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U..S. President Donald Trump shows an image of the concept at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026.

Trump’s $900M WH Desecration Rocked by Bombshell Demand

FOLLOW THE MONEY

The jaw-dropping cost of the president’s renovation obsession is much higher than previously reported.

Karoline Leavitt

TV Star Is Shock Frontrunner to Replace Karoline Leavitt

SPIN CYCLE

Rob Morgan and Matthew McConaughey star in 'The Rivals of Amziah King'.

Oscar-Winning Movie Star Hasn't Been This Good in Years

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT

Trump Hit With Bombshell Demand Over Staggering Stock TradesTRADING PLACES

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Jon Stewart Reveals His All-Time Least Favorite GuestON THE RECORD

Dana Herrnstadt

Jon Stewart revealed his least favorite guest was Donald Rumsfeld, the architect of the Iraq War.

Trump’s Incessant Calls to Karoline Leavitt, 28, ExposedBABY TALK

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I Tried Peptide-Powered Vitamins for Hormonal Hair LossROOT CAUSE

Elizabeth Denton

A photo illo illustration of Elizabeth Denton for The Looker about hair peptides.

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Dr Phil, Oprah, Dr Oz

Oprah Finally Addresses Trumpy Doctors She Made Into Stars

DON’T BLAME ME

The two men used Oprah Winfrey’s talk show to launch major careers.

Max Miller waves during former U.S. President Donald Trump's first post-presidency campaign rally at the Lorain County Fairgrounds in Wellington, Ohio, U.S., June 26, 2021.

Accused Wife-Beating MAGA Rep Sued Over Jaw-Dropping Mistake

Lauren and Tyler Boebert

Lauren Boebert’s Son Enters Plea in Child Abuse Case

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 30, 2026.

Kimmel’s Show Blames Leavitt’s Age-Gap Marriage for Her Exit

President Donald Trump waves goodbye after the final round of the LIV Golf New York tournament at Trump National Bedminster.

Trump’s Shocking Sex Trafficking Failure Exposed

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Nicole Kidman Leaves Fans Stunned With Unrecognizable Look

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Actor Nicole Kidman attends the UK premiere of the TV series "The Perfect Couple" at the BFI IMAX in London, Britain, September 2, 2024. REUTERS/Mina Kim

These Anti-Chafing Shorts Keep Thigh Rub and Sweat at Bay

Thigh Society Anti-Chafe Cooling Slip Shorts

Demi Moore Wears Victorian Accessory to Daughter’s Wedding

Demi Moore attends the opening ceremony and "La Vénus Electrique" (The Electric Venus) screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 12, 2026, in Cannes, France.

Oprah Makes First Public Appearance With Partner in 7 Years

Oprah Winfrey attends the premiere of "Sidney" at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on September 21, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.

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A photo illustration of Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, and Anya Taylor-Joy for the Obsessed podcast.

Obsessed: The Podcast

Will Smith’s On-Screen Wife Still Stands by His Oscars Slap

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor doesn’t think the First Amendment should “protect a--holes.”

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Obsessed: The Podcast

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Jimmy Fallon Predicts What’s Next for Karoline Leavitt

Will Forte and Lana Condor in Coyote vs. Acme

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Warner Bros. Tried to Kill This Movie—Thank God They Failed

A photo illustration of Zooey Deschanel, music royalty Prince and Jake Johnson in the "Prince" episode from 2014.

Prince’s Odd Behavior During Shocking Sitcom Cameo Revealed

LET’S GO CRAZY

The music superstar had big ideas on set when he visited “New Girl,” creator Liz Meriwether told “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

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Obsessed: The Podcast

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‘West Wing’ Legend Reveals Why She Was Shocked by Her Doctor

Allison Janney

Oscar Winner Proves She Can Do Anything With Bold New Swing

Anne Hathaway in The End of Oak Street.

Jon Stewart Makes a Confession About His Fetterman Takedown

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A-List Oscar Nominee Goes Full Stoner Comedy Star

"The Wrong Girls"

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Here’s How to Make Your Bed Feel Like the Ritz-Carlton

SUITE DREAMS

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Laura Mercier Mint Setting Powder Review

Laura Mercier's Mint-Tinted Setting Powder Is My Redness Fix

MINT TO BE

These Affordable OTC Hearing Aids Mask Tinnitus Like a ChampI Can’t Hear You

This Cooling Wand Is My Ultimate Antidote to PuffinessCOOL DOWN

Hypochlorous Acid Is Skincare’s Rising Star—Derms Weigh InACID SPRITZ?

I Tried the Buzzy Trampoline Workout Taking Over FitnessBOUNCE WITH ME

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AOC's Longtime Romance Ends in Secret Split

SINGLE READY TO MINGLE

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Here Are the Top Goons Trump Left to Die on the Bait Plane

PICK YOUR FAVORITES

A photo illustration of Todd Blanche, Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump, and Ghislaine Maxwell for The Swamp.

Childish Ease of Fooling Trump’s New AG Exposed by Ghislaine

MAKE YOU BLANCHE

Karoline Leavitt and Steven Cheung

Trump Aides’ F-Word Censorship of Health Questions Exposed

"One Night Only"

How Sex-Fearing Prudes Ruined This Confounding New Rom-Com

A photo illustration of Donald Trump inside an airline catering food cargo hold.

Trump’s Moral Flaw Reveals Truth About Bone Spurs President

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