with NBC News ahead of jury selection for the disgraced movie producer's retrial, where he faces an additional charge of sexually assaulting a woman in a Manhattan hotel in 2006.

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Happy Monday!

Today is my first day as a breaking news editor at @NBCNews! I will still be writing so please add me to your press lists and send tips to pilar.melendez@nbcuni.com

‘Big Balls’ on Top of the World How Eddie Coristine, 19, came to join Elon Musk’s revolution terrorizing the federal government.

‘Big Balls’ on Top of the World: How 19-year-old Eddie Coristine came to join the Elon Musk revolution.

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New, heartbreaking story by me for @thecut.com

Will My Baby Still Get Birthright Citizenship Under Trump?

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Happy New Year! After a decade of experience covering breaking national news and high-profile stories about crime, justice, and celebrity—I'm available to take on some freelance work! Editors, please be in touch at pilar.bosch.melendez@gmail.com

Happy New Year! After a decade of experience covering breaking national news and high-profile stories about crime, justice, and celebrity—I'm available to take on some freelance work! Editors, please be in touch at pilar.bosch.melendez@gmail.com

Hey all!

It's my first official day at The Independent.

So please send tips, story ideas, juicy behind-the-scenes gossip or just a friendly hello to my new email address in my bio.

You can also hit me up on Signal (number in the bio) if you have something confidential you want to clue me in on!

Anna Delvey and Kelly Cutrone’s Latest Project? Their Bucolic Life Upstate. As they prepare for their Pornhub-sponsored shows at New York Fashion Week, the unlikely duo open up about living out pop-icon infamy on an eight-acre farm—hydrangeas, house arrest, and all.

Hello!!

I am comically bad at all things social media but thought I'd start this off with one of the more fun stories I've written this year :)

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Want to see more and need some crime/justice/national news freelance work? Info here! linktr.ee/pilarmelendez