Journalism professor Michelle Dowd was raised in California’s Angeles National Forest as part of an ultrareligious cult known as the Field, which was begun by her grandfather. She grew up fearing the apocalypse might arrive at any moment, and public education was shunned and largely avoided. “Outsiders” were never to be trusted. As Dowd writes
Month: March 2023
Would you believe travelers and tourists make all kinds of regrettable mistakes in Las Vegas? Even though Las Vegas is a popular destination location, nothing well prepares travelers for the costly mistakes they often make before and during their trips. Travel mistakes can have negative impacts on your finances and experiences. For instance, many travelers
Tom Sandoval is on the move after splitting with his longtime girlfriend, Ariana Madix … packing his bags and leaving the estranged couple’s home. The “Vanderpump Rules” star was spotted loading multiple suitcases into a vehicle Friday, as news of his breakup, first reported by TMZ, hit the web. Tom certainly wasn’t smiling as he
Daytime TV is saying goodbye to another titan. Rachael Ray—hosted by the eponymous chef and former Food Network star—will end after its current 17th season, E! News confirms. “In my more than 20 plus years in television I have had 17 wonderful seasons working in daytime television with Rachael,” Ray said in a statement. “However
GQ Recommends The athleisure giant’s hero product just went on sale for one of the lowest prices we’ve seen yet. By Tyler Chin March 3, 2023 All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Of all the
Austin Butler may actually keep talking in Elvis Presley’s voice.Courtesy of Warner Bros via Everett Collection A vocal coach explains how the Oscar nominee may have physically changed under the intense pressure of playing the King. By Tara Ariano March 3, 2023 Since its release last June, Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis has been a nearly constant source of
Courtesy of Wine Spectator This year’s tour to feature 10 completely new wineries that have never previously poured at this highly anticipated annual event Oenophiles in Florida, Chicago and Las Vegas up for an unforgettable evening of exceptional wines are in for a treat. This as Wine Spectator’s Grand Tour 2023 promises event attendees the opportunity to
Play video content TMZ.com Travis Scott is under fire for yet another incident that unfolded just minutes before he allegedly punched a sound engineer in the face — this time, he’s accused of tossing a fan’s phone … and a lawsuit could be coming soon. In video obtained by TMZ, you can see Travis behind
You know what they say, life is better in stereo. While Daisy Jones and The Six follows the tension-fueled rise of a tight-knit band, the friendships forged offscreen on the Prime Video series run just as deep. Just ask stars Camila Morrone and Suki Waterhouse. “Creating bonds offscreen is not really difficult, that’s the easy
At a heated school board meeting this week in Volusia County, Florida, two books under fire were retained. Both Ellen Hopkins’s Glass and Erika L. Sanchez’s I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter will stay on shelves. This is a sign of the process working, as books like these (and nearly every other book being
The Ivory Peacock, New York City For those whom gin is their spirit of choice, The Ivory Peacock is a must. This New York City bar is a paean to the botanically-infused elixir. Offering 860 gins from around the world, the selection is the largest in the city that never sleeps. Located at 38 West 26th St.
JOOPITER JOOPITER, the digital-first auction house founded by Pharrell Williams, is pleased to announce its first high jewelry auction, A Journey Through Gems, in partnership with renowned American jewelry designer and diamond dealer, Lorraine Schwartz. This collection will showcase some of the rarest stones in the world, along with iconic bespoke designs commissioned by Schwartz
Maddie Hathaway grew up on the Renaissance faire circuit, living in an RV and attending school online. After her mom’s death from cancer, Maddie has been looking forward to returning to Stormsworth, her mom’s favorite faire. But Stormsworth’s new owners are making big changes, and their son, Arthur, thinks Maddie should play the role of
Kiwi whisky is all about discovery and revelation; if your introduction to New Zealand whiskies is Pōkeno, phonetically speaking, Paw Que No. Pōkeno whisky honors the pure spirit of Aotearoa (New Zealand) by using only volcanic spring water from the North Island distillery’s surrounding hills and family-farmed South Island barley. With over 25 years of
Aaron Carter‘s mom is not buying the notion he died of an overdose — she’s incensed the police aren’t investigating his death as a homicide, and believes photos from the death scene contain some leads. Play video content TMZ.com Jane Carter joined “TMZ Live” Thursday and shared her thoughts and suspicions about what really went
Jay Ellis hasn’t let go of Lawrence. The Top Gun: Maverick actor might be a major movie star now, but he’s leaving the door open for a revival of Insecure—the show where he played fan favorite Lawrence for five seasons from 2016 to 2021. “When the time is right, if I’m asked back,” Jay exclusively told E!
Backstage at Madison Square Garden, the rap legend reflects on his early triumphs—and a late-career resurgence unprecedented in hip-hop. By Elliott Wilson Photography by Flo Ngala March 2, 2023 GQ Hype: It’s the big story of right now. It’s hard to believe at this stage of his 30-plus-year career that rap legend Nas has never
Aaron Carter‘s mother believes he was the victim of a crime, not an overdose — so, she’s made the tough decision to let the world see where he died … in order to make her point. Jane Carter posted a series of pics Wednesday taken in Aaron’s bathroom on the day he died. The shots
One way or another, Raquel Leviss is gonna get Tom Schwartz. The Vanderpump Rules star tried shooting her shot with her newly single co-star on the Bravo series’ March 1 episode, despite prior warnings from his ex-wife Katie Maloney. While attending Tom Sandoval‘s L.A. area concert, Raquel took Scheana Shay‘s previous advice that they should kiss by asking
Play video content BACKGRID The Internet thinks Selena Gomez has been in a ‘Mean Girls’ tiff with Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner — causing her to temporarily shut down her social media … but it doesn’t seem to have affected her mood in real life … a really good one, it would appear. The actress/singer