Finally, someone is reckoning with the insanity that was The Swan. If you thought the makeovers highlighted on Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model were intense, you’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg. Similar to The Biggest Loser (which also got the doc treatment last year), The Swan was a mid-aughts reality TV … Read more
A US trade group made up of some of the country’s biggest banks is reportedly considering suing the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), arguing that granting crypto firms bank charters could put Americans and the financial system at risk. According to a report on Monday by The Guardian, citing a “source familiar … Read more
KJ WILLIS, 35 | John Legend was the first coach to turn his chair for Willis’ joyful delivery of Bobby Brown’s “Toni.” (Oh, you question the joy? Take it up with Legend, who’s probably still giving Willis praise hands from his swivel chair.) As Willis proceeded to effortlessly cruise through the song, Kelly Clarkson could … Read more
Photo: Courtesy of Jacquemus Temperatures are finally starting to rise—and we’ve got spring shopping on our minds. Within the many new arrivals currently hitting stores, what we’re most interested in perusing, are the latest round of sneaker collaborations this season. We’re clocking the best fashion sneaker collaborations available currently—these are the ones to scoop up … Read more
Anthropic, the creator of the AI software Claude, has sued the Trump administration for what it says is an “unlawful campaign of retaliation” after the company refused to allow the military unrestricted use of its technology. Anthropic sued multiple government agencies and officials in a California federal court on Monday, asking the court to reverse … Read more
Nothing beats the first warm day after a long winter—except, maybe, your salon trip to get the latest spring hair colors. Whether your seasonal rebrand is set to include a subtle touch-up or a total color transformation, you’ve come to the right place. The biggest hair trends of spring 2026 are both elevated and effortless: … Read more
Nonfungible token platform Gondi said it has disabled the faulty smart contract that allowed a hacker to steal $230,000 worth of NFTs from the protocol, adding it is now in the process of compensating affected customers. Gondi said in an X post on Monday that the hacker exploited the “Sell & Repay” contract, which lets … Read more
The stars of Heated Rivalry are speaking out about online hatred and fandom bigotry. Co-stars Hudson Williams, François Arnaud and Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova shared statements on their respective social media platforms condemning prejudiced statements from supposed fans and calling for respectful behavior. “Don’t call yourself a fan if you share racist/homophobic/biphobic/misogynistic/ageist/ableist/parasocial/bigoted comments of any kind,” … Read more
Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world A US waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil that is already at sea will bring immediate but very limited relief to Indian refiners facing a supply shock in the Middle East, which … Read more
The acting legend has been nominated twice, for his roles in 1998’s Gods and Monsters and 2001’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, but has yet to win. Don’t cry for him, though; he’s the proud recipient of six Olivier awards (including a special award in 2020), a Tony, and a … Read more