Donald Trump’s transition team scrambled Thursday after Trump’s incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles was presented with an allegation that former Fox & Friends cohost Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee to be Defense Secretary, had engaged in sexual misconduct. According to two sources, Wiles was briefed Wednesday night about an allegation that Hegseth had acted inappropriately
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Golden Bachelorette Joan Vassos found her second true love with Chock Chapple. The two got engaged in the season finale of the show. Originally, Joan said she didn’t really need an engagement. However, she also never expected to feel so strongly. Now, these two are ready to spend the rest of their live together. Are they
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The cast of A24’s gonzo actioner Onslaught from The Guest director Adam Wingard and writer Simon Barrett is only continues to heat up. THR reports that The Terminator and Aliens star Michael Biehn is set to make his return to studio films with the gonzo actioner. Reginald VelJohnson, remembered for his role in action classic Die Hard, and comedian Eric Wareheim (Tim & Eric) have also joined
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After spending the last several months playing surprise last-minute club shows, Jack White has announced a proper tour with plenty of advanced notice. In support of his latest album, No Name, the Nashville rocker will play shows across North America throughout the months of February, April, and May. The itinerary includes multi-night stints in Toronto,
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When I write or plan content, or record podcasts, or whatever for Book Riot, I know who I’m speaking to. Our readers largely lean liberal, if not progressive; they value empathy and knowledge, they are for feminism and inclusion. And so I know that our readers were largely horrified, sad, scared, all of the above
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April 10, 2024; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Governor Mike DeWine gives his 2024 State of the State address in the Ohio House chambers at the Ohio Statehouse on Wednesday afternoon. On Wednesday, the Ohio state Senate passed Senate Bill 104, a transgender bathroom ban for all students in the state, including those in higher education. The
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In his latest single, “Accidentally Drunk,” Bradley Gaskin taps into a well of traditional country heartbreak, delivering a tune that embodies the raw, down-to-earth essence of classic honky-tonk. The song—co-written by Grammy-winner Ashley McBryde, multi-platinum producer Justin Ebach, and songwriter Dan Smalley—feels both timeless and modern, transporting listeners to dimly lit bars and nights spent
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Netflix has debuted the trailer for their latest animated effort, “Jentry Chau vs. The Underworld,” a supernatural action series starring Ali Wong (Birds of Prey, “Paper Girls”). “Jentry Chau vs. The Underwold” premieres on Netflix on December 5, 2024. Wong executive produces the 13-episode series, from first-time show-runner Echo Wu, alongside Aron Eli Coleite (“Locke & Key”). The series follows
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After setting a record with an audience of 200,000 at this year’s edition, the Welcome to Rockville festival will return to Daytona Beach, Fla., next May 15-18 with a lineup led by Green Day, Linkin Park, Korn and Shinedown. The event will be held at Daytona International Speedway. Rounding out the 150-artist bill are Rob
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Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar “Make this debut novel from poet Kaveh Akbar one of the first books you read in 2024. Cyrus Shams is a man obsessed with the concept of martyrdom. It’s this obsession that leads him to explore his family history, from his uncle, who inspired Iranian soldiers by dressing as the angel
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Tales of the Unexpected (1979–1988) started off with a foundation of Roald Dahl-based stories, but over time, this classic television anthology sought out other inspirations. One such source was Elizabeth Taylor, an esteemed English author whose short piece of fiction, “The Flypaper,” was adapted in 1980. Fans of the show will often cite this episode
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This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The 160-page Orbital by Samantha Harvey was announced last night as the winner of the 2024 Booker Prize.
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Fresh off the Joker sequel, Entertainment Weekly reports today that singer/actor Lady Gaga has signed on to star in the upcoming second season of Netflix’s “Wednesday.” EW notes in their exclusive report, “Full details of Gaga’s role are still unknown, though the singer-actress is currently filming the show in Europe.” Stay tuned for more. “Wednesday”
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