Robert Crimo III had more than a dozen knives, a dagger, and a sword confiscated by police in 2019 after he threatened to “kill everyone.” Not three years later, he allegedly carried out that threat — using high-powered rifles he purchased legally. That he was able to do so is an outrage — one that
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“I’m definitely a ver
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Language, one such source of
How Patti LaBelle Commanded the Essence Festival 2022 Stage With Just One Louboutin
No one brings glamour to a stage performance like music legend Patti LaBelle.
During her half-hour set at the 2022 Essence Festival on Saturday, LaBelle welcomed the New Orleans Superdome audience to an onstage boudoir equipped with a golden-embossed throne and a mélange of glittering high heels. L
How Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Is Celebrating Her Upcoming 75th Birthday
As Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, approaches her 75th birthday on July 17, she is undertaking a blitz of appearances in Wales with Prince Charles, including visiting an elementary school to open a new library on Wednesday. According to People, she complimented a young girl on her “very royal wave” an
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In the wake of another horrific mass shooting, right-wing media heavyweights have broken into their well-rehearsed song and dance numbers that blame such recurring tragedies on weed, antifa, antidepressants, video games, and even “lectures” from women—which is to say, everything except America’s stu
Joe Biden’s Plan to Nominate an Anti-Abortion Judge Even More Absurd Than Previously Thought
A lot of people are pretty disappointed with Joe Biden at the moment and with good reason. Hopefully not disappointed à la “We were lifelong Democrats but are going to vote Republican now,” because that’s extremely “I’ll have the platter of shit with bits of broken glass in it,” but disappointed in
Taylor Swift Makes An Appearance In ‘Amsterdam’ Trailer
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Viola Davis Leads An All-Women Army In ‘The Woman King’ Trailer
Viola Davis leads an army of fierce women in the first action-packed trailer for The Woman King. The historical epic is based on true events and follows the Agojie warriors — a female army who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 18th and 19th centuries and inspired the elite Dora Milaje
Friends Creator Is Sorry She Made Chandler’s Trans Mom A Punchline
Nearly 30 years after Friends aired, the apologies for all the ways it failed its viewers are still leaking out. The series’ co-creator Marta Kauffman has in the past apologized for the show’s lack of racial diversity — even going so far as to donate $4 million to the African and African American St
Rihanna Is Making Popsicle-Stained Lips A Thing For Summer
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North West Is The Best-Dressed Celebrity At Paris Couture Week Fall 2022
The Kardashian-Jenner-West family takeover has commenced at Couture Week Fall 2022 in Paris. On Wednesday, July 6, Kim Kardashian made her catwalk debut at Balenciaga’s latest runway show, and sitting front and center to watch the moment unfold was none other than her oldest daughter North West.
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Ryan Pfluger On Letting His Subjects Tell The Story
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These Early Prime Day Deals Are SO Freakin’ Good, They’re Selling Out Fast
It’s almost that time of year again, Prime Day 2022. That magical time to shop can’t-miss-them deals from the comfort of your computer. But if you can’t wait for the official dates of Tuesday, July 12, and Wednesday, July 13, to get your shopping on, the good news is that there are already plenty of
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If you’re on beauty TikTok, you’ll know one viral tutorial has the power to start a global craze and sell out shelves of products. With the online trend cycle constantly churning, this week’s sees yet another trend going viral: “gym lips.” The new term, coined by New York City makeup artist Kelli An
Prince William Was Caught Swearing on Camera During Wimbledon
Prince William is pretty much the last person you’d expect to lose his cool during a tense sporting event (years of polo matches have presumably trained him well), but the future King simply couldn’t deal with the vibes at Wimbledon on Tuesday. The moment happened during the men’s singles quarter-fi
Kate Middleton Wears Ivory Emilia Wickstead Dress at Prince William’s Charity Polo Match
Kate Middleton is Prince William’s biggest fan! No really, the Duchess of Cambridge stepped out to cheer on her husband as he played in the Out-Sourcing Inc. Royal Charity Polo Cup 2022 at Guards Polo Club on Wednesday.
Standing on the sidelines in good spirits with a drink in hand, the stylish roy
Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Sweetest Moments
We’ve been following Prince William and Kate Middleton’s royal romance for well over a decade now—and it’s touching to see that there’s still a spark between them. Below, see the couple evolve from lovestruck youngsters to happy parents with over three dozen of their cutest photos together.
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Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker Enjoy a Family Beach Day After Health Scare
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are spending some quality time together following Barker’s hospitalization.
Last week, the Blink-182 drummer was rushed to the emergency room following a “life-threatening” case of pancreatitis. He has since recovered after undergoing “intensive treatment,” as
Surprise! Kim Kardashian Just Walked the Balenciaga Couture Show in Paris
Kim Kardashian is in Paris and surprise! She just casually walked in the 2022 Balenciaga Couture Show. Kim’s hair artist Chris Appleton posted a video of Kim doing her thing, and honestly she killed it:
Here’s another clip where you can spot Kris Jenner in the front row having a “you’re doing amazi
Oontz Oontz: 11 Black House Music Acts You Need To Know Right Now
Oontz Oontz: 11 Black House Music Acts You Need To Know Right Now
Like the myriad of musical genres inspired by Black people throughout history—jazz, R&B, country, and more—house music was born out of a predominantly Black and queer nightlife scene, with the godfather of house, Frankie Knuckles, pi