Trump’s prevailing hold over the Republican Party forces its lower ranks and hopefuls to make some uncomfortable choices. By Charlotte Klein July 25, 2021 Former President Donald Trump took to the rally stage in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday with what has now become his predictable diatribe against democracy. He commended the kangaroo audit of the
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In an unprecedented performance, unchallenged by angels, man or beast rocker chick, sensation April Rose Gabrielli graced the legendary stage of New York City’s “Bitter End” with an orgasmic showcase filled with emotion, passion, velocity, and unabashed talent. Her powerful sound illuminated the oversold room and the crowd couldn’t seem to get enough. Her edgy
Donda closes with a verse from Jay-Z—their first time on a song together in five years. By Clayton Purdom July 23, 2021 Kanye West at his DONDA listening event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 22, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.Courtesy of Kevin Mazur for Getty Images / Universal Music Group. Kanye West has always spoken through
The problems began as soon as Roz showed up for a round of drinks before a New Order concert. She appeared at the table wearing a vintage “New Order Substance 1987” T-shirt. Julia was the first to pounce. “Uncool!” she exclaimed, aghast. “Shirt-to-show faux pas! You’re not supposed to wear a band’s T-shirt to a
Their custody battle “could just be getting started.” By Jordan Hoffman July 24, 2021 Here’s one thing that hasn’t changed in the last five or so years: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are still hashing out their divorce. And the case doesn’t seem to be speeding up anytime soon. On Friday, an appeals court ruled
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have now officially shared PDA on Instagram. For Lopez’s 52nd birthday, she posted a carousel of photos of her celebrating on a yacht in St. Tropez. “5 2 … what it do …,” she captioned the series of photos. The very last photo in the carousel might be of interest
The couple has parted ways after six years of marriage. By Jordan Hoffman July 24, 2021 John Mulaney has officially filed for divorce from Anna Marie Tendler in New York, according to PEOPLE. It comes after news in May that the comedian and designer were separating. The couple’s split came in May as Mulaney prepared
[embedded content] San Diego [email protected] is off and running, bringing all the nerdy news announcements you can handle. At the Amazon Prime panel, fans got a first look at on of the streaming platform’s most anticipated upcoming series: the adaptation of Robert Jordan’s epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time. Showrunner Rafe Judkins (Agents of
World-Renowned, Oscar Nominated composer/ singer/ songwriter Randy Edelman and Singer/Actress Aro Rose will be featured guests on the Roger The Wild Child Show on Sunday July 25th, at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT with guest co-host Maxim Supermodel/ Actress/ TV host Sherry Nelson. Randy Edelman, the grand composer, producer and musician recognized for creating
The handful of actors we would’ve bet money would never join a superhero franchise. Good thing we didn’t. By William Goodman July 23, 2021 Angelina Jolie in Eternals, 2021.Courtesy of Marvel Studios Marvel is at the center of Hollywood at this point, so it comes as no surprise that they assemble some of the biggest
America’s Dad narrates an inspiring video about course correction. By Jordan Hoffman July 23, 2021 Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team has changed its name from the Indians to the Guardians, becoming the latest sports team to join an overdue reckoning in shedding mascots, names, and fan-participation dances that appropriate or lampoon Native Americans. The announcement
The endless reach of Daft Punk will almost certainly never see an end to the ripples the duo has caused. One of the most prolific and influential groups of all time, full stop, Daft Punk finally called it quits earlier this year in a move that shocked millions — the music is forever, even if
Shouldn’t that inflatable slide be used in emergencies only? By Jordan Hoffman July 23, 2021 Alex Rodriguez, the no-longer-affianced baseball star, was spotted earlier this month surrounded by “a bevy of beauties,” we previously reported. Before that, he posted a photo of himself on a floatation device somewhere at sea. Well, the good people
There are so many reasons why Ted Lasso shouldn’t work, it’s become something of a running gimmick for critics to analyze how the hell Ted Lasso works. The Apple TV+ show—about an American football coach transplanted to England, where he leads a soccer club—was one of the young streaming service’s first hits, a comedy that
Modern horror is arguably the most repetitive genre in cinema. Most new horror movies we see tend to use the same tropes and tricks, either descending into outright “gore porn” or sacrificing story for scares. They’re often predictable die-offs, one after the other, with the manner of death getting more and more gruesome as the
An element of the Loki season one finale that hasn’t sat well with me is the impossible position the show puts Sylvie in, and the way her actions are depicted. That she would go through with her mission to avenge herself against those who hunted her since childhood was a foregone conclusion, because Jonathan Majors’ He
“Even thought it’s called girl talk, sometimes it’s more like, ‘Girl, listen …” That’s one of the most Ted Lasso-y lines that Ted Lasso delivers in the first new episode of Ted Lasso, but it also neatly summarizes the evolving relationship between Juno Temple‘s Keeley Jones, once a model and footballer’s girlfriend who is now
Let’s break down the new trailer for the sci-fi epic. By Colin Groundwater July 22, 2021 Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya in Dune.Courtesy of Warner Bros. Nerds and Timothee Chalamet stans rejoice—Dune approaches. Denis Villenueve’s take on the classic science fiction novel, originally slated for last fall, will finally arrive on October 22, and there’s a
Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty in a Los Angeles courtroom Wednesday to four counts of rape and seven other sexual assault counts. Sheriff’s deputies brought the 69-year-old convicted rapist into court in a wheelchair. He was wearing a brown jail jumpsuit and face mask. Attorney Mark Werksman entered the plea for the disgraced movie mogul
The FBI received 4,500 tips about him, with the “relevant” ones being turned over to the White House, where they were presumably ignored. By Bess Levin July 22, 2021 In October 2018, Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed to the Supreme Court, making history on several fronts. He was the first justice to sit on the court
Musician Eric Clapton says he will not play at any venue that requires attendees to provide proof of vaccination in his latest effort to oppose COVID-19 health precautions. Clapton, 76, says he will not perform on “any stage where there is a discriminated audience present,” according to a statement he released on Telegram. “Unless there is
Prince George is turning 8 years old tomorrow, and his parents Prince William and Kate Middleton marked the occasion by sharing a new photo of him, like they do each year. This photo features George looking decidedly more casual than the world last saw him (in a suit at the England vs. Italy Euro 2020
Nearly two weeks after Prince George’s appearance at the Euro Cup finals in a suit and tie, the young royal has an opportunity to show off more casual attire. In advance of his eighth birthday Thursday, Kensington Palace has released a photo of smiling George wearing a striped blue and orange polo, sitting on the
The Norwegian women’s beach handball team has been fined for their decision to play in shorts rather than the mandated bikini bottoms. While men are allowed to play the sport in shorts and long tank tops, women are required to wear midriff-baring tops and bikini bottoms—specifically ones “with a close fit and cut on an
In response, Republicans threw a fit and announced they’ll be forming their own 1/6 investigative panel. By Bess Levin July 21, 2021 Ever since Donald Trump incited a mob to lay siege on the U.S. Capitol in the hopes of blocking Joe Biden from becoming president, Republicans have pulled all manner of bullshit out of
Netflix reported its worst slowdown in subscriber growth in eight years as people emerge from their pandemic cocoons. So it’s adding a new attraction to its marquee: Video games. On Tuesday, the video streaming giant announced it will offer video games in its existing subscription plans at no extra cost. The confirmation of the long-anticipated
Christian PetersenGetty Images The tables are turning for pop superstar Adele, who—despite keeping a low profile following her divorce from Simon Konecki, which was finalized in March 2021—appears to have found love stateside. The British singer was recently spotted laughing and cheering alongside sports agent Rich Paul at Game 5 of the NBA Finals, in
Following their separation at the beginning of the year, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West took a long break from one another during which they were almost totally incommunicado. But now, after that time apart, the pair are reportedly finally “ready” to co-parent again, taking their four kids on a trip to San Francisco over the
New York prison officials handed convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein over to California on Tuesday to face additional sexual assault charges, ending the former movie mogul’s lengthy fight to delay his extradition. Weinstein, 69, was booked into a downtown Los Angeles jail Tuesday afternoon, records showed. He could be arraigned on 11 sexual assault counts, including
After shooting himself into space on his blue penis rocket, Amazon founder/Lex Luthor knockoff Jeff Bezos gave a press conference to discuss the flight. During the conference, Bezos made sure “to thank every Amazon employee and every Amazon customer cause you guys paid for all of this.” *looks directly at camera* https://t.co/3kkamn6vti — Saeed Jones