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Sec. Pete Buttigieg speaks during the third day of the Democratic National Convention Pete Buttigieg, the outgoing Secretary of Transportation and the first out Cabinet secretary in U.S. history, had some advice, self-criticism, and a couple of mild rebukes for his political opponents in an interview with Rolling Stone published Monday. Buttigieg is a great
ABC News has agreed to donate $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s future presidential foundation and museum, and pay an additional $1 million in legal fees, to settle a defamation case he brought against the network and its star anchor George Stephanopoulos earlier this year. “We are pleased that the parties have reached an agreement
Play video content TMZ Studios Liam Payne‘s fatal fall was witnessed by a hotel guest who was at the CasaSur Palermo in Buenos Aires for his wedding, and he is haunted by what he saw. Bret Watson was in a room on the first floor of the hotel with his wedding planner, and as they
In Queer, Daniel Craig plays a gay old dude named William who wanders around Mexico City seeking intimacy, and instead finds himself drawn to an empty vessel of a younger man. Then director Luca Guadagnino, having run out of book material at the two-thirds mark, takes things in a wildly different direction. Based on the
Is Southern Charm star, Craig Conover a liar and is he being called out for stretching the truth? He has a history of not always being transparent but is that coming back to haunt him? Keep reading for more details on Craig and his lies. Is Craig Conover A Liar? Craig Conover has been a
It only took 34 years, but members of Pearl Jam and Metallica intersected on stage together for the first time last night (Dec. 13) at the latter’s annual Helping Hands benefit at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament joined the metal legends for “Hit the Lights,” the penultimate song of
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This story was originally published on Judd Legum’s Substack, Popular Information, to which you can subscribe here. — it then appeared on Mother Jones and has been republished with the publication’s permission. A new middle school sex education curriculum in Orange County, Florida, obtained by Popular Information, eliminates previous lessons on the reproductive system, contraception, and consent. What remains is
Curious Dreamers’ epic album Hushabye Lullabye (Music from the Original TV Series) is a startling reminder of melody’s power. The brainchild of Giles Lamb and Sacha Kelly, Hushabye Lullabye is a ten-track collection highlighting Lamb’s endlessly inventive songwriting gifts, focusing on simplicity, and Kelly’s five-star conceptual and presentational contributions. These aren’t recordings that bluster and bellow –
Image Credit: Billboard via Getty Images Zakir Hussain, the renowned Indian tabla player, composer, percussionist, and more, has reportedly been admitted to a hospital in San Francisco, California, due to serious heart-related ailments. While multiple reports initially suggested that the 4-time Grammy winner had passed away, some of his family members have since confirmed that
Brittany Murphy, Brittany Spears Michael Bezjian/WireImage ; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic The former home of Brittany Murphy and Britney Spears is on the market once again. The Hollywood Hills home is being listed for $17,995,000, according to Zillow. It was also the site where Murphy was found collapsed on December 20, 2009. The Clueless actress was then
In Sing Sing, a group of convicts discovers a glimmer of hope and release where none exists. A quietly powerful film that plucks at the heartstrings of even the toughest of men (that’s me, the toughest of men… obviously), Sing Sing is one of the best movies of the year. Domingo Coleman plays a convicted
Critic’s Rating: 4.25 / 5.0 4.25 “Beware the Second Beating” takes Landman to a new level of tension, irony, and emotional complexity. Landman Season 1 Episode 6 doesn’t just drop us into the aftermath of Cooper’s brutal beating — it pulls us deeper into its characters’ messy, often contradictory lives. Let’s unpack it all. (Emerson
After the disappointment for horror fans at The Game Awards this year, horror fans got their redemption in short order with The Horror Game Awards 2024. And unlike TGAs, Silent Hill 2 wasn’t shut out. On the contrary, Bloober Team’s remake of Konami’s classic took home Game of the Year honours, along with three other
Despite hinting at retiring a few years ago, Jim Carrey is still a working actory, and has even suggested that he’s open to making another film in The Mask franchise if the idea is “right.” Carrey’s comments came in a new interview with Comicbook.com discussing his role in the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Revising
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Grab a cup of something tasty and catch up with the news stories Today in Books readers found most interesting this week. Groundbreaking Poet Nikki Giovanni Dies at 81 Beloved poet Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of
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A gay police officer is suing the city of Oceanside, California, alleging he faced both anti-LGBTQ+ harassment and retaliation after he reported it. NBC 7 San Diego reports that Sgt. Tyler Peppard filed a lawsuit against the city on November 22. According to court documents, Peppard joined the Oceanside Police Department (OPD) as a recruit
Three men sued Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York on Thursday, claiming the hip-hop mogul drugged and raped them. The lawsuits, which were filed anonymously in a state court, add to a wave of sexual assault litigation against the rapper, producer and record executive as he also faces federal sex trafficking charges in New York.
Play video content TMZ Studios A waiter prosecutors want to charge in connection with Liam Payne‘s death admits he used cocaine with the singer … but insists he didn’t get paid and is NOT a drug dealer. Braian Paiz told us in our upcoming documentary “TMZ Investigates: Liam Payne: Who’s to Blame?” — airing Monday
From Steve McQueen comes Blitz, a WWII drama-lite that feels a bit too polished and Disney-like for its own good. McQueen has made some terrific movies in his career. From Hunger to Shame to 12 Years a Slave, not to mention the Small Axe collection of movies that were released unceremoniously to Amazon Prime in
The Golden Bachelorette alum, Jonathan Rone has given a priceless gift to the less fortunate this holiday season. He was a pure-hearted gentleman in the first season of the show and fans loved him for that. So, what did he do that was so kind and generous? Keep reading for further details. Jonathan Rone Gives
The long wait for Retrofiction Games’ 2D survival horror title Dead of Darkness is almost over. The solo developer has announced that the game, which still has a demo available on its Steam page, will be launching on Thursday, January 23rd. Coinciding with the announcement is a brand-new trailer announcing the date, while also filling
The surviving, non-singing members of Soundgarden — guitarist Kim Thayil, bassist Ben Shepherd and drummer Matt Cameron — reunited under their previous alias Nudedragons last night (Dec. 14) at the Showbox in Seattle as part of the annual SMooCH fundraiser for Seattle Children’s Hospital. Seattle vocalist Shaina Shepherd filled in for late frontman Chris Cornell, who died by suicide
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Today, I have another installment of “The Best Queer Books of 2024, According to…” Previously, I sifted through The New York Times, Amazon, Publishers Weekly, and Barnes & Noble lists for the queer titles included. This time, I’m
Uproar Lounge in Washington, DC A neighborhood leather bar in Washington, DC is struggling in the aftermath of a massive insurance rate hike, and they’re asking for help from the community. Uproar, a bar for bears, their admirers and the leather community located on Florida Ave. in Northwest DC, has been a fixture in the
It’s officially Christmas break for Kate Middleton, Prince William, and their three kids, as much as any member of the increasingly busy royal family gets to take time off. Lambrook School, the Berkshire institution attended by Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis, closed for the holidays on Friday, December 13, for a three-and-a-half-week break
Jude Law Courtesy of Jude Law/Instagram; Inset: Getty Images Just in time for Christmas, Jude Law is giving his character from ‘The Holiday’ some love. The 2006 festive film was written and directed by Nancy Myers and stars Law, 51, alongside Cameron Diaz, Jack Black and Kate Winslet. Myers, 75, caught up with Law at
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