Two Michigan anti-choice activist groups are working with Republican lawmakers to sue the state and block the implementation of a voter-approved constitutional amendment protecting access to abortion rights. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday and first reported by The Detroit News, speaks to the lengths the GOP is going to undermine the …
Read More »Officer Arrested for Murder of Folk Legend Victor Jara to Be Extradited to Chile
A former Chilean Army officer living in Florida and long accused of participating in the 1973 murder of folk singer Victor Jara will be extradited to Chile, several weeks after being arrested in Florida for the crime. The officer had been first charged in Jara’s killing over a decade ago. …
Read More »'Inside Out 2' Trailer Teases the Turbulence of Adolescence With New Emotion, Anxiety
Pixar is racing toward puberty and teen years with the new sequel to the critically acclaimed animated film Inside Out. The first trailer for Inside Out 2 debuted on Thursday, reuniting fans with the various emotions living inside a young girl’s head, including Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Disgust …
Read More »Omegle Shuts Down Amid Child-Grooming Allegations
Omegle, the video-chatting platform favored by bored teens and perverts that randomly paired users around the world, shut down on Wednesday night after nearly 14 years in operation, according to a farewell message posted by the site’s owner. In the lengthy message, which centers on the importance of preserving free …
Read More »Young Thug Trial Judge Rules Rap Lyrics Can Be Used As Evidence
In a long-awaited decision sure to draw scrutiny, a Georgia judge ruled Nov. 9 that prosecutors will be allowed to admit rap lyrics as evidence at Grammy-winning artist Young Thug’s racketeering and gang trial in Atlanta as long as they pass legal relevance and foundation tests. Judge Ural Glanville issued …
Read More »See Dua Lipa Give Some Random Person on the Street the Exclusive First Listen to 'Houdini'
Before Dua Lipa’s new song “Houdini” arrives tonight, the singer gave the exclusive first listen to the much-anticipated single to a random fellow on the street. In a bit filmed for BBC Radio 1, Dua Lipa and the station’s Greg James hit the streets of London to find someone “who …
Read More »A Guide to This Year's Artsy, Jazzy LA3C Festival in Los Angeles
After an inaugural year that featured performances from stars like Lil Baby, Snoop Dogg, Seventeen and Maluma in 2022, Los Angeles festival LA3C is significantly overhauling its sophomore edition this weekend, switching locales from a traditional festival ground at LA State Historic Park to a combo of four venues in …
Read More »Jelly Roll Wins First CMA Award — and Promptly Drops It
Jelly Roll came out on top at last night’s CMA Awards, opening the show with a boisterous performance of “Need a Favor”alongside Wynonna Judd and joiningK. Michelleto singthe Judds‘ “Love Can Build a Bridge” for the finale. He even managed to snag the New Artist of the Year between performances. …
Read More »Beyoncé Unleashes New 'Renaissance' Film Trailer Ahead of Theatrical Run
Beyoncé takes fans backstage and on the road in the latest trailer for her upcoming Renaissance concert film, documenting her acclaimed world tour. “In this world that is very male-dominated, I’ve had to be very tough to balance motherhood and being on the stage,” Beyoncé says in the latest trailer, …
Read More »'Blue Eye Samurai' Is a Gory and Gorgeous Animated Series From Netflix
The samurai Mizu stands backed up to the edge of a seaside cliff, flanked by four master swordsman known as the Four Fangs. It is seemingly a no-win scenario for the title character of Netflix‘s Blue Eye Samurai. But for eight riveting minutes, Mizu turns this dangerous terrain into an …
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