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Melania Trump and Paulo Zampolli

The Man Who Links Melania Directly to Epstein

TANGLED WEB

Trump’s Special envoy Paolo Zampolli tells how he introduced Melania to her future husband.

President Donald Trump reacts, as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., September 26, 2025.

Trump’s Jaw-Dropping Blanket Pardons Offer to Goons Leaks

BLANKET IMMUNITY

Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Amanda Ungaro, Giovanni Zampolli, and Paolo Zampolli

The Strange Case of Melania and the Model Deported by ICE

MODEL BEHAVIOR

Why Colbert Won’t Go Scorched Earth: ‘Daily Show’ AlumCLASS ACT

Owen Mason-Hill,

Obsessed: The Podcast

Stephen Colbert

Why Melania’s Epstein Bomb Is Only the BeginningMELANIA LIGHTS FUSE

Annabella Rosciglione

Melania Trump looking down at a photo of her and Jeffrey Epstein

Dems Demand Public Cognitive Test for ‘Incoherent’ Trump, 79HEALTH ALERT

Sarah Ewall-Wice

The warning signs of Trump's declining mental state.

This Compact Sauna Is the Best Wellness Investment I’ve MadeSWEAT EQUITY

A photo composite for The Looker for a compact home sauna.

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Jason Segel

The Best TV Finale of the Year Just Aired

KLEENEX ALERT

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin as he arrives at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson on August 15, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska.

U.S. Ally Says He’s Completely ‘Fed Up’ With Trump and Putin

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Husband’s Chilling Texts After Wife’s Disappearance Exposed

Leigh Kimmins, Josh Fiallo

Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican on March 29, 2026.

Pope Leo Schools Trump With a Holy Lesson

Isabel van Brugen

FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry arrives during the first week of a nine-week trial lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, which Britain's Prince Harry and others are suing over allegations of privacy breaches dating back 30 years, at the High Court in London, Britain, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Prince Harry Hit With Lawsuit by Charity He Founded

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Why This 11-Hour Hair Transplant's Results Look So Natural

Male hair transformation before and after

‘Gilmore Girls’ Star’s Yearbook Photo Sparks Nose Job Buzz

Chad Michael Murray attends a special screening of "Mother of the Bride" in Pacific Palisades, California, U.S. May 8, 2024. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

GLP-1 Users Say a New Side Effect Is Hurting Relationships

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Emmy-Winning Comedian Shows Off Jaw-Dropping Weight Loss

Melissa McCarthy

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You, Me and Tuscany

Hot Takes

This Unhinged Rom-Com Is Actually a Horror Movie

The weekend’s big new rom-com is unthinkably bad—and compulsively watchable.

Laurie Metcalf and Dan Levy in "Big Mistakes"

Reviews

Oscar-Nominated TV Star Steals Netflix’s Wild New Comedy

Ronald Gladden and Anthony Norman

Interviews

Original ‘Jury Duty’ Star Spills on New Season Finale

ane Kaczmarek, Bryan Cranston, and Frankie Muniz in "Malcom in the Middle"

Why ‘Breaking Bad’ Star Fought to Revive His Goofy Sitcom

The Emmy-winning anti-hero revealed what brought him back to his comedy roots on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Owen Mason-Hill,

Obsessed: The Podcast

Owen Mason-Hill

Ben Affleck Offers J.Lo One Last Massive Goodbye Gift

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Jennifer Lopez said that her split with Ben Affleck was "difficult."

‘The Pitt’ Stars Blocked From Being in ‘SNL’ MAHA Parody

Patrick Ball in "The Pitt."

'Breaking Bad' Star Reveals Excruciating Injury On-Set

Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston in "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair."

Unrecognizable ‘Superbad’ Star Delivers Disastrous Flop

Laverne Cox, Jonah Hill and Keanu Reeves

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Original NSYNC Member Speaks Out About Leaving Band Too Soon

The band 'NSYNC performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on September 7, 2000. The band is nominated for awards in five categories.

JD Vance Issues Stark Warning for Iran Ahead of Peace Talks

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two for expected departure to Pakistan for talks on Iran, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S., April 10, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS

Dr. Oz Forced to Admit Humiliating Mistake in ‘Fraud’ Probe

Janna Brancolini

Mehmet Oz

Melania Adviser Reveals Why She Addressed Epstein Now

U.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Barron Trump gestures after being acknowledged by his father US President Donald Trump during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Barron Trump Sets Date to Launch His New Get Rich Scheme

DRINK IT IN

You, Me and Tuscany

This Unhinged Rom-Com Is Actually a Horror Movie

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President Donald Trump arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, in Michigan, U.S., January 13, 2026.

Frantic Trump, 79, Posts Ominous Message in Morning Meltdown

PANIC STATIONS

The president offered no explanation for his unhinged update.

Jimmy Kimmel

Kimmel Shows Epstein Photo Melania Doesn’t Want You to See

PHOTO BOMB

Melania Trump, Jeffrey Epstein, Donald Trump and the Iran War.

There Can Only Be One Bad Reason for Melania Talking Epstein

YES, THAT ONE...

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Take Up to 50% Off at Lululemon’s Under-the-Radar Outlet

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Laura Geller Best of the Best Palette Review

Laura Geller’s New Cream Palette Is a Win for Mature Skin

GLOW GET IT

I Tried a 10-Minute Self-Tanner Mask—These Are My ResultsGOLDEN HOUR

This $45 Face Serum Is the Hydration Boost Your Skin NeedsDEW DILIGENCE

This Plastic Surgeon-Owned Brand Streamlined My Skin RoutineTRIPLE THREAT

Vanilla Perfume Finally Grew Up, and It's Better Than EverANYTHING BUT PLAIN

Aleksandra Crapanzano

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‘Survivor’ Style Corporate Retreat Descends Into Hell

CORPORATE CHAOS

Donald Trump photo illustration

How Trump Just Proved He Is the Worst of the Worst

MONSTER'S FALL

Jon Hamm

There Is a Very Good Show Buried Inside This Jon Hamm Mess

PICK A SIDE

A photo illustration of Donald Trump holding a "Trump Gold Card" in front of the Statue of Liberty with money flying around.

This Is the Cynical Truth About Trump and Citizenship

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Embarrassed Bondi Desperately Tries to Spin Trump Firing

Donald Trump smiles as Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem cry.

This Is Why Trump Always Humiliates His Goons: Author

Julia Ornedo, Inside Trump's Head

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