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Fallen R&B superstar R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his fame to subject young fans — some just children — to systematic sexual abuse. Through tears and anger, several of Kelly’s accusers told a court, and him, that he had preyed on them and misled his fans. “You made

NBA Star Kevin Love and Sports Illustrated model Kate Bock got married over the weekend in a star-studded ceremony at the New York Public Library. The couple celebrated their love by throwing “an old-school New York-inspired” black-and-white ball at the library attended by notable guests such as LeBron James and his wife Savannah, Adele and

Arconiacs, best set aside a few hours for a true-crime binge: Only Murders in the Building season 2 has finally arrived on Hulu. While it seems our favorite amateur investigators have avoided prison up to this point, that doesn’t mean they’re off the hook for Bunny’s murder. Not only is an investigation circling, but a

Leonard Cohen was deep in his career when he finally finished “Hallelujah.” Well, the first version of “Hallelujah” — there would be many, many versions when all was said and done. He’d toiled on the lyrics for seven years. Yet when he submitted the album Various Positions to his longtime record company Columbia Records in

Since the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade, many are sounding the alarm on how times have changed in the last few decades. Namely, the internet now exists, thus does our digital footprint and the issue of digital privacy (a.k.a. the lack thereof). People are urging

Mary Mara, a character actor best-known for her roles on ER, Ray Donavan and Law & Order, died in an apparent drowning on Sunday. She was 61. New York State Police reported the death after they responded to a call about a possible drowning Sunday morning in the small town of Cape Vincent. Emergency responders

By the time Ghislaine Maxwell, dressed in blue prison garb and shackles, walked into a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday morning, her descent from the heights of society and wealth had been well in the making. In the two years since the British heiress’s arrest on charges of abetting Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse of children, the

A great idea from The Bear, the show of the summer. By Gabriella Paiella June 28, 2022 Jeremy Allen White as Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto in The Bear. Matt Dinerstein/FX The Bear is a new hit FX series about an accomplished young chef and walking “I Can Fix Him” named Carmen (Jeremy Allen White) who returns home

Nick Nemeroff, a Montreal-based comedian who has graced the stages of Conan and Just For Laughs, has died at the age of 32. His sudden passing was confirmed in an obituary Monday. The rising comedy star leaves behind his beloved family and a “large group of dedicated friends” from all the locations he has lived,

About a month ago I was speaking with MSNBC president Rashida Jones, and I asked what her plan was for filling the critical 9 p.m. slot now that Rachel Maddow had scaled her anchoring back to one night a week, and also if she was worried about finding someone who could live up to the

NOTE: This story contains language that may be disturbing to some readers. Please read at your own discretion. Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong told fans during a concert in London that he will renounce his United States citizenship, just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. For 50 years, Roe v.

Season 2 of Succession already feels as if it debuted decades ago, and yet now that season 3 is upon us, we’re already eager to learn the future of the critically adored HBO drama. Although the production itself was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, the fictional Roy family wasn’t held back much by quarantine—chiefly because

NOTE: The following article contains content that some might find disturbing. Please read at your own discretion. Actor Jodie Sweetin, child star of the ’90s sitcom Full House, was pushed to the ground by Los Angeles police officers during an abortion rights protest on Sunday. Video footage of the incident was shared to social media

On Saturday, Bella Hadid delivered her first keynote address.  Following Friday’s shocking reversal of nearly 50 years of legal precedent, as the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Hadid set out to inspire and uplift women’s spirits at Create & Cultivate’s 2022 Conference in Los Angeles, an interactive and educational event that caters

Let’s cut to the chase: Netflix’s vampire series First Kill is a purposefully corny show that’s very aware of itself. It’s a series that focuses on the relationship between monster hunter Calliope (Imani Lewis) and vampire Juliette (Sarah Catherine Hook). Neither of their families wants them together, and obstacles keep getting in their way. Very

We asked some of our favorite comedians, musicians, actors, and more to imagine their dream corporate-backed Pride event. By Willa Bennett June 26, 2022 Patrick McMullan / Getty Images Over the decades, Pride has evolved from a celebration of queer liberation to something all-too-predictable: a four-week period in June in which banks, burrito companies, and

A North Vancouver house cat named Tigger is making TikTok headlines for winning a face-off with a black bear much larger than him. Gavin and Cameron Sturrock are rarely fazed by their two-year-old Bengal cat’s behaviour. Tigger is known for deterring dogs in their Canyon Heights neighbourhood, sparring with his feline brother Taz — even stealing

On Saturday, Olivia Rodrigo used her considerable platform to share her honest thoughts about the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in their ruling this week. The musical artist was on stage at the Glastonbury Festival in the U.K. when she got raw about her real feelings about the right to an abortion ending at

There’s lots of reasons to be excited for next month’s Thor: Love and Thunder. There’s the return of Taika Waititi after his hilarious Thor: Ragnarok revitalized the franchise. There’s Natalie Portman and her arms. There’s Tessa Thompson as the new King of New Asgard. There’s Korg and Miek. But fans of Chris Hemsworth are excited

A US navy captain walks GQ through his collaboration with Maverick’s screenwriter and director. By Aaron Hunt June 24, 2022 Tom Cruise, Glen Powell, Miles Teller and Monica Barbaro in Top Gun: Maverick.Courtesy of Scott Garfield for Paramount via Everett Collection Top Gun: Maverick’s immersive, shot-from-the-cockpit dogfights and low-altitude, close-formation flying scenes are made possible

Taylor Swift surprised her fans this week with a brand new single. The pop star finally released her chilling, sparse new track titled “Carolina” from the soundtrack for the forthcoming film Where the Crawdads Sing after previously teasing the song in the film’s trailer released back in March. The song, which is written and sung

The Hamptons is a vacation spot so mythologized—in film, in music, and in literature—that it’s tempting to think of the destination as an A-lister’s Neverland. And it’s true, like clockwork, the jet-set crowd flocks to Long Island’s East End every summer in search of sun and a good time, often in the form of rejuvenating

Strolling into a room full of reporters and cameramen in a hoodie and ball cap, sporting a big, warm smile, you’d be excused for thinking the man who is arguably the most famous voice in country music was one of the crew. But whether it’s the façade of a seasoned performer or genuine earnestness, Garth

If you were at MEGACON out in Orlando, Florida back in May, you may have spotted one of the “don’t wake it up or it will fire at you” decayed Guardians from The Legend of Zelda: The Breath of the Wild. If you weren’t at the con, you may have seen this post from Heather

Ezra Miller continues to be the at the centre of controversy, this time for accusations the actor is housing a mother and her three young children at a Vermont farm. According to reports from Rolling Stone, the living arrangement is of great concern to the children’s father, who claims guns and marijuana are easily accessible

Diane Derzis, who owns Jackson Women’s Health, the clinic at the center of the case that overturned Roe, tells Vanity Fair that the Dobbs decision was “painful,” but promises to continue the fight. “I don’t think any of us can even imagine how bad it’s gonna be.” By Eric Lutz June 24, 2022

“I convinced myself that pretending to be a boy was not only the better option, but the only option. So I went about my life. I threw myself into work. I threw myself into sports. Eventually, I threw myself into sneakers.” By Jaclyn Moore June 23, 2022 Photographs by Getty Images “Got ‘Em.” It’s been

By The Staff The Associated Press Posted June 21, 2022 8:52 am Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Two Florida deputies have each been suspended for about two weeks for leaking news about actor and comedian Bob Saget’s death before his family was alerted, officials said. The

Concerts for country music superstar Garth Brooks generate a buzz like no other and fans are ready to take in the two Edmonton shows — the only one in Canada on his stadium tour that also spans across the United States and in Ireland. Barnie Yerxa is the general manager for the Delta hotels in

Dakota Johnson is having a banner year. After starring in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s awards contender The Lost Daughter, she appeared in two Sundance films in January and is set to lead Netflix’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion sometime in 2022. Now, the latest addition to her list of projects? A possible Spider-Man spinoff: Johnson is reportedly