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Put aside the presidential corruption, the trains of cocaine, and all the other bonkers stuff we’ve learned from El Chapo’s ongoing trial in Brooklyn. If there is one detail imprinted in my mind it’s this: Joaquín Guzmán Loera escaped in a sewer naked. One of Guzmán’s many mistresses testified about the harrowing escape in court on Thursday. […]

Before Surviving R. Kelly aired earlier this month, John Legend was already a huge supporter of the #MuteRKelly movement. By being featured in the documentary, he became one of the biggest and earliest celebrity voices willing to speak out against the documented predator. During an interview with Andy Cohen, alongside his wife Chrissy Teigen, Legend revealed why […]

Donald Trump told his former personal attorney Michael Cohen, a convicted felon, to lie to Congress about negotiations surrounding his Trump Tower Moscow project, according to a new report from BuzzFeed News that was published on Thursday night. Trump reportedly instructed Cohen to say that negotiations for the Moscow Trump Tower wrapped up earlier than they actually did. […]

Three officers were found not guilty of covering up the murder of Laquan McDonald—a black teenager who was shot 16 times by a Chicago cop in 2014.  According to ABC 7, Cook County Judge Domenica Stephenson acquitted officer Thomas Gaffney, former officer Joseph Walsh, and former detective David March of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and official misconduct charges. The […]

Campaigns across the country, both local and federal, have forged partnerships with celebrities in hopes of expanding the visibility of their political messages. During the 2018 midterms, everyone from Brad Pitt to Chris Paul appeared in ‘Get Out the Vote’ efforts, urging elligible voters to exercise their democratic right. While their support should be applauded, fairweather […]

Dave Chappelle said he was threatened by R. Kelly‘s goons after his infamous “Piss On You” parody aired.  Chappelle was on stage at the West Hollywood Improv along with Donnell Rawlings (b.k.a. Ashy Larry), who goaded a possibly drunk Chappelle into sharing the story of how he was intimidated by Kelly’s crew.  For those who […]

There’s a reason your mom’s copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul is collecting dust on the bookshelf or being used to level out a wobbly table. It’s not 1993 anymore, and the best self-improvement books of decades past aren’t quite as effective as they (supposedly) used to be. It also doesn’t help that the […]

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, Cardi B is calling on her fans to take some kind of action. The outspoken rapper returned to Instagram on Wednesday to blast the Trump adminstration and its decision to summons thousands of federal employees back to work without pay. Cardi stressed the negative impact of the […]

Meek Mill, Michael Rubin, JAY-Z, and more are joining forces to launch a new criminal justice reform organization. Details will be unveiled next Wednesday (Jan. 23) during a press conference, including who will be the CEO of the organization. Meek, Rubin, and Hov are joined by Robert Kraft, Daniel Loeb, Michael E. Novogratz, Robert F. Smith, and Clara Wu Tsai.  […]

Serena Williams has found a way around the controversy caused by her familiar catsuits. In the Australian Open’s first round, Williams came out sporting a bright-green romper that fit as snugly as her signature outfit, topping it off with fishnet tights for good measure.  The stunning choice of wardrobe came after her 2018 French Open […]