Kristine Froseth is used to being the new girl. The New Jersey-born actress moved from Norway and back every few years for her father’s banking job, seesawing between friendships and cultures. Due to her nomadic lifestyle, she struggled to find herself during her formative years, she says, similar to her …
Read More »Luke Combs Isn't Suing a Fan for Fake Merch. Instead, He's Sending Her Money
Luke Combs says he’s “sick to my stomach” over a lawsuit targeting fake Combs merchandise made overseas that somehow ensnared a Florida woman. The country star responded to a judge’s ruling, reported by Tampa TV station WFLA, that ordered Nicol Harness to pay Combs $250,000 in damages for selling drink …
Read More »Kentucky Woman Isn't Dropping Lawsuit Despite Embryo Losing 'Cardiac Activity'
Jane Doe, the pseudonymous plaintiff who brought a challenge to Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban on Friday, is no longer carrying a viable pregnancy, her lawyers informed the court Tuesday. No details were provided beyond the fact that Doe “learned her embryo no longer had cardiac activity” the day before. The …
Read More »Chris Rock, David Letterman, Tom Brady (?) Lead 2024 Netflix Is a Joke Fest
Chris Rock, David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Hannah Gadsby, Seth Rogen, and Tom Brady (yes, that Tom Brady) are among the comedians and non-comedians set to appear at the 2024 Netflix Is a Joke festival. Kevin Hart, John Mulaney, Ali Wong, Chelsea Handler, Maya Rudolph, Nate Bargatze, Nick Kroll, Kumail Nanjiani, …
Read More »Taylor Swift Fans Drop Live Nation Class Action Suit Over Eras Tour Ticketing Fiasco
The lead plaintiff in the class action lawsuit against Live Nation over the chaotic ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour has dropped the suit. The voluntary dismissal notice was submitted on behalf of Michelle Sterloff yesterday, Dec. 12. This comes months after both sides agreed to put the case …
Read More »Brandy Clark Is the Most Nominated Country Artist to Never Win a Grammy. Is This Her Year?
In just a little over three minutes Brandy Clark flies to Paris, reads Lonesome Dove, listens to Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” and goes on a psychedelic trip. But she still can’t forget the lover who broke her heart. That’s the genius premise of “Buried,” Clark’s Grammy-nominated song and a standout of …
Read More »Jason Isbell Revisits 'Cover Me Up' 10 Years Later on 'Colbert' and It Hits Just as Hard
Jason Isbell released his breakout album Southeastern in 2013. This year, he celebrated the LP’s 10th anniversary with the release of a well-curated box set of demos, a live recording, and the original album — with a new cover, depicting Isbell 10 years older. During Tuesday night’s Late Show With …
Read More »Beyoncé and Taylor Swift Shared Spotlights This Year — Their Legacies Are Still Incomparable
Being one-of-one, the number one, the only one has emerged as Beyoncé’s most prominent creative ethos. This year, she became the most decorated artist in Grammys history and completed the most ambitious tour of her career, bringing her celebration of Black and queer culture on her Renaissance album to stadiums …
Read More »Tesla Recalls 2 Million Cars With Self-Driving Feature Over High-Risk Software Flaw
Two million Tesla vehicles have been recalled following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency found that the car models featuring the self-driving feature — including models Y, S, 3, and X produced between Oct. 5, 2012, and Dec. 7, 2023 — contain a …
Read More »Climate Summit Strikes Historic Deal to 'Transition Away' From Fossil Fuels
After nearly two weeks of controversy and contentious negotiations, nations at the UN’s 2023 global climate summit, COP28, have signed a historic agreement to “transition away” from fossil fuels and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The agreement, signed by more than 200 nations, almost fell apart at the finish line. …
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