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London food
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Internet Trolls Are Obsessed With Hating Meghan Markle And It Actually Reveals More About Them Than Her

Meghan Markle is a polarizing figure, facing intense scrutiny and criticism online, particularly after the launch of her new Netflix show.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Piers Morgan slams Taylor Lorenz for 'fangirling' Luigi Mangione: 'He's an effing cold-blooded killer'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Writing

Hilaria Baldwin loves to complain about the harsh spotlight of fame-even as she flogs her reality show and silly new memoir

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Parenting

Ben Shapiro Torches Middle-Aged' Taylor Swift, Theo Von, and Jennifer Lopez for Masquerading as 17-Year-Olds'

London food
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

Internet Trolls Are Obsessed With Hating Meghan Markle And It Actually Reveals More About Them Than Her

Meghan Markle is a polarizing figure, facing intense scrutiny and criticism online, particularly after the launch of her new Netflix show.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Piers Morgan slams Taylor Lorenz for 'fangirling' Luigi Mangione: 'He's an effing cold-blooded killer'

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
Writing

Hilaria Baldwin loves to complain about the harsh spotlight of fame-even as she flogs her reality show and silly new memoir

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Parenting

Ben Shapiro Torches Middle-Aged' Taylor Swift, Theo Von, and Jennifer Lopez for Masquerading as 17-Year-Olds'

#cognitive-decline
US politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'What the public saw was concerning. What was going on in private was worse': The last troubling months of the Biden White House

The announcement of Biden's cancer raises questions about timing and transparency regarding his health and cognitive decline.
US politics
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'What the public saw was concerning. What was going on in private was worse': The last troubling months of the Biden White House

The announcement of Biden's cancer raises questions about timing and transparency regarding his health and cognitive decline.
#true-crime
fromKqed
2 days ago
Independent films

SF DocFest Is About to Screen the Oddest Zodiac Killer Film Yet

fromKqed
2 days ago
Independent films

SF DocFest Is About to Screen the Oddest Zodiac Killer Film Yet

#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC Host Calls Out Democrats For Protesting Trump Speech With Bingo' Signs: Not Landing'

Democrats' protest during Trump's address was criticized for lacking impact, resembling a bingo game instead of effective dissent.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

John Oliver Scorches Trump's Threats to the Free Press' in Fiery 28-Minute Rant

John Oliver criticizes Trump's threats to press freedom, warning of the dangers of a submissive media landscape in a democratic society.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Daily Show Tries To Make Sense of AG Pam Bondi's Math That Trump Saved Hundreds of Millions of Lives in Months: You Sound High as F**k'

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MSNBC Host Calls Out Democrats For Protesting Trump Speech With Bingo' Signs: Not Landing'

Democrats' protest during Trump's address was criticized for lacking impact, resembling a bingo game instead of effective dissent.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

John Oliver Scorches Trump's Threats to the Free Press' in Fiery 28-Minute Rant

John Oliver criticizes Trump's threats to press freedom, warning of the dangers of a submissive media landscape in a democratic society.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Daily Show Tries To Make Sense of AG Pam Bondi's Math That Trump Saved Hundreds of Millions of Lives in Months: You Sound High as F**k'

#bill-belichick
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
New England Patriots

'I ain't no snitch': Ryan Clark walks off TV set during First Take segment about Bill Belichick

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago
New England Patriots

'I ain't no snitch': Ryan Clark walks off TV set during First Take segment about Bill Belichick

#joe-biden
fromemptywheel
1 week ago
US politics

Journalists' Persistent Willingness to Chase Trump's Squirrels, Biden Recording Edition - emptywheel

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US news

Jon Stewart Rips CNN For Relentlessly Plugging Jake Tapper's Biden Book: Why Are They Hawking This F*cking Thing?'

fromemptywheel
1 week ago
US politics

Journalists' Persistent Willingness to Chase Trump's Squirrels, Biden Recording Edition - emptywheel

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US news

Jon Stewart Rips CNN For Relentlessly Plugging Jake Tapper's Biden Book: Why Are They Hawking This F*cking Thing?'

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Declan Lynch on Radio: 'Tom McCaughren's story would do your heart good - and there's not much of that going round'

Incorporating Colm Tóibín's voice into radio content adds depth and enhances the listening experience, suggesting that quality literature enriches everyday media.
Podcast
#television
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Does the future of advertising have to be dystopian?

Advertising's future resembles dystopian predictions, fueled by an obsession with personalization.
Media reflects deep societal concerns about the impact of pervasive advertising.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Stephen A. Smith Fires Back at Charles Barkley for Criticizing Him Over Acting Gigs: Flaming Hypocrite!'

That's my guy, but that doesn't mean I always agree with him, and it doesn't mean that I'm devoid of the right to call him a flaming hypocrite when it's called upon.
National Basketball Association
#mental-health
#biden-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Kanye West Walks Out of Piers Morgan Interview After Host Misstated His Number of X Followers

During the interview, Kanye West expressed frustration over being misquoted on his social media following, leading to an abrupt exit after a heated exchange with Piers Morgan.
Podcast
fromArtforum
3 weeks ago

Dara Birnbaum (1946-2025)

"The urge for immediacy had a lot to do with being the first generation to grow up entirely on television. It was a weapon, and that is how I wanted to use it."
Women in technology
#politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The MAGA-Strategy Spin Machine

The 'opioid dispenser' metaphor illustrates how reassuring narratives about Trump mask deeper issues and risks.
Reassuring clichés about Trump's behavior may dull critical thinking and prevent understanding of political realities.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The week in whoppers: Whoopi Goldberg insults female athletes, Financial Times' columnist claims Biden left a 'perfect economy' and more

The claim that Trump inherited a 'perfect' economy is criticized due to high interest rates and revised job numbers.
US politics
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Podcasters, Pronouns Turned Up on "Real Time With Bill Maher"

Gavin Newsom's podcasting explores political challenges while revealing potential presidential aspirations and critiques of party dynamics.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Writing

I Just Read the Wild Children's Books by One of Trump's Most Controversial Nominees. I Don't Know Where to Begin.

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The MAGA-Strategy Spin Machine

The 'opioid dispenser' metaphor illustrates how reassuring narratives about Trump mask deeper issues and risks.
Reassuring clichés about Trump's behavior may dull critical thinking and prevent understanding of political realities.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

The week in whoppers: Whoopi Goldberg insults female athletes, Financial Times' columnist claims Biden left a 'perfect economy' and more

The claim that Trump inherited a 'perfect' economy is criticized due to high interest rates and revised job numbers.
US politics
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Podcasters, Pronouns Turned Up on "Real Time With Bill Maher"

Gavin Newsom's podcasting explores political challenges while revealing potential presidential aspirations and critiques of party dynamics.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Writing

I Just Read the Wild Children's Books by One of Trump's Most Controversial Nominees. I Don't Know Where to Begin.

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

'SNL' star Chloe Fineman reacts to Aimee Lou Wood slamming sketch: I wasn't the 'decision-maker'

"You know, we make stuff with love. I wasn't writing the skit. But I know Sarah and I absolutely worship her. It was from love and we've moved on."
Humor
#political-commentary
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Live Rent Free in That Little Mongrel's Head': Dan Crenshaw Torches Trust Fund Baby' Tucker Carlson on Piers Morgan's Show

Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticizes Tucker Carlson as a substance-free purveyor of insults and a hypocritical elite.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

They Should Call It The Free Piss | Defector

Bari Weiss's The Free Press has faced criticism for its limited coverage of significant free speech issues, particularly regarding the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US Elections

Ex-Fox News Host Eric Bolling Asks If Trump Will Punish Fox Over Its Polling: As Detrimental As What CBS Is Doing'

Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Live Rent Free in That Little Mongrel's Head': Dan Crenshaw Torches Trust Fund Baby' Tucker Carlson on Piers Morgan's Show

Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticizes Tucker Carlson as a substance-free purveyor of insults and a hypocritical elite.
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

They Should Call It The Free Piss | Defector

Bari Weiss's The Free Press has faced criticism for its limited coverage of significant free speech issues, particularly regarding the arrest of activist Mahmoud Khalil.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago
US Elections

Ex-Fox News Host Eric Bolling Asks If Trump Will Punish Fox Over Its Polling: As Detrimental As What CBS Is Doing'

#meghan-markle
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Kimmel Mocks Pete Hegseth's Rumored Pentagon Makeup Studio

Jimmy Kimmel humorously criticized the media's portrayal of military leaders, contrasting Pete Hegseth's television presence with Lloyd Austin's dedication to his duties, blending humor with criticism.
US news
#israel-palestine-conflict
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Herbert J. Gans, myth-busting sociologist, dies at 97

Dr. Gans aimed to connect his research with the lives of ordinary people, posing the question: 'What is a good society, and how can sociology help bring it about?'
US news
US politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

The Leaders' Debates Feel like Watching Bad Theatre | The Walrus

Debates in political campaigns often fail to shift public opinion or meaningfully engage with complex issues.
#donald-trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Wants Credit for That Too

Trump claims credit for initiatives that were already in progress before his administration.
His statements often attribute success to his presidency without acknowledging prior actions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Wants Credit for That Too

Trump claims credit for initiatives that were already in progress before his administration.
His statements often attribute success to his presidency without acknowledging prior actions.
#trump
US Elections
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Trump's Threats to the Constitution Are Happening in Real Time, Not (Just) in a Third Term - emptywheel

Critical discussions should prioritize imminent threats to democracy over speculative future scenarios related to Trump's aspirations.
US Elections
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Trump's Threats to the Constitution Are Happening in Real Time, Not (Just) in a Third Term - emptywheel

Critical discussions should prioritize imminent threats to democracy over speculative future scenarios related to Trump's aspirations.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

An American ugliness

The new, crass face of the United States is not new; it's a long-standing presence obscured by wealth, power, and continuous propaganda flooding our perceptions.
US politics
#elon-musk
#sports-culture
fromDefector
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Nuisance Is That Which You Cannot Escape | Defector

Sports often reward nuisances excessively, showcasing a cultural trend that prioritizes persistence over genuine value.
The concept of a nuisance can be addressed by choosing to reject its initial lure.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Vivian Wilson, Elon Musk's trans daughter, calls out Christian writer for 'anti-queer' op-ed about her

Vivian Wilson criticizes a Christian writer for using her to justify anti-queer rhetoric.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
2 months ago

Millie Bobby Brown Claps Back At Body-Shaming Critics

Millie Bobby Brown strongly criticizes body-shaming and calls for better media practices regarding women's appearances.
She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging women's growth and change in public life.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Americas review Tom Hanks' beautiful new nature series pretends the climate crisis doesn't exist

The Americas offers stunning visuals but lacks depth and critical examination of nature and environmental issues.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Trump did on live TV what other US presidents would just do in private

The US President's interaction with Zelenskyy offers a raw glimpse into the unpredictability of power dynamics, challenging conventional journalistic norms.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Megyn Kelly Says Rachel Maddow Took Her Boss' Faces and Rubbed Them In S**t': Oozes Sanctimony and Self-Righteousness'

Megyn Kelly criticized Rachel Maddow for her response to Joy Reid's ouster, suggesting Maddow's show should also be terminated.
#social-media
Privacy technologies
fromTechdirt
3 months ago

John Oliver's Content Moderation Episode Isn't Just Funny - It's Absolutely Accurate

John Oliver's episode on content moderation effectively simplifies complex issues while humorously addressing misconceptions, showcasing a balanced perspective on the topic.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Jonah Peretti, Who Filled BuzzFeed With AI Slop, Now Says AI Is Threatening Human Agency

Privacy technologies
fromTechdirt
3 months ago

John Oliver's Content Moderation Episode Isn't Just Funny - It's Absolutely Accurate

John Oliver's episode on content moderation effectively simplifies complex issues while humorously addressing misconceptions, showcasing a balanced perspective on the topic.
fromFuturism
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Jonah Peretti, Who Filled BuzzFeed With AI Slop, Now Says AI Is Threatening Human Agency

#government-efficiency
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Wrong way to win back voters, ludicrous denials of gov't fraud and other commentary

Democrats need to rethink their defense of governmental organizations to regain lost voter trust.
Media narratives often downplay significant concerns about government fraud.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The week in whoppers: CBS's Margaret Brennan flips history, The NY Times' Mara Gay sees a DOGE conspiracy and more

Margaret Brennan's assertion that free speech enabled the Holocaust reflects historical ignorance; the real culprit was censorship and oppression.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Wrong way to win back voters, ludicrous denials of gov't fraud and other commentary

Democrats need to rethink their defense of governmental organizations to regain lost voter trust.
Media narratives often downplay significant concerns about government fraud.
Left-wing politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The week in whoppers: CBS's Margaret Brennan flips history, The NY Times' Mara Gay sees a DOGE conspiracy and more

Margaret Brennan's assertion that free speech enabled the Holocaust reflects historical ignorance; the real culprit was censorship and oppression.
fromDefector
3 months ago

Confused Brits Cause Severe Damage At The Donald Trump Propaganda Factory | Defector

The work of hunching over the ROFL lathe and extruding shitty little blogs, videos or podcasts about The Foreign Hordes or trans teenagers has no dignity anywhere in it.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

From having to settle for fat girl roles' as a teen to stardom: How Kate Winslet fought for her body's truth

Aren't we all sick of the weight thing? We're all sick of the weight thing. I'm a normal human being, we all go up and down, you know.
Writing
#wildfires
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