Surprising no one, Taylor Swift is breaking records once again: AMC Theaters says the pop star’s upcoming Eras Tour concert documentary has smashed the theater chain’s record for single-day advance ticket sales. In a statement, AMC said Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour raked in $26 million in revenue after …
Read More »Ruby Franke's Neighbors Called the Cops 'Several Times' Out of Concern for the Children, Source Says
Following the arrest of mommy vlogger Ruby Franke, those close to the YouTuber are speaking out about her alleged abusive behavior. An Ivins, Utah resident who lives nearby the family, and asked not to be named for privacy, tells Rolling Stone that he and other neighbors have called the police …
Read More »Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Lil Wayne and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week
Welcome to our weekly rundown of thebest new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. This week, Nicki Minaj returns with a somber single off of her upcoming album Pink Friday 2, Doja Cat taps into her demonic side, and Lil Wayne drops his …
Read More »Jan 6. Jail Time: Proud Boys Cry Over the Consequences of Their Own Actions
A day of historic accountability for the crimes of Jan. 6 left a pair of rough-and-tumble Proud Boys in tears on Thursday. On Friday, a third Proud Boys convict choked up before he learned he’ll be spending a decade in behind bars. Only a fourth member of the infamous fight …
Read More »Mexico President Defends Yahritza y Su Esencia Following Ruthless Backlash for Mexican Food Comment
Even the President of Mexico is standing behind Yahritza y Su Esencia after the group faced extreme backlash for comments they made about Mexican food. On Thursday, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador spent more than 10 minutes defending the Mexican-American group, saying he’d be open to seeing siblings Yahritza, Mando, …
Read More »How A New Exhibition Honors the Memory of Salsa Titans La Lupe and Tito Puente
La Lupe was electric onstage. The Cuban singer, known for her belting power and undeniable charisma, began showing off her skills at a young age, winning local radio competitions and dazzling audiences at clubs on the island. When she moved to New York City after the Cuban Revolution, she kept …
Read More »Texas Anti-Porn Law Blocked in Crucial Win for Free Speech Advocates
A Texas law designed to put strict controls on access to adult websites was blocked by a federal judge on Thursday, one day before it was to go into effect, in a decision that could prove a bellwether for similar legal challenges now playing out across the country. Since the …
Read More »Adam Driver Calls Out Netflix and Amazon, Stands With Strikers in Venice
Adam Driver may be at the Venice Film Festival promoting his new film Ferrari, but he wants the striking SAG-AFTRA actors on the picket lines to know that he “stands in solidarity” with them. To be clear: Driver is not breaking any strike rules by appearing in Venice and doing …
Read More »A Rare, Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Taliban — and Their U.S. Weapons
A Taliban air force commander walks into a big, empty gym with his men and hops onto a treadmill. He burns a few calories, cracks a couple of muted jokes, and steps off before lifting a couple of dumbbells. “This was fun,” he says without affect, and moves on to …
Read More »This Tattooed Biker DA Is Under Attack for Defending Abortion Rights in Texas
There are more than 250 district attorneys in the state of Texas, but only five of them agreed to sign a letter last year declaring their offices would not prosecute individuals who sought abortions. On Friday, the stakes go up for those bold enough to speak out against legislation they …
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