Kyrie Irving — the singular basketball talent and moth-to-the-flame of NBA controversy — has embarked on a rebranding campaign with his new corporate benefactor, Chinese apparel giant ANTA. Irving is now the superstar face of ANTA Basketball — in a deal that also makes him the brand’s chief creative officer. …
Read More »'Lupin' Part Three Doesn't Give Omar Sy Nearly Enough Help
Early in the new season of Netflix‘s Lupin, a pair of reporters argue about the best way to cover the continuing saga of Assane Diop, the master thief who has become a celebrity and cult hero in their native France. As the writers consider Assane’s story so far — depicted …
Read More »'Foe': No Film With Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan Should Be This Boring
You have an Oscar-nominated actor who’s played everything from queens to killing machines. You’ve paired her with a performer who is arguably the hottest, most in-demand next-gen leading man of the moment. The source material is the second novel from an acclaimed writer, whose first book (I’m Thinking of Ending …
Read More »Watch Japanese Breakfast Showcase Reflective Album Cut 'Kokomo, IN' on 'Colbert'
Japanese Breakfast appeared on The Late Show to perform “Kokomo, IN,” off the group’s 2021 LP Jubilee. Frontwoman Michelle Zauner took center stage in a bright yellow dress, which lent itself to the floral decor surrounding her and the band. The musicians were joined by a quartet of string players …
Read More »Matt Gaetz Bragged About Taking E.D. Meds 'So He Could Go All Night,' Says GOP Senator
Sen.Markwayne Mullin (R-O.K.)claimed on national television Wednesday night that Rep.Matt Gaetz(R-F.L.) bragged about chasing down erectile dysfunction medication with an energy drink to prolong his sexual endeavors. Gaetz brought a motion to oust Rep.Kevin McCarthyas Speaker of theHouse of Representatives on Monday, and a day later, he and a posse …
Read More »No, Fifth Harmony Isn't Reuniting 'At the Moment'
The girls of Fifth Harmony aren’t officially reuniting, but Ally Brooke is rebuilding her relationship with fellow 5H members. After a clip circulated online of Brooke agreeing that a reunion is “closer than we think” and that they are “maybe working on something,” the “Gone to Bed” singer clarified that …
Read More »Twitter Is at Death's Door, One Year After Elon Musk's Takeover
On Oct. 26, 2022, Elon Musk enjoyed his first and last good day as the head of Twitter (now X). Following a $44 billion acquisition he tried to scuttle but was legally forced into closing, he attempted a bit of prop comedy — entering the company’s headquarters with a porcelain …
Read More »'Dancing With the Stars' Will Host a Taylor Swift Night
Dancing with the Stars is entering its Midnights era. Mandy Moore, lead choreographer on the Eras tour, will appear as a special guest judge on the Taylor Swift-themed episode Dancing With the Stars: A Celebration of Taylor Swift, airing live on ABC and Disney+ on Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 8 …
Read More »Drew Barrymore's Head Writers Decline to Return to Talk Show
The Drew Barrymore Show will be returning (again) without its original writers. The show extended an offer to the three co-head writers, Chelsea White, Liz Koe, and Cristina Kinon, but they all declined. In the meantime, the show is interviewing with other writers to fill their spot, and will adhere …
Read More »Watch Jorja Smith Soulfully Cover Harry Styles' 'As It Was'
In this world, it’s just us and Jorja Smith‘s heavenly vocals. On Wednesday, BBC shared the R&B star’s visit to the Live Lounge, where she performed a soulful rendition of Harry Styles‘ chart-topper, “As It Was.” Backed by soft drums and keyboard, Smith performed a slowed-down rendition that matches the …
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