Never underestimate the sheer pleasure of hearing Olivia Colman say the C-word. Yes, that C-word, and while it’s universally acknowledged that the term means something far more colloquial and congenial in the United Kingdom than it does on these shores, the British actor makes it sound as obscene as humanly …
Read More »The Great Reverse Migration
This story was produced in partnership with the nonprofit newsroom TYPE INVESTIGATIONS and THE MARGUERITE CASEY FOUNDATION. AS SOON AS THEY TAKE OFF from the Panamanian coast, there is a sigh of relief. Surrounded by 30 other Venezuelan migrants, packed inside an overloaded midsize speedboat, Edinson holds on tightly to …
Read More »'Alien: Earth' Episode 4: All Eyes on Wendy
This post contains spoilers for this week’s episode of Alien: Earth, “Observation,” now streaming on Hulu. After Wendy and her brother Joe spent most of last week’s installment out of action, both are up and around for “Observation,” the episode that in many ways feels like the real start of …
Read More »Charley Crockett on Nashville Pop Country: 'I Don't Think They Stand for Anything'
Charley Crockett has seen his name in a lot of headlines over the past week, thanks not only to his funky new album Dollar a Day, but for an online feud with the country singer Gavin Adcock. After Crockett posted his thoughts about authenticity in country music on Instagram, Adcock …
Read More »Watch Simon Pegg Join Coldplay to Perform 'A Sky Full of Stars'
Coldplay tapped Simon Pegg for a live performance of the band’s song “A Sky Full of Stars” on Tuesday night. The British actor joined the band on stage at Wembley Stadium in London to showcase the hit, released in 2014. Frontman Chris Martin invited Pegg up during the later part …
Read More »Sophie Turner Says Social Media 'Almost Destroyed' Her as a Young Actress
Sophie Turner regrets being online after joining Game of Thrones as a teenager. The actress, who was 14 when she joined the cast as Sansa Stark, admitted that social media took a toll on her mental health during her early years as an actress. “I think social media was just …
Read More »Cracker Barrel Returns to Original Logo After Fierce Public Backlash
Cracker Barrel has given in to public demand. The 56-year-old Southern chain announced they are scrapping their new logo after many people criticized the brand for “going woke” by removing the old timey elements from their branding. “We thank our guests for sharing your voices and love for Cracker Barrel,” …
Read More »Travis Kelce's Father Says He Proposed to Taylor Swift Two Weeks Ago
According to Travis Kelce‘s dad, a fortnight passed before Taylor Swift and the NFL player announced their engagement on Tuesday. The news sent fans, media, and celebrities alike into a frenzy over the latest development in the couple’s modern storybook romance. “Travis actually did the proposal, oh, maybe two weeks, …
Read More »Cardi B Testifies at Security Guard Assault Trial: 'I Didn't Touch Her'
Cardi B testified Tuesday that when she stepped off an elevator to visit a Beverly Hills obstetrician while secretly pregnant seven years ago, a female security guard blabbed her name into a phone, stalked her down a hallway, appeared to be recording her, and refused to back up. She claimed …
Read More »Rob Reiner on 'Spinal Tap II' and His Real Rock Memories: 'I Overheard Janis Joplin Making Love!'
Director Rob Reiner has never made a sequel in his long career, and he hadn’t ever contemplated a follow-up to the most beloved rock comedy ever made, 1984’s This Is Spinal Tap. But then Harry Shearer, who plays Tap bassist Derek Smalls, fought a long battle to reclaim ownership of …
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