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Donald Trump at sentencing

Trump Goes on Bonkers Rant After Hush Money Trial Sentencing

CONVICTED FELON

The president-elect won’t be doing prison time, but his felony conviction means he won’t be able to posses a firearm in his adopted state of Florida.

Mandy Moore.

Mandy Moore Slammed for Sharing Family GoFundMe During Fires

OH, MANDY

Amethyst Martinez

Elon Musk says his DOGE goal of cutting $2 trillion from the federal budget probably isn’t going to happen.

Musk and Far-Right German Leader Push Wild Hitler Claim

KULTURKAMPF

Farewell to Hoda Kotb, Morning TV’s Burst of SunshineKLEENEXPALOOZA

Hoda Kotb

Passengers Flee Flight on Slides After Plane Catches FireTERRIFYING

Grace Harrington

A Delta Air Lines jet is de-iced at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Mel Gibson’s House Burned Down While He Was on Joe Rogan PodAS HE FEARED

Janna Brancolini

Mel Gibson LA House Fire

Quince’s Under-$250 Leather Jacket Line Is Such a Hidden GemBUTTERY SOFT

Layne Van Vranken

Quince Leather Jacket Review

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A photo illustration of Henry Winkler and LA fires.

Henry Winkler Slammed for Fueling Viral L.A. Fire Theory

STARTING FIRES

Several celebrities have made posts casting doubt on how some fires began in California’s Pacific Palisades and Eaton neighborhoods.

Emell Derra Adolphus

Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears in court for his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 23, 2024 in New York City.

Trump-Appointed Justice Casts Deciding Vote Against Him

Yasmeen Hamadeh

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 28: President Barack Obama (L) stands with First Lady Michelle Obama (2nd-R) and former presidents Jimmy Carter (2nd-L) and Bill Clinton during the ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom August 28, 2013 in Washington, DC. It was 50 years ago today that Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have A Dream Speech" on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Here’s Why Michelle Obama Missed Jimmy Carter’s Funeral

Steve Bannon

Steve Bannon Flips Out at Bush Not Shaking Trump’s Hand

William Vaillancourt

Sean Combs, Kim Porter illustration

Death of Diddy’s Ex Comes Back to Haunt Him

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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Traitors Season 3 Premiere

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New ‘Traitors’ Season Is Best Yet—With Some Fantastic Twists

Tom Sandoval, “Boston” Rob Mariano, Bob the Drag Queen, and Britney ex Sam Asghari are among the reality celebrities competing in the Alan Cumming-hosted show’s fun third season.

Pamela Anderson in The Last Showgirl

Hot Takes

The Proof Pamela Anderson Should Be an Oscar Nominee

Preston Mota as Devin Rowell, Taylor Kitsch as Isaac, and Betty Gilpin as Sara Rowell in American Primeval.

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Netflix’s Violent New Western Series Will Turn Your Stomach

No One Plays a Swaggering, Sexy Jerk Like Gerard Butler

Nick Schager

Every Bonkers Moment From the ‘Abbott’/’Sunny’ Crossover

STRANGE BEDFELLOWS

Barry Levitt

Tim Allen’s New Cranky Boomer Sitcom Is His Worst Yet

Jesse Hassenger

Jesse Hassenger

How a Bloody Dracula Movie Became a Surprise Christmas Hit

A photo illustration of Nosferatu.

This Salt Lake City Housewife Just Became an All-Time Great

Meredith Marks in Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 5, Episode 15

This Is the Year’s First Great New TV Series

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Why This Oscar Nominated Star Turned Down ‘Wicked’ Audition

A photo illustration of Stephanie Hsu.

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‘Daily Show’ Takes on ‘Uncomfortable’ Presidential Reunion

Desi Lydic on The Daily Show

‘Pizzagate’ Gunman Shot and Killed By Cops Eight Years Later

Edgar Maddison Welch

This ‘Pick Me’ Senator Will Visit Trump at Mar-a-Lago

John Fetterman

Newsom Flees Angry Citizen as L.A. Fires Rage On

California Governor Gavin Newsom Flees Angry Citizen as L.A. Fires Rage On

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A photo illustration of Joanna Coles, Isaac Mizrahi, and Sam Bee.

Fashion Designer Disses Melania’s ‘Pilgrim Chic’ Wardrobe

LISTEN UP

The Daily Beast Podcast, Sascha Seinfeld

Karen Huger

Shocker: Popular Real Housewife Skips Reunion, Enters Rehab

THE GRANDE DAME OF ABSENTIA

Megyn Kelly speaks at a campaign rally for Donald Trump

Megyn Kelly Rips David Muir’s L.A Fire Look: ‘Abject Vanity’

EVERYONE’S A CRITIC

The former Fox News host-turned-SiriusXM podcaster complained that “people are dying and he’s worried how svelte his waist looks.”

Conrad Quilty-Harper

Fox News anchors Martha MacCallum and Bret Baier.

Fox News Never Considered Star Anchors in Trump Leak Probe

MOLE HUNT

A wellwisher takes a picture with US businessman Donald Trump Jr. after arriving in Nuuk, Greenland on January 7, 2025. Donald Trump Jr made a private visit to Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory coveted by Trump Sr and which hopes to one day be independent but remains dependent on Copenhagen for now. (Photo by Emil Stach / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP) / Denmark OUT (Photo by EMIL STACH/Ritzau Scanpix/AFP via Getty Images)

Greenlanders Were Flipping Off Don Jr., Local Lawmaker Says

PUBLICITY STUNT

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Stem Cell Skincare Benefits

Are Stem Cells the New Botox? This Derm Thinks So

CELL SERVICE

A woman in a meta 3 headset and black workout set punches a virtual target into a million pieces.

The Meta Quest 3 Really, Actually Makes Working Out Fun

THE FUTURE OF FIT

This New Novelty Candle Is Inspired by the New Jersey DronesCONSPIRACY-SCENTED?

Therabody’s New Depuffing Wand Reduces Swelling in MinutesBRIGHT EYES

Layne Van Vranken

This Exosome-Powered Serum Erased My Scar in 30 DaysLIQUID GOLD

It Turns Out Colostrum Isn’t Just Another Wellness Gimmick GOT MILK?

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A photo illustration of Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg.

Under Trump’s Thumb, Zuckerberg Has No F---s Left to Give

META'S MAGA MAKEOVER

Gerard Butler in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera.

Gerard Butler Is the Coolest, as Proven by This Interview

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR MOVIESTAR

Sebastian Stan in 'The Apprentice'

Do Yourself a Favor and Watch This Underrated Trump Movie

THE NEW ABNORMAL

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Donald Trump, Claudia Sheinbaum

Mexican President Hits Back at Trump With New Name for U.S.

Nikki Glaser

Shocking Hollywood News: The Golden Globes Are Fun Again

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It’s Time to Pull the Plug on Facebook

Michael Ian Black