‘The Real Housewives’ Chose Chaos in 2021. Can It Survive?

By Kyndall Cunningham

This year, Bravo’s flagship reality-TV franchise became a cesspool of crime and racist microaggressions. Kyndall Cunningham surveys the wreckage.

Larry David Breaks Down What Made Bob Einstein So Damn Funny

By Matt Wilstein

In this exclusive clip from the new HBO documentary “The Super Bob Einstein Movie,” the true genius of the man behind Super Dave Osborne and Marty Funkhouser is revealed.

The ‘Insecure’ Finale Is Going to Piss a Lot of People Off

By Kevin Fallon

The final episode of “Insecure” was a gorgeous, devastatingly relatable look at what it takes to be happy in life. But one plot detail will be controversial. (Warning: Spoilers!)

The Chaotic Celebrity Couples That Got Us Through 2021

By Laura Bradley

Between Pete and Kim, Kourtney and Travis, and Olivia and Harry, it’s been a big year for shocking celeb romance. But who's sparked the most joyful gossip?

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Tech’s Harsh Censorship of Porn Is Hitting Close to Home

By Valerie Webber

Even adult sites are booting performers for “violating” vague “codes of conduct”—with little to no explanation as to what they did wrong.

Where to Watch This Year’s Oscar-Contending Movies

By Marlow Stern

It’s a mess of streaming and on-demand services out there. Here’s where you can watch all of this year’s finest, awards-courting films.

Will J.K. Rowling Be the ‘Harry Potter’ Reunion’s Voldemort?

By Laura Bradley

Several “Harry Potter” stars have disavowed Rowling’s anti-trans bigotry—but if the 20th anniversary special they’re in doesn’t address it, those statements will ring hollow.

The Daily Beast’s 21 Best Performances of 2021

By Kevin Fallon

A toast to the performers who made us laugh, cry, process, and maybe even heal during a difficult year. From Jean Smart to Andrew Garfield, here are Kevin Fallon’s top picks.

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Revealed: Ex-Teacher Hawks White-Nationalist Homeschooling

Under the pseudonym “Brant Danger,” a white Arizona schoolteacher is riding the wave of panic over critical race theory in a mission to indoctrinate white kids across America.

Massive New Bird Flu Outbreak Could Be Deadly 2022 Pandemic

In the Galilee, migrating cranes infected with H5N1 are dying by the thousand, raising fears of a global pandemic.

Darth Vader Super Fan Broke into Palace to Kill the Queen

In a clip sent on Snapchat, the 19-year-old who was arrested with a crossbow in palace grounds, calls himself a ‘Sith’ and says he will try to kill the queen.

Here's How to Find the Perfect Air Fryer for You and Your Budget

All air fryers use the same basic process to cook your foods, but each have different features and price points to consider.

This $107 12-in-1 Steam Clean Mop Cleans Literally Everything in My Home

The Doker 2-in1 Steam Cleaner is actually a 12-in-1 workhorse that can clean every area (and almost every surface) of your home—and it's only $107.

The Best Heated Toilet Seats to Keep Your Tush Nice and Toasty

Upgrade your throne for winter.

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