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Numerous GOP lawmakers would rather be associated with gangrene, ethnic cleansing, and the Ford Pinto.  By Bess Levin October 12, 2021 Picture this: You’re the head of marketing at a potato chip company and you’re reissuing the brand’s original flavor in the hopes of boosting holiday sales. One day your team receives an email from

‘The Wendy Williams Show’ will return on October 18, but with a slate of guest co-hosts. Wendy, meanwhile, will continue recovering from her health issues at home. Wendy Williams‘ ongoing health issues have once again delayed her return to her eponymous daytime talk show. As the 57-year-old host continues to deal with health struggles stemming

Joe Biden’s big infrastructure plans, which Democrats are trying to squeeze through Congress, would help combat global warming—and could be the country’s best chance to avoid climate catastrophe.  By Eric Lutz October 12, 2021 Lots of ink has been spilled on the political stakes of the infrastructure fight on Capitol Hill—and not for nothing. The

Christina Aguilera looked stunning when she rocked super glam platinum blonde curls in a sexy new photo. Christina Aguilera, 40, is the queen of glam and she proved that with her latest look. The singer posted a photo of her behind-the-scenes while getting glam and her platinum blonde hair was down in voluminous, super messy

After a 38-day winning streak, Amodio’s Jeopardy! reign came to an end on Monday evening.  By Chris Murphy October 12, 2021 Ken Jennings‘s Jeopardy! record remains safe and sound. On Monday, Matt Amodio was ousted as Jeopardy! champion after 38 consecutive wins. A P.H.D. candidate from New Haven, Amodio, who saw the rise and fall

While celebrating her 29th birthday in Los Angeles on Oct. 11, Cardi B turned heads in a low-cut top and hot pants. She looked amazing in the ensemble just five weeks after giving birth. Cardi B partied the night away for her 29th birthday on Oct. 11. She threw an epic party at River Studios

The retrospective, launching October 13, will open with the company’s timely awards contender Flee. By Rebecca Ford October 11, 2021 In late 2019, Participant, the company behind such pivotal films as An Inconvenient Truth, Spotlight, and Roma was preparing to celebrate its 15-year anniversary with an retrospective at MoMA. But then the COVID-19 pandemic halted

Ella Travolta penned a tribute to her ‘hero’ dad for Father-Daughter Day. Read her sweet message. John Travolta’s daughter penned a sweet tribute to him on Father–Daughter Day on October 10. Ella, 21, called her famous father, 67, her “hero” and “best friend” in the sweet Instagram post on Sunday. The actor’s daughter, whom he welcomed

In August, London’s Metropolitan Police announced an evidentiary review after Andrew’s accuser filed a civil suit. On Sunday, they closed the review and said they will not take any further action. By Erin Vanderhoof October 11, 2021 In August, London’s Metropolitan Police announced an evidentiary review over allegations of sexual abuse against Prince Andrew after

Chris Martin left his shoes at home during a recent outing to the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, walking barefoot in the streets of London. Chris Martin, where are your shoes? In London on October 11, the Coldplay frontman, 44, kept is casual when he stepped out of the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge. So

Netflix’s beloved baking show is placing its emphasis on style over substance. By Chris Murphy October 11, 2021 The Great British Baking Show—or Great British Bake Off, if you’re actually British—has a structural problem. And I mean that quite literally. The U.K.-based baking extravaganza, which currently airs in the U.S. on Netflix, has spent 12

Olivia Wilde treated her daughter Daisy to some ice cream in a t-shirt from boyfriend Harry Styles’ tour with Jenny Lewis. Olivia Wilde stepped out for ice cream with daughter Daisy, 5, in the ultimate band t-shirt. The filmmaker, 37, escorted her daughter, whom she shares with ex Jason Sudeikis, to grab an after school

The company has reportedly suspended three staffers—including a trans person who publicly opposed Chapelle’s jokes about the LGBTQ+ community—though Netflix says the suspension is not related to their criticism. Meanwhile, some Netflix insiders have already spoken out against the move. By Savannah Walsh October 11, 2021 There’s no end in sight for Netflix’s Dave Chappelle

After months of training, Danica Patrick completed the 2021 Boston Marathon on Oct. 11. She excitedly shared the news on social media after finishing the 26.2 mile run. Danica Patrick took her athleticism from the racetrack to the streets of Boston when she ran the Boston Marathon on Oct. 11, 2021. She completed the run

And it’s not an elected position. By Kenzie Bryant October 11, 2021 Every once in a while, one must ask, “What am I doing here? What’s the point?” It can hit completely out of the blue, like on a nice fall day, when you’ve resolved to get your life together because fall seems like a

The ‘Ric Flair Drip’ rapper definitely enjoyed having dinner with his wife and mother of two of his children, as they celebrated Cardi B’s birthday. A very happy birthday to Cardi B! The rapper turned 29 on Monday October 11, but her and her husband Offset, 29, got an early start to her birthday with a special dinner

DC Comics has big plans for the new Man of Steel. Jonathan Kent, son of Superman Clark Kent and Lois Lane, will come out as bisexual and fall in love with a male reporter in the fifth issue of Superman: Son of Kal-El, the comic book company announced on Monday. It is expected to hit

Ivanka apparently came “incredibly close” to running the institution. By Bess Levin October 11, 2021 Back in 2019, as only the patriarch of the world’s most delusional family could, Donald Trump told The Atlantic about all the jobs that he’d wanted to give his daughter Ivanka, ones for which she wasn’t even qualified to do

Hillary Clinton didn’t hold back, when she slammed Republican leadership going along with former President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims on ‘The View.’ Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, 73, appeared on The View on Monday October 11, and before discussing her new novel State of Terror with co-author Louise Penny, the 2016 Democratic presidential candidate also weighed in on former President Donald Trump, 75,

After the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a huge win over the Miami Dolphins, Tom Brady shared a sweet father-son moment with son Jack. The QB said it was the ‘best part’ of his day. Tom Brady, 44, always makes time for his kids. After he helped the Buccaneers beat the Miami Dolphins 45-17 at Raymond

Neither senator openly contradicted the former president when he began spreading election-fraud conspiracy theories, but both privately agonized over a potential bandwagon scenario, David M. Drucker writes in his new book, In Trump’s Shadow. By David M. Drucker October 11, 2021 On Sunday, January 3, 2021, at 10:09 p.m., a political hand grenade exploded in

Timothee Chalamet took to Instagram to share exciting new pics of him dressed up in character as the beloved Willy Wonka while wearing a top hat and blazer, giving fans a sneak peek of his upcoming ‘Wonka’ film. Timothee Chalamet, 25, got his fans’ attention on Oct. 10 when he shared epic first pics of

Fresh off their unforgettable ‘SNL’ cameos, mother-daughter duo Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian were spotted leaving NYC on the morning of Oct. 10. Kris Jenner, 65, looked fabulous in a bright red coat as she left her New York City hotel! The self-proclaimed momager hilariously held onto a mug of coffee as she stepped outside

Nearly 25 years after winning Oscar gold for writing Good Will Hunting, the best friends collaborated for the second time on The Last Duel. By Paul Chi October 10, 2021 The Last Duel, the new Ridley Scott-directed medieval drama about France’s final sanctioned trial by combat, marks Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s first writing collaboration

There’s a new DWL champion in town! The final moments of the ‘Heels’ season finale saw Crystal on top. HL spoke EXCLUSIVELY with Kelli Berglund, who broke down Crystal’s triumphant moment and more. Crystal took charge and ended up as the new DWL champion in the Heels season finale. With Jack and Ace on the

Jokes (some nicer than others) about Cruise being a deep fake speak to a larger truth about the star.   By Jordan Hoffman October 10, 2021 Tom Cruise did something totally normal on Saturday night: He attended a baseball game. But when photos of him emerged online, social media went berserk.  “It looks like a

Congratulations are in order for actress Christina Ricci and her new husband Mark Hampton, who officially tied the knot! Here’s 5 things to know about him. Christina Ricci has not only found love with hair stylist Mark Hampton, but the pair are now officially married and expecting a baby! The actress, who had a highly publicized, tumultuous split

Whiplash over the ban in Texas leaves some abortion providers in potential legal jeopardy. By Charlotte Klein October 10, 2021 The pause on Texas’ near-total abortion ban lasted only two days before a federal appeals court reinstated the ban Friday night at Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request. The Republican AG had asked a three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit, which leans conservative,

Ryan Gosling gave a rare interview to GQ magazine in which he talked about how he and wife Eva Mendes got through the pandemic with their two young daughters. Oh, to be a pandemic-era parent. Ryan Gosling is giving us all kinds of relatability vibes in a new interview with GQ magazine at a launch

Daniel Craig may be done with James Bond, but moviegoers are not. By Jordan Hoffman October 10, 2021 Surprising no one, the 25th (official) film in the James Bond franchise, No Time to Die, conquered this weekend’s domestic box office. The Cary Joji Fukunaga-helmed actioner packed $56 million into the trunk of the franchise’s fabled