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#epstein-files
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
7 hours ago

The Epstein Spectrum

The Epstein files reveal varying degrees of moral complicity among individuals connected to him, highlighting the complexity of their actions and motivations.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
7 hours ago

The Epstein Spectrum

The Epstein files reveal varying degrees of moral complicity among individuals connected to him, highlighting the complexity of their actions and motivations.
#blake-lively
fromJezebel
1 hour ago

It Ends With Disappointment in the Legal System

The trial isn't going forward, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Law
#tiger-woods
Miami
fromIndependent
12 hours ago

Oliver Brown: Tiger Woods deserves better than voyeuristic police tape humiliation

The Martin County Sheriff's Office documented Tiger Woods' arrest in detail, revealing his struggles and the impact on his life.
US news
fromDefector
5 hours ago

A Very Sweaty Tiger Woods Called Donald Trump After His Car Wreck | Defector

Tiger Woods faces DUI charges after a crash, exhibiting impaired behavior and refusing a drug test, while also calling Donald Trump post-accident.
Miami food
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Woods's latest brush with the law should leave us questioning why golf remains so beholden to him | Ewan Murray

Tiger Woods' public persona has shifted dramatically, revealing a complex narrative of personal struggles and changing perceptions in the world of golf.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Tiger Woods Called Trump from the Scene of His Rollover Crash Before Being Arrested

Tiger Woods called President Trump from the scene of his DUI arrest after a car crash in Florida.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Bodycam footage shows Tiger Woods's shock after crash: I'm being arrested?'

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a vehicle crash, showing signs of impairment and possession of prescription opioids.
Film
fromMetro
7 hours ago

The Drama criticised for 'sick' plot twist after misleading marketing

The marketing for The Drama misleads audiences about its serious themes, particularly regarding a shocking plot twist involving a school shooting.
#scott-mills
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Scott Mills questioned over serious sexual offences against teenage boy but case was closed over lack of evidence

Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC over allegations of personal conduct related to a closed police investigation into serious sexual offences.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Media industry

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Scott Mills was questioned over serious sexual offences against teenage boy, but case was closed over lack of evidence

Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC over allegations of personal conduct related to a closed police investigation into serious sexual offences.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Scott Mills questioned over serious sexual offences against teenage boy but case was closed over lack of evidence

Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC over allegations of personal conduct related to a closed police investigation into serious sexual offences.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Media industry

Former BBC Radio 2 presenter Scott Mills said he 'fully cooperated' with 2016 investigation into alleged historical sexual offence

UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Scott Mills was questioned over serious sexual offences against teenage boy, but case was closed over lack of evidence

Scott Mills was sacked by the BBC over allegations of personal conduct related to a closed police investigation into serious sexual offences.
fromTechdirt
1 day ago

Meta Caves To The MPAA Over Instagram's Use Of 'PG-13,' Ending A Dispute That Was Silly From The Start

Meta has agreed to 'substantially reduce' its references to PG-13 and include a rather remarkable disclaimer: 'There are lots of differences between social media and movies.'
Social media marketing
NYC music
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Coachella to screen 'Euphoria,' but the show may have derailed one act's career

Coachella will feature a TV screening of HBO's 'Euphoria' on April 12, marking a first for the festival.
Music production
fromIndieWire
1 day ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Her daughter was murdered seven years ago. Why are images of the crime still on social media?

Bianca Devins was murdered by Brandon Clark, who shared graphic images of her body online, leading to ongoing trauma for her mother, Kim Devins.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

BBC knew about police investigation into Scott Mills nine years ago but sacked him last week after 'new information'

The BBC has made a significant commitment to improve its culture, processes and standards. Last year, following an independent culture review, we set out the behavioural expectations for everyone who works with or for the BBC and we were clear action would be taken if these were not met.
Media industry
fromThe Cut
2 days ago

Brand Names Are in Crisis

"Any time you have to explain your name, you're essentially apologizing for it," says Alexandra Watkins, the founder of naming firm Eat My Words. Her deal-breakers for names include 'looks like a typo' and 'hard to pronounce.'
Marketing
#jen-shah
US news
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Jen Shah: Ghislaine Maxwell Has 'No Remorse,' Elizabeth Holmes Had 'Poop Duty'

Jen Shah shares experiences with fellow inmates Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting their bond and prison life challenges.
US news
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Jen Shah: Ghislaine Maxwell Has 'No Remorse,' Elizabeth Holmes Had 'Poop Duty'

Jen Shah shares experiences with fellow inmates Elizabeth Holmes and Ghislaine Maxwell, highlighting their bond and prison life challenges.
#kristi-noem
NYC LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

You Might Have Wondered What Kristi Noem's Husband Was Up to During the Corey Lewandowski Mess. The Answer Was Beyond Expectations.

Rumors of an affair between Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski resurface amid revelations of Bryon Noem's own extramarital activities.
NYC LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

You Might Have Wondered What Kristi Noem's Husband Was Up to During the Corey Lewandowski Mess. The Answer Was Beyond Expectations.

Rumors of an affair between Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski resurface amid revelations of Bryon Noem's own extramarital activities.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

How we ALL bought into looksmaxxing: There's nothing new about the extreme pursuit of physical perfection - just ask the contestants of The Swan

The stars were unhappy with their photos from the Vanity Fair Oscar party, it was reported after the event. The problem was the harsh lighting, the problem was the grey carpet and the grey-to-mouse coloured backdrop, the problem was the heat that broke many of the stars out in a sweat.
Television
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Sweaty, glassy-eyed Tiger Woods blames cell phone use for his car crash

Woods told police at the scene that he had been 'looking down at his cell phone and changing the radio station and did not notice [that] the vehicle in front of him had slowed down.'
Roam Research
Books
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

A Major Scandal Rocked the Book World. It's Only the Beginning of What's to Come.

Hachette canceled the publication of Mia Ballard's novel Shy Girl due to accusations of A.I. writing influence.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
World news
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

What Are Your Obligations When Your Country Is the Villain?

The U.S. executed a devastating missile strike on a school in Iran, killing many children and raising moral questions about its actions.
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

Reality-TV Deconstructor

So much of the White House has always been a kind of symbolic construction. All the tackiness-I find it endearing. The bald artifice, the kind of striver-ness of it-it's like rooting for early Bethenny.
NYC real estate
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Why Are We So Scared of Trans People?' Fox News Talent BRAWLS Over Olympic Ruling

Marie Harf argued that the decision was solving a problem that I actually don't think is a big problem on the Olympic stage. She stated, 'Honestly, I don't care' about trans women competing against women, which led to stunned reactions from the panel.
Women in technology
SF politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Law Seeks to Ban Public Officials From Making Polymarket Bets on Upcoming Bloodshed, Because Apparently We Live in a Complete Dystopia

Efforts are underway in the US to ban public officials from betting on prediction markets using nonpublic information related to military actions.
#jeffrey-epstein
Film
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Piers Morgan Confronts Melania' Director Brett Ratner on Photo With Epstein

Brett Ratner said a decades-old photo shows him with Jeffrey Epstein and two women, claimed the woman was his then-fiancée, and denied any other contact with Epstein.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Journalist: Mainstream Media Complicit in Normalizing Epstein File Revelations

Lawmakers accuse the Justice Department of concealing co-conspirator names in Jeffrey Epstein files, prompting criticism over redactions and uneven accountability for prominent figures.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
13 hours ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
US politics
fromFast Company
8 hours ago

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files was problematic. Here's how it led to her downfall

Pam Bondi's tenure as attorney general raised expectations for transparency on Jeffrey Epstein but ultimately disappointed survivors seeking justice.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Hollywood to Turn Julie Brown's Bombshell Jeffrey Epstein Book Into a Series

Julie K. Brown's reporting on Jeffrey Epstein is being adapted into a limited series starring Laura Dern.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Trump Explains, I Always Like To Hang Around With Losers'

Trump stated, 'Well, it's winning.' He emphasized that leadership is about winning and mentioned that sports provide a clear way to determine winners and losers in a short time frame.
US Elections
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

London Pride boss sacked after being accused of buying luxury goods with company vouchers

Christopher Joell-Deshields was dismissed from Pride in London for misusing vouchers intended for volunteers.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

A Vegas showgirl just sued Taylor Swift-and Swifties are not having it

"Over the course of a decade, CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL grew into a brand encompassing performances, writing, and digital media-built by one person, city by city, and show by show."
NYC music
Film
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

Exclusive | Iconic LA actress reveals childhood connection to accused boy-toy trans killer

Mackenzie Phillips is shocked to learn that Emily Emerald Vogdt, whom she babysat, is accused of murdering her older lover.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
Social media marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

The Chappell Roan security incident raises a bigger question: what do celebrities owe their fans? | Tayo Bero

Celebrities face challenges balancing public visibility with personal safety, especially when fan interactions become intrusive or aggressive.
Law
fromVulture
23 hours ago

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Claims in Upcoming Trial

Judge Liman dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, allowing only a few retaliation claims to proceed to trial.
#kim-novak
Film
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Kim Novak Doesn't Approve of Sydney Sweeney Portraying Her in New Biopic Scandalous!

Kim Novak disapproves of Sydney Sweeney portraying her in the film Scandalous! due to concerns over the film's focus on sexuality.
Film
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Kim Novak Doesn't Approve of Sydney Sweeney Portraying Her in New Biopic Scandalous!

Kim Novak disapproves of Sydney Sweeney portraying her in the film Scandalous! due to concerns over the film's focus on sexuality.
fromVulture
5 days ago

Why Is a Barbie Convention Being Compared to Fyre Fest?

Attendees expressed their disappointment on social media, stating, 'This was honestly so insulting to arrive after paying almost $80 for it to be soooo underwhelming with the lack of effort in decorations and nothing entertaining to do for anyone. Truly a scam.'
NYC LGBT
Television
fromAP News
6 days ago

New York City and Dr. Phil's son resolve dispute over NYPD reality show

New York City settled with Jordan McGraw, allowing his reality show about the NYPD to proceed under city editorial control.
Media industry
fromPoynter
4 days ago

The O.J. Simpson trial ushered in the era of infotainment - Poynter

The O.J. Simpson case transformed media coverage, merging crime and celebrity, and significantly influenced public perception of justice and race relations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
21 hours ago

Eric Swalwell Addresses Claim That Pam Bondi Was Fired for Leaking Info to Him

Rep. Eric Swalwell denied claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi leaked information to him regarding an investigation into his past.
Law
fromPoynter
2 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
#police-misconduct
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Met officer 'groomed and manipulated' TV host

A former Metropolitan Police officer abused his position to groom and manipulate a young woman into a sexual relationship through deception about his identity and relationship status.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

TV host 'feels free' after Met PC misconduct ruling

A former Metropolitan Police officer used a fake identity to sexually exploit a TV presenter over five years, with a misconduct panel finding him guilty of gross misconduct and barring him from policing.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Met officer 'groomed and manipulated' TV host

A former Metropolitan Police officer abused his position to groom and manipulate a young woman into a sexual relationship through deception about his identity and relationship status.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Legal fight over Dr. Phil's new show resolved paving the way for its release

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Judicial Nominee's Twitter Fingers Come Back To Haunt Her - Above the Law

Kara Westercamp faced scrutiny for her controversial social media history during her Senate Judiciary Committee hearing for a judicial nomination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

It's Despicable!' Karoline Leavitt Uses Fox Graphic to Bash Media Over Migrant Murder Story

Karoline Leavitt criticized media coverage of Sheridan Gorman's murder by an illegal immigrant during a White House briefing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Calling Epstein Island': Journalists Phoning White House Get Quite the Surprise

A glitch in Google's caller ID mistakenly labeled the White House number as Epstein Island, affecting Android devices but not iPhones.
US news
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

TV star's mysterious seven-word comment after arrest for shooting two Hispanic men in racial attack

A Hispanic TV news reporter was arrested for allegedly shooting at two Hispanic men in separate incidents on Palomar Mountain, facing possible hate crime charges.
Film
fromThe Independent
3 weeks ago

'Overnight I lost everything': 17 acting careers ruined by a single role

Certain films can permanently damage an actor's career trajectory, with specific roles becoming inextricably linked to their public image regardless of talent or prior success.
Film
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Great men are almost always bad men': The Epstein files and the appeal of stories about depraved elites

The Epstein scandal has intensified conspiracy theories linking Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut to real elite misconduct, fueling speculation about powerful secret societies engaging in immoral activities with impunity.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Attention will swing back': Epstein outrage unlikely to subside despite Trump's Iran war

Trump's delayed release of Epstein files under congressional pressure created ongoing controversy among supporters and critics despite signing the transparency act into law.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-Mail on Sunday journalist denies ordering blag' of Sadie Frost's medical information

A former Mail on Sunday journalist denies commissioning unlawful information gathering about actor Sadie Frost's private medical history, which Frost had not disclosed to her own mother.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A Hollywood heir' levied horrific abuse claims against four industry titans. How did he end up in prison?

Rovier Carrington admitted to altering evidence in his 2018 lawsuit alleging rape and blacklisting by Hollywood producers, ultimately undermining his claims against major industry figures.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

MAGA's Reaction to the Epstein Files Reveals Total Moral Collapse

The Trump-aligned American right has abandoned moral constraints for its own members while enforcing selective, punitive morals against racial and gender minorities.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Casey Wasserman's name dropped from agency following Ghislaine Maxwell scandal

Following revelations of Wasserman's salacious 2003 emails with Maxwell, several musicians and athletes - led by pop artist Chappell Roan and soccer star Abby Wambach - said that, to stay true to their values, they would leave the agency then known as Wasserman.
US politics
#casey-wasserman
fromDefector
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Famous Clients Bail On Casey Wasserman Over Gross Sex Emails To Ghislaine Maxwell | Defector

fromDefector
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Famous Clients Bail On Casey Wasserman Over Gross Sex Emails To Ghislaine Maxwell | Defector

Wellness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Peter Attia was named more than 1,700 times in Epstein emails, sparking backlash

Peter Attia's name appears over 1,700 times in the Epstein files, prompting outrage from followers and medical professionals and tarnishing his wellness reputation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Propaganda Slop': Lightning Rod Journalist Calls Epstein Saga the Worst Covered Story' in Decades

Michael Tracey argues the Epstein case represents the worst-covered story in decades, criticizing narrative inflation and sensationalized media coverage rather than questioning Epstein's guilt.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Conspiracy theorists claim Epstein files prove Ellen DeGeneres is the "most prolific cannibal" - LGBTQ Nation

The Epstein files release sparked misinformation campaigns, including baseless conspiracy theories falsely linking Ellen DeGeneres to cannibalism and connecting unrelated political figures to serious accusations.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Fallout From the Epstein Files

The Department of Justice faces scrutiny for missing Trump records in the Epstein files release, with bipartisan congressional pressure for transparency now shifting as Republicans reverse their positions.
Television
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

12 Explosive Celebrity Family Dramas That Played Out In Front Of The World

High-profile families publicly reveal painful conflicts including substance relapse, emotional absence, estrangement, and public airing of grievances.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Critics agree Pamela Anderson was exploited by Seth Rogen's sex tape series

As Pamela Anderson revealed in an interview this week, she couldn't wait to get away from Seth Rogan at the Golden Globes ceremony Sunday night. The Baywatch star told Andy Cohen on his SiriusXM show that she felt yucky sitting so close to the actor and thinks he owes her an apology because he developed, produced and starred in Pam and Tommy, the Daily Mail reported.
Television
Film
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

This Awards Season Has Devolved Into a Never-Ending Controversy. It's Starting to Get Unhinged.

Ryan Coogler's Sinners has provoked intense online Oscars-season controversy, with fans accusing awards outcomes of racism and cultural appropriation while pitting films against each other.
Film
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Before it premieres, Melania's doc is already a trainwreck & the crew wants zero paper trail - Queerty

Melania film faces major flop: heavy marketing and high budget with minimal ticket sales, vandalized ads, and poor box-office projections.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Sydney Sweeney was not authorised' to hang her bras on Hollywood sign, say site owners

Sydney Sweeney staged an unauthorized publicity stunt by draping dozens of bras on the Hollywood sign, prompting reprimand and potential trespass investigation.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chappell Roan Drops Talent Agency Over CEO's Flirty Emails with Ghislaine Maxwell

Chappell Roan severed ties with the Wasserman talent agency after flirtatious emails between Casey Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell surfaced.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

It's Sickening!' CNN's Elliot Williams Aghast Over Ghislaine Maxwell's Offer to Trump

Williams went on CNN a few hours later and said the whole thing was rotten. It's kind of a reminder of how awful the pardon power is in our world right now. Because the framers drafted it, did not put any guardrails on it, and for the last 240 years or however long nothing has been done to restrain it, Williams lamented.
US politics
US politics
fromQueerty
2 months ago

Despite Tr*mp's relentless attempts to bury them, a fresh pot of Epstein scandals is starting to boil over - Queerty

Ghislaine Maxwell may reveal 29 men allegedly protected by the DOJ, potentially exposing Tr*mp and associates in Epstein-related cover-ups.
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