Parler, the social media site that once was a safe haven for right-wing bigots, has been temporarily shut down. A digital media company called Starboard purchased the platform and has shuttered it for remodeling, though a message on the website still describes Parler as “the world’s pioneering uncancelable free speech …
Read More »Pence Booed at NRA Event in Home State
Mike Pence, who was born in Indiana, represented Indiana in Congress, and served as the governor of Indiana, spoke on Friday at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention, which is taking place in Indiana. He was booed loudly. “I love you too,” Pence said after the not-so-warm welcome. Pence is …
Read More »The Script Guitarist Mark Sheehan Dead at 46
Mark Sheehan, who played lead guitar for the alt-pop group The Script, died Friday after a brief illness. The band announced the news on Facebook, writing, “Much loved husband, father, brother, band mate and friend Mark Sheehan passed away today in hospital after a brief illness. The family and group …
Read More »Halsey Schedules Intimate Summer Shows Benefiting LGBTQ+ Organizations
For three nights this summer, Halsey will take the stage at small venues alongside a complete string ensemble. The shows — scheduled for cities in Florida, Indiana, and California — will be presented in partnership with Hard Rock Live, with proceeds benefiting two LGBTQ+ organizations. Tickets are on sale now …
Read More »'We're Getting Killed on Abortion': Inside Trump's Secret Meetings With the Religious Right
Since late last year, Donald Trump has been holding private meetings with religious-right figures in an effort to remind them about his anti-abortion record and ensure their support. But instead of thanking Trump for his role in repealing Roe v. Wade, the leaders are pressing for hardcore commitments that go …
Read More »Inside Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Horny Hulu Wedding Special
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have said I do … again, and again, and again. Unless you’ve been living under a pop-culture rock of some kind, you’re probably aware that Kourtney and Travis tied the knot last year in not one but three separate wedding celebrations. First came the (not-so-legal) …
Read More »Trump Rips Letitia James as He Heads to Her Office to Testify
Donald Trump used to call New York City home. He still goes back, but only, it seems, under court order. The former president is in Manhattan on Thursday to answer questions under oath in a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. The $250 million suit accuses Trump …
Read More »'Obsession' May Be Netflix's Kinkiest Series Yet
William is a highly successful pediatric surgeon, a little uptight but living a good life with his family in London. But from the moment he locks eyes with Anna, standing across the room at a lavish party, he’s doomed. He knows it. We know it. The fun ofObsession, a new …
Read More »Kiss Pause Brazil Concert After Dehydrated Gene Simmons Is Forced to Play Sitting Down
Gene Simmons had to take a break and play sitting down due to dehydration during Wednesday night’s Kiss performance in Manaus, Brazil. The band’s Paul Stanley told the crowd that Simmons was sick. A review by ACritica claimed that Simmons’ illness forced the band to stop for around five minutes, …
Read More »Welcome to Swift City: How Every Stop on the Eras Tour Is Celebrating Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour started causing a commotion months before it even launched. But leading up to every performance on the 27-date tour, which goes into the summer and ends with two shows in Los Angeles this August, communities have gone big and ramped up the excitement for Swift. Each …
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