C yndi Lauper has never been the type who does things the quiet way. Forty years after she blew up into an Eighties pop icon, she’s still making a great big noise. Lauper just began her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, rocking arenas around North America up to …
Read More »Armie Hammer Plots Comeback With New Podcast, First Acting Role Since Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Three years after Armie Hammer’s Hollywood career came to a sudden halt amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the actor is attempting to forge a comeback by launching a new podcast as well as landing an acting role in an independent film. Earlier this week, Hammer — who recently returned to …
Read More »Republicans Are Trying to Disenfranchise Military Voters
In 2000, I was stationed in Florida and away from my home state of New Jersey. I sent in my mail-in ballot and voted for Al Gore, believing I was participating in a cornerstone of democracy. However, as the recount chaos unfolded — with hanging chads, legal battles, and a …
Read More »Freelancer or Solopreneur? 14 Tips for Landing Your First Sale
When you run a business in a creative industry, it might not always be clear how to monetize your work. Whether you’re an independent artist, a freelance creator or any other form of solopreneur, one of the first steps on your road to success is managing to land your first …
Read More »Liam Payne Did Not Resign From Companies on Day of Death, Contrary to Reports
Contrary to multiple reports, notably in the U.K., Liam Payne likely did not resign from several businesses on the day of his death. U.K. law requires for corporations to report the deaths of directors to Companies House, the British office that oversees businesses, within two weeks. Although the Companies House …
Read More »On 'Chromakopia,' Tyler, the Creator Has to Deal With the Truth
Tyler, the Creator’s life is a movie. Or, at least, that’s the impression he’s given us over the course of nearly 15 years. His debut mixtape, 2009’s Bastard, introduced us to its cast of characters — from Tyler’s pitched-down voice, serving as his therapist, Dr. TC, to Wolf Haley, or …
Read More »Republicans Once Again Have Their Sights Set on the Affordable Care Act
With less than a week to go before the election, Donald Trump still hasn’t produced a concrete healthcare plan after teasing that he had “concepts” of one last month. Instead, one of his most prominent allies is wading into radioactive territory for Republicans: vowing to eliminate the Affordable Care Act. …
Read More »'Juror #2': Clint Eastwood's Courtroom Drama Is Guilty of…
Clint Eastwood — movie star, award-winning auteur, icon of stoic masculinity, man who occasionally talks to chairs — turned 94 this past May. It may be weird to mention this upfront, although talk of age, the ravages of time, and the art of knowing when to gracefully retire has been …
Read More »Democrats Are, in Fact, Cracking Down at the Border
EL PASO, Texas — In a campaign visit to the Arizona–Mexico border in September, Vice President Kamala Harris promised to institute “more severe criminal charges” for people who attempt to cross the border without adequate paperwork, touting her record as a prosecutor. Five years ago, while campaigning for president, Harris …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Shares Sweet Hospital Encounter That Made Her Grateful for Stage Fall
For Olivia Rodrigo, everything happens for a reason — even when you take a brutal plunge into an open hole on the stage of your world tour. Earlier this month, the musician fell through a stage trap door during her concert in Melbourne, Australia. Rodrigo watched the viral moment back …
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