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How Judy Blume broke rules, offended parents, took on Pat Buchanan and shut down Twitter mobs

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How Judy Blume broke rules, offended parents, took on Pat Buchanan and shut down Twitter mobs

Judy Blume was in the hot seat. It was 1984 and the author of bestselling children’s books including “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.,” “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” and “Blubber” was invited to appear on CNN’s “Crossfire,” a news entertainment show co-hosted by liberal journalist Tom Braden and conservative political commentator Pat Buchanan.  As the guest, Blume sat between them, smiling … Read more

BBC reporter causes frenzy claiming Kate Middleton farm video is fake: ‘It’s clearly not her’

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BBC reporter causes frenzy claiming Kate Middleton farm video is fake: ‘It’s clearly not her’

Everyone is royally confused. A BBC reporter is under fire after claiming that the video taken of Kate Middleton on Saturday is fake — and that the woman shopping alongside Prince William was actually a “look-alike.” “Disturbing that newspapers like @thetimes are reporting this as fact,” Sonja McLaughlan wrote in a now-deleted post on X (formerly … Read more

Kate Middleton’s editing photo fail prompts plenty of internet memes

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Kate Middleton’s editing photo fail prompts plenty of internet memes

The internet remains undefeated when it comes to having fun with Kate Middleton’s suspicious whereabouts. Kensington Palace released a statement Monday from the Princess of Wales admitting she “occasionally experiments with editing” after several photo agencies recalled her UK Mother’s Day photo. The rare admission of guilt prompted fans on X to mock the announcement, … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel mocks Al Pacino’s Best Picture Oscars 2024 flub

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Jimmy Kimmel mocks Al Pacino’s Best Picture Oscars 2024 flub

Say hello to my different presenting style. Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel jokingly slammed Al Pacino’s presentation of the coveted Best Picture award while talking to the hosts of “Live With Kelly and Mark” backstage. “I guess he’s never watched an awards show before,” Kimmel, 56, told Kelly Ripa, 53, and Mark Consuelos, 52, in a … Read more

Al Pacino’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Best Picture Oscars flub explained — maybe

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Al Pacino’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Best Picture Oscars flub explained — maybe

The award for most anti-climatic Oscar ending goes to… Al Pacino caused quite a stir during the 2024 Oscars when he skipped over announcing all 10 of the Best Picture nominees. Instead, he just quickly blurted out “Oppenheimer.” The Oscar winner, 83, was greeted by a standing ovation as he took to the stage at … Read more

Trump calls ‘washed-up’ Jimmy Kimmel ‘Worse Host’ ever of Oscars 2024 : ‘Get rid, perhaps replace him’

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Trump calls ‘washed-up’ Jimmy Kimmel ‘Worse Host’ ever of Oscars 2024 : ‘Get rid, perhaps replace him’

Make the Oscars great again! Former President Donald Trump couldn’t help but share his concerns and grievances about the 96th Academy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. “Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “His opening was that of a less than average … Read more

Anne Hathaway, 41, labeled a cougar for ‘The Idea of You’ with Nicholas Galitzine, 29: ‘Disgusting’

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Anne Hathaway, 41, labeled a cougar for ‘The Idea of You’ with Nicholas Galitzine, 29: ‘Disgusting’

Some fans can’t stomach the idea of it. Anne Hathaway’s newest film “The Idea of You” divided social media users on Wednesday following its trailer debut. Based on the 2017 romance novel by Robinne Lee of the same name, the movie follows single mom Solène Marchand (Hathaway, 41) who attends Coachella with her daughter only … Read more

Internet fired up over ‘diabolical’ scheme to tame jalapeño spice levels

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Internet fired up over ‘diabolical’ scheme to tame jalapeño spice levels

Jalapeño peppers are growing less spicy — and it’s getting food lovers hot. X users erupted over the “diabolical” revelation Tuesday, with many pointing fingers at the corporate-ification of agriculture. “F–king insane. Big Ag actually made jalapeños less spicy—you’re not going nuts,” health care writer Timothy Faust tweeted along with a link to the May … Read more

Jalapeños are growing less spicy — and heat lovers are fired up over ‘diabolical’ scheme

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Jalapeños are growing less spicy — and heat lovers are fired up over ‘diabolical’ scheme

Jalapeño peppers are growing less spicy — and it’s getting food lovers hot. X users erupted over the “diabolical” revelation Tuesday, with many pointing fingers at the corporate-ification of agriculture. “F–king insane. Big Ag actually made jalapeños less spicy—you’re not going nuts,” health care writer Timothy Faust tweeted along with a link to the May … Read more

How Kacey Musgraves reacted to her embarrassing ‘Saturday Night Live’ wardrobe malfunction

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How Kacey Musgraves reacted to her embarrassing ‘Saturday Night Live’ wardrobe malfunction

A tad too long in the makeup chair! Kacey Musgraves experienced an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction on “Saturday Night Live” by accidentally leaving a clip in her hair during the show’s final bow. “The clip. I forgot to remove the clip,” Musgraves, 35, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) over a photo of herself wearing a blue … Read more

Wheel of Fortune fans stunned as contestant loses $1M prize – twice

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Wheel of Fortune fans stunned as contestant loses M prize – twice

“Wheel of Fortune” fans were audibly surprised by a moment on Thursday’s episode of the popular game show. Contestant Tara Brown beat the odds twice when she managed to land on the small $1 million wedge at two different points, and both times, she failed to secure the big prize. Fans of the show, hosted … Read more

Kenneth Mitchell, star of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’, dead at 49 after battle with ALS

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Kenneth Mitchell, star of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’, dead at 49 after battle with ALS

Kenneth Mitchell, who starred in the hit series “Star Trek: Discovery” and Marvel’s “Captain Marvel” movie reportedly died Sunday following a five-year battle with ALS. He was 49. “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother, uncle, son and dear friend,” Mitchell’s family shared on X (formerly Twitter) … Read more

Professor says being a Taylor Swift fan is ‘slightly racist,’ Chiefs Super Bowl win was ‘white supremacist conspiracy’

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Professor says being a Taylor Swift fan is ‘slightly racist,’ Chiefs Super Bowl win was ‘white supremacist conspiracy’

A California professor, who is no stranger to controversial opinions, speculated that it might be racist to be a Taylor Swift fan. “Why do I feel like it’s slightly racist to be a Taylor Swift fan?” Melina Abdullah posted to X on Super Bowl Sunday. Abdullah, a professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State University … Read more

‘Porky’s’ star Tony Ganios dead at 64

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‘Porky’s’ star Tony Ganios dead at 64

Tony Ganios, star of the sex comedy “Porky’s” as well as numerous other cult classic films, has reportedly died. He was 64. TMZ broke the news Tuesday that an X account from someone claiming to be Ganios’s longtime fiancé Amanda Serrano-Ganios, broke the news of his passing in a tweet. “The last words we said … Read more

Taylor Swift’s dad delivers handwritten letters from pop queen to stunned Aussie fans: ‘Grateful and elated’

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Taylor Swift’s dad delivers handwritten letters from pop queen to stunned Aussie fans: ‘Grateful and elated’

They weren’t ready for it. Two Australian Taylor Swift fans received the shock of a lifetime when they were personally invited by the singer to enter her VIP tent during the songstress’ show in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday. YouTubers Emily Hunt and Bonny Rebecca, who run the popular Swift-themed “Chats and Reacts” channel were sent further into … Read more

Madonna crashes to stage mid-song in Seattle concert mishap: ‘Somebody getn fired’

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Madonna crashes to stage mid-song in Seattle concert mishap: ‘Somebody getn fired’

She backed up to the beat a little too far. Madonna shocked her Seattle audience over the weekend when the Queen of Pop toppled over a chair during one of her performances at Climate Pledge Arena. In a video obtained by TMZ, the incident occurred when the mononymous singer, 65, sat on a chair during … Read more

Taylor Swift thanks fans during final ‘Eras’ Tour concert in Australia: ‘You are the love of my life’

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Taylor Swift thanks fans during final ‘Eras’ Tour concert in Australia: ‘You are the love of my life’

She’ll love them forever and always. Taylor Swift thanked her record number of fans in Australia on Sunday after she played three “Eras” Tour shows to a whopping 288,000 people. “96,000 people the first night, 96,000 people the second night, 96,000 people tonight. All of that, those are all the biggest shows I’ve ever played … Read more

‘Dukes of Hazard’ star John Schneider slammed for ‘racist’ Beyoncé comments: ‘Every dog has to mark every tree, right?’

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‘Dukes of Hazard’ star John Schneider slammed for ‘racist’ Beyoncé comments: ‘Every dog has to mark every tree, right?’

Beyoncé fans are pissed at John Schneider The actor known for his role in the 1979 TV show “Dukes of Hazzard” is being labeled a racist after comparing Beyoncé to a dog marking its territory when she put out two country-themed tracks this month. “They’ve got to make their mark, just like a dog in … Read more

Temu’s $21M Super Bowl ad blitz raises eyebrows — inside the discount site marred with scam allegations

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Temu’s M Super Bowl ad blitz raises eyebrows — inside the discount site marred with scam allegations

Taylor Swift’s Super Bowl-winning beau Travis Kelce may have secured the Lombardi Trophy Sunday, but Temu scored the ultimate touchdown — making it the “Anti-Hero” of the night to skeptics.  Reminiscent of the Pied Piper, the Chinese e-commerce giant drove hordes of the big game’s 123.4 million viewers to its site with its buzzy “Shop Like … Read more

Confused Ice Spice goes viral next to ecstatic Taylor Swift in Super Bowl 2024 suite

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Confused Ice Spice goes viral next to ecstatic Taylor Swift in Super Bowl 2024 suite

Suite shenanigans. Ice Spice went viral Sunday after one eagle-eyed fan managed to snap a photo of her looking extremely confused during the 2024 Super Bowl — while pal Taylor Swift jumped up and down with excitement. In the photo, which was posted on X (formerly Twitter), the “Deli” singer can be seen donning an all-black … Read more