“Are you over the age of 21?” the perky representative asked as she handed me two tins of ALP nicotine pouches. We were at Dave Asprey’s Beyond Biohacking Conference, where attendees crowded around the booth to get their hands on the brand’s fruity and minty “lip pillows.” Nicotine has long been viewed as a vice, … Read more
Kathy Griffin claimed in an Instagram post on Tuesday that she had been banned from “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” for being inappropriate and controversial. “I have not done the Jimmy Fallon show since it was on at 12:30 Eastern and Pacific, so I guess I’m banned from the Fallon show, or inappropriate, or too … Read more
Southwest flyers may finally be getting some breathing room. One TikTokker is going viral as she believes the airline is quietly walking back part of its controversial “customer of size” policy after furious backlash from travelers who slammed the carrier for making them shell out extra cash just to fly comfortably. Emily, who posts under … Read more
Park Slope Food Coop members approved a boycott of Israeli goods Tuesday night — following a years-long food fight that has turned vicious. Over 7000 of the co-op’s 15,000 members attended the meeting — which had to be shifted to Zoom only after Jewish attendees cited “explicit fears” for their safety if they attended in … Read more
Balding might make you blue — but this news won’t. A recent study suggests that a controversial liquid popular in biohacking and wellness circles could support scalp health and hair growth. Researchers say the substance may even hold promise for GLP-1 users with thinning crowns, a frustrating side effect that’s become increasingly common as the … Read more
You’ve heard of pseudoscience — but what about celebrity science? New research suggests a bombshell claim from Mel Gibson on influencer Joe Rogan’s popular podcast may have helped fuel a dramatic surge in prescriptions for an unproven cancer treatment. During the January 2025 episode, which racked up more than 60 million views in its first … Read more
A hantavirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship that has left three people dead is veering into the fringe. Online, a growing number of social media users are floating ivermectin as a possible treatment for the rare infectious disease, which can cause life-threatening heart and lung complications. Yes, you read that right — the antiparasitic … Read more
This may be tough for some chowhounds to swallow. Costco, a members-only warehouse club, oft-praised for its $1.50 hot dog combo, which offers shoppers the meaty treat and a 20-ounce refillable fountain soda for a steal, is altering the deal to be more inclusive. But, thankfully, not more expensive. Costco is reportedly making a monumental change … Read more
Rams fans might not be thrilled with the team’s choice to draft Ty Simpson, but sports collectors are eating it up. Topps officials told The California Post this week that Simpson’s draft-night Topps NOW card was officially the third-most sought after when it came to players taken by NFL teams last week. The only two higher, … Read more
She said what she said. Any parent will agree that traveling with youngings is stressful — especially when it involves flying. Although protocol when boarding a flight is that families with small children are among the first to get on, one former flight attendant is sparking quite the online debate after saying it should be … Read more
Disneyland is dialing back a controversial tech feature that has been subtly shaping the way guests enter the park. Now, guests who would rather not hand over a “faceprint” to stroll down Main Street U.S.A. have a choice. Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have rolled out special entry lanes that skip facial recognition and biometric … Read more
After nine months of judiciously installing 1,700 pieces of art in what was a barren new concrete and glass structure, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new David Geffen Galleries are finally all dressed up and ready to rock. Opening to the public Apr. 19, a slew of LACMA treasures are finally out of … Read more
Your spirits won’t be high after reading this. A growing body of research suggests a controversial, increasingly common habit in the US may be quietly damaging men’s sperm — and doubling their partners’ risk of miscarriage. “It is one of the most moveable factors right now in this country for improving fertility outcomes,” Dr. Natalie … Read more
The directive over at the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic? Don’t stop till you cut enough! Apparently in recent months, the team behind “Michael” has been slicing and dicing away at their movie, which moonwalks into theaters on April 24. Jafaar Jackson will play his uncle Michael Jackson in the new biopic “Michael.” Glen Wilson/Lionsgate Reducing … Read more
Anwar White is teaching women how to be private d–ks. Call them dong detectives, schlong sleuths, sausage Sherlocks, penis patrollers — ladies looking to get a leg up on a prospective partner’s middle leg are getting an education on the art of meat whistle measurement, thanks to the certified romance and relationship coach from Los Angeles, who’s … Read more
Scandal-plagued rapper Kanye West played his first live Los Angeles show in five years Wednesday night — strutting on top of an elaborate orb-like stage at SoFi Stadium in front of tens of thousand of fans. The 24-time Grammy winner — who in late January apologized for his previous antisemitic comments — appeared in a … Read more
movie review THE DRAMA Running time: 106 minutes. Rated R. In theaters April 3. Good thing it’s called “The Drama.” A nice name like “The Wedding” would be extremely misleading. Even “The Couple” could end up a date-night disaster. Titling this oddity “The Drama” is, at least, not a bait and switch. Still, I wouldn’t be surprised … Read more
Here’s a tip for restaurant goers. As more restaurants adopt digital payment systems that automatically suggest a gratuity option, debate has heated up over whether those tips should be calculated pre- or post-tax. The topic of tipping and proper etiquette has long been a cultural debate, but the discussion drew recent attention after a Dave … Read more
Actor Andrew Garfield is the latest celebrity to speak out against writer J.K. Rowling, arguing that watching the “Harry Potter” films is now “controversial.” Rowling has faced consistent criticism for her views on biological sex, frequently calling for the exclusion of transgender women from girls and women’s sports. During a radio interview, the actor best … Read more
American-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu is making waves online over a now-viral image of a dating profile that fans are saying belongs to her. The apparent profile is speculated to be on Raya, a members-only dating app that is used by many celebrities, and features a photo of 22-year-old Gu looking over her shoulder. “Pro … Read more