Popular Culture

The cast of Papas por Conveniencia poses for photos.
June 26, 2025

Papás Por Conveniencia Delivers Intrigue

Plot twist: great storytelling gets a boost when it weaves real issues into its storylines, and audiences are here for it.
A still from an episode of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter showing Dr. Raegan and Briana DeJesus speaking to each other via video call.
May 28, 2025

Dr. Raegan and Briana DeJesus Get Real

How is MTV helping to model supportive conversations?
The cover of the book 16 & Pregnant from MTV Books.
Publication

16 & Pregnant: A Novel Discussion Guide

16 & Pregnant: A Novel honestly and openly explores pregnancy through the eyes of two Black teens in modern day Nevada.
Multiple women hug one another and rest on each other in an artistic manner.
December 14, 2022

Sex Positivity in Pop Culture

Where do you go to find sex positive content on- or off-line?
A still from an episode where Naomi smiles at her young daughter.
March 28, 2022

Can you relate?

When TV shows tackle our topics, audiences respond.