Whomst among us hasn’t forgone a morning quickie to make it to work on time? On Thursday morning, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) told attendees at Sen. Tim Scott’s (R-S.C.) prayer breakfast about her own dilemma. “When I woke up this morning at seven,” Mace explained, “Patrick, my fiancé, tried to …
Read More »Larry Nassar Victims Sue Michigan State Over Withheld Documents
Victims of disgraced USA gymnastics physician Larry Nassar have sued Michigan State University — where Nassar was employed — over the school’s refusal to release documents pertaining to the case. The lawsuit, filed Thursday, alleges that the school’s board of trustees made “secret decisions” that resulted in the withholding of …
Read More »Travis Scott's Egypt Concert Actually Has Been Canceled, Live Nation Says
One week after Live Nation insisted that Travis Scott’s Utopia concert at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt had not been canceled — despite numerous local news outlets reporting otherwise — Live Nation Middle East has confirmed that the July 28 show is, in fact, canceled. “We regret to inform …
Read More »Sinéad O'Connor, Fiery and Uncompromising Singer, Dead at 56
Sinéad O’Connor, the fiery Irish singer-songwriter whose striking voice briefly made her an unlikely pop superstar while her bold public stances on child abuse, war, and organized religion made her a controversial figure, has died at the age of 56. O’Connor’s family confirmed the singer’s death in a statement to …
Read More »Watch Sinead O'Connor Perform a Breathtaking 'Nothing Compares 2 U' on Her Final Tour
The devastating news that Sinead O’Connor has died arrived Wednesday afternoon. Details are scant, but O’Connor had battled mental health problems for years. She was just 56. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad,” her family wrote in a statement. “Her family and …
Read More »Sinéad O'Connor Remembered: Jamie Lee Curtis, Tegan and Sara, and More Pay Tribute
Sinéad O’Connor’s family confirmed earlier today, July 26, that the Irish singer and songwriterdiedat age 56. O’Connor’s bold public stances on child abuse, war, and organized religion had made her a controversial figure throughout her career, while her music and uncompromising character also inspired generations of women to challenge the …
Read More »Ariana Madix's 'Love Island' Cameo Is a Big F-You to Tom Sandoval
“You don’t sit there and watch episodes of Love Island with me,” Ariana Madix said when she tried to explain her idea of quality time to her then-boyfriend Tom Sandoval in what was supposed to be the Season 10 finale of Vanderpump Rules. The scene between the former couple shows …
Read More »Sarah Paulson, Star of Many Netflix Shows, Strikes Against Netflix
Members of the Screen Actors and Writers Guilds picketed outside of Netflix in Los Angeles on Tuesday in the hopes of sending an important message to the streaming giant: They think Netflix has the opportunity to lead other streaming services and studios toward reaching a deal with the writers (WGA) …
Read More »'Haunted Mansion' Is Disney Taking You For a Ride
Maybe it’s the cumulative effect of watching so much top-notch talent being wasted. Or the woozy sensation of being subjected to two hours of cut-rate CGI effects apparently purchased in a bulk deal. Or the blatant product placement for Burger King jalapeño poppers. Or the in-joke nod to Beetlejuice, a …
Read More »Giuliani Admits He Pushed Bullshit About Georgia Election Workers
Rudy Giuliani admitted in a court filing Tuesday night that his claims about Ruby Freeman and Shaye Mosswere false. The concession came as Giuliani tries to settle a defamation lawsuit from Freeman and Moss, whom he falsely accused of participating in a scheme to rig Georgia’s 2020 presidential election in …
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