Albert Einstein reportedly said that “the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.” Like many quotes commonly attributed to historical figures who have appeared in the Night at the Museum franchise, Einstein never actually said this. But to paraphrase another famous historical …
Read More »The Transphobic War on the Word 'Cis' Goes Back an Entire Decade
A little over a week ago, Twitter owner Elon Musk announced that targeted harassment on the site would lead to account suspensions — which had been company policy well before he bought the social platform at a grossly inflated price. His declaration was in response to a user indignant that …
Read More »Black Ivy Leaguers Speak Out Against Supreme Court Decision: 'They Can Stay Mad'
When Briannah Cook, 21, thinks about the years before college, she remembers anxiety, stress, and wondering if all of her hard work would still end in failure. The Black Chicago student’s list of extracurriculars included volleyball, soccer, dance, karate, violin, clarinet, and several student clubs and unions in addition to …
Read More »Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are in Their Flop Era
Sometimes you can just feel it when a celebrity is entering a flop era. I vividly remember watching Katy Perry using drag queens as props on Saturday Night Live in 2017, accompanied by a rapper who had recently used a homophobic slur, dressed in a hideous Beetlejuice-style striped jacket, and …
Read More »Inside Blur's 'Most Unexpected' Return
This time last year, the four members of Blur had no plans to make an album together anytime soon. Then they heard that they might have a chance to play Wembley Stadium this summer. “You can’t say no to that,” says drummer Dave Rowntree, 59. “It’s the most iconic venue …
Read More »Taylor Swift Delivers Surprise Songs 'Evermore' and 'I'm Only Me When I'm With You' in Cincinnati
Taylor Swift gifted Swifties gathered for night one of the Eras Tour in Cincinnati on Friday with two surprise songs. The artist performed “Evermore and “I’m Only Me When I’m With You,” continuing her tradition of surprising crowds each night of the tour with songs that aren’t listed on her …
Read More »SAG-AFTRA to Extend Negotiations With Studios, Avoiding Strike for Now
SAG-AFTRA has agreed to extend contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) until July 12. The decision will allow both sides more time to negotiate an agreement over issues such streaming residuals and the use of artificial intelligence. The parties will continue to hash out …
Read More »Trump Threatens to Appoint 'Maybe Even Nine' Supreme Court Justices if Elected
This week, the Supreme Court declared affirmative actionin college admissions unconstitutional, killed Biden’s student debt relief plan, and permitted a graphic designer in Colorado to refuse service to same-sex couples. Of course, twice-indicted former president Donald Trump wasted no time in taking credit for it all during his speech ata …
Read More »Peso Pluma and Grupo Frontera Make a Splash With Beachside, Norteño Collab 'Tulum'
The two biggest acts in Música Mexicana come together to maximize their joint slay. On Friday, Peso Pluma released “Tulum,” the playful, norteño-pop single featuring the boys of Grupo Frontera, along with a colorful, beachside video. Peso and Frontera’s Adelaido Solis sing to a past love interest who’s moved on …
Read More »Ezra Miller Claims They Were 'Unjustly' Targeted as Harassment Order Expires
A temporary harassment order filed against Ezra Miller expired this week, a year after a mother accused the Flash actor of acting inappropriately with her then-11-year-old child. In an Instagram post Friday, Miller said they were “unjustly and directly targeted” by the child’s mother. “I’m encouraged by today’s outcome and …
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