Philanthropist Maja Hoffmann’s 27-acre creative campus in the South of France opened with a splashy celebration that included fine dining, a musical tribute to Frank Gehry, and a glow-in-the-dark skate park. By James Reginato June 29, 2021 Not unlike the sudden appearance of the cicada, a buzzing critical mass of art-world players burst out of
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For fans of The Sopranos, today marks a big day: the first look at The Many Saints of Newark! The prequel series gives us a look at the legend of Tony Soprano and his journey to become the man we met in the popular HBO series and features a cast of actors that delights my
The Alberta creator of a short animated film about the battle and aftermath of the Fort McMurray 2016 wildfire hopes his star-studded movie will share a message of healing beyond the province. “I went through the evacuation like many people in our community,” said Michael Mankowski, a filmmaker from Fort McMurray. Mankowski said the idea
Sir Baudelaire’s skin is always glowing, and he wants you to know it. By Eric Diep June 29, 2021 Casper Kofi, GQ, December/January 2020 Tyler, the Creator is 30 years old. So it’s only natural that he seems to be paying more attention to his skincare. Whatever his routine is, it’s working. His skin is
After Britney Spears’s emotional testimony during her conservatorship hearing last week, fans have called upon Jamie Lynn Spears to speak out against what her sister has been subjected to. And this week, the Zoey 101 star finally made it clear she has nothing but love and support for her sibling. Jamie Lynn broke her silence
Allison Mack offered a series of apologies in her statement to the federal judge who will decide her fate on June 30 when she is set to be sentenced after pleading guilty to racketeering and conspiracy charges in connection with the NXIVM sex cult case. “I have experienced overwhelming shame as I have worked to
The inability to tell the truth appears to be an inherited trait. By Bess Levin June 28, 2021 If you paid any attention over the course of the last several years, you know that Donald Trump and his family famously have trouble telling the truth, which is another way of saying they‘re total liars. Trump
Britney Spears’ younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, is speaking out about Britney’s conservatorship just four days after Britney testified, her first time going on the record about the legal arrangement. During the hearing, Britney called the conservatorship run by her father Jamie Spears “abusive.” She told the court that, among other restrictive measures, she is
John Langley, creator of the long-running TV show Cops, has died at the age of 78 after suffering a heart attack during a road race in Mexico. Langley had a heart attack during the Coast to Coast Ensenada-San Felipe 250 off-road race in Baja on Saturday, according to family spokesperson Pam Golum. Read more: Police break
Last year, the Netflix series Ginny & Georgia was released. It did not have much in the way of big marketing, but it did have a viral moment when a super cringe clip was shared between two characters, one half-Asian and one half-Black, engaging in what felt like Oppression Olympics, as written by Twitter. Then finally,
Republicans have failed miserably at their attempts to demonize the president ahead of midterm elections. But his own party may be about to turn tail. By Charlotte Klein June 28, 2021 GOP attacks on President Joe Biden are falling flat, and at a price; over the past three months, Republicans and conservative outfits have reportedly
The movies redefining how the internet age translates to film, with insight from the innovative directors, writers and actors who made them. By Grant Rindner June 25, 2021 Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson In this age of social media and ubiquitous internet, we’re all obsessed with screens. The burgeoning movie subgenre often known as screenlife
Trump returned to the rally stage as conspiratorial as ever, rewriting his legacy as his former attorney general seemingly tries to do the same. By Charlotte Klein June 27, 2021 Former President Donald Trump on Saturday returned to the rally stage for the first time since he encouraged his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol
When the skews appeared for Lorde’s Solar Power album, her first record in four years, something was missing. There was a number for a digital download, another for something called a “Music Box” (more on that in a minute), and a vinyl version. There was no mention of a compact disc edition of the album.
Per People, John Mulaney and Olivia Munn were seen out on a lunch date at Rick’s Drive In & Out in Los Angeles on Saturday following the first reports of their relationship last month. “They were having a great time during lunch, laughing and talking,” a source told the publication. “They were really enjoying each
Star Rachel Sennott mingled with fans in real life, 15 months after the film’s virtual debut. By Jordan Hoffman June 25, 2021 As cinemas struggle to get back on their feet this summer following countless pandemic-related setbacks, we’ve seen well-deserved cheers for mainstream victories at the box office such as A Quiet Place Part II.
***SPOILER ALERT: This post discusses events from episode 3 of Marvel’s Loki.*** Pride month may be coming to a close, but we’re still celebrating the confirmation of Loki’s bisexuality in episode 2 of the Disney+ series. While canonically bi and genderfluid in the comics, “Lamentis” sees the first acknowledgement of the character’s sexual fluidity in
The hosts of Jeopardy! and Larry King Now are still champions. By Jordan Hoffman June 26, 2021 Television legends for $1000: They were last year’s most “outstanding game show host” and last year’s most “outstanding informative talk show host.” Who are Alex Trebek and Larry King? Correct. Trebek and King, who passed away in the
Everything you need to know about conservatorships, conspiracy theories, and Spears’ now-public struggle to control her own life. By Danielle Cohen June 25, 2021 US singer Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California on July 22, 2019. (Photo by
The Pentagon report’s lack of explanations on UFOs isn’t enough for Chris Carter, who worries about the spread of conspiracies in a New York Times op-ed. By Jordan Hoffman June 26, 2021 A report on unidentified flying objects from a special Pentagon task force landed on earth Friday with a distinct lack of conclusions. Concerning
Update, June 25, 2021: After a tumultuous trial, Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd after pressing his knee against the man’s neck, is officially headed for a long-term stay in prison. The court sentenced Chauvin to 22 1/2 years following his conviction in April 2021, during which the trial was
“This feels like an awkward family dinner,” a fan wrote of the Supernatural drama. By Jordan Hoffman June 25, 2021 Many of us get our breaking entertainment news from Twitter — but if the news is about a show you personally starred in for 15 series, you’d sure hope this wouldn’t be the case. Yet
Gritty is once again going out there proving what an icon he is. In the following tweet, Gritty can be seen ice-skating while holding the Pride Flag with dignity and conviction. Love is love, and if there’s anyone that’s going to believe that, it’s going to be this freakish mascot that Philadelphia loves because of
David Costabile appeared in just seven episodes of Breaking Bad as chemist/fanny pack enthusiast Gale Boetticher, but his character left a huge, and often funny mark. By Jennifer Wood June 25, 2021 David Costabile and Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad, 2011Courtesy of AMC; Photo Illustration by C.J. Robinson Circling Back is where GQ revisits the
Organizers revealed that the event will include “show-stopping performances as well as never-before-seen musical collaborations.” By Emily Kirkpatrick June 25, 2021 Prince William revealed that plans for his first-ever Earthshot Prize are moving full speed ahead with recipients of the award getting the chance to showcase their hard work at a high-profile event this fall.
The Fast & Furious movies get a lot of flak for being mindless, and many folks believe they’re nothing more than glorified car commercials. While it’s true that most of the 12 existing movies in the franchise, including this latest film, F9, tend to have the same storylines and plot structure, there’s a certain je
Trump’s former personal attorney has had his law license suspended over spreading election lies. By Bess Levin June 24, 2021 Are you looking for legal representation? Were you hoping to hire an attorney with an extremely specific background, one who can say he has intimate knowledge not only of the legal field but also what
VALERIE MACONGetty Images In the midst of an intensifying conservatorship battle against her father Jamie Spears, pop superstar Britney Spears has released a public statement via Instagram. Accompanying an image of a small child with her stuffed animals and an Albert Einstein quote about fairy tales, the singer told her fans, “I don’t want people
**Spoilers for Loki episode 3 “Lamentis” lie within.** There was a reveal on this week’s episode of Marvel and Disney+’s Loki that changed everything we thought we knew about the Time Variance Authority. Gone were the people created by the Time-Keepers and in came a completely different level of horribleness that changes a lot for Loki and the “friends”
The Sussexes and Clarence House agree on the timing of when Charles cut off their funding—but it does put Harry’s comments from the Oprah Winfrey interview in a new light. By Katie Nicholl June 24, 2021 It was a source of upset so raw Prince Harry chose to air his grievance in public when he