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Lupita Nyong’o wasn’t surprised she became a meme earlier this year in connection with the exhausting coverage surrounding The Slap. In fact, as the Oscar-winning actress revealed in a new interview, she “knew as soon as it was over” that widespread memory would indeed be taking place. Speaking with Rebecca Keegan for the Hollywood Reporter, […]

In famed music critic Robert Christgau’s latest newsletter, Xgau Sez, he admits to loving Canada but having less-than-fond thoughts about some of the most popular Canadian bands, including The Tragically Hip. “Worse than Kansas, my sole review reported, and it doesn’t get much worse than that,” Christgau said of the beloved Canadian band, comparing them […]

A Texas woman says she caught an STD after a janitor where she worked inserted his penis into her water bottle. Lucio Catarino Diaz, per a report from regional outlet KPRC, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in connection with the alleged incident, which is said to have taken place at […]

The potential use of robots outfitted with the firing power of a shotgun was discussed at a recent meeting involving Oakland police and local community members. As first reported by the Intercept this week, one such discussion in question came roughly two hours into a meeting last month with a “civilian oversight” group, with Lt. Omar Daza-Quiroz […]

For Moose Knuckles CEO Victor Luis, partnering with Method Man and Natasha Lyonne on the brand’s latest campaign marks “a dream come true.” Unveiled this week, the campaign in question—which features the two stars in Fall/Winter 2022 pieces, namely the Icons collection—boasts photography from Luis Alberto Rodriguez and styling by Carlos Nazario. Included in the […]

A Georgia college student died over the weekend after being struck by a plane propeller on a date. Per a report from regional Macon outlet The Telegraph, 21-year-old Sani Aliyu of Georgia Southern University had rented a Cessna for a date with an unnamed young woman on Sunday. Once the plane returned to the Statesboro-Bulloch […]

Kid Cudi remains humble. On Tuesday the Entergalactic multi-hyphenate hit Twitter to let his 2.7 million followers know that while he appreciates their kind words, he’s not comfortable retweeting anyone calling him a genius. “Hey guys!! I wont RT if u call me a genius im sorry. I dont think im worthy of that praise and its a lil weird […]

Quebec TikTok is currently obsessed with Lucie, the new star of poutine and hot-dog chain Lafleur Restaurants. Described by users as an adorable mom-like figure, Lucie jumps on TikTok memes, taste tests new menu items, explains how the potato cutter works, and recounts date nights with her husband at Lafleur. After 17 videos in three […]

Lil Baby stopped by 97.9 Jamz on Tuesday to promote his third studio album It’s Only Me. During his appearance on the station’s Posted on the Corner show, the Quality Control rapper was asked if there was any “underlying issue” between him and Migos following speculation that he sent shots on new track “Stand On It.” “Hell nah,” Baby said. “I […]

Ahead of next month’s release of the mystery sequel Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, writer/director Rian Johnson has confirmed the sexual orientation of Daniel Craig’s character Benoit Blanc. During a press conference at the London Film Festival last weekend, Johnson revealed that Blanc, the protagonist detective portrayed by the James Bond actor, is queer. When asked about a particular scene […]