Federal prosecutors have indicted 47 people in connection with an alleged fraud scheme that saw $250 million, meant to help feed hungry kids in Minnesota, instead go to luxury cars, commercial real estate, and vacation homes. The numerous charges were announced Tuesday, Sept. 20, with the Department of Justice unsealing …
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After a decade, Jon Hamm has finally mustered up the courage to clear the air about an incredibly pressing personal matter that made its way to the public forum in 2013: whether or not he willingly wears underwear. Stopping by the Howard Stern Show, the actor pulled back the curtain …
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It’s a sunny day in New York City, but the lights are dim inside the restaurant Jue Lan in Manhattan, a go-to for industry dinners and celebrations, which may explain the casino lighting that permeates certain corners of the establishment. EST Gee and his two-person team aren’t celebrating in the …
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In Disney Princess: Beyond the Tiara, longtime Rolling Stone contributor Emily Zemler takes a deep dive into how various beloved princesses became the cultural icons they are today, from Snow White’s lasting reign to newer, inspiring royalty like Moana. The book weaves interviews with historians and those who helped shape …
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Bad Bunny’s major year continues: The Puerto Rican artist received the most nominations for the 23rd Annual Latin Grammy Awards, which the Latin Recording Academy announced on Tuesday morning. Bad Bunny secured nods in several major categories: His song with Bomba Estereo, “Ojitos Lindos,” is nominated for Record of the …
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Elton John shared another tribute to Queen Elizabeth II ahead of her funeral Monday, Sept. 19, writing on Instagram, “She served with grace and dedication, and she will sorely be missed.” In the post, John recalled the various times he met the late monarch, like when he was honored with …
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FIVE MONTHS BEFORE Dr. John’s death in June 2019, the singer’s son Max Rebennack sent an email to producer and musician Shane Theriot. Rebennack began corresponding with Theriot about the album Dr. John had made over the previous year. The collection, recorded over a series of sessions in and around …
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When it comes to weddings in Westeros, the vibes are always off. Think of King Joffrey’s marriage to Margaery Tyrell, which ended with him turning purple as he choked to death. Or of Sansa Stark’s two depressing betrothals, first to Tyrion Lannister — who was no happier about it than …
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The Laurel Canyon songwriting circles of the Sixties and Seventies may be a thing of the past, but Los Angeles remains as connected as ever to its musical roots, with homegrown artists like Billie Eilish, Haim, and Kendrick Lamar carrying the torch for smart, poignant, and progressive music that crosses …
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Sacheen Littlefeather, the Native American civil rights activist who declined Marlon Brando’s 1973 Best Actor Oscar on his behalf, discussed that famous night and the Academy of the Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ recent apology for the way she was treated at an event in her honor over the weekend. …
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