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Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Reach Divorce Settlement
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have reached a divorce settlement that — when signed off by a judge — will officially end the pair’s 14-month marriage.Britney Spears Settles With Dad, Avoiding Upcoming Trials Over Conservatorship Asghari — who dated the singer for seven years before they married in June 2022 — first filed to divorce Spears in August 2023, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for ending the marriage. At the time, it was reported that Spears had an “ironclad” prenuptial agreement with Asghari, one that his lawyer said he would not contest. “There are many claims that Sam is challenging...
Billy Idol Decided ‘Not to be a Drug Addict Anymore’ and Became California Sober
Billy Idol reached the height of his drug addiction four decades ago, but the 68-year-old has since found a routine that works for him: no more hard drugs, just an occasional crisp glass of wine. In other words, he is California sober. Maren Morris Reimagines Billy Idol's 'Dancing With Myself' for Singles Awareness Day “I can have a glass of wine every now and again,” Idol recently told People. “I don’t have to do nothing. But at the same time, I’m not the drug addict that I was in the peak ’70s, ’80s.” He adds: “I’m, I suppose, ‘California sober.’ I...
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Is About to Become Gen-Z’s Favorite Cult Movie
Have you ever loved a TV show? Like, really loved it, to the point where your identity became wrapped up in it, where you engaged in life-or-death debates over characters and story arcs, strongest seasons and best episodes? Where the minutiae and the mythology of it became something between a shorthand language and a shared secret?Caitlin Cronenberg Goes Her Own Dark, Dystopic Way With 'Humane' Jane Schoenbrun has; judging from their new film I Saw the TV Glow, their small-screen obsession of choice was the exact same as ours in the late ’90s, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (Big up Sunnydale,...
Brittney Griner Reveals Sexual Harassment, Suicidal Ideations During Russian Prison Sentence
Now that nearly two years have passed since W.N.B.A. star Brittney Griner served a nine-month sentence for cannabis possession at a Russian penal colony, she has begun speaking out about the suffering she experienced while behind bars. In a New York Times interview, Griner said she felt dehumanized when a guard fastened a chain to her handcuffs, treating her like a dog, and how, in another instance, doctors forced her to undress so they could photograph her nude. In her darkest moments, she contemplated death by suicide. She’ll be releasing a memoir recounting her experience, Coming Home, on Tuesday.Brittney...
Everything Dua Lipa Has Told Us About ‘Radical Optimism’
Dua Lipa’s third album is almost here. She’s been teasing a new era since November, when she debuted “Houdini,” the first single from the long-anticipated project. In March, after weeks of speculation, she revealed the album title: Radical Optimism, which finally drops on Friday.Dua Lipa Was 'Fueled' by Hate After Best New Artist Grammy Win Lipa first shared details about the album when she spoke at length with Rolling Stone for a cover story that was released in January. Here is everything she told us about her new music and what we can expect from her Radical Optimism...
Biden Condemns ‘Chaos’ on University Campuses
President Joe Biden delivered unscheduled remarks from the White House on Thursday, addressing the wave of pro-Palestine demonstrations taking place on university campuses across the nation.J.D. Vance Called Out for Hypocrisy Over Campus Protests and Jan. 6 Biden emphasized that the United States is a “freedom-loving nation” and that “dissent is essential to democracy” … just not this kind of dissent. “It’s against the law when violence occurs,” he said. “Destroying property is not a peaceful protest. It’s against the law. Vandalism. Trespassing. Breaking windows. Shutting down campuses. Forcing the cancellation of classes and graduation. None of this is a...
Dylan Gossett Had a TikTok Hit With ‘Coal.’ He’s Determined to Leave Viral Fame Behind
Dylan Gossett is well aware that his career has been ridiculously fast-tracked.Dylan Gossett's 'Coal' Is a Viral Hit -- He Just Played It Live for the First Time With a Band In just one year’s time, the 25-year-old Austin, Texas, native went from half-seriously uploading songs to social media to becoming one of country music’s most in-demanded live draws. On the strength of a pair of EPs — including Songs in the Gravel that dropped in March — Gossett has consistently played to capacity crowds in the U.S. and abroad. In March, he performed his first show with a band with...
He Helped Create Silk Road — But Ross Ulbricht Should Be Freed
On March 27, 2024, Ross Ulbricht expressed a birthday wish from prison. “Today, I turn 40,” Ross had his family post on the Twitter account he uses to communicate with the outside world. “I pray I’ll get a second chance at freedom before this next decade ends.” He followed that up a couple of weeks later with a lament: “It’s been over 10 years since I’ve seen the night sky. This is one of the simple things I miss the most.”Alex Winter Talks Becoming a Horrifying Ogre, 'Bill & Ted 4,' and Breaking Up Big Tech Generally, Ross maintains a surprisingly...
Nicole Brown Simpson’s Life Before Tragic Death Focus of New Two-Part Documentary
Thirty years after the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson — and just weeks after her ex-husband O.J. Simpson died — a new two-part documentary will put the focus on her life before her tragic death.Why Does 'The Jinx Part 2' Exist at All? “I think it’s important that people get to know my sister,” one of Brown’s three sisters — all of whom are interviewed for the documentary — said in the trailer for Lifetime’s The Life & Murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. Another sister added, “It’s been 30 years. Maybe it’s time to rekindle the flame of Nicole.” “The documentary...
Trump Refuses to Commit to Accepting 2024 Election Results
Donald Trump once again refused to commit to accepting the results of the 2024 election, and hinted that he was prepared to “fight” if the outcome isn’t “honest.” Trump Admits He Asked Secret Service to Take Him to Capitol on Jan. 6 “If everything’s honest, I’d gladly accept the results,” Trump told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in a Wednesday interview when asked if he would accept Wisconsin’s election results. “If it’s not, you have to fight for the right of the country.” The former president went on to add that “ if everything’s honest, which we anticipate it will be — a...
Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder Reuniting for Chess Cheating Scandal Film
Back in 2022, world champion chess player Magnus Carlsen quit the Sinquefield Cup pro tournament in St. Louis, Missouri, after a surprising loss to a 19-year-old, Hans Niemann. What started as a speculative drama about why Carlsen quit or how Niemann won in the first place quickly spiraled into accusations of cheating, an unsuccessful legal battle, and what’s considered to be the biggest scandal in chess history. Now, that story is receiving the film treatment at A24.Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons Go Pedal to the Metal in 'Kinds of Kindness' Teaser Emma Stone will produce the cheating scandal film alongside...
J.D. Vance Called Out for Hypocrisy Over Campus Protests and Jan. 6
Republicans are up in arms about students demonstrating against the war in Gaza on university campuses across the nation. The epicenter for the now weeks-long protest movement is Columbia University, where on Tuesday students occupied Hamilton Hall before the NYPD forcibly removed and arrested them. J.D. Vance, the Trump-loving Republican senator from Ohio, on Wednesday night told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that the students who took control of the campus building should face legal consequences.J.D. Vance Said Republicans Aren't Trying to Limit Birth Control Access. Here's a List. “So you agree that people who break into and vandalize a building should...
J.D. Vance Called Out for Hypocrisy Over Campus Protests and Jan. 6
Republicans are up in arms about students demonstrating against the war in Gaza on university campuses across the nation. The epicenter for the now weeks-long protest movement is Columbia University, where on Tuesday students occupied Hamilton Hall before the NYPD forcibly removed and arrested them. J.D. Vance, the Trump-loving Republican senator from Ohio, on Wednesday night told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins that the students who took control of the campus building should face legal consequences.J.D. Vance Said Republicans Aren't Trying to Limit Birth Control Access. Here's a List. “So you agree that people who break into and vandalize a building should...
What Ethan and Maya Hawke Learned Working on Their First Film Together
Sitting at the Hawke family dinner table, it would probably feel near impossible not to talk about the upcoming season of Stranger Things with Maya Hawke or what it was like on the set of Taylor Swift’s latest music video, which Ethan Hawke made a cameo in. But for the father-daughter duo, starring in a handful of iconic shows and movies is the last thing on their mind as they are catching up at the end of a long day.Maya Hawke Details Toxic Love in New Single, 'Hang in There' “Right now, in our family, my brother and two sisters...
‘Hacks’ Is Back, and It’s Still One of the Funniest Shows on TV
When Season Three of Hacks begins, legendary comedian Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is at an improbable professional apex. Now in her 70s, she has become more popular and revered than ever, thanks to the acclaimed, deeply personal comedy special she and her writer Ava Daniels (Hannah Einbinder) put together in the Max comedy’s second season. Where once, Deborah had to worry about being yesterday’s news, now she is in constant demand, her every appearance an event. Where to Watch 'Hacks' Season 3 Online There is, she soon discovers, a downside to being bigger than ever: Her reputation has grown to such...
See Anitta Preview Upcoming Tour With ‘Funk Generation’ Medley Video
Anitta provides fans a preview of her upcoming tour with a dance-heavy video featuring a medley of five tracks from her recently released album Funk Generation.Anitta Embraces Her Roots, But Could've Taken More Risks, On 'Funk Generation' “Guuuuuuyyyyysssss you’ve been asking for a FUNK GENERATION performance so here it is… I’ve prepared not just one, but five songs in one video for you to feel the energy of a true Brazilian Baile Funk,” Anitta wrote of the video. “Now hit play and enjoy!” The visual seamlessly strings together the LP’s “Sabana,” “Lose Ya Breath,” “Cria De Favela,” “Puta Cara” and “Savage...
Here’s Where to Score New York Knicks Jerseys & Merch Online Right Now
The New York Knicks are charging ahead in the 2024 NBA playoffs. This is the Knicks’ third playoff appearance in 11 seasons — last year was the team’s first time advancing past the first round when they lost to the Miami Heat in the Conference semifinals.Got a Small Business? These Are the Hiring Platforms You Should Be Using At a Glance: The Best New York Knicks Merch to Buy Right Now Jersey: Nike Unisex New York Knicks Jalen Brunson Jersey Vintage-Inspired T-Shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch New York Knicks Graphic Tee Classic T-Shirt: ‘47 New York Knicks Wall Talk Franklin Tee Custom Jersey: Nike Unisex New...
Olivia Rodrigo’s Manchester Shows Canceled Due to Technical Issues at Venue
Olivia Rodrigo’s upcoming concerts at Manchester, England’s new Co-Op Live arena have been called off. The singer was set to launch her U.K. tour at the venue on May 3 and 4 following a show in Dublin, however Co-Cop Live cited “technical issues” as it canceled multiple shows. SZA, Melanie Martinez, the Killers Tapped for New Pittsburgh Music Fest “I’ve been having such a great time in Europe so far and I’m sooooo disappointed that we’re unable to perform in Manchester due to ongoing technical issues,” Rodrigo wrote in an Instagram story. “We’re doing our best to reschedule the show.”...
Watch Ryan Gosling Celebrate Stunts By Decimating Everyone Backstage at ‘Kimmel’
Ryan Gosling is going full method in his promotion of The Fall Guy. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss the film, which is out Friday, the actor arrived by beating up everyone backstage and then joined forces with Guillermo Rodriguez to take down the last man standing. Watch Doja Cat's Commanding Performance of 'Acknowledge Me' on 'Fallon' The stunt sequence also featured fellow late-night guest Jeff Ross, who made fun of Gosling’s peach suit, saying “I didn’t know it was still Easter.” Gosling left Ross unharmed, but did borrow his dressing room lamp to smash over someone’s...
UMG and TikTok Reach New Licensing Deal to End Dispute
Universal Music Group and TikTok have reached a new licensing agreement, the companies announced, ending their months-long dispute and bringing UMG’s catalog back to the short-form video platform. Their Song Spawned an Internet Mystery. Now They're Ready to Tell Their Story UMG first announced in an open letter at the end of January that it hadn’t reached an agreement with TikTok, citing several issues including low payment rates as well as concerns about AI music on the platform. The companies didn’t specify financial details of the new agreement but said there’d be “improved remuneration” for UMG artists and songwriters. TikTok...
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