Rape Joke: what is Patricia Lockwood's poem really saying?

 Posted on July 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  553 words  |  Aldo Pusey

ShortcutsRape and sexual assaultThe US poet's verse, which has gone viral, is an oblique mini-masterpiece. But is it an attack on rape jokes – or about something entirely different?Wow. Patricia Lockwood is damn clever. With her viral poem Rape Joke, the Missouri-based poet has reinvented how we talk about rape. She has casually reawakened a generation’s interest in poetry. (If this is poetry, who wouldn’t want to read it more often? [Read More]

Taking Inspiration From Rhea Ripley, Dominik Shows Off His Brand NewBad-to-the-Bone Tattoo

 Posted on July 2, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  584 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

The relationship between Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio has been the glue that holds The Judgment Day together. The constant turmoil between Finn Balor and Damian Priest has kept the group on edge. However, the relationship has kept things light and enjoyable for now. Now, Dominik has gotten ink inspired by Ripley. Apart from her dominating physique, the most eye-catching aspect of Ripley is her tattoos. Her body is a canvas for tattoo artists, and she is proud of it. [Read More]

The Mindy Project Shakes Up Its Cast

 Posted on July 2, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  199 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

Fox’s first-year comedy The Mindy Project is going through some retooling. Two of the show’s cast members, Anna Camp (who plays Mindy’s best friend Gwen) and Amanda Setton (who plays Shauna, the office’s New Jersey girl) both won’t be series regulars anymore, according to TVLine. Camp will still appear on the show in a recurring capacity, while Setton will be exiting the series altogether. Camp is leaving to pursue other acting roles (she recently appeared in the hit Pitch Perfect and had a recurring role on The Good Wife), while Setton is departing for “creative reasons. [Read More]

Yes, Oscar Isaac Is Also Obsessed With Drag Race

 Posted on July 2, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  321 words  |  Martina Birk

Spoilers follow for the finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Oscar Isaac has never been shy about his love for RuPaul’s Drag Race. And why should he? Fun performances and stunning outfits are all wrapped up in a competition series that keeps viewers hooked with the drama of finding the next drag superstar. Spotted in his wife screenwriter Elvira Lind’s Instagram Stories,the Moon Knight actor eagerly watched the season finale at a viewing party at Metropolitan Bar, a gay bar in Brooklyn. [Read More]

Alabama Football Mourns the Loss of 42-Year-Old Former Running Back

 Posted on July 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  574 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

In the world of college football, stories of triumph and heartbreak are woven into the fabric of the game. Ray Hudson, a former running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide, exemplified both ends of this spectrum. Tragically, we remember him today, as he passed away at the young age of 42. Ray’s journey from Bonifay, FL, to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, was one of promise. However, he also faced many setbacks and challenges that extended well beyond the gridiron. [Read More]

American Crime, Secrets and Lies Canceled at ABC

 Posted on July 1, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  784 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

“American Crime” and “Secrets and Lies” have both been canceled after three and two seasons respectively at ABC. “American Crime” was an anthology series created by executive producer John Ridley and starring Regina King, Felicity Huffman, Timothy Hutton, Lili Taylor and Richard Cabral, among many others. [Read More]

Big Frank, Tupac's Former Bodyguard, Found Dead

 Posted on July 1, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  79 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

It's been nearly 17 years since Tupac Shakur's tragic death, and now, someone from his closest camp has also passed.  Frank Alexander (known as "Big Frank"), the former bodyguard of the late rapper, was found dead in his Murrieta, Calif., home Sunday night after police responded to a 911 call regarding a possible suicide, according to a report by Murrieta Patch. The cause of death has not been released. Alexander was reportedly found with a gunshot wound to the head. [Read More]

Russia alleges Ukraine tried to attack the Kremlin in a Putin assassination attempt

 Posted on July 1, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  361 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Russian authorities accused Ukraine of trying to carry out drone strikes on the Kremlin overnight to assassinate President Vladimir Putin, and warned of possible retaliation. Ukraine's government denied any involvement, accusing Moscow of using the incident as a pretext for escalating attacks in Ukraine. The Kremlin's press service said on Wednesday Russian air defenses shot down two drones attempting to strike Putin's residence inside the Kremlin walls. "We regard these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president," [Read More]

The Encore' Original Cast Members Revealed by Creator Carlos King

 Posted on July 1, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  577 words  |  Larita Shotwell

TV Music fans are loving 'BET Presents: The Encore.' Released in June of 2021, the series follows nine former girl group members as they come together to create an album within 30 days. The first season features stars such as Nivea and Aubrey O'Day, but they weren't the first picks. Published on July 15, 2021 2 min read When BET Presents: The Encore arrived on TV, it brought a different lineup than initially intended. [Read More]