Arts & Entertainment
The World Feels Hopeless. I Talked To Christian Scholars About What To Do.
“We don’t have any special wisdom. We don’t have special answers.”
Scott Lucas
How Linkin Park Helped Suburban Teenagers Feel Their Feelings
Twenty years after their record breaking debut album Hybrid Theory came out, it’s still a cathartic listen for suburban teens.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Sky History Is Taking "The Chop" Off The Air To Investigate Claims That A Contestant Has Nazi Face Tattoos
“Darren’s tattoos denote significant events in his life and have no political or ideological meaning whatsoever.”
Ade Onibada
“Unsolved Mysteries” Is Like Watching A Reddit Thread Come To Life
Focusing on perplexing crimes and stories about victims largely ignored by the genre, the streaming giant’s true crime reboot actually cuts through the glut.
Alessa Dominguez
BTS's Virtual Concerts Connected People On A Global Scale Not Seen Before The Pandemic
TL;DR: I cried a lot.
Ikran Dahir
Jerry Harris's Lawyers Say He Was Immersed In The Cheer World, Where "Predators Are Largely Unchecked"
Attorneys for the star of the Netflix docuseries Cheer said he should be released pending his trial on a child porn charge.
David Mack
That Photo Of Billie Eilish Isn’t Brave. It’s Just Typical.
In the pursuit of body positivity, we’ve tipped over into an absurd place — where merely existing in a body larger than a size 0 is considered courageous.
Scaachi Koul
Does “The Bachelorette” Think We’re Stupid?
From not addressing the Colton Underwood allegations to keeping Tayshia Adams under wraps, the reality show is acting as if its fans live in a vacuum.
Stephanie McNeal
Jerry Harris Allegedly Raped A 15-Year-Old Boy In A Bathroom At A Cheerleading Event
Federal prosecutors are urging the cheerleader be held behind bars pending his trial on child pornography charges.
David Mack
Former Employees At Central Casting, Hollywood’s Legendary Agency, Say Actors Were Tired Of Being Typecast Into Stereotypical Roles
“There are people who rely on them, and Central Casting couldn't care less about what goes on there as long as they are getting their money.”
Krystie Lee Yandoli
Is The Shade Room Too Toxic To Function?
The Instagram account quickly became one of the most prominent platforms in the celebrity gossip arena, but it has attracted criticism for the way it covers LGBTQ celebrities.
Michael Blackmon
Tory Lanez Has Been Charged With Shooting Megan Thee Stallion In The Foot
The charges come nearly three months after the "Savage" rapper publicly accused him of shooting her.
Stephanie K. Baer
Everyone Is Watching “Away” On Netflix, But Is It Even Good?
With shows like Parenthood and Friday Night Lights, Katims was a go-to for my appointment cries. His new show Away only extracted a few tears.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
Johnny Nash, Singer Of "I Can See Clearly Now," Has Died
Nash's son said his father, 80, died of natural causes at home in Houston.
Jason Wells
Can We Still (Ethically) Binge Cop Shows?
Plus: We read and discuss the latest Twilight installment and feel older than Edward was when he met Bella.
Not Great
Rock Legend Eddie Van Halen Has Died Of Cancer
Eddie Van Halen, 65, was diagnosed with cancer in 2001.
Salvador Hernandez
“Emily In Paris” Is Bad, And Not In A Fun Way
From the creator of Sex and the City and Younger, we should expect more than…whatever this is.
Shannon Keating
Mariah Carey’s New Book Is More Revealing Than You’d Think
The singer’s new memoir delves into the reasons for her over-the-top persona.
Michael Blackmon
Listening To Radiohead’s “Kid A” At The End Of The World
The world has gotten worse since the seminal album was released, but the songs still serve as a balm.
Mat Honan
“Kid A” Is Fine, I Guess. Its Real Legacy Is: It Changed Fandom.
The landmark Radiohead album turns 20 this week.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud
A Cast Member On Bravo’s “Southern Charm” Is Being Criticized For Using Monkey Emojis To Promote The Show
Patricia Altschul has since deleted the emojis she used in an Instagram caption when the new trailer for Southern Charm debuted last week.
Krystie Lee Yandoli
Maura From “PEN15” Is The Scariest TV Villain Of 2020
The seemingly sweet yet secretly scheming character of Maura is haunting viewers. “For this to bring back memories for people just let me know I did it right,” actor Ashlee Grubbs told BuzzFeed News.
David Mack
I've Spent The Pandemic Watching The Entire “Real Housewives” Empire. I Will Never Be The Same.
From the bonkers Denise Richards takedown on Beverly Hills to Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillard’s violent feud on Potomac, the Housewives franchise has kept me going during the pandemic — and thank god for that.
Shannon Keating
"PEN15" Has The Most Painfully Authentic Gay Teen Storyline I’ve Ever Seen On TV
Watching Gabe struggle with his sexuality in the new season of PEN15, I felt like I was watching my younger self onscreen — and I'm not alone.
David Mack
Current And Former "Ellen" Employees Said Her On-Air Apology Missed The Mark
“There’s nothing wrong with being the 'be kind' lady if you’re actually true to your word.”
Krystie Lee Yandoli
I Can't Stop Thinking About Brad Pitt And Jennifer Aniston
The exes' reunion at a charity Fast Times at Ridgemont High table read last week was full of grins and giggles.
Shannon Keating
Ellen DeGeneres Has Publicly Addressed Allegations Of Misconduct On Her Show For The First Time
"I want to say I am so sorry," Ellen said after a BuzzFeed News investigation revealed a toxic work environment.
Krystie Lee Yandoli
Here Are The Winners Of The 2020 Emmy Awards
The Emmys were handed out on Sunday night, but TV stars appeared remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. It was a big night for Schitt's Creek, Succession, and Watchmen.
David Mack
Hollywood Is Reacting With Dismay And Love Over The Death Of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Ginsburg had recently been the subject of a biographical film and an Oscar-nominated documentary.
Krystie Lee Yandoli
Emily Ratajkowski, Chris Evans, And The Nude Photo Double Standard
The public reactions to Emily Ratajkowski’s nudes and Paris Hilton’s leaked tape versus Chris Evans' social media exposure reveal how deeply ingrained misogyny still is.
Lauren Strapagiel
