For years, conspiracy theorists have baselessly tried to link Democrats to sex trafficking, a tactic straight out of Russian-style disinformation campaigns, which frequently tar political opponents as sexual deviants. Republicans have also been eager to dig up dirt about the Bidens, specifically Hunter Biden, the 50-year-old chaotic fail-son of former …
Read More »Jerky Boys Return: Hear a Prank Call From First Album in Over 20 Years
After teasing the return of the Jerky Boys in 2019, the infamous prank call artists have officially announced their first album in over 20 years. Dubbed simply The Jerky Boys, the self-titled LP — out on Black Friday, November 27th — features Johnny Brennan, co-founder and caretaker of the Jerky …
Read More »PMC Establishes PMRC to Steward Rolling Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Billboard, Vibe, and Music Business Worldwide
LOS ANGELES – September23, 2020 – Leading independent media and entertainment companies Penske Media Corporation (PMC) and MRC announced today a deal to createtwojoint ventures inpublishing and content, with both companies holding significant ownership. The announcement, effective today with a transition period through the end of 2020, was made by …
Read More »Protests Break Out After Police Shoot Wisconsin Man
UPDATE (8/26):Two people were shot fatally on the third night of protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin, following the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Another person was injured by gunfire, according to the New York Times. Tuesday evening, protesters assembled outside the courthouse and threw rocks, water bottles and fireworks at the …
Read More »Amy Cooper Charged With Filing a False Police Report in Central Park Birdwatching Incident
Amy Cooper, a white woman in New York City who notoriously called the police on a black man back in May, has been charged with filing a false police report, the Manhattan District Attorney announced on Monday. Filing a false report, the charge she faces, is a misdemeanor punishable by …
Read More »'The First Time' With Tony Hawk
Legendary skater and cultural icon Tony Hawk sat down with Rolling Stone to discuss playing a stunt double for David Spade, breaking his elbow while filming a Gap commercial and more in the latest installment of The First Time. He also teased his new MasterClass — during which he teaches …
Read More »Here's How to Demand Justice for Breonna Taylor
Breonna Taylor, 26, was shot in her home on March 13th when three plainclothes police executed a no-knock search warrant while she was sleeping. Sunday, June 21st, will mark 100 days since her death and the three officers responsible have yet to be fired or charged. The LMPD officers who …
Read More »U.S. Indicts Venezuelan President on Drug-Trafficking Charges
The U.S. Department of Justice charged Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and 14 other current and former government and intelligence officials with an array of charges Thursday, including drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, and corruption. Per a statement from the DOJ, the indictment accuses Maduro of being involved in the Cartel de Los …
Read More »'My Paws Are Very Clean': NHL Mascot Gritty Offers Words of Comfort Amid COVID-19 Scare
Philadelphia Flyers mascot Gritty has emerged as the only orange-hued public figure worth trusting on any and all matters related to the coronavirus pandemic with a heartfelt and silly note posted on social media Tuesday. With the NHL — like all other major sports leagues — on hiatus, Gritty offered …
Read More »OKZoomer Is a New Dating Service for Quarantined College Kids
If you’re a pansexual Midwestern horticulturist who’s also a fan of the movie Cats, then there’s likely an app on the market to help you find love (or at least, a consenting partner for some pelvis-bumping). Yet amid the coronavirus panic of the past few weeks, when colleges, universities, and …
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