How California’s ‘Valley Girl’ talk changed the way America speaks

How California’s ‘Valley Girl’ talk changed the way America speaks

Listen closely to how some Californians talk and you’ll hear it. The T sound in words like “water” or “accent” can soften or disappear. “Water” becomes “wader.” “Mountain” turns into “moun-in.” Even “winter” can sound like “winner.” They are small changes. Easy to miss. But linguists say those subtle patterns are part of something bigger. … Read more

Cardi B speaks out on Stefon Diggs breakup after Super Bowl 2026 split rumors

Cardi B speaks out on Stefon Diggs breakup after Super Bowl 2026 split rumors

Cardi B has Stefon Diggs’ back — even if they’re currently unattached. The Grammy-winning rapper clarified her relationship status Sunday following rumors she and the Patriots wide receiver had split after Super Bowl 2026, defending Diggs amid chatter from rapper BIA, who has beefed with Cardi. Seemingly responding to a Feb. 12 post from BIA … Read more

Ex-‘SNL’ star Chris Redd reveals he sold drugs to castmates, speaks out over dating Kenan Thompson’s ex-wife

Ex-‘SNL’ star Chris Redd reveals he sold drugs to castmates, speaks out over dating Kenan Thompson’s ex-wife

Former “Saturday Night Live” star Chris Redd tearfully revealed that he sold drugs to his fellow castmates as he opened up about dating co-star Kenan Thompson’s ex-wife. In a raw, extended confessional post on Instagram Tuesday, the 40-year-old comedian said he was embracing vulnerability in the new year, confessing that he was dealing with “pill … Read more

Queen Camilla speaks for first time about fighting off attacker on train as a teenager

Queen Camilla speaks for first time about fighting off attacker on train as a teenager

Britain’s Queen Camilla has described for the first time fighting off an attack by a man on a train when she was a teenager, speaking in an interview with the BBC in which she recounted how furious the assault had left her. “When I was a teenager, I was attacked on a train … I remember at … Read more

Yvette Nicole Brown speaks out as she’s dragged into former ‘Community’ co-star Chevy Chase’s N-word scandal

Yvette Nicole Brown speaks out as she’s dragged into former ‘Community’ co-star Chevy Chase’s N-word scandal

Yvette Nicole Brown wants no part in Chevy Chase’s drama. The actress, 54, released a statement on Instagram Monday where she appeared to subtly reference the latest revelations from Chase’s N-word scandal that got him fired from the NBC sitcom “Community,” which the pair starred in together from 2009 to 2013. Director Jay Chandrasekhar claimed … Read more

Christian Pulisic speaks out on Sydney Sweeney dating rumors

Christian Pulisic speaks out on Sydney Sweeney dating rumors

American soccer star Christian Pulisic has had enough of false rumors about his personal life. The captain of the U.S. Men’s National Team responded to baseless reports that he’s dating actress Sydney Sweeney in a message posted to his Instagram Story. “Please stop with the made up stories about my personal life,” Pulisic, 27, wrote … Read more

‘Ned’s Declassified’ star Devon Werkheiser speaks out on Tylor Chase living on the streets: ‘Heartbreaking’

‘Ned’s Declassified’ star Devon Werkheiser speaks out on Tylor Chase living on the streets: ‘Heartbreaking’

Devon Werkheiser is heartbroken that his former Nickelodeon co-star Tylor Chase is homeless. After a troubling video of Chase, 36, living on the streets in LA made headlines this week, Werkheiser, 34, spoke out to TMZ, revealing that he hasn’t seen Chase since “Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide” ended almost 20 years ago. “Tylor was … Read more

Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s family speaks out about their ‘tragic’ deaths: ‘Heartbroken’

Rob Reiner and wife Michele’s family speaks out about their ‘tragic’ deaths: ‘Heartbroken’

Rob and Michele Reiner’s family have spoken out after the couple was stabbed to death inside their Los Angeles home. “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner,” the family said in a statement to Variety late Sunday. “We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we … Read more

Alix Earle speaks out on Braxton Berrios breakup for the first time in tearful video: ‘It’s been really difficult’

Alix Earle speaks out on Braxton Berrios breakup for the first time in tearful video: ‘It’s been really difficult’

An emotional Alix Earle spoke out about her breakup with Braxton Berrios for the first time on Saturday in a candid TikTok video. “I wanted to give you guys an update about my life. I know I’m going to be speaking for the both of us and it’s just been really hard to process in … Read more

Comedian Andy Dick speaks out after suffering apparent overdose on Hollywood street

Comedian Andy Dick speaks out after suffering apparent overdose on Hollywood street

Andy Dick is speaking out after he was found unresponsive on a Los Angeles street from an apparent drug overdose. The troubled comedian, 59, reportedly spoke to TMZ by phone on Tuesday night and said “he’s alive and relieved he’s OK” following the scary incident earlier in the day, the outlet wrote. However, the “Ben … Read more

Justin Trudeau speaks out over Japan trip after new girlfriend Katy Perry slammed for ‘inappropriate’ photo

Justin Trudeau speaks out over Japan trip after new girlfriend Katy Perry slammed for ‘inappropriate’ photo

Justin Trudeau and his new girlfriend Katy Perry have made a series of social media appearances these past few days, but it hasn’t been without controversy. The Canadian politician and the pop star first appeared in a photo shared on Friday by former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida after the group spent time together in … Read more

Rodney Harrison speaks out after shock ‘Sunday Night Football’ freeze-up

Rodney Harrison speaks out after shock ‘Sunday Night Football’ freeze-up

Rodney Harrison is quelling any concern his now-viral freeze-up on “Sunday Night Football” sparked. Speaking to MassLive, the two-time Super Bowl champion safety with the Patriots said he was “working on a few hours of sleep” before appearing on NBC’s broadcast of the Commanders-Broncos tilt on Sunday. “I was exhausted working on a few hours … Read more

Meghan Markle speaks out after Balenciaga designer revealed she invited herself to Paris fashion week

Meghan Markle speaks out after Balenciaga designer revealed she invited herself to Paris fashion week

Meghan Markle is addressing why she invited herself to Paris fashion week last month. The star is speaking out after Balenciaga designer Pierpaolo Piccioli revealed the Duchess of Sussex, 44, put herself on his guest list. “I was excited for him,” Markle explained to Harper’s Bazaar during an interview published Wednesday. “I reached out and … Read more

Stephen A. Smith speaks out on ‘NBA Countdown’ exit

Stephen A. Smith speaks out on ‘NBA Countdown’ exit

Stephen A. Smith said he made the call to be removed from “NBA Countdown.” ESPN announced Monday a “new-look NBA Countdown” show that surprisingly did not include Smith, a regular on the show for years and one of the faces of the company and its NBA coverage. The Post and other outlets covered this news, … Read more

Cynthia Ervio speaks out about scary Ariana Grande red carpet incident as crazed fan gets prison time

Cynthia Ervio speaks out about scary Ariana Grande red carpet incident as crazed fan gets prison time

Cynthia Erivo is reflecting on her “Wicked” co-star Ariana Grande’s red carpet scare. On Thursday, a man charged at Grande, 32, and grabbed her at the “Wicked: For Good” red carpet premiere in Singapore. Erivo, 38, jumped into action to help Grande, before the fan was taken away by security. Two days later, Erivo spoke about the … Read more

Ariana Grande’s ‘Wicked’ costar speaks out after Singapore attack on actress: ‘You’re a bad person’

Ariana Grande’s ‘Wicked’ costar speaks out after Singapore attack on actress: ‘You’re a bad person’

Ariana Grande’s co-star Marissa Bode is sharing a popular opinion. The actress, 25, got candid over people who invade celebrities’ personal space after Grande, 32, was charged at by a person at the “Wicked: For Good” premiere in Singapore on Thursday Bode, who plays Nessarose Thropp in the “Wicked” films, took to TikTok that same … Read more

Millie Bobby Brown speaks out about David Harbour relationship at ‘Stranger Things 5’ premiere — as EPs address bullying claims

Millie Bobby Brown speaks out about David Harbour relationship at ‘Stranger Things 5’ premiere — as EPs address bullying claims

Eleven and Hopper are still thick as thieves. Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour showed a united front at the “Stranger Things 5” world premiere in Los Angeles on Thursday, following reports that Brown, 21, accused Harbour, 51, of harassment and bullying on the set of the Netflix series. The actors posed and laughed together on the … Read more

Brigitte Bardot, 91, speaks out about ‘fake’ report that she died

Brigitte Bardot, 91, speaks out about ‘fake’ report that she died

Brigitte Bardot is alive and well. The French actress, 91, shut down the rumors that she died in a message on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. “I don’t know who is the idiot who started this ‘fake news’ about my disappearance but know that I am doing well and I have no plan on taking … Read more

Nicole Kidman speaks out about ‘painful’ and ‘devastating’ life changes amid Keith Urban divorce

Nicole Kidman speaks out about ‘painful’ and ‘devastating’ life changes amid Keith Urban divorce

Nicole Kidman is getting candid about life amid her split from Keith Urban. The “Babygirl” actress opened up about life and the challenges it throws at you during a new interview with Harper’s Bazaar published Thursday, Oct. 9. “There’s something to knowing that no matter how painful, or how difficult, or how devastating something is, … Read more

‘Matlock’ star Leah Lewis speaks out after David Del Rio’s reported firing for sexual assault allegations

‘Matlock’ star Leah Lewis speaks out after David Del Rio’s reported firing for sexual assault allegations

Leah Lewis is speaking out. The “Matlock” star has taken to social media after it was reported that David Del Rio was fired from the CBS legal drama due to an alleged sexual assault incident involving her. “Mom is here, we’re moving forward in love and strength. I’m in good hands,” Lewis, 28, shared on … Read more