It was an uncharacteristically cold and cloudy day in downtown Los Angeles as LA3C kicked off its inaugural festival on Saturday, but that didn’t stop thousands of attendees from flocking to Los Angeles State Historic Park for the event, albeit a bit more bundled than usual for festival attire. Headliner …
Read More »Lizzo to Fill in for Yeah Yeah Yeahs on Next Week's 'SNL'
Saturday Night Live revealed that Lizzo will now serve as musical guest on the Austin Butler-hosted episode next week, with the rapper filling in for the previously announced Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Soon after SNL announced the switch-up, the YYYs issued a statement on social media explaining that all of the …
Read More »'The Protests Awakened Us': Student Activists in China Speak Out — While the Government Relents
In the past week, Chinese authorities have reportedly begun tactically bargaining with citizens to quash dissent erupting across the country. Massiveprotests have seen people of all demographics united in outrage over the draconian Covid lockdown policies of the past two years. There have been huge rallies in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, …
Read More »There Are Lots of Jews in Hollywood. Let a Rabbi Explain Why
Here’s something we’re not allowed to say about Ye/Kanye West’s recent series of antisemitic tirades: there’s a small grain of truth in them. No, obviously not the conspiracy theories, Holocaust denial, or downright fascistic claims that people who don’t believe in Christ shouldn’t hold public office. Ye has clearly crossed …
Read More »Deshaun Watson Sexual-Assault Accuser: 'I Have Lost Faith in Humanity'
According to Bankrate, the average cost of an NFL ticket is a whopping $457. Drinks and snacks could easily land you another $100. And there’s really no limit to what you can spend on merch. The payout of these financial and emotional investments may come in waves of euphoria after …
Read More »SNL's Colin Jost Booed Over Ugly World Cup Joke About Migrant Workers
After taking shots at corporate money-loving Kyrsten Sinema for leaving the Democratic Party and absentee father Herschel Walker for taking a big ol’ L in Georgia’s Senate run, Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update dropped a joke that earned loud groans and boos from the audience. The joke concerned the 2022 …
Read More »Selena Gomez Crashes Steve Martin and Martin Short's SNL Monologue
Following a fun little sing-along cold open that saw cast members Cecily Strong, Kenan Thompson and Bowen Yang drag Elon Musk and Kanye West through song, Saturday Night Live hosts Steve Martin and Martin Short ambled onto the stage at Studio 8H. The Dec. 10 episode marked Martin’s 16th time …
Read More »SNL Cold Open Drags Elon Musk and Hitler 'Fan' Kanye West Through Song
The penultimate episode of Saturday Night Live’s 48th season prior to its holiday break saw Steve Martin and Martin Short return to host the late-night sketch show. But before the comedy legends, ex-SNL cast members, and Only Murders in the Building co-stars took the stage—marking Martin’s 16th time hosting, one …
Read More »Shanquella Robinson's Family Holds Rally as Officials Investigate Her Mysterious Death
It’s been more than a month since North Carolina braider Shanquella Robinson died under mysterious circumstances while on a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Her family says they’re still waiting for justice— and won’t be quiet until they get it. On Saturday, Dec. 10 family members and friends of …
Read More »Twitter Keeps Trying to Make Paid Verification Happen
Twitter is trying to make paid bluecheck verification happen again following its disastrous initial launch shortly after Elon Musk took over the reins at the company on Oct. 27. The program, which immediately verified anyone who paid $8 for the program, was paused within days following the proliferation of misinformation …
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