John Oliver doesn’t like to be silenced. The comedian, 47, cursed during his acceptance speech when “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” won Outstanding Scripted Variety Series at the Emmys 2024 on Sunday night. Oliver’s speech got cut off as he began to talk about his dog that died. John Oliver at the 2024 Emmy … Read more
She did it with a broken heart. After making history at the 2024 Grammy Awards by winning Album of the Year for a fourth time, Taylor Swift now has 30 VMA wins with Video of the Year for “Fortnight” featuring Post Malone — making her the most decorated musician for the show ever. Swift, 34, … Read more
Rachael Ray returned to social media but failed to address her fans’ worry after sparking concern by appearing to slur her speech in a recent video. The professional TV chef, 56, dropped an Instagram post on Wednesday, marking her first since causing frenzy over her health earlier this week. Ray did not appear on camera, … Read more
Even the Democratic National Convention is talking about Bennifer. Two days after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from husband Ben Affleck, Mindy Kaling took the stage at the 2024 DNC in Chicago on Wednesday and gave a special shoutout to Affleck, a fellow Massachussetts native. “I love you, Massachusetts!” Kaling shouted to the crowd. “Everyone … Read more
Meghan Markle was speaking at a women empowerment panel in Cali, Colombia on Sunday when she was interrupted by a transgender rights heckler. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, participated in the Afro Women and Power conference with Colombian Vice President Francia Marquez on the final day of her and Prince Harry’s whirlwind Colombian tour. After speaking … Read more
Researchers are going bananas. A new scientific paper reports that chimpanzees “are capable of” producing sounds that mimic words they hear from people. It follows recent research revealing that chimpanzees can gesture to one another in conversation like humans. The new research looked at two archived videos of chimps “uttering” words on camera — one … Read more
Experts are speechless. Researchers at Microsoft have developed an artificially intelligent text-to-speech program at a human level of believability. It is so realistic that creators are keeping the high-tech interface “purely a research project” and will not yet allow it to be used by the public. Microsoft has unveiled a new text to speech tool … Read more
Former “Doctor Who” actor David Tennant told a top U.K. government minister to “shut up” during a speech about LGBTQ rights, adding that he hoped for a world in which she didn’t “exist.” Tennant took aim at Kemi Badenoch, the U.K.’s Minister for Women and Equalities, last week when accepting an award at the British … Read more
Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and wife Isabelle hit the red carpet Thursday for the team’s Super Bowl 2024 ring ceremony in Kansas City, roughly one month after his controversial commencement address. Dressed in a cream tux with a black bow tie, the 28-year-old Butker smiled beside Isabelle, clad in a green dress, and accessorized with … Read more
The wedding of a close family member should be a moment to cherish, but for a 27-year-old bridesmaid who left her sister’s big day in tears, instead of feeling the love, she felt “hurt and humiliated”. While the day began well, the event took a sour turn during the reception and more specifically, the speeches. “The wedding was beautiful … Read more
You’re gonna hear her roar. Katy Perry celebrated the first day of Pride Month on Saturday by editing NFL star Harrison Butker’s controversial graduation speech from last month. Butker, 28, made a 20-minute address at the graduation ceremony at Benedictine College in Kansas on May 11 where he railed against working women, Pride Month, abortion and other … Read more
Jason Kelce appeared to mock the phrasing used by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker during his Benedictine College commencement address in a post on X that used “diabolical lies,” though it involved an entirely different topic than the one Butker referenced during a controversial commencement speech on May 11. “All of you have been fed diabolical … Read more
They’re not respecting their pronouns. Having your baby call you “dada” can be demoralizing for moms, however experts say that mothers shouldn’t take it personally. This so-called discouraging word is not necessarily indicative that the tot is showing favoritism toward their fathers. “It’s often tied to what babies are hearing the most,” Stephanie Cohen, a … Read more
A royal scolding. Sarah Ferguson ordered an unruly audience looking for “the next party” to be quiet as she delivered her speech at Thursday night’s Cannes Film Festival. The Duchess of York, 64, was captured scolding the crowd to “stop” multiple times as she thanked Simon de Pury, who had auctioned off a portrait of Queen … Read more
Jason Kelce addressed the backlash engulfing the Chiefs’ Harrison Butker on Friday following the kicker’s controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College this month. During the latest installment of the “New Heights” podcast, the retired Eagles center offered his take on the controversy swirling around Butker, who has been condemned for perceived sexist and anti-LGBTQIA+ comments, … Read more
Travis Kelce is speaking out on Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement address at Benedictine College earlier this month, stating Friday on his “New Heights” podcast that while he”can’t say I agree with the majority” of what was said, he “cherishes” Butker as a teammate. When discussing the Chiefs kicking off OTAs this week, Kelce, … Read more
Harrison Butker is facing more backlash for his controversial speech. Numerous people have spoken out against the Chiefs kicker’s recent commencement address to Benedictine College which saw him cover a number of topics ranging from politics and President Joe Biden to gender issues. And now, Michelle Beadle has joined the critics, making her voice heard … Read more
The parents of a California middle school student are calling on their son’s principal to be fired after they say he was discriminated against over his beliefs. Saint Bonaventure Catholic School student Jimmy Heyward, who was running for “Commissioner of School Spirit & Patriotism,” was “completely humiliated” after principal Mary Flock barred him from giving his … Read more
“Real Time” host Bill Maher knocked President Biden over the commencement address he gave to Black graduates at Morehouse College, suggesting his comments about racism in America are outdated. Source link #Bill #Maher #slams #Bidens #anachronistic #speech #black #graduates #Morehouse #College
Patricia Heaton stuck up for National Football League star Harrison Butker after his graduation speech at Benedictine College stirred up controversy. The “Everybody Loves Raymond” actress, 66, posted an Instagram video Saturday where she defended Butker, 28, and declared that everybody who is upset about his comments needs to “relax.” “I don’t understand why everyone’s … Read more