Taraji P. Henson, who launched her acting career in the late Nineties, landed an Oscar nomination in 2009 for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and earned legions of fans by playing Cookie Lyon on Empire, spoke out about how demoralizing the pay structure in Hollywood can be in a …
Read More »MAGA Convention to Nikki Haley: "F-ck Her!"
The MAGA offensive against Donald Trump challenger Nikki Haley took a profane twist at AmericaFest, the annual political convention hosted by the Christian nationalist group Turning Point USA, billed as “the biggest freedom party of the year!” Former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon, in a speech to the all-ages …
Read More »Drake and Morgan Wallen Grab Dinner, Get Blown Up in 'You Broke My Heart' Video
Drake and Morgan Wallen enjoy a meal together before getting their just desserts in the new music video for “You Broke My Heart.” The clip, directed by Theo Skudra, opens with the fellas finishing dinner at a fancy restaurant, gossiping over doomed relationships and not-so-broken hearts. “I think she might’ve …
Read More »Kate Winslet Can Only Trust One Person in 'The Regime' Teaser Trailer
Kate Winslet learns that it’s lonely at the top in the official teaser trailer for The Regime. The HBO limited series, premiering March 3, finds the actress in the role of an English chancellor whose metaphorical crown is slipping. Her political positioning leaves her feeling somewhat paranoid, and the only …
Read More »See St. Vincent, Jack Antonoff, Bartees Strange (and His Talented Mom) Sing in Holiday Cheer
In her song, “At the Holiday Party,” St. Vincent describes a convivial scene in which everyone celebrating loosens up, maybe takes a few pills, and lets down their guard. It’s about enjoying a safe space and being yourself, and she brought that same vibe to Jack and Rachel Antonoff’s ninth …
Read More »How Maluma Followed His Instincts and Found the Perfect Collaborator for 'Según Quién'
Maluma‘s vision was crystal clear as he delved into creating his hit single “Según Quién.” The record began during a studio session with Edgar Barrera and Keityn in Turks and Caicos as he locked into album mode for Don Juan, which has been nominated for Best Latin Pop Album for …
Read More »An Unsolvable Maze: Can We Overcome Web2's Walled Garden?
In February 2004, Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook, a centralized platform designed to socially connect the Harvard student body. Prior to Facebook, keeping a pulse on everything pertaining to a young adult’s social life at university required immense dedication. There was no convenient way to know what events might be taking …
Read More »Kelly Clarkson Falls to Her Knees in Awe After Singing Cher's New Christmas Song
Two months have passed since Cher released her floor-thumping yuletide anthem “DJ Play a Christmas Song,” and the request finally reached The Kelly Clarkson Show’s house band on Tuesday. The show’s host, who is a Christmas Queen herself, crooned and belted the neo-disco tune (in bellbottoms!) during the “Kellyoke” portion …
Read More »Robert De Niro's Number One Priority Is Getting Rid of Trump
Robert De Niro has had a hell of a year. In April, the screen icon welcomed a daughter, Gia, with his girlfriend Tiffany Chen. Three months later, he lost his grandson, Leandro, to a drug overdose at just 19 years of age. Then came the actors’ strike, causing an industry-wide …
Read More »George Clooney Says 'Friends' Success Didn't Bring Matthew Perry 'Happiness or Peace'
George Clooney reminisced about his friendship with Matthew Perry and remarked in a new interview with Deadline that the success of Friends didn’t bring the actor the kind of happiness he expected. Clooney said he first got to know Perry when he was 16 and still an up-and-coming actor. “We …
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