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China Calls BS on Trump’s Panic Claim They’re in Trade Talks

NOT BUYING IT

Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the U.S. and China spoke about trade “every day.”

Janna Brancolini

Gretchen Carlson at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscars party.

Hegseth’s Fox News Colleague Slams His Scandal Defense

WHO, ME?

Pope Francis lies in state in a coffin at St. Peter's Basilica.

Conclave Drama Boiling Over Before Pope Francis’ Funeral

HOLY SMOKE

Janna Brancolini

Giggling Putin Pals Totally Stunned by Trump’s Latest Move‘COMPLETELY INCREDIBLE!’

Close up photo of Vladimir Putin smiling with a black villain mask on his face overlayed with a map of Ukraine

Musk Goons Purged Living U.S. Citizens from Social SecurityRESURRECTION DAY

DOGE cuts create chaos for the Social Security Administration.

Kevin O’Leary Loses It With CNN Guest for Tariff Plan DoubtsSHARK ATTACK

Wealth management CEO Ross Gerber was in the firing line for urging caution in the ongoing tariff war with China.

Jen Aniston’s Favorite Fitness Brand Dropped a Travel KitANISTON-APPROVED

Brittany Leitner

Jennifer Aniston x Pvolve sculpt anywhere bundle

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Katy Perry, Hunter Biden, and Prince Harry as the Pope

Here's the Names Cardinals Really Should Consider for Pope

HUMOR

Let’s form a prayer circle.

Paula White Donald Trump

Trump’s Faith Adviser Says Women Should ‘Submit’ to Men

Jon Cryer and Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen’s Co-Star Takes Back ‘Unfair’ Trump Comparison

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Donald Trump and Elon Musk at the viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in 2024.

Trump Is Already Talking About Elon Musk in the Past Tense

Pete Hegseth

Hegseth Claps Back After His Makeup Studio Is Revealed

William Vaillancourt

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A photo illustration of Belmont Cameli, Ji-young Yoo, Odessa A'zion, Ella Rubin, and Michael Cimino in Until Dawn.

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A New Contender for the Worst Video Game Movie Ever

“Until Dawn” is the equivalent of a miserable all-nighter.

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday

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Jenna Ortega Is Spookier Than Ever in Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’

Clare Donaldson

A photo illustration of Pedro Pascal and Kaitlyn Dever in The Last of Us.

Hot Takes

The ‘Last of Us’ Big Moment Was Ruined by HBO’s Huge Change

Ben Affleck’s Autistic Assassin Is More Fun Than Ever

CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS

Nick Schager

‘High School Musical’ Song Goes Viral After Trump’s Tariffs

GIRL, THE TARIFFS

Clare Donaldson

Clare Donaldson

‘Gilmore Girls’ Creators’ New Ballet Show Twirls With Humor

Caroline Siede

The Fight That Sends Reality TV’s Biggest Villain to Rehab

Jax Taylor posing

Why ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Is Finally Showing Fans His True Self

A photo illustration of actor Brett Goldstein.

Bowen Yang Rants About SNL Censors: ‘This Is the Real World’

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Bowen Yang holding a mic

Zombie Diarrhea: ‘The Studio’ Does Its Funniest Parody Yet

Josh Hutcherson in "The Studio."

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Jimmy Kimmel: Only One Way for Elon Musk to Save Tesla

Kimmel

Pete Davidson Reveals Dark Reason He Covered Body in Tattoos

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

Pete Davidson walks the runway during the Alexander Wang Collection

Trump Uses Crazy AI Portrait to Push Latest Cash-in Scheme

Sarah Ewall-Wice

AI image in Dinner with President Trump promotion

Steve Bannon Sets Deadly Trap for Blood Feud Target Musk

Elon Musk and Steve Bannon.

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 27: Host of The Megyn Kelly Show, Megyn Kelly speaks onstage at Semafor’s Innovating to Restore Trust in News: A National Summit Gallup at Great Hall on February 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Semafor)

Megyn Kelly Claps Back After George Clooney Mocks Her Career

COULDN’T CARE LESS

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Trump Melts Down at Zelensky Over Failed Peace Agreement

HISSY FIT

Kenneal Patterson

Harvard President Alan Garber chats with NBC News' Lester Holt

Harvard President Vows No 'Compromise’ With Trump

ALL OR NOTHING

“There is so much at stake,” Alan Garber told NBC News’ Lester Holt.

Nandika Chatterjee

Feasterville-Trevose, PA - October 20 : Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump hands out food while standing at a drive-thru window during a campaign stop at a McDonald's in Feasterville-Trevose, PA on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024. (Photo by Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Food Driver Deported After McDonald’s Delivery Goes Wrong

WRONG TURN

Emell Derra Adolphus

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex speaks onstage during the 2025 TIME100 Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 23, 2025 in New York City.

Meghan Markle Loves Her Flower Sprinkles Even if You Don’t

FLOWER POWER

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Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Face Oil Drops Review

Murad’s New Retinol Oil Is a Godsend for Sensitive Skin

JUST DROP IT

Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Express Tanning Antioxidant Mousse

This Antioxidant Self-Tanner Is the Ultimate Glow Getter

VACATION IN A BOTTLE?

This Vibration Plate Is the Ultimate Lymphatic Drainage HackSHAKE IT OFF

Therabody’s New Depuffing Wand Reduces Swelling in MinutesBRIGHT EYES

Layne Van Vranken

This Luxe Houseware Brand Offers a More Elegant Way to SmokeHIGH STANDARDS

Embrace Your Inner Golf Pro With This Versatile ApparelTEED UP

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A photo illustration of actor Brett Goldstein.

Why ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Is Finally Showing Fans His True Self

THE LAST LAUGH

Matthew Macfadyen and Keira Knightley

The ‘Pride & Prejudice’ Hand Flex Scene Is Hotter Than Ever

😍😍😍

Clare Donaldson

A photo illustration of Elon Musk and burning Tesla Cybertruck.

Musk Forced to Name DOGE Exit Date Over Tesla Dumpster Fire

CYBERF***ED

Apple Martin, Zoe Kravitz, Shiloh Jolie photo illustration

In Photos: The Dawn of the Nepo Grand-Baby

Yasmeen Hamadeh

A photo illustration of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Why Hegseth Is Just the Tip of the Lunacy and Chaos Iceberg

A photo illustration of Pope Francis and Donald Trump.

How Trump Faces Final Reckoning With Francis the Man of Good

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