Brooke Kato

Brooke Kato

Background

Brooke Kato, a self-proclaimed pop culture fanatic, is a features reporter who writes about TikTok trends, influencer culture, dating and entertainment. She joined The Post in 2021 and graduated from Syracuse University. She’s an East Coast transplant with Pacific Northwest roots. When she's not writing, she's continuing her pursuit for the perfect slice of pizza -- the only time she'll break her veganism -- or being funny on the internet.

Latest Articles

Gen Z is going crazy for this accessory beloved by your grandma: ‘Perfect’

'The younger demographic... they’re becoming more and more interested,' Noelle Sciacca, The RealReal's senior lead of women's fashion and strategic partnerships, told Women's Wear Daily.

Gen Z doesn't know how to use a keyboard — and using their phones to write school papers

The tech-savvy generation is losing their touch.

This Waffle House location has a six-month waiting list — here’s why

If you want to head here in 2025, be prepared to book now.

I'm a solo female traveler — this is why I'll never go to Mykonos again

One avid solo traveler has blacklisted the island of Mykonos after her latest visit, slamming the Grecian getaway for having "a problem."

Is it okay to lie to your friends about this one thing? Viral video sparks debate

Is honesty always the best policy with your pals? TikTok users are divided.

Cucumber shortage sparked by viral TikTok recipes: 'A few people can have a lot of influence'

The produce industry is in quite the pickle: There's a cucumber shortage.

Mpox patient describes harrowing symptoms of new strain amid fears of global outbreak: 'So painful I couldn’t sleep'

Clade 1b is spreading mainly via heterosexual transmission and is seemingly more contagious than other mpox strains.

Ella Emhoff wows crowd in 'best dress at the DNC' — designed by an up-and-coming TikTokker

The "First Daughter of Bushwick" saved the best for last.

'Year of Yeehaw': Why cowboy-core is much 'deeper' than 'fashion’s flavor of the month'

This town is only big enough for one trend, and this year, everyone's going country.

Gen Z guys are crazy about the mini mullet — and these celebs are making 'cheeky' cut cool again

This controversial style is making the cut for hottest hairstyle of the year.

Fashionistas rejoice! Barneys is coming back to Manhattan — but there’s a catch

The beloved New York department store shuttered in 2019.

Gen Z is bringing back another millennial fashion trend — whether you like it or not

Here's the skinny: A controversial cut of denim could be back in your wardrobe soon.

European passport stamps are ending — you have just a few months left to get one

Jetsetting stamp collectors, be warned.

Corporate cosplay pushes streetwear aside as Gen Z's hottest new style trend

Some streetwear brands no longer reign "supreme."

'Addicted' to $5 stuffed birds, desperate shoppers flock to Target: 'The stress is palpable'

The early bird gets the worm — or, in this case, the decorative figurine.

The scary reason planes won't fly over this massive region in Asia

Thousands of planes fly overhead at any given time — but none are likely to cruise over this ecological marvel.

Apple's new iPhone pro 16 color gets harsh criticism online

An alleged new color will be introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro lineup, but the innovation is being met with criticism from consumers.

Perdue recalls chicken nuggets, tenders amid metal contamination fears

Over 167,000 pounds of frozen nuggets and tenders from Perdue have been recalled.

Is a pet dog now too expensive for American families? Insane costs of caring for a pooch in 2024 revealed

The cost of living is ruff — can Americans afford their most wanted dog?

The terrifying reason why you should never run your dishwasher at night: 'We are devastated'

Simone Anderson says she'll never run her dishwasher in the evening ever again.