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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

What Was That?!' Joe Scarborough Slams Desk as He Rips Tulsi Gabbard's Wild' Obama Claim

Joe Scarborough criticized Tulsi Gabbard for her claim about Obama creating the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, emphasizing chaos from current political discourse.
#jon-stewart
fromFast Company
6 days ago
Television

Jon Stewart says CBS and Paramount get their value from programming like 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

fromFast Company
6 days ago
Television

Jon Stewart says CBS and Paramount get their value from programming like 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'

#donald-trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 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.
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

THE TRASH REPORT: Kiss Cams at the Coldplay Show, and Other Chaotic Choices

The recent incident at a Coldplay concert involving a tech CEO and his HR head being spotted on the Kiss Cam has sparked numerous conspiracy theories about the camera operator's intentions, questioning the spontaneity of the moment. Comedy ensued as the unlikely couple's affectionate display raised eyebrows, especially given the typical demographics of the concertgoers. It speaks to a broader narrative of celebrity and how personal moments are showcased in public venues, igniting conversations about privacy in the entertainment world.
US politics
Television
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

Stephen Colbert on Kenneth Tynan's Profile of Johnny Carson

Kenneth Tynan's profile illustrates Johnny Carson's complex personality, balancing his professional facade with private vulnerabilities.
#trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Jon Stewart Says Trump-Musk Man Baby' Fight Was First Time' MAGA World Had To Live in the World the Rest of Us Are Living In'

US Elections
fromemptywheel
3 months 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago
US politics

Jon Stewart Says Trump-Musk Man Baby' Fight Was First Time' MAGA World Had To Live in the World the Rest of Us Are Living In'

US Elections
fromemptywheel
3 months 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.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Letters from Our Readers

New York is known as a sports town, and the Post extensively covers local sports, dominating conversations.
#trump-administration
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Fox News Stars Dump on Trump Killing Epstein Conspiracy for Political Purposes'

Laura Ingraham, Mollie Hemingway, and Tom Fitton critiqued President Trump regarding the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Women
fromVulture
2 weeks ago

America's Next Top Model Was Run Like a Cult

America's Next Top Model allegedly psychologically tortured contestants through manipulation and isolation.
#cnn
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

CNN Star Calls Out Her Own Network For Paying Scott Jennings to Say Terrible Things' Savages Colleague On Podcast

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

CNN Star Calls Out Her Own Network For Paying Scott Jennings to Say Terrible Things' Savages Colleague On Podcast

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell Rages at Stupidest' White House Press Corps in American History'

O'Donnell accused journalists of becoming accessories to Trump's administration, failing to hold him accountable for dodging critical questions regarding issues like Ukraine military aid.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Queen Elizabeth really didn't trust Meghan Markle or besotted, weak' Harry

Sally Bedell Smith noted that Harry’s rude and demanding behavior before his wedding strained his relationship with the Queen, complicating their previously close bond.
UK news
#politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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'

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

James Carville Rips Friend' Bill Maher As Supremely Naive Man' Over Positive Trump Meeting

James Carville criticized Bill Maher for being naive after Maher's positive comments about his meeting with Trump.
US politics
fromInsideHook
4 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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'

US politics
fromInsideHook
4 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.
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

'We are the media now': why Tesla's robotaxis were dominated by Elon Musk superfans

One of the more prominent influencers, who goes by Zack on X, claimed he was approached multiple times by a Reuters journalist, whom he promptly ignored.
Media industry
#zionism
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Anchor Trolls Fox News Over Trump F-Bomb With Pearl-Clutching' Supercut

A furious Trump lashed out Tuesday morning at Iran and Israel for strikes that occurred after he announced the fragile ceasefire, exclaiming to reporters, They don't know what the fuck they're doing!
US politics
fromInverse
1 month ago

10 Years Ago, The Best Tech Thriller On TV Revolutionized The Cyberpunk Genre

Mr. Robot reshapes our understanding of cyberpunk, bringing authenticity to cybersecurity through a contemporary lens with its nuanced storytelling and relatability.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US War on Iran Is Not About Nuclear Threats. It's About US Power and Domination.

Trump's military strikes signify an unprovoked aggression against Iran, falsely framed as a pursuit of peace.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

No, designers didn't get paid half a million to move a dot

The Daily Mail's coverage misrepresents the complexity and purpose of the Gov.uk rebrand, reducing it to a trivial matter.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: The military serves the people, not Donald Trump

The military serves the people and must defend democracy against rising authoritarianism.
#bill-belichick
fromBoston.com
2 months ago
New England Patriots

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

fromBoston.com
2 months ago
New England Patriots

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

Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The tech industry version of 'Succession' is here, and it's glorious

'Mountainhead' is a critique of billionaires and a reminder of their absurdity crafted by 'Succession' creator Jesse Armstrong.
#biden-administration
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Review | The next target for the creator of 'Succession'? Tech bros, obvs.

"Mountainhead" is the latest from "Succession" writer-director Jesse Armstrong - no surprise, it's available on HBO's streaming service, Max - and it's something more and rather less: a feature-length film that places four obscenely rich Silicon Valley overlords in a snowbound mansion as the world burns down around them and they plot to leverage the situation to their profits and power.
Silicon Valley food
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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

Ben Shapiro criticizes middle-aged celebrities for acting like teenagers, urging adults to embrace their age rather than seek attention.
Cultural commentary on aging and representation in media.
fromInsideEVs
2 months ago

The 2025 VW ID. Buzz Proves That Nostalgia Is A Hell Of A Drug

The pervasive influence of nostalgia in culture often overshadows genuine quality and intent.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Lara Trump Spills Details of Phone Call With Jake Tapper: Called Me About Two Months Ago'

Ingraham then played a clip of Tapper on Monday, declaring, "She was right and I was wrong. I did not see, in the moments he was having, I did not see that as cognitive decline."
US politics
#true-crime
fromKqed
2 months ago
Independent films

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

fromKqed
2 months ago
Independent films

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

#joe-biden
fromIndependent
2 months ago
US politics

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

fromemptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

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

US politics
fromIndependent
2 months 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.
fromemptywheel
2 months ago
US politics

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

fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

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

Colm Tóibín should be more featured on radio for a better listening experience.
Marketing tech
fromThe Drum
2 months 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 months ago

Greg Gutfeld Eulogizes the Legacy Media, Pinpoints Their Exact Time of Death'

Greg Gutfeld claims that legacy media is effectively dead, attributing its demise to self-infliction and lack of accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

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

Stephen A. Smith defends his acting gigs against Charles Barkley's criticism, labeling Barkley's own commercial work as hypocritical.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

I Look Back on It With Humility': Jake Tapper Says He Covered Biden's Cognitive Issues, But Admits Not Enough'

Jake Tapper expresses humility regarding his past coverage of Joe Biden's cognitive decline, admitting it was insufficient.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

In John Fetterman, Democrats Wanted a Regular Guy. And Boy, Did They Get One!

Fetterman, according to reports, is driving dangerously and failing to take prescribed medication after a stroke while proposing extreme military actions that alarm his party.
US politics
Writing
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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

Hilaria Baldwin's book addresses fame, motherhood, and societal expectations but predominantly depicts her experiences through a lens of self-pity.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months 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
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

John Fetterman Trashes Bombshell Hit Piece' as Reporter Asks If He's Taking His Medications'

Senator John Fetterman dismisses internal staff concerns about his mental health as a politically motivated hit piece.
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Dara Birnbaum (1946-2025)

Dara Birnbaum, pioneering video artist, died at 78; she redefined imagery in art, focusing on media's impact on society and feminism.
Humor
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

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

Chloe Fineman comments on SNL sketch controversy, emphasizing that the content was made with love, while Aimee Lou Wood critiqued its execution.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Gwyneth Paltrow doubles down on Meghan Markle feud rumors: 'I won't be a pawn'

You know what I won't be at this point in my life? I won't be a pawn in some drummed-up, triangulation of women feud for your f-king clickbait.
London food
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Kimmel Mocks Pete Hegseth's Rumored Pentagon Makeup Studio

Jimmy Kimmel humorously critiques the media's focus on appearances in the military while highlighting warriors' dedication.
#journalism
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

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

Herbert J. Gans, a prominent sociologist, passed away at 97, remembered for his impactful studies on poverty, class, and urban issues.
fromThe Walrus
3 months 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

Piers Morgan expressed his disbelief over Taylor Lorenz's romantic portrayal of Luigi Mangione, highlighting the inappropriateness of admiring a cold-blooded killer.
Black Lives Matter
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months 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
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

'Bad Faith' James Boasberg too conflicted to judge Trump deport case - recuse yourself, NOW!

Federal Judge James Boasberg accused the Trump administration of acting in "bad faith" over his order to stop deportation flights to El Salvador.
NYC politics
fromBuzzFeed
3 months 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.
fromDefector
4 months ago

Seth Rogen's 'The Studio' Is The Latest Example Of TV's Silver Age | Defector

Television today is a silver age, blending prestige with nostalgic storytelling elements over plot complexity.
#free-speech
Left-wing politics
fromDefector
4 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.esquire.com
4 months ago

Elon Musk and Russ Vought's Alliance Brings More Chaos to the Federal Government

The article criticizes non-judgmental political reporting on the destructive tactics used by Musk and Vought in federal government downsizing.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

Trump Accuses Media of Spreading 'Fake News' Regarding Elon Musk's Pentagon Visit

There is an angry talking yam loose in Our Nation's Capital and we all ought to be calling our congresscritters to tell them not to go out without armed guards and huge amounts of anti-yam repellent.
OMG science
UK news
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

'Family Ties' star Justine Bateman slams Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's 'Victim Olympics campaign'

Justine Bateman criticizes Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for their victim narrative post-royal life, indicating public fatigue regarding their portrayal.
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 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.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
Brooklyn
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Dope Thief: Brian Tyree Henry is so incredible he could invest a Philly cheesesteak with complex emotion

On-the-job training for UK police detectives contrasts sharply with the unrealistic crime-solving depicted in television.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
Social media marketing
fromBustle
4 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
4 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
4 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.
fromDefector
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 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.
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