Anderson Cooper is known for his political commentary and journalism, while getting right in the middle of it. He also spent two decades on 60 Minutes, but just departed, plus he co-hosts New Year’s Eve with Anderson Cooper. However, he just took over for late-night host Jimmy Fallon at the last minute to conduct an
The state of Utah has been on a book banning blitz in 2026. On Friday, June 5, the state added its 35th book to the list of books that must be removed from every public school in the state: Lucky by Alice Sebold. The ban comes amidsta lawsuit challenging these state-sanctioned bansfiled in February, and
With the Halo franchise celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, it would make sense that the beloved sci-fi series would make an appearance at this weekend’s Summer Game Fest celebrations. We may have already known that Halo Studios have been hard at work on development for Halo: Combat Evolved, a remake of the very first
Image Credit: Getty Images Former NBA player and longtime Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King has died at the age of 59. King was selected sixth overall in the 1989 NBA Draft and went on to win three consecutive championships with Michael Jordan’s Bulls in the 1990s. After retiring from basketball, he became a beloved voice
British singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who wrote songs for artists including Dua Lipa, Britney Spears and Zendaya, was stabbed to death in London on Friday, June 5, the Metropolitan Police said. Police were called early Friday to an address in Silvertown, east London, to attend to a suspected stabbing. Riley, real name Mark Orabiyi, was pronounced
View gallery Image Credit: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Usher andJennifer “Jenn” Goicoechea arrived on the 2026 Tony Awards red carpet arm in arm, and fans couldn’t contain their excitement. The couple, who wed in 2024, attended theatre’s biggest evening together, but that wasn’t the first time they enjoyed an upscale outing together. Below is everything
Ariana Grande commenced “The Eternal Sunshine Tour” on Saturday night at Oakland Arena in Oakland, California, the first of a three-night stand at the venue, with a setlist that leaned on the tour’s namesake album punctuated by hits from her 13-year career. Get Ariana Grande Tickets Here The concert marked the start of Grande’s first
Primavera Sound attendees got a whole lot more than the bargained for Saturday (June 6) in Barcelona, when Olivia Rodrigo not only delivered an unannounced set but welcomed the Cure’s Robert Smith for the debut of their upcoming collaboration, “what’s wrong with me.” Rodrigo’s appearance was revealed on social media earlier in the day and
Trigger Warning: This article includes discussion of suicide and self-harm. Alaskan Bush People alum Matt Brown was seen by witnesses sitting in shallow water in the Okanogan River in Washington. His body was found after several days of searching. The cause of death indicated that he took his own life. Sources close to the situation
Fallout 4 is over ten years old at this point, but it’s still a game that players continue to return to in their numbers to get that unique blend of post-apocalyptic humor and over the top gameplay and combat. It’s a series with a unique, inimitable style, and as the most recent game of the


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Alyson Hannigan spoke out following the death of her Buffy the Vampire Slayer costar Anthony Stewart Head. “This cut is so deep I fear it can never heal,” Hannigan, 52, admitted in a poignant Instagram post on Saturday, June 6. The duo starred together for seven seasons on the cult classic supernatural horror series, in
Image Credit: Getty Images Shakira finally said the quiet part out loud. “Life is a bitch.” That was her summary of what it felt like to live through Gerard Piqué‘s alleged affair with Clara Chía, the public unraveling, the move from Barcelona to Miami, the whole thing. And then she said something that stopped me.
Lorde and her Arcteryx-clad background dancers lit up the Governors Ball main stage last night (June 5), nine years after the New Zealand-reared artist debuted at the New York festival. “This is the most nervous I’ve been for a show in a while — partly because we’ve never done this show before and partly because
This week delivered some of TV’s most compelling and unforgettable characters and moments. Whether it was Euphoria and Your Friends & Neighbors or Off Campus, these characters reminded us why we become so emotionally invested in fictional lives. From heartbreaking losses and hard-won triumphs to raw vulnerability and messy humanity, these are the TV characters
Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 6-08-26 suggest there may be a tragedy in store for one character, and it’s not one that’s terribly surprising. Ever since Stephanie insisted on getting a gun, it was only a matter of time before she shot the wrong person with it. The only question is
The Cure returned to the stage at Primavera Sound in Barcelona on Friday night for their first performance in nearly two years. Robert Smith led the band through a 29-song headlining set that included several surprises, including the first performances of the Lovesong B-Side “2 Late” since 2019 and of the Wild Moon Swings track
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is set for Season 16, but will alum Brandi Glanville be back for another round? She came on the show during Season 2 and then exited after Season 5. Yet, she did remain a friend for several seasons, but is she ready to make a comeback to RHOBH? Keep
Being a fan of Bethesda’s games has been no easy task in recent years, with the wait for titles such as Fallout 5 and The Elder Scrolls VI seemingly taking a lifetime to be released. The last mainline The Elder Scrolls entry, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, launched way back in 2011, meaning that it


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Kyle Richards is throwing her support behind her sister, Kathy Hilton. Posting via her Instagram Story on Friday, June 5, Richards, 57, defended HIlton, 67, after she stepped down as the grand marshal of the West Hollywood Pride Parade due to backlash from the LGBTQIA+ community. “My sister Kathy has always been a supporter of
A 54-year-old man named Mark McMinn pleaded guilty to threatening and abusive behavior on Wednesday and was fined £200 ($267) for harassing a transgender woman at a May 6 karaoke event at the Cloch Caravan Park of Gourock, Scotland (a town 28 miles west of Glasgow). The woman he harassed was hanging out with friends
Image Credit: WireImage Dua Lipa kissed Callum Turner in a London ceremony this weekend, and the internet did what it always does. Squealed. Zoomed in on the dress. Pulled up the two-year timeline from soft launch to “I do.” The “Physical” singer and the “Eternity” actor look impossibly aligned. Same indie-film taste. Same book club
Image Credit: Dave Benett Ted Lasso alum Anthony Head died at the age of 72, his family announced on June 5, 2026. The late British actor was known for a variety of film and TV roles, and colleagues and fans are mourning his death. As more details about his passing come to light, many are
A new study out of Northwestern University in Chicago asserts that gay candidates are receiving more support than ever from voters, shedding the “electoral penalty” of being gay in ever greater numbers. At the same time, voters are imposing another penalty on candidates for gender presentation: male candidates, gay and straight, who don’t conform to
As conventional treatments fall short for millions, Rythmia Life Advancement Center has surveyed more than 24,000 guests six months after their plant medicine experience, and the results are redefining what healing can look like The numbers are staggering. More than one billion people worldwide are currently living with a mental health condition, and 61.5 million
“Surprise,” Phoebe Bridgers said as she walked through blacklights and sat on a couch that would have looked more at home in an ’80s basement than center stage at Madison Square Garden. Smiling wide, she played a gentle rendition of “Motion Sickness,” leaning back with her guitar resting on her torso during the bridge. She
The women ofThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hills aren’t very welcoming to newcomers. However, Amanda Frances had an especially difficult season. Her clashes with Dorit Kemsley resulted in a shocking confrontation at the reunion. Now, Amanda Frances spilled plans for the ultimate backstab. Keep reading to find out more about the shocking act of betrayal.
Grand Theft Auto V is still going remarkably strongly considering it has been out in the wild for well over a decade, and players continue to return to it in their thousands every day. Those numbers have received a bit of a boost ahead of the release of the next game in the series, which
After some major blows to democracy that came via my home state in May, Alex Haley’s Roots being returned to schools feels so refreshing. It’s just one piece of a damaged pie, but it is something. It shows that being vigilant and fighting back does work—but we have a lot more to do. This week’s