The article that appeared below the OP article was about an internet feud between Nikki minaj and Meek Mill. So you're right, I am surprised but not in a good way.
These days The Economist and Teen Vogue have more in common than most are prepared to admit.
It's disappointing that the only publications willing to tackle heavy issues are things like Vogue, The Rolling Stone and Vice Magazine. The rest seem content to sit back and take a more academic approach if they take one at all.
Things have changed, you should look at what kind of reporting they are actually doing these days, it might surprise you (in a good way).