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Elon Musk, one of the leaders of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's proposed new Department of Government Efficiency, carries his son on the day of his meeting with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. December 5, 2024.

Musk’s Wild Plan to Father ‘Legion’ of Kids Using X Revealed

WALKING THE TALK

The world’s richest man is reportedly using his social media platform to create an army of children.

Letitia James has been accused of mortgage fraud by a Trump administration official.

Trump Admin Seeks Revenge on AG James With Criminal Referral

BEST SERVED COLD

Janna Brancolini

The Hollywood icon sensationally turned his back on the Democratic nominee with a debilitating piece in the New York Times in July last year.

George Clooney Defends Op-Ed Knifing Biden as ‘Civic Duty'

DOUBLING DOWN

This Provocative Ex-Hasidic Lesbian Is the Future of ComedyTHE LAST LAUGH

The Last Laugh featuring Robby Hoffman

Protesters Tased as Mayhem Erupts at MTG’s Chaotic Town HallSEEING RED

William Vaillancourt

US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, Republican of Georgia, speaks to reporters before a meeting with US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, about a possible Motion to Vacate filing to remove him from the speakership, at the US Capitol on May 7, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Trump Plots Trailer Park Takeover For His $1B ‘Gold’ Library

Donald Trump smiling and giving a thumbs up in a bulldozer on a red background

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Biore Aqua Rich UV Sunscreen vs. Biore Watery Essence SPF

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US President Donald Trump arrives at a ceremony to present the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the US Naval Academy football team, the Navy Midshipmen, in the East Room of the White House on April 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.

White House Does End Run Around Trump Judge's Order on AP

COLLATERAL DAMAGE

Other wire services will now have less access to the administration too.

William Vaillancourt

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 14, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Judge Reads Riot Act to Trump DOJ Over Wrongly Deported Dad

Harry Enten.

‘No Historical Analogy’ for Trump’s Bad Economic Numbers

Singer Nick Carter attends the premiere of Gravitas Ventures' "Backstreet Boys: Show 'Em What You're Made Of" at on January 29, 2015 in Hollywood, California.

Woman Claims Backstreet Boy Gave Her STDs During Sex Assault

Yasmeen Hamadeh

Pete Hegseth and Dan Caldwell

Top Hegseth Aide Escorted Out of Pentagon in Leak Probe

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Celebrity

Wendy’s Roasts Katy Perry's Space Trip: 'Send her Back'

The pop star’s brief space jaunt sparked a brutal online roast—stoked by the fast-food chain known for its trolling.

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‘The Valley’ Is Back to Save Drama-Starved Bravo Fans

Eddie Mouradian

Isabela Merced and Bella Ramsey

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‘The Last of Us’ Queer Dance Scene That Is Making Fans Cry

Clare Donaldson

The ‘Black Mirror’ Episode O.G. Fans of the Series Will Love

Jon O'Brien

‘The Amateur’ Has the Weirdest, Most Unpredictable Murder

Barry Levitt

‘The Rehearsal’ Is the Undisputed Craziest Show on TV

Nick Schager

Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal in A24's 'Eddington.'

Pedro Pascal Takes on COVID-19 Conspiracies in New Film

Clare Donaldson

Johnny Depp as Kelly in Day Drinker.

Johnny Depp Returns to Hollywood With Aptly Named Film

Clare Donaldson

Pedro Pascal

Walton Goggins and Pedro Pascal Shine in This New Dramedy

Brandon Mendez Home and Isa Briones

‘The Pitt’ Finale Proved We Were Wrong About the ‘Villain’

Clare Donaldson

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Bioré’s Aqua Rich SPF Is Like the Cult-Favorite Japanese One

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Wrangler Launches Collaboration With HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’

SURVIVAL MEETS STYLE

Layne Van Vranken

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Sept. 15, 2023.

Meghan and Harry Could Lose HRH Title Under Vengeful William

GOING, GOING, GONE?

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ICE Barbie Causes More Headaches for Homeland Security

MADE FOR TV

Janna Brancolini

Photo illustration of the Supreme Court with closing signs hung around on a red background

The Supreme Court Majority Has Ruled Itself Out of Business

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

The c-suite is not safe from Trump's revenge.

Why Sudden Trump Regret Syndrome Shows C-Suiters Are Suckers

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All The Cringiest Moments from Lauren Sánchez’s Space Flight

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This Is the Moment U.S. Stopped Being a ‘Nation of Laws’

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