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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky in Los Angeles, California on March 15, 2023.Courtesy of thecelebrityfinder/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images via Getty. Even before the official name reveal, the hip-hop power couple were leaving clues everywhere. By Grant Rindner May 15, 2023 Wu-Tang has never been more for the children than it is right now. Rihanna hasn’t been shy about

As much as summer has been the season for blockbuster movies, it’s also now the season for blockbuster TV. Our June cover features a face new to the small screen but hardly to entertainment—on the contrary, Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is the biggest pop star in the world, though he wears that

Doyle Brunson, one of the most influential poker players of all time and a two-time world champion, died Sunday, according to his agent. Brunson was 89. Brian Balsbaugh, Brunson’s agent, posted a statement on Twitter from the family. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson,” the statement

The dating rumors between Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian were squashed by Brady’s rep, Page Six, and Entertainment Tonight this afternoon. Brady’s rep flat-out denied any romantic connection between the two stars to Entertainment Tonight. Both outlets confirmed that while Kardashian does indeed know the relatively newly single former football player, she is not romantically

Kelly Clarkson has responded to allegations that the work environment at her hit daytime talk show The Kelly Clarkson Show is “toxic” behind the scenes. Despite the production’s squeaky-clean appearance, 10 former and one current employee of The Kelly Clarkson Show told Rolling Stone they were bullied and harassed by producers, some to the point of

At least eight hours of sleep, a plate of pasta, fresh braids, and a look that’s reflective of his mood and penchant for luxury-meets-casual style. They’re all part of Boston Celtic Jaylen Brown’s game-day preparation. “I like to dress up and down at the same time, if that makes sense,” Brown told Vanity Fair ahead

Anime is about being strong. The strongest. It’s about being the biggest and the baddest main character around and absolutely trouncing the competition. It’s about being able to defeat Frieza, not with an emotional punch to the heart, but with a physical punch to the face. After all, there is nothing better than watching an

Descrease article font size Increase article font size American television personality Martha Stewart once said, “There is no single recipe for success. But there is one essential ingredient: Passion.” The 81-year-old lifestyle guru certainly brought the passion to Sports Illustrated as part of her newly revealed Swimsuit Issue cover. Stewart, who unveiled the cover in

The longtime actor talks about his directorial debut, Shortcomings, what real creative freedom looks like, and why he’s been working out so much. By Yang-Yi Goh Photography by Kristen Jan Wong May 12, 2023 In January, the actor Randall Park premiered his directorial debut, Shortcomings, at Sundance. Adapted from Adrian Tomine’s celebrated 2007 graphic novel of the

In an interview with the Sunday Times, model Hailey Bieber opened up about her desire to have kids with her husband Justin Bieber, and what’s holding her back. The 26-year-old says she’s quite torn about the decision because of how any children they have will be in the spotlight. Hailey experienced it herself as the

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story arrived on Netflix on May 4, and has captivated audiences with its historical premise and connection to Bridgerton. The limited series serves as a prequel to Bridgerton, the smash hit romantic drama from Shonda Rhimes. The character was introduced in the Bridgerton TV series, but was not included in the

Kelly AuCoin, David Costabile, Damian Lewis, Daniel K. Isaac, in Billions.Courtesy of Jeff Neumann for Showtime via Everett Collection. From Billions to Severance, some of your favorite shows are already seeing significant delays due to the WGA strike. By Grant Rindner May 12, 2023 The ongoing writers strike may seem, at first glance, like a

On Friday, ahead of mother’s day weekend, Meghan Markle’s friend and colleague Kelly McKee Zajfen posted a sweet photo in a tribute to the Duchess of Sussex and mothers everywhere. Zajfen is the co-founder of Alliance of Moms, an organization that works to support pregnant and parenting moms in the Los Angeles foster care system.

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Born and raised in Montreal, Canadian singer La Zarra is aiming for France’s first win in 46 years at the Eurovision 2023 song contest finale Saturday night. The singer, 35, whose name is Fatima Zahra Hafdi, currently lives in Paris. She was handpicked by the country’s public

The Kelly Clarkson Show is the latest daytime talk show accused of fostering a toxic work environment. It’s a disappointing allegation against the popular talk show (and de facto successor to The Ellen Degeneres Show), which Clarkson has hosted since in 2019. The beloved singer and talk show host first rose to prominence in 2002,

This weekend’s Eurovision Song Contest will have Ukrainian flags, Ukrainian musicians and Ukrainian fans – but not the country’s wartime leader. Organizers say they rejected a request from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to make a video address to the final of the pan-continental music competition on Saturday. He was expected to urge the world to continue

Photographs: TikTok; Collage: Gabe Conte TikTok stars like TJ Mack creator Brian Jordan Alvarez—plus the brothers themselves—weigh in on how the guys hacked the algorithm and boosted the app’s up-and-coming talent along the way. By Kate Lindsay May 12, 2023 For one week late in March, the Jonas Brothers were the TikTok For You page. They

Moviegoers looking for a healthy dose of comedy, chaos and Canadiana won’t have to look much further than BlackBerry, a hilarious new movie that tells the story of how Waterloo’s own Research in Motion took over the cellphone market and just as swiftly crashed and burned. From start to finish, BlackBerry takes you on a chaotic

In the Amazon Prime Video series The Power, adapted from Naomi Alderman’s novel of the same name, the status of women in society is forever shifted when electricity begins to bloom beneath their fingertips. For some, this inexplicable power is a torment. For others, it’s leverage—a means with which to reshape long-standing hierarchies and elevate

The successful daytime TV program The Kelly Clarkson Show is all about positivity and happiness — but that cheery attitude doesn’t extend behind the scenes, according to a number of current and former staff members. In an exposé shared by Rolling Stone on Friday, 10 former and one current staff member of The Kelly Clarkson

Many intriguing mysteries are raised in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom‘s epic third trailer. Fortunately, there’s one we didn’t have to wait too long into gameplay to solve: the identity of the figure chilling with and reassuring Zelda. That would be Rauru, a Zonai sage. Yes, from the opening moments of Tears,

Descrease article font size Increase article font size For soap opera mainstay Deidre Hall, it’s a milestone she didn’t see coming – this week she celebrates her 5,000th episode of Days of our Lives. “When you sign a contract to start on any daytime show it’s only 13 weeks of a contract,” she told Global

Beyoncé kicked off her Renaissance World Tour at Friends Arena on May 10, 2023 in Stockholm, Sweden.Courtesy of Kevin Mazur via Getty Images for Parkwood. The pop diva opened her anticipated international show in Stockholm last night and has fans wondering—is it a farewell tour? By Grant Rindner May 11, 2023 The biggest blockbuster of

It goes without saying that Amal Clooney, a political activist, powerhouse barrister in international law, and mother—who’s married to a very famous man—is a changemaker in her own right. To quote Tina Fey’s monologue at the 2015 Golden Globes, where Amal’s husband, George Clooney, received the AFI Life Achievement Award, she’s “worked on the Enron

So, one thing that has been driving me bonkers over the debt ceiling and default conversation is how Kevin McCarthy has dominated the conversation entirely. Mainly because it’s like letting a toddler run your household and that man is simply not a serious person. It’s terrifying that he’s the third in line to be President,

Jacklyn Zeman, who played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years on ABC’s General Hospital, has died. She was 70. Zeman died after a short battle with cancer, her family confirmed Wednesday. News of her death was first announced by the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini. “I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie

Tom Cruise and Shakira spent some time together at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix over the weekend, but Shakira isn’t about to date Cruise. Shortly after Page Six reported that Cruise had romantic interest in Shakira, a source told Us Weekly that the feelings are not mutual for the single singer. “Shakira had a great

What if Roe was just an opening salvo in the war against women’s autonomy? We often think of Roe’s fall as the culmination of decades of conservative lobbying, but what if it was just the first step? Look no further than the private-jet-setting justice Clarence Thomas, who wrote in his 2022 concurring opinion to Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: “In future cases,