Kevin Smith on Coining ‘Bennifer’ & Trying to Save Stan Lee

By Marlow Stern

The celebrated cult filmmaker opens up about the new book “Kevin Smith’s Secret Stash,” his mentors Stan Lee and George Carlin, the return of Bennifer, and more.

‘Succession’ Recap: Kendall Completely Sh*ts the Bed

By Laura Bradley

So, it’s come to this. (Again.) As the most deluded Roy child tries to rally his siblings for another revolution, his inner need to replace Daddy—and his misogyny—jump out.

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Returns to Take on Pandemic Hoarders

By Nick Schager

The funniest man on television is back in his element—and thank goodness for that.

The Black Media Companies Shattering the Glass Ceiling

By Tirhakah Love

The Brooklyn fashion label Telfar made waves when it launched Telfar TV, a 24/7 television service. It’s one of many Black-owned networks challenging the traditional media model.

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The Bloody and Tragic End of Scientology’s Biggest Pop Star

By Tony Ortega

His name was Kuba Ka, and he called himself the “God of Pop”—having allegedly been handpicked by Michael Jackson’s manager as his successor. Then his face began falling off.

John Oliver Exposes Rogue Cops Protesting Vaccine Mandates

By Marlow Stern

The “Last Week Tonight” host focused his ire on police officers resorting to theatrical protests instead of protecting and serving.

Netflix Takes Over Sex Ed—Does It Know What It’s Doing?

By Laura Bradley

Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘Sex, Love & goop’ is an earnest, relatively well-executed exploration of sexuality, and yet another example of Netflix cornering the sex ed market.

Michael Che Nails Trump’s New ‘Sex Offender’ Social Network

By Matt Wilstein

This week’s “Weekend Update” also featured a scathing takedown of former White House “garbage man” Steve Bannon.

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This Is What’s Fueling the U.K.’s Mega-COVID Surge

Experts say there are valuable lessons to be learned from the alarming COVID infection rates sweeping the United Kingdom.

Trump Jr. Is Hawking Tacky ‘Baldwin Kills People’ T-Shirts

The Trump son also posted a photoshopped pic of Baldwin wearing one of the Ts, three days after the accidental and fatal shooting of Halyna Hutchins.

Why Is Dressing for Fall So Damn Hard?

For all the excitement around fall dressing—expectations of sweater weather, cute leather jackets, and the chance to indulge in varying shades of camel—the reality is way trickier.

The Best Winter Outdoor Gear Deals to Shop Now

A roundup of our favorite deals and coupon codes from retailers like Macy's, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Nike.

This 32 Degrees Top that Helps Me Stay Warm all Winter

A base layer like this one from 32 Degrees can be your saving grace from the whipping winds of winter.

I'm Obsessed With Keurig's New Smart Coffee Maker

Coffee dreams do come true.

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