On the surface, the Netflix docuseries Wild Wild Country appears to be the latest addition to the utopian-commune-turned-cult cannon. But only a few minutes into the first episode, it’s evident that this veers far from the traditional narrative, complete with one of the largest bioterrorism attacks on U.S. soil, murder …
Read More »Charlie Walk: Top Music Executive Accused of Sexual Misconduct Over Decades
In 2004, Pam Kaye, then a regional promotion manager for Columbia Records, was sitting in the back seat of a car next to the label’s executive vice president, Charlie Walk. She had worked with Walk for seven years, including an 18-month stint as his assistant. Over those years, Kaye says, …
Read More »Has the Black Dahlia Murder Finally Been Solved?
“What’s with this British author coming in and solving America’s most notorious unsolved murder?” says Piu Eatwell, jokingly describing the public reaction to her recent book, Black Dahlia, Red Rose. The nonfiction account, which Eatwell calls “part detective story and part history,” traces aspiring actress Elizabeth Short’s final days, as …
Read More »David LaChapelle on Lady Gaga, Tupac Shakur and Working for Andy Warhol
In the eyes of David LaChapelle, Lady Gaga is a nude bubble goddess presiding over a pink-tinted orgy. Kanye West is Jesus Christ resurrected only to wear the crown of thorns once again. And Pamela Anderson is glittery garbage spilling out onto the street next to a trashcan that bears …
Read More »Twitter: Banning President Trump's Account Would Limit Public Discourse
After Twitter users called on the social media platform to ban President Donald Trump over his bellicose tweets, the companyissued a statement reiterating its position on “world leaders on Twitter.” “Blocking a world leader from Twitter or removing their controversial Tweets, would hide important information people should be able to …
Read More »Matt Damon's Says 'There's a Spectrum' in Sexual Misconduct Scandals
Matt Damon offered his two cents on the seemingly endless number of Hollywood heavyweights and public figures who have been accused of sexual misconduct in recent months, but his comments have not been particularly well-received. In a recent interview for ABC’s Popcorn with Peter Travers(hosted by Rolling Stone’s longtimefilm critic), …
Read More »Wrestler Brandi Rhodes Was Always a Straight Shooter
There is life after WWE. Just ask Brandi Rhodes. She and her husband Cody Rhodes sought and received their release from the sports-entertainment giant in May 2016, and have been the hottest spousal duo in pro wrestling since. Cody (now competing under that eponym) has been creating buzz and raking …
Read More »Hope Solo Announces She's Running for President of U.S. Soccer
Former USWNT star Hope Solo announced on Thursday that she is running for president of the U.S. Soccer Federation. Solo made the announcement on Facebook, detailing her motivation in running for the position and outlining the four core principles she’ll be campaigning for. “The time for talking is over,”Solo wrote. …
Read More »Bill Belichick Apologizes for Gronkowski's Dirty Hit: 'It Was Bullsh-t'
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick apologized to Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott following Sunday’s game for Rob Gronkowski’s late hit on rookie Tre’Davious White. Belichick was seen doing so in a video posted by WROC‘s Prescott Rossi. “I understand,”Belichick said to McDermott. “It was bullshit. I’m sorry. …
Read More »'Gossip Girl' Actor Ed Westwick Accused of Rape by Second Woman
UPDATE: Westwick released a statement in response to Wynn’s accusation Thursday, noting, “It is disheartening and sad to me that as a result of two unverified and provably untrue social media claims, there are some in this environment who could conclude I have had anything to do with such vile …
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