Tenacious D guitarist Kyle Gass is addressing the controversial joke he made about Donald Trump following the attempted assassination, and where he stands with bandmate Jack Black. In a new interview, the musician and actor recalled the incident, which happened in 2024, and remained hopeful that he would reunite with Black on-stage. “It’s like a … Read more
When news broke in January that 37-year-old American Renee Good had been killed by a federal agent, many women felt a type of shock that was immediate and physical. That shock was followed by something far more familiar: the bodily knowledge of how quickly an encounter can turn dangerous and how much can hinge on … Read more
A Columbia Business School professor is raising concerns about the scant details in the New York Stock Exchange’s plan to build a blockchain for real-world asset tokenization, amid fears it could run against the ethos of crypto. In an X post on Tuesday, Omid Malekan said NYSE’s announcement read like “vaporware” and that many questions … Read more
Around 800 artists, writers, actors, and musicians signed on to a new campaign against what they call “theft at a grand scale” by AI companies. The signatories of the campaign — called “Stealing Isn’t Innovation” — include authors George Saunders and Jodi Picoult, actors Cate Blanchett and Scarlett Johansson, and musicians like the band R.E.M., … Read more
After months of bundling up, nothing feels better than a proper spring refresh—which includes spring nail art to welcome the season. It’s time to ditch those moody shades and frosty finishes for a mani that blooms. (And no, that doesn’t limit you to pastels and pale pinks.) While we still love our soap and lilac … Read more
The US Senate Agriculture Committee released a Republican draft of the market structure bill, which includes protections for crypto developers, setting it up for a markup next week. US Senate Agriculture chair John Boozman says the panel’s Republicans are yet to find middle ground with Democrats on several “fundamental policy issues” related to crypto market … Read more
Friendly warning: This article spoils the first three episodes of FX’s The Beauty. Haven’t watched yet? Straight to Hulu with you! Speaking in terms that Ryan Murphy fans can best understand, FX’s “The Beauty” feels like a twisted mixture of “Nip/Tuck” and “American Horror Story,” a cautionary tale about the power and perils of perfection … Read more
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s legal drama has taken a major turn as the It Ends With Us director’s team homes in on Taylor Swift. Though Swift would clearly like to be excluded from this narrative, her name has been linked to the Colleen Hoover film adaptation since before Lively and Baldoni’s contentious legal battle … Read more
The fourth quarter of 2025 potentially marked the end of the crypto bear market, according to a new report from crypto asset manager Bitwise. In the report shared on Wednesday, Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan said that Q4 was full of mixed signals, with the crypto market performing poorly despite strong underlying fundamentals. He … Read more
A familiar face is returning to the Windy City: Former “Chicago Fire” series regular Jake Lockett is making a turbulent return as Sam Carver in next week’s episode of the NBC drama. A promo released after Wednesday’s episode sees Violet’s old flame making an unexpected visit to 51, … Read more