A grand jury has indicted adult film actor Ron Jeremy on more than 30 counts of sexual assault involving 21 women and girls across more than two decades, authorities said. Jeremy, 68, whose legal name is Ronald Jeremy Hyatt, pleaded not guilty in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday to all of the allegations, which
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From the New York Times newsroom to the Succession writers room, the kids once shooting spitballs at the establishment now have seats at the table. As a new Gawker gets going, here’s how spirit of the site—and siblings like Jezebel and Deadspin—has spread. By Michael Calderone August 26, 2021 Launched in 2002, Manhattan-obsessed Gawker became
This Kanye versus Drake feud is nothing new. By Grant Rindner August 25, 2021 Collage by Simon Abranowicz; TM/Bauer-Griffin In September 2007, a release date showdown between Kanye West and 50 Cent helped vault Kanye to the top of the charts (50 surely benefitted, but his Curtis still came in at No. 2 to Kanye’s
The platform’s coming attractions include season 3 of Sex Education, the action flick Kate, and School of Rock. By Cassie da Costa August 25, 2021 While unknowns proliferate in our day to day lives, you can at least escape this September into the certainty of a fresh slate of Netflix titles. Sex Education, for one,
After pleading not guilty to charges of receiving and possessing child pornography in April, former reality show personality Josh Duggar, along with his lawyers, is seeking to get the case dismissed. His legal team filed motions to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas on Friday, arguing for dismissal due to technicalities
Courtesy A24/Design by Leah Romero I think I could chart my entire life in adaptations of Arthurian lore. There was The Sword in the Stone and A Kid in King Arthur’s Court in elementary school, First Knight during a seventh grade slumber party, and Monty Python and the Holy Grail when I was a sophomore
The former cover baby for Nirvana‘s legendary 1991 rock album Nevermind is suing the band for alleged child porn, three decades after he was photographed naked in a swimming pool as an infant. Some 30 million people have purchased the album to date and many more have at least seen the cover image, which shows
The internet’s knee-jerk response—just hire LeVar Burton!—isn’t the best solution. By Chris Murphy August 25, 2021 It doesn’t take a brainiac to realize that Jeopardy!—perhaps, until recently, America’s last unblemished institution—is in jeopardy. Replacing beloved host Alex Trebek, who succumbed to pancreatic cancer in November of 2020, was never going to be an easy task.
[embedded content] What is it about the 2007 Pixar film Ratatouille that inspires such devotion? Don’t get me wrong, I love the film, but few other Pixar properties have inspired their own TikTok musical or endless supply of memes. Maybe it’s the simplicity of the story (Remy just wants to cook!) or the universality of
Kanye just wants to be Ye. Kanye West filed court documents Tuesday to legally change his name. The Los Angeles Superior Court filing says the 44-year-old wants to get rid of his full name — Kanye Omari West — in favour of just his longtime two-letter nickname, Ye, with no middle name or last name.
From “America’s Mayor” to “the guy who thinks it’s normal to shave in the middle of a crowded restaurant.” By Bess Levin August 24, 2021 One of the most burning questions of the last decade does not concern the existence of UFOs, or who shot Kennedy, but Rudy Giuliani and what the hell happened to
If you’re in the bad business of comparing your output to others’, might I suggest avoiding Mindy Kaling‘s resume? In the years since her acclaimed turn as Kelly Kapoor on The Office and the success of her self-styled rom-com The Mindy Project, her rise in Hollywood has expanded to a whopping writer-producer-actress dominion—and she’s also
Charlie Watts, the longtime drummer for legendary rock band The Rolling Stones, has died at age 80, his publicist confirmed. “Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and also, as a member of The Rolling Stones, one of the greatest drummers of his generation,” his London publicist, Bernard Doherty, said in a statement to
[embedded content] With Nia DaCosta’s Candyman set to hit theaters this Friday, August 27, there’s one more trailer out there to get us ready to avoid mirrors and bees. However, in order to see the trailer, you have to do a tiny little dare. According to Bloody Disgusting, a new official website launched this week to
Bad Education premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in the fall of 2019 and swiftly earned raves and awards buzz for Hugh Jackman’s career-best performance. A year later, it won the Emmy for best TV movie, but maybe only by default—the other 2020 nominees were an episode of the anthology series Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings,
New seasons of Succession, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Insecure in the same month? The timeline is going to explode. By Frazier Tharpe August 23, 2021 Brian Cox in Succession.Courtesy of HBO. About two years ago, right as Game of Thrones was ending, it was briefly popular in nerdy entertainment circles to talk about the End
Cuomo reportedly ditched the pooch after taking off for his sister’s house in Westchester. By Bess Levin August 23, 2021 Soon after Andrew Cuomo announced that he would be resigning as governor of New York—a move that will become official at midnight tonight—a number of people expressed concern that he might stage a comeback by
As a teenager Michael Dineen was thrown into the New York City underworld of drug selling, gangs, and death, and barely got out with his life years later down the line. He’s now drawn on his life experiences to write Suburban Gangsters, a fictionalized story of a Long Island teen falling in with a bad
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had another big date night in Los Angeles over the weekend—and this time, they hit the theater. The couple took their children out to see Hamilton at the Pantages Theater on Friday night. Lopez dressed up in an olive Balmain blazer, Zimmermann silk floral dress, Dolce & Gabbana pink platform
The elder of the influential pair leaves behind a string of hits and an enormous legacy. By Jordan Hoffman August 22, 2021 Don Everly, the elder of the two Everly Brothers, died at his home in Nashville on Saturday, according to reports. The Everly Brothers, composed of Don and his younger brother Phil, who passed
Few writers have left a legacy quite like Gene Roddenberry. As the screenwriter, producer and creator of Star Trek: The Original Series, Roddenberry gave the world one of the most enduring and iconic science fiction series, which has expanded into several spinoff series, films, games, novels, and comics in the ensuing decades. Now, Roddenberry’s own
News outlets evacuating their staff from the country have also directly confronted the growing security and logistical challenges. By Charlotte Klein August 22, 2021 The Pentagon on Sunday activated a little-used emergency program to order six U.S. commercial airlines to aid the evacuation of Americans and Afghan allies from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, the New York Times
The Detroit native grants a rare interview reflecting on his legacy, his fascination with Prince, and his appearance as a main character in Grand Theft Auto. By Mike Rubin Photography by Jarod Lew August 20, 2021 During Game 5 of the NBA Finals in June, my commercial-break trip to the fridge screeched to a halt
Imagine what it must have been like at the turn of the 20th century when a family first welcomed a phonograph or a gramophone into their home. For the first time in human history, music by the biggest performers in the world was available to you on-demand. Rather than have to travel to a great
The ‘90s hunk gives us all the ups and downs on a new podcast. By Jordan Hoffman August 21, 2021 The PEOPLE in the ‘90s podcast closed out its first season in marble-chested, luxuriously locked fashion with a one-hour conversation with Fabio, the one-time model for romance paperback covers and spokesperson for America’s most literally
After years of starring in major blockbusters, actress and writer Maggie Gyllenhaal is ready to make her directorial debut with Netflix’s upcoming film, The Lost Daughter. Adapted from Elena Ferrante’s 2006 novel of the same name, the feature will star Oscar winner Olivia Colman in the leading role, along with Dakota Johnson and an A-list
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a famed civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, and his wife have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19, according to a statement Saturday. Jesse Jackson, 79, is vaccinated against the virus and received his first dose in January during a publicized event as he urged others to receive the
Coming off a sweep through the Midwest that included stops at the Iowa State Fair and a rally in Des Moines with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz got married. In a quiet ceremony on Catalina Island off the coast of California, Gaetz and Ginger Luckey tied the knot. For a guy who craves the
Nia DaCosta’s reboot of the horror classic Candyman is finally hitting theaters next week, after nearly a year-long delay thanks to the pandemic. And in advance of the film’s release, director Nia DaCosta, Universal Pictures, and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions are collaborating on #TellEveryone, a social justice initiative designed to foster conversation around the themes
Nine days after being named Alex Trebek’s replacement, Richards’ history of offensive and sexist comments spurred a backlash that led him to step down. By Grant Rindner August 20, 2021 Mike Richards accepts the award for Outstanding Game Show for Jeopardy! during the 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast on June 25, 2021.Courtesy of the