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“That’s what happens when people listen to us,” one OAN producer remembered thinking while watching the Capitol insurrection unfold. By Charlotte Klein April 18, 2021 One America News Network, the right-wing cable channel that rose to prominence by parroting pro-Trump falsehoods in the aftermath of the 2020 election, has for months churned out conspiracy-addled coverage

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, currently serving his third term, has been accused of sexual harassment or misconduct by seven women. The allegations have triggered an outside investigation, calls for resignation from high-ranking Democrats, and an impeachment inquiry from the State Assembly. Here’s what we know so far: The Timeline The first allegations arose in

Now that HBO Max and Warner Bros. are fully embracing the multiverse, we can expect to see many versions of Gotham City and Batman. One version is Matt Reeves upcoming The Batman, which stars Robert Pattinson in the title role. And while that film’s release is still a year away, the studio is already working

“I’m not going to lie,” Winslet told Vanity Fair. “I love doing accents, but this one did drive me crazy.” By Julie Miller April 18, 2021 On the first episode of Mare of Easttown, HBO’s new series premiering Sunday, Kate Winslet takes us on a journey—into the blue-collar boroughs of southeastern Pennsylvania and, more specifically,

There are three ways you can bring a song to a close. The first is known as a “cold end,” an abrupt, very defined conclusion that makes it very clear that the song is over. The second is a “last chord” in which everything concludes on a final note that’s allowed to naturally fade away.

For her first solo exhibition, GQ photographer Adrienne Raquel spotlights exotic dancers at Club Onyx. By Kate Silzer Photography by Adrienne Raquel April 16, 2021 Eye to Eye, 2020 Photographer and art director Adrienne Raquel is back in Houston, only half an hour from the famed strip club Onyx, whose dancers are the subject of

The baked potato has been thrown back. By Jordan Hoffman April 17, 2021 Media titan Scott Rudin, one of only 16 people ever to win competitive Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards, and the only person to have done so solely as a producer, told the Washington Post that he is “stepping back,” at least

The film and television star conferenced to a rally boasting Lin Wood, Sidney Powell, and the My Pillow guy. By Jordan Hoffman April 17, 2021 Person of Interest and The Passion of the Christ star Jim Caviezel gave a checked-in with a rally of COVID-deniers and QAnon lunatics in Tulsa this weekend. The “Health and

***SPOILER ALERT: This post discusses the events of episode 5 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.*** Last night’s episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier was relatively quiet, with a focus on Sam Wilson the man instead of Sam Wilson the Falcon. Sam’s greatest strength has always been his empathy and his humanity,

“I think there’s an extra 10% to 15% chance he runs if he lost 20 pounds.” By Bess Levin April 16, 2021 Is Donald Trump going to run again in 2024? It’s a question that the United States—nay, the world—will likely be nervously asking itself for the next three and a half years, thanks to

What The Wire did for the cop show, the French drama Le Bureau is doing for the 21st-century espionage drama. By Chris Cohen April 16, 2021 ©Sundance Film / Courtesy Everett Collection Spy shows set in and around the War on Terror don’t have a great track record as a TV genre: Homeland had critics

English stage and screen actor Helen McCrory, who appeared in several U.K. productions including Peaky Blinders, Skyfall and three Harry Potter films, has died at the age of 52. McCrory’s husband, Damian Lewis, announced her death in a social media post on Friday. Read more: Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2020 “Heartbroken to announce that after an heroic

They want to preserve “uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions,” like discrimination against non-white people.  By Bess Levin April 16, 2021 As the Republican Party has made abundantly clear over the last number of years, one of its main platforms is racism. Obviously, in 2021, it’s hard to just come out and say, “Whites Only, Please,” though

Prince Philip will ride in military class before he rests in peace on Saturday, thanks to a customized Land Rover hearse that he designed for his own funeral. Buckingham Palace revealed photos and details about the Duke of Edinburgh’s last ride ahead of his weekend farewell. The hearse will be part of the funeral arrangements,

The Courier, the latest movie starring British actor Benedict Cumberbatch, follows the true story of Greville Wynne, a U.K. businessman enlisted to deliver messages to Russian secret agent Oleg Penkovsky during the Cold War in the ’60s. In other words — Wynne, a soft-spoken everyman with a wife and child — becomes a spy for

Why this beloved comedic actress may have a long future with Marvel.  By Joanna Robinson April 16, 2021 This article contains frank discussions of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 5 titled “Truth.” If you’re not caught up, now is the time to leave.  In one of the better-kept secrets in Marvel’s history, eleven-time

The protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota are going into their fifth night tonight as people gather to rally against the police killing of Daunte Wright. But on Wednesday, one protestor became an icon during an interview with CNN. “I’ve been here all four nights,” he told the reporter. “And I’m just standing here today with”—and

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are no more. On Thursday afternoon, the couple, known informally as J.Lo and A.Rod, announced in a statement that they have called off their engagement and ended their relationship. READ MORE: Jennifer Lopez gets love from Ben Affleck, Marc Anthony in May’s InStyle “We have realized we are better as

Queue up this wordless black and white film about a pig that Paul Thomas Anderson praised as “pure cinema.” By Gabriella Paiella April 15, 2021 Gunda, 2020.Courtesy of NEON Want to watch animals on film? You’re in luck. You can get stoned and turn on Planet Earth or Blue Planet. You can see man befriend

“You need to respect the chair and shut your mouth.” By Bess Levin April 15, 2021 Early on in the coronavirus pandemic, Republicans decided to make Anthony Fauci their archenemy, having found in the immunologist a perfect target through which to whip up the base. Fauci, of course, is everything the GOP hates: a man

Prince William and Prince Harry won’t walk side-by-side Saturday as they follow their grandfather’s coffin into the church ahead of Prince Philip‘s funeral, minimizing the chances of any awkward moments between the brothers, who are grappling with strained relations since Harry’s decision to step away from royal duties last year. Buckingham Palace on Thursday released

Laura Dern, Shaka King, Ziwe, Glenn Close, Emma Corrin, Kelly Rowland, and more joined the festivities at V.F.’s inaugural pre-Oscars virtual event. By Savannah Walsh April 14, 2021 Act two of Vanity Fair’s Cocktail Hour, Live!, a virtual awards-season charity event, debuted on Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. Like a well-crafted

Indie film director Bao Nguyen has teamed up with GoFundMe to produce a short film dedicated to the #StopAsianHate movement. “Knowing that it’s up to all of us to keep each other safe and shine a light together,” the film quotes, and it’s a harsh look at the history of anti-Asian attacks in this country

The hits keep on coming. By Bess Levin April 14, 2021 Since the news broke that the Justice Department is investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz for allegedly paying women for sex and, separately, sleeping with a minor and transporting her across state lines, things have gotten exponentially worse for the congressman on a near-biweekly basis. For

It’s been eight years since Canadian music video TV channel MuchMusic, in its original form, disappeared off the airwaves in 2013. For the majority of its tenure, MuchMusic was the go-to destination for the latest in music news, interviews and videos. It was cool. A vast Canadian audience would tune in for the big events,

The pop star gave GQ a tour of his lair, where he’s been lounging and preparing for tours for the past year. By The Editors of GQ April 13, 2021 All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song are officially parents. The couple secretly welcomed their first child together this month — a son named Dakota Song Culkin. “The baby, born Monday, April 5 in Los Angeles, weighed in at 6-pounds, 14-ounces and arrived in the world at 1:10 p.m,” said a rep for the couple in a

Serena Williams, Michael B. Jordan, Gal Gadot, Andra Day, Kathryn Hahn, and Judith Light sipped drinks and shared stories at V.F.’s inaugural pre-Oscars virtual event. By Savannah Walsh April 13, 2021 At this point everyone has perfected the art of staying in—from mixing a stiff drink to crafting a cozy home theater setup. This awards

Longtime The Simpsons actor Hank Azaria has apologized to “every Indian person” for voicing Kwik-E-Mart owner Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. Azaria, who voiced the fan favourite character since he first appeared on the show in 1990, issued the apology Monday on Dax Shepard and Monica Padman’s podcast Armchair Expert. It was especially poignant for Padman, who is