Culture has always had room for renegades who tell inappropriate truths, stunning us with the kind of fearless candor that is first alarming, then funny, and then, ultimately, persuasive. Standup comedian Matt Rife is not one of them, but he has put immense effort into projecting this persona — and …
Read More »The 'Normal Gossip' Guide to Spilling Tea
One of the best, and worst, parts of the internet is how easily it lets us spread gossip. From celebrity feuds to Twitter main characters, any juicy story can go viral in an instant — and any poster can become a top-notch storyteller. But how do we stay a little …
Read More »Brittney Griner Testifies That She Packed Vape Cartridges Accidentally in Russian Drug Trial
Brittney Griner finally took the stand in Russia Wednesday, July 27, explaining how she accidentally packed cannabis oil cartridges in her luggage and claiming she received inadequate translation from an interpreter following her arrest in February, according to The Associated Press. Griner has already pleaded guilty to carrying cannabis oil …
Read More »Sonny Barger, Hells Angels Motorcycle Club Leader, Dead at 83
Sonny Barger, founder of the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and the public face for the motorcycle club in the aftermath of the Altamont tragedy, has died at the age of 83. Barger’s former attorney Fritz Clapp confirmed to NBC News that the longtime Hells Angels president died at …
Read More »Herbal Abortions Are Going Viral on TikTok. They Could Kill You
At first, the TikTok video seems like your average makeup tutorial: Alexis, a content creator with glowing skin, perfectly groomed brows, and a scrunchie on her wrist, is applying blush to her cheekbones as “Flesh” by Ghostmane plays in the background. Then the text flashes on screen: “If you’re a …
Read More »Harvey Weinstein Hit With New Indecent Assault Charges in London
Harvey Weinstein is once again facing new legal troubles. Prosecutors in the U.K. announced Wednesday, June 8, that charges of indecent assault have been authorized against the disgraced former movie producer. Weinstein is facing two counts of indecent assault against one woman for an alleged incident that took place in …
Read More »Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle Are Headed to London for Joint Stand-Up Show
Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle will co-headline a special stand-up show in London this fall. The two comedians are set to perform at the O2 Arena in London on Sept. 3. Tickets will go on sale on June 10 at 10 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET, though a pre-sale will take …
Read More »Matthew McConaughey Says We 'Must Do Better' After School Shooting in His Texas Hometown
Matthew McConaughey, who was born in Uvalde, Texas, seemed to call for stricter gun control laws without expressly saying so in a statement following yesterday’s mass shooting at an elementary school in his hometown. “Once again we have tragically proven that we are failing to be responsible for the rights …
Read More »A Confessed Killer and a Correction's Officer Walk Out of a Jail — Then Disappear
Cops are trying to track down a confessed killer and a corrections officer who left a north Alabama jail last Friday and disappeared. U.S. Marshals are currently offering up to $10,000 for any information that may lead to the capture of the escaped inmate, Casey Cole White, and Vicky White, …
Read More »Prosecutor: In Idyllic Celebration, Florida, a Father Killed His Family to Prepare for the 'Apocalypse'
A prosecutor claimed a man admitted to murdering his family to prepare for the “apocalypse” while living in the formerly Disney-affiliated community of Celebration, Florida. Opening arguments began Monday in Osceola County Court in the case against 46-year-old Anthony Todt, who faces four counts of capital murder for the deaths …
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