Kelly Jensen is out this week, so Erica Ezeifedi and I are filling in on censorship news. Unfortunately, none of us can be Kelly, even with our forces combined, so we’re trying something a little different in the censorship news round-up. Instead of one big story and dozens of bullet points, we have each picked
Month: October 2023
A Boys spinoff that doesn’t skimp on dick jokes and violence, but takes mental health seriously. By Esther Zuckerman October 6, 2023 Prime Video’s series The Boys is a great show about the commodification of superheroes, the entertainment industry, and fascism in America. Its spinoff, Gen V, meanwhile, is a great show about the most
YNW Melly and YNW Bortlen are both facing witness tampering charges now, and officials say some of the tampering involved them invoking Rihanna’s name as part of their system of codes. According to docs, obtained by TMZ Hip Hop, Melly and Bortlen both actively worked behind the scenes to keep key witnesses from cooperating with
Southern Scandoval is heating up. Shep Rose finally confronted Austen Kroll about rumors he hooked up with Shep’s ex-girlfriend Taylor Ann Green on Southern Charm‘s Oct. 5 episode. “So, you told me today that nothing happened with Taylor, and I said that’s fine,” Shep told his former BFF before dropping a bombshell relayed from Austen‘s ex Olivia Flowers.
Caitlyn Jenner is regretting some family drama she caused over her recent comments about the current state of her relationship with Kris Jenner … apologizing for upsetting the Kardashian and Jenner clans. Here’s the deal … Caitlyn was doing a press tour in London for a new documentary on the Kardashians when she was asked
The kitchen, often labeled the heart of the home, is more than just a culinary workspace; it’s a testament to personal style, a canvas for creativity, and a place of gathering. For many, it’s essential that this space reflects not just functionality but also flair. Making a statement through kitchen décor can elevate your cooking
The striking actor-auteur keeps a low profile, letting his larger-than-life performance as Leonard Bernstein sell itself. By Esther Zuckerman October 5, 2023 Carey Mulligan as Felicia Montealegre, Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein, 2023.Jason McDonald/Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection As the New York Film Festival crowd began arriving at David Geffen Hall for the US premiere of Maestro
Oct. 5th, 2023 In 2023, photographers and filmmakers are spoilt for choice when it comes to technology platforms. For more than 6 years, our preference as global commercial photographers, has been Fujifilm’s groundbreaking GFX Systems. From the first release, Fujifilm unashamedly placed image quality above all else with the GFX. Far beyond the extraordinary detail
Play video content Kanye West didn’t wanna tough it through a painful pedicure, cutting the technician off before the whole thing wrapped, and then getting back to his business. Kanye’s pal, and music partner Ty Dolla $ign uploaded the funny footage Thursday showing Kanye’s interaction with the puzzled pedicurist. You see Kanye react with a
Selling Sunset is ready for its new listing. The Netflix reality series is officially coming back for its seventh season, and its premiere is right around the corner. In fact, fans can tune in to see what kind of drama the realtors of The Oppenheim Group Los Angeles find themselves in, as well as their latest batch of luxury
Today, the Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Norwegian novelist and playwright Jon Fosse. Fosse’s work has been highly acclaimed across Europe, and is gaining more and more of an audience in English-speaking portions of the world. The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded for entire bodies of work, and Fosse’s win comes as
“There’s a greater chance of feeling irrelevant if you get what you think you want,” says Hundley, who talked to GQ columnist Chris Black about making “dumb art” and staying out until six a.m. in his 50s. October 5, 2023 Illustration by Armando Zaragoza This is an edition of the newsletter Pulling Weeds With Chris
Conor Kennedy — the third oldest child of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy — was 18 years old when the spotlight was shining bright on his trendy shag and tall stature back in 2012 … dating one of the most famous stars of all time, Taylor Swift. As you
It’s time to say goodbye to iCarly. After three seasons, the revival of the beloved Nickelodeon series has come to an end. “iCarly will not be returning for a fourth season on Paramount+,” a spokesperson for Paramount+ confirmed in a statement to E! News Oct. 4. “The series had a great three-season run and delivered on what fans really wanted to
Dry skin is one of the most prominent issues many people deal with every day. It often has several unpleasant effects, including flakiness, itchiness, and rough patches. As a result, the skin cannot protect itself as much as it should from harmful environmental substances. Luckily, there are proven skincare rituals to get rid of dry
He’s a modern pop megastar, someone fluent in big feelings and capturing exactly what audiences want to hear right now. So why’s he rumored to be building himself a crypt? By Lauren Larson Photography by Jack Bool October 4, 2023 I do not recommend attending an Ed Sheeran show alone if you are feeling fragile.
Michael Jackson‘s estate is no longer beefing with a man who allegedly stole $1 million worth of MJ property from the late singer’s Carolwood estate … the parties just told the court there’s a settlement. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Michael’s estate settled its legal dispute with Jeffré Phillips, who was accused
The Real Housewives of Miami never fail to bring the heat. Guerdy Abraira, Lisa Hochstein, Julia Lemigova, Dr. Nicole Martin, Alexia Nepola and Larsa Pippen—along with returning friends Kiki Barth, Adriana de Moura and Marysol Patton—are back and spicier than ever in the new trailer for the Bravo series’ upcoming sixth season. And while the first look
Children’s author and illustrator Ed Young passed away at the age of 91 on September 29th in his home in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. He leaves behind a vast legacy — the multiple Caldecott Medal-winning author wrote 17 children’s books and illustrated over 80. His books often contained the fantastical — fairy tales, folktales, and poetry, rounded
Two decades later, School of Rock is not just a great comedy, but a surprisingly prescient film. By Ted Scheinman October 4, 2023 Photograph: Everett Collection We all keep our favorite artists in a little cabinet, arrayed in loose categories. One of the most cherished shelves in mine contains artists I think of as elephant-ballerinas: