Author Neil Gaiman denied allegations of sexual assault and abuse made by multiple women and reported in a New York magazine story earlier this week. In a new statement posted to his website today,Gaiman wrote, “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.” His denial arrives a …
Read More »Paris Hilton Raises $800,000 for Los Angeles Fire Relief Funds
After losing her Malibu home in the ongoing Los Angeles fires, Paris Hilton has raised $800,000 in emergency relief funds in 72 hours. Working with her non-profit, 11:11 Media Impact, Hilton quickly mobilized to help in the wake of the disastrous fires. She initially pledged $100,000 to help families affected …
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When Octavia Butler published 1993’s Parable of the Sower — a sci-fi novel about California burning in 2024, following a presidential election of a candidate whose slogan is “Make America Great Again”— her intentions weren’t to prophesize, but rather make an observation backed by historical research and future optimism. “Parable …
Read More »Death Toll Rises to at Least 25 People in Los Angeles Wildfires
The death toll in the wildfires devastating the Los Angeles area was raised to at least 25 people, the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner said Tuesday night. The deaths are still under investigation by the department. Nine of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire, while …
Read More »Empire of Blood: How Dana White's UFC Conquered America
T here are two men bleeding in a chain-link cage in front of the next president of the United States. A week and a half ago, Donald Trump was elected for his second term, and now he is back home at the center of the world, underneath the lights at …
Read More »How 'Raising Your Ya Ya Ya' Became a Way of Life Online
In the first verse of “I’d Rather Be Me” from the musical Mean Girls, there’s a note that’s frankly a bit too high for your average voice to sustain. It requires a clear tone and solid belt —a vocal technique that comes from using your chest voice to hit a …
Read More »Exclusive First Look: The Sights and Sounds of 'XO, Kitty' Season Two
XO, Kitty fans start your engines. The Netflix original and To All the Boys spinoff series returns for a second season on Jan. 16 — and Rolling Stone can exclusively reveal a first look at both the soundtrack and several key images from the new episodes. While author Jenny Han‘s …
Read More »Kate Middleton Is in Remission From Cancer: 'I Remain Focused on Recovery'
Kate Middleton is in remission from an undisclosed cancer. The Princess of Wales shared the positive news on Instagram, which comes months after she first let the public know about her diagnosis. “It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery,” Middleton wrote in …
Read More »'Dynasty Warriors: Origins' Is a Monotonous Power Fantasy That Does Too Much
There are certain video game franchises that excel at delivering sheer spectacle. In that regard, Dynasty Warriors: Origins (out Jan. 17) is unwavering from beginning to end. Twenty five years after the release of Dynasty Warriors 2, the entry that set the blueprint that the series currently follows, Origins takes …
Read More »More Women Accuse Author Neil Gaiman of Sexual Assault
More women have come forward with sexual assault allegations against author Neil Gaiman, including a woman who worked as a babysitter for him. The story in New York Magazine, which was published early this morning, offers a deep dive into Gaiman’s life, marriage, and split with Amanda Palmer, and the …
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