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Last week, news broke that debut author Cait Corrain was accused of creating fake Goodreads accounts that upvoted their science fiction “romantasy” book, Crown of Starlight, while downvoting similarly-themed books and several upcoming novels in their own debut cohort. The majority of those targeted with downvotes were authors of color. When confronted, Corrain claimed that

Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell, of the popular reality TV series Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, died on Saturday. She was 29. Cardwell died nearly a year after she was diagnosed with Stage 4 adrenal carcinoma. Several members of Cardwell’s family announced news of her death on social media the following day. On Instagram, Alana “Honey Boo

’Tis the season for PDA photos with holiday light backgrounds, and Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce just gave the internet a glorious one. Barber Patrick Regan shared an Instagram carousel of images featuring Kelce’s new hairdo he did and tucked in a shot of Swift kissing Kelce’s cheek. Regan even gave Swift a shout-out in

Among Matt Rife‘s audience, seemingly no one is safe from being the butt of the joke, even those under the age of 10. The 28-year-old comedian who last month made headlines for telling a joke about domestic violence (and subsequently releasing a mock apology) this week fielded new criticism about his Netflix special. In his

At first, Lenny Kravitz was a little surprised that he didn’t already know more about Rustin’s central character, the beloved yet comparatively unsung civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. But after watching the biopic starring Colman Domingo and now on Netflix, Kravitz knew he needed to be involved. “I said, If I don’t know about Bayard

In the world of animation, few names are as internationally adored and revered as Hayao Miyazaki. His latest film under Studio Ghibli, The Boy and the Heron, continues the studio’s tradition of whimsical fairytales led by youthful protagonists and full of strange creatures. But while it may follow a familiar (and successful) formula, The Boy

On Sunday, December 10, Taylor Swift arrived at Arrowhead Stadium to support boyfriend Travis Kelce as his team the Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Buffalo Bills. In an Instagram Story posted by a fan, Swift waves to the camera outside the Missouri arena before getting into a golf cart for a ride through

Christopher Judge’s fun and snarky comments against Call of Duty were a great way to start this year’s Game Awards, but that’s where most of the praise ends for this year’s program. Were the Game Awards 2023 even for gamers? This was a question circulating on Twitter, TikTok, and other social media platforms. The event

Rumors started this fall that Lupita Nyong’o and Joshua Jackson were dating after they each experienced fairly public break ups. Jackson and ex Jodie Turner-Smith, with whom he shares 3-year-old daughter Juno Rose Diana Jackson, filed for divorce in early October, citing “irreconcilable differences.” “She decided that she is done,” a source told People of

On the day before the opening of Art Basel Miami Beach, architect and artist Peter Marino was sitting in a room that he designed, looking out at the ocean, wearing what for him passes for swimwear: black leather pants, black leather jacket, motorcycle boots, black leather cap, black aviator sunglasses, a necklace featuring two small

The show may be called Rick and Morty, but we’re also here for Beth and Summer. In the first few seasons of Rick and Morty, the focus tended to be on the two titular characters. Through the seasons, the story has expanded and we’ve seen more of the other family members. Beth (Sarah Chalke) and

In over a quarter century of marriage, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have welcomed three children—two sons and one daughter, Lola. When she was 20-years-old, Lola made a rare appearance on a virtual episode of Live With Kelly and Ryan, where she gave an update on her life in quarantine. While she hasn’t always jumped

As Jonathan Majors’s domestic assault trial finished its first week in a Manhattan courthouse, text messages between the actor and his accuser, ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari, were unsealed; they had previously been referenced in a pretrial filing from the prosecution. Majors has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment originating from an alleged

(A24) Everything Everywhere All at Once was met with near-universal acclaim when it came out in 2022. Thanks to its mix of oddball humor, explosively beautiful visuals, and deep tenderness, EEAAO has secured its status as a modern classic. But will your kids enjoy it? Here’s our guide for parents. EEAAO stars Michelle Yeoh as

Ryan O’Neal made his name as a clean-cut, swoon-worthy leading man in films such as the tragic Love Story, Stanley Kubrick’s historical drama Barry Lyndon, and the madcap What’s Up Doc, but earned perhaps his most enduring acclaim for the father-daughter act in 1973’s Paper Moon, in which he verbally sparred with his real-life, 8-year-old

After 10 years, Hayao Miyazaki is back with another masterpiece, The Boy and the Heron. Partially autobiographical, the film follows a boy named Mahito who loses his mother in a fire and struggles settling into his new home with his father and his new wife. While adjusting to life in the countryside, Mahito is pestered

Ryan O’Neal, the heartthrob actor who went from a TV soap opera to an Oscar-nominated role in “Love Story” and delivered a wry performance opposite his charismatic 9-year-old daughter Tatum in “Paper Moon,” died Friday, his son said. “My dad passed away peacefully today, with his loving team by his side supporting him and loving

Marry My Husband is finally getting the Netflix KDrama it deserves. Based on the Line Webtoon of the same name by Seong So Jak, the story follows Kang Jiwon, who was given twelve months to live at best. Her husband, Park Minhwan, stopped visiting her after she was admitted to the hospital for cancer. Taking

On Friday evening, Kate Middleton joined a bevy of performers to film her third annual Together at Christmas special, and she brought one special surprise along with her. The princess will sit behind the piano John Lennon used to write “Imagine” in order to play a rendition of Wham’s hit song “Last Christmas.” According to

Elijah Wood and a handful of other “unwitting” Hollywood actors and celebrities had videos of themselves altered as part of a Russian propaganda campaign pushing the narrative that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a drug addict. In a Thursday report, the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center revealed that seven celebrities were caught up in the campaign,

Selena Gomez is taken by someone she has known for years: 35-year-old record producer Benny Blanco. Gomez went public with their relationship on Dec. 7, 2023, first confirming on celebrity fan account PopFaction’s Instagram that she was taken, then later sharing a photo on her Instagram Story of her and what appears to be Blanco

Last year, King Charles III didn’t get to attend the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference due to a request from the government, and the series of events made headlines against the backdrop of political turmoil. The 28th edition of the event, which those in the know usually abbreviate to COP, began in Dubai last

It’s hard to think of another television series that has captured the global audience the way that Squid Game has. The South Korean drama, where 456 players compete in a deadly game for millions of dollars, became Netflix’s most-watched series and the most-watched program in 94 countries. The series garnered critical acclaim and took home several international

There’s more drama percolating among the Yellowstone cast and crew, but this time the trouble is brewing off-screen. Yellowstone’s creator and showrunner, Taylor Sheridan, is taking star Cole Hauser to court over their respective brands, accusing Hauser of “trademark infringement, unfair competition and false advertising,” according to a lawsuit filed in the Northern District of

Kim Kardashian’s Snapchat “takedown” of Taylor Swift happened way back in 2016, but Kardashian never offered an apology in all the years since, TMZ reports. Full footage was even released in 2020, showing Swift was never told that Kardashian’s then-husband, Kanye West, planned to use the word “bitch” to describe her in his “Famous” lyrics.

NOTE: The following article contains disturbing content. Please read at your own discretion. Rapper 50 Cent has announced that his production company will be creating a documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs, who in recent weeks has been accused of rape and sexual assault by four separate women. On Wednesday, a representative for 50 Cent (real

It seems safe to say that skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is ride-or-die for his son Riley Hawk and new wife Frances Bean Cobain. The couple got married in October, but the photo the elder Hawk shared to his Instagram account Wednesday in celebration of his son’s 31st birthday is the first that’s made its way

Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian star in Love Lies Bleeding, a thriller and romance movie set in the competitive world of bodybuilding. Tidbits about Love Lies Bleeding have circled the internet since early 2022. Stewart announced she was excited to work with writer and director Rose Glass for this movie, who previously created the psychological

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as All in the Family and Maude and propelled political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of sitcoms, has died. He was 101. Lear died Tuesday night in his sleep, surrounded by family at his home in Los

Once upon a time, it was rare to see Kate Middleton do the princess thing and wear a tiara. In fact, she didn’t wear one for more than two years after her 2011 royal wedding. But during the reign of King Charles III, she has been breaking out the historic gems more often, and on