Month: May 2020

Once the COVID-19 pandemic became inescapable in March, Lady Gaga delayed the release of her long-awaited new album Chromatica. In one week, she’ll finally drop the follow-up to her stripped-down 2016 outing, Joanne, and in the singles she’s released so far, she’s referencing a few past moments in culture. February’s “Stupid Love” felt right out
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In the Netflix docuseries that follows the cheer squad of Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, 20-year-old Harris became a breakout star for his indefatigable jubilance and characteristic “mat talk”—shouts of encouragement to pump up teammates. Here, the beloved underdog turned Hollywood hero shares quarantine motivation, memories from his first Oscar night, and what’s next for
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Lana Del Rey shared a lengthy rant, or “question for the culture,” to Instagram on Wednesday defending herself from “female writers” and “alt. singers” who have allegedly “crucified” her for “glamourizing abuse” in her music over the last decade. The brooding pop singer, born Elizabeth Grant, said that it is “pathetic” that her “minor lyrical
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As a mask-less Donald Trump moves full speed ahead to reopen the U.S. economy, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the White House coronavirus response team’s leading expert, has seemingly been benched from TV. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director gave his last television news hit two and a half weeks ago, a CNN segment
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People celebrating Ireland’s historic same-sex marriage referendum in 2015 (Clodagh Kilcoyne/Getty) Five years ago today, people in Ireland went out in their droves and voted in favour of same-sex marriage. Ultimately, 62 per cent of the public voted in favour of amending the constitution to allow same-sex couples the right to marry, with 38 per
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Here are the precautions the mega beauty retailer is taking to keep customers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic As Canada begins easing some of the restrictions that were put in place due to COVID-19 earlier this spring, many businesses are slowly starting to reopen. As of tomorrow, May 22, this includes select Sephora Canada stores
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Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Chairman Joe Drake continued to emphasize the studio’s commitment to theatrical today, telling analysts on today’s 4Q earnings call that “we believe that people are anxious to get out of the house and do things” following the nationwide sheltering-in from COVID-19. Drake also emphasized about the future of moviegoing, “We’re bullish
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Yet another Pompeo controversy involves the secretary of state directing State officials to perform household tasks for him and his wife, like washing dishes or walking his dog. That issue, too, has only gained steam in recent days, embroiling Susan Pompeo, whom the Times reports has “played an unusually active role” in Pompeo’s State business.
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Cory Wilson testifies at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing in on May 20, 2020. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/ Getty) Republicans have moved a step closer to the lifetime appointment of judicial nominee Cory Wilson, a man who could potentially set LGBT+ rights back decades. Wilson is Donald Trump’s latest nominee to the 5th US Circuit
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Lana Del Rey has expanded on her controversial Instagram post, adding comments that address issues of racism. Following the backlash she received, Lana wrote in her comments section “I fucking love these singers and know them,” referring to Doja Cat, Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Kehlani, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé, who, this morning, she
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