The Cruel Slut-Shaming of Jada Pinkett Smith

By Kyndall Cunningham

The actress and host of “Red Table Talk” is constantly painted as a symbol of “toxic femininity” by mostly male online trolls. It’s a gross distortion.

Why Are People Flipping Out Over the ‘Lightyear’ Trailer?

By Kevin Fallon

Everything we can’t stop loving, hating, and thinking about this week in pop culture.

The Anti-‘White Lotus’ Giving Voice to Native Hawaiians

By Charissa Isidro

Filmmaker Chris Kahunahana is blazing a trail for Native Hawaiians in film and TV. He opens up about his new film “Waikiki” and challenging Hollywood’s portrayal of his homeland.

Marvel, Is This Seriously What You Call a Sex Scene?

By Laura Bradley

Where should we start—the bored facial expressions, the flaccid cinematography, or the complete lack of chemistry between two insanely hot people?

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Confessions of the Only Sane Person on TV’s Craziest Show

By Kevin Fallon

Greta Lee goes deep on Season 2 of “The Morning Show”: those wild twists, the surprisingly nuanced exploration of race and identity, and why discourse should actually be fun.

Is ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Actually High Art?

By Kevin Fallon

JoJo Siwa went viral for a creepy jazz dance as Pennywise from “It” on “Dancing With the Stars”—garnering so much buzz this week that we’re reconsidering our opinion of the show.

Hey, Jada & Gwyneth: You Don’t Know Sh*t About Porn

By Lilly Sparks

The Hollywood actresses recently branded porn harmful for women on a recent episode of her Facebook (!) series “Red Table Talk.” They don’t know what they’re talking about.

Ice Cube Loses $9M Film Gig After Refusing to Get Vaccinated

By Corbin Bolies

The rapper had encouraged mask wearing during the pandemic but has apparently changed tune when it comes to vaccinations.

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The Horror Stories Behind School That Dissed ‘1619’ Journo

Some Black alumni told The Daily Beast that they endured racist behavior at Middlesex School.

Let’s Give DeSantis the Bolsonaro Treatment

Sovereign immunity can’t be a get-out-of-jail-free card for officials whose negligence, dereliction of duty and actions cost lives.

Pro-QAnon Voting Clerk Investigated After Equipment Vanishes

A key piece of voting equipment has gone missing while under the supervision of a pro-QAnon clerk, prompting a Michigan State Police investigation.

This Kettle is Perfect for Tea, Ramen, and Everything in Between

With the OXO Electric Tea Kettle, I may never use the stove again and neither should you.

You Definitely Need to Know About Amazon’s Semi-Secret Online Outlet

The semi-hidden online outtlet is kind of hard to find, but we're here to help you find it.

If You and Your Pup Are Always On the Go, This Air-Dried Dog Food Is a Life Saver

Spoil your furry, four-legged friend with healthy dog food made with ingredients you can actually pronounce.

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