Pop Culture
Sydney Sweeney is stepping back into the spotlight with American Eagle. The “Euphoria” star has reunited with the retailer for her second campaign, fronting a new collection of summer-ready jean shorts. Titled “Syd for Short: American Eagle Jean Shorts,” the campaign plays on her name as Sweeney drops the “ney” — and the full-length pants […]
Country music icon Reba McEntire is celebrating joyful family news as her son, Shelby Blackstock, and his wife, Marissa Blackstock, prepare to welcome their first child together. The couple announced they are expecting a baby boy, due this October, sharing the heartfelt update with fans on social media. Their journey to parenthood hasn’t been easy, […]
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski went viral last month after posting a taste test of the Big Arch Burger—though much of the attention focused on his small, hesitant bite of the oversized sandwich. The moment quickly sparked imitation videos from other fast food leaders, including executives at Wendy’s and Burger King, who shared their own takes […]
Prosecutors in New Mexico have reopened a criminal investigation tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the release of the so-called “Epstein files.” At least two women have accused Epstein of sexual misconduct at his remote property in the state. Investigators began searching the ranch on Monday as part of […]
The Republican-controlled House on Wednesday passed the SAVE America Act, a sweeping elections bill that President Donald Trump has urged Congress to approve. The measure cleared the chamber in a 218-213 vote. Republicans unanimously supported the bill, while all but one Democrat opposed it. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, was the only Democrat to vote in […]
A private forensic group assembled by independent specialist Brian Burnett has concluded that Kurt Cobain’s death was a homicide, according to a report in The Daily Mail. After reviewing the evidence, Burnett’s team determined that Cobain did not die by suicide. However, the Seattle Police Department continues to reject that conclusion and maintains that the […]
The Native American tribe whose ancestral territory includes the land beneath Billie Eilish’s multimillion-dollar Los Angeles mansion says celebrities should be more precise if they want to invoke Indigenous history for moral statements. The Tongva tribe confirmed that the “Bad Guy” singer’s $3 million home is located on its ancestral land after the 24-year-old artist […]
Sydney Sweeney is setting the record straight on speculation linking her to the James Bond franchise. In Variety’s cover story for its Power of Women issue, the 28-year-old actress addressed ongoing rumors that she could be in the running for a Bond girl role. The chatter comes as the future of the iconic spy remains […]
A new Pew Research survey shows that YouTube and Facebook remain the most widely used social platforms among U.S. adults, while only about half say they use Instagram and even fewer are on TikTok. According to the latest findings, Americans’ social media behavior mirrors the increasingly fragmented nature of traditional news audiences. This division makes […]
Economists are cautioning that President Donald Trump’s proposal to lower monthly mortgage payments could leave many Americans carrying far more debt over time, offering short-term savings that may come with a long-term financial cost. Over the weekend, Trump suggested on Truth Social that the government could introduce a 50-year mortgage option. Bill Pulte, the director […]
Ever notice that songs from your teen years hit harder than anything new? A new study from Finland reveals that gender helps determine when those lifelong musical bonds form. Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä found that men tend to form their strongest emotional connections to music around age 16, while for women, the peak […]
Recently, President Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social showing himself flying over the recent “No Kings” protests and appearing to drop what looks like feces onto the demonstrators. The clip was set to Kenny Loggins’ hit song “Danger Zone” from Top Gun. After hearing about the video, Loggins made it clear he’s not […]