Former “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah said he found it “funny” that Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while defending guns at a speaking event at Utah Valley University last month. “The guy was shot while defending guns. Do you understand how — I’m not even writing that as a joke — … Read more
Mark Cuban lashed out at Pablo Torre after the two got into a heated debate regarding Torre’s reporting on the alleged Kawhi Leonard scandal. Torre alleged that owner Steve Ballmer and the Clippers circumvented the NBA’s salary cap rules by giving Leonard a $28 million no-show marketing deal with environmental start-up Aspiration. Cuban took to … Read more
Seasoned beer drinkers might have a frosty reception to the hail ale trend — but open-minded imbibers are cool with iced brews. Gen Z has seemingly cornered the market on oddball food trends, from dry yogurt to ketchup-slathered Kit-Kat bars. Now, culinarily quirky zoomers are dividing social media users with another gastronomic taboo — putting … Read more
Former Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman said the public has treated Jordon Hudson unfairly over her viral interjection during Bill Belichick’s recent “CBS Sunday Morning” interview. Edelman, who was coached by Belichick for his entire 12-year NFL career with the Patriots, explained that he heard Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend is juggling multiple roles in his professional … Read more
“It’s not Schindler’s List, people. It’s a kids movie. Get over it.” So read one of the reactions on social media to a post complaining about the behavior of viewers during a screening of A Minecraft Movie. But it’s not just that man, it’s so many people, minimising the outright vandalism and destruction left behind when the … Read more
Gal Gadot is doubling down on her support for Israel in its war against Hamas — revealing she’s “shocked” at the response she received after speaking out. The “Snow White” star, 39, is from Petah Tikva, Israel, and addressed the controversy her comments made following the Oct. 7, 2023 massacre. “I was shocked by the … Read more
De’Vondre Campbell has at least one person who understands his perspective. The linebacker refused to enter the game for the 49ers in the third quarter before walking off to the locker room minutes later in Thursday’s 12-9 loss to the Rams, earning him scorn from pundits, fans and his teammates. “It’s one person making a … Read more
Another beloved Phoenix sports figure lauded Paul Bissonnette for coming to the aid of the staff at a Scottsdale restaurant on Sunday night. Bissonnette, 39, was assaulted by six men after he stepped in to defend the manager and restaurant staff at Houston’s when the group started causing issues. Bissonnette, during a retelling of the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Ellis,” a wonderful man, for a year and a half. This is a second marriage for each of us. My older children are on their own. Ellis has three boys (ages 15, 21 and 23) who live with us. The oldest is autistic. My husband and his ex-wife, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Many months ago, a family member’s husband was charged with possession of and distributing more than 10,000 items of child pornography. The police and Department of Homeland Security raided their home and seized computers, cellphones and other devices. He was arrested and spent about a week in jail. He hired a very good … Read more
Late comedian John Belushi formed the Blues Brothers with Dan Aykroyd in the late ’70s for “Saturday Night Live,” unknowingly creating a cult classic duo for the ages. As the musical pair gained popularity, appearing in weekly sketches, their celebrity status was cemented once “The Blues Brothers” movie was released in 1980. But not all pop culture … Read more
Jack Quaid isn’t hiding from the “nepo baby” discourse. The son of Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid acknowledged the label applies to him in an interview with the Daily Beast published Wednesday. “I’m inclined to agree,” he said about being called a “nepo baby.” Jack Quaid at the 2024 Academy Awards. Getty Images The star … Read more
Friday turned into “Dunk on Dan Orlovsky Day” for ESPN analysts. Orlovsky is one of the dozens of people — dozens — who are defending the Falcons using a first-round draft pick on Michael Penix Jr. after paying Kirk Cousins. And his colleagues are letting him have it. Marcus Spears said Orlovsky lives in a … Read more
He had a brave heart. Mel Gibson is forever grateful for his “Air in America” co-star Robert Downey Jr. after the Oscar winner defended him following his 2006 arrest in Malibu. “One time, I got into a bit of a sticky situation where it kind of ended my career,” Gibson, 68, wrote in a profile … Read more
Usher is all for it when Jay-Z has got the nerves bad. In fact, the 45-year-old pop superstar — who was recruited by Jay-Z and his Roc Nation company to headline the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show on Sunday — defended the 54-year-old rapper for his tense takedown of the Grammys on music’s biggest night … Read more
In “Bad Press,” you witness the moment when the Muscogee (Creek) Nation loses true freedom of the press. It happens with shocking speed: the Muscogee National Council, in a listless 7-6 vote in 2018, repeals the tribe’s Free Press Act. The battle to claw back this right is the nerve-racking subject of this civic-minded documentary … Read more
“Albert Brooks: Defending My Life,” a documentary about the venerable comedian, filmmaker, actor and writer, directed by his lifelong friend Rob Reiner, has the easy, amiable air of a career retrospective — wistful and hagiographic, it’s the kind of thing that usually accompanies a lifetime achievement award. Now 76, Brooks certainly deserves the recognition: the … Read more
Idris Elba has revealed that he was once “nearly lost [his] life” whilst held up at gunpoint trying to protect the gunman’s girlfriend. The British actor, 50, recalled things escalating after he tried to intervene in an argument between a couple outside a club. “I nearly lost my f–king life, after attempting to stop a … Read more
A Church of England faith leader is receiving backlash for the tattoos on her arms after she was announced as the next cantor and head of worship at a prominent cathedral. Rev. Wendy Dalrymple is a priest and soon to be precentor and residentiary canon designate at Canterbury Cathedral in England. Dalrymple immediately received backlash … Read more
John Goodman has no regrets when it comes to his decision to stand up for his friend and former co-star Roseanne Barr. The ABC sitcom “Roseanne” first aired from 1988 through 1997 and was rebooted in 2018. The reboot was canceled after Barr, 70, posted a string of tweets that led to accusations of racism and … Read more