Dieter Holger

Apple Music head Jimmy Iovine has come under fire for a saying during a sit-down TV interview that Apple Music can help “girls” who have problems finding songs to listen to. When talking about Apple Music’s curated playlists on CBS This Morning, Iovine said, “women find it very difficult at times – some women – […]

Bill Maher stayed true to his colors by wrapping up this season of Real Time with a verbal attack on religious believers of end times. In America, two-fifths of people say they believe they’re currently living during the end times described in the bible, according to a poll conducted in 2013 by the research group […]

This Friday, California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom joined Bill Maher on Real Time for the opening interview of the satirical political talk show. In February, Newsom announced he was running in the 2018 California governor election and he’s already leading in the polls. So, what did the potentially next governor of California share with Maher? […]

Pokkén Tournament, developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, departs from the typical turn-based fighting style seen in most major Pokémon games. Instead, Pokkén Tournament is a fighting video game where popular Pokémon characters – such as Mewtwo and Pikachu – battle it out in the same style as the Japanese fighting game Tekken. Take a look […]

Vending machines aren’t only for soda and chips anymore. Atlanta-based Carvana, the second largest used car dealer in Georgia, has opened the first-ever car vending machine in Nashville, Tennessee. The car vending machine has five floors and can hold up to 20 cars. Carvana chose Nashville because the region has historically been a good market […]

Many Americans are discouraged from voting. Some feel it’s hopeless, and others simply are disengaged from politics. In 2014, America experienced the lowest voter turnout since WWII, according to the United States Elections Project. So why vote? Here’s what 12 famous people had to say. By not voting, you’re taking away your rights Franklin D. […]

A lot of people don’t vote in the United States. In fact, the most powerful nation on Earth lags behind 30 other countries when it comes to voter turnout, according to the Pew Research Center. Yet, the U.S.’s low voter turnout could be curbed by some simple governmental actions that encourage voting. Read below 8 […]

Dr. Ben Carson says some nutty things. The retired neurosurgeon-turned-Republican presidential frontrunner may be an excellent surgeon, but he’s said some mind-blowing statements that ignore well-known fact. Below are 11 outlandish things the presidential candidate has said. When Carson lied about having any involvement with snake-oil seller Mannatech. Carson denies having any involvement with the […]

Bill Maher thinks Halloween should be politically incorrect. On Friday’s Real Time, Maher went after critics of culturally offensive Halloween costumes. “The PC police have to stop lecturing us on which Halloween costumes are inappropriate or insensitive,” Maher said. “Leave Halloween to the people it was created for: middle-aged gay men.” Maher said that we […]

Ben Carson says he isn’t a homophobe, but one of his biggest fundraisers most certainly is. At tonight’s GOP debates, the neurosurgeon-turned-presidential candidate said gays should be treated “fair,” only a day after his 2016 Committee SuperPAC, which has so far raised him over $5 million, helped sponsor this week’s anti-gay World Congress of Families […]

John Oliver can’t stand fake quotes. On Sunday’s Last Week Tonight, the comedian blasted presidents and presidential candidates for saying quotes that founding fathers and historic politicians never said. Oliver pointed to an October 5 interview with Ben Carson on Fox News, where the presidential candidate cited a false Thomas Jefferson quote on gun control. […]

Bill Maher is feeling the Bern. On Friday’s Real Time, the comedian endorsed Democratic presidential candidate and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and defended socialism during an interview with the self-described “democratic socialist.” When Maher asked his liberal audience to cheer for either Hillary Clinton or Sanders to show who they supported, the crowd applauded for […]

Bill Maher has an ax to grind with big pharma. On Friday’s Real Time, Maher spoke with mental health advocate Patrick J. Kennedy about how the pharmaceutical industry is forcing unnecessary drugs on people. Presidential candidates like Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have called for more mental health services in the wake of Oregon’s Umpqua […]

Mobile Suit Gundam Iron-Blooded Orphans debuted on Sunday, and judging from episode one of 25, aptly titled “Iron and Blood,” you can see the new Gundam series has a good chance of being another great installment in the mecha anime (if you’re into that kind of thing). Iron Blooded Orphans comes on the heels of […]

In the wake of the Oregon shooting at Umpqua Community College, which claimed the lives of 10 students and left nine injured, a debate on gun control has swept across the country. The tragedy comes during the 2016 election cycle, putting the gun control positions of the presidential candidates on the spot. So, where do […]

On Friday’s Real Time, Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins, a famed evolutionary biologist and atheist, took swings at the Muslim faith. “[Maryam Namazi] was going to speak, but like so many people have at universities she was disinvited because she’s ex-Muslim and was just speaking her mind,” Maher said. “But apparently that’s hate speech in […]

OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Apple’s latest rendition of their computer operating system, was made free to the Internet on Sept. 30. El Capitan claims to be speedier, more secure, and has been packaged with new smart features in its native apps and system. Slide through below to see some of the changes El Capitan […]

At a Wednesday U.N. Security Council session, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry once again claimed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad used poison gas in response to the Syrian rebellion that was sparked by political protests. “That is how this whole thing began. People in a country looking for a future,” Kerry said at the U.N. […]

On Friday’s Real Time, Bill Maher said Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year old Muslim boy who was arrested for bringing a clock in a briefcase to school, didn’t create the clock he built and showed a video to prove it. “I hope this kid has a wonderful life and does great things. But mostly liberals — […]

Saudi Arabian Prince Majed Abdulaziz Al-Saud was arrested on Wednesday at his rented Beverly Hills estate by the LAPD for an alleged sex crime, says the L.A. Times. Police officials responded to a “disturbance” reported by a caretaker at the luxurious compound located in a gated community on Wallingford Drive. After the LAPD detained Al-Saud […]

Warning: Game of Thrones season 5 and 6 spoilers ahead. At first, there were many reasons to think Game of Thrones’ beloved character Jon Snow was gone for good. Kit Harington, the actor who plays Jon Snow, said “he wasn’t coming back for another season” and Thrones creator Dan Weiss said “dead is dead,” when […]

Leaked images from CoroCoro, a Japanese comic and gaming magazine with close ties to Nintendo, of never before seen forms of Zygarde — the third legendary Pokémon from Pokémon X and Y — make a Pokémon Z Nintendo 3DS installment likely. Nintendo is making a Pokemon announcement on October 29, a date when Pokémon Z […]

On Friday’s Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Bernie Sanders, a self-described democratic socialist running for president, received a warm welcome and was asked if he was fine with being called a “socialist.” “You are a liberal and you are a socialist, and people call you a liberal and a socialist. Why would you not accept […]

On Friday’s Real Time, Bill Maher compared psychics to organized religion and the GOP during his new rules segment. “If authorities in New York are going to continue their crackdown on Times Square psychics — an industry which sucks millions of dollars out of gullible people with the vague promise of a better life — […]

Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina called for a major escalation of the United State’s military in Eastern Europe and the Mideast when asked about foreign policy during Wednesday’s GOP debates. “Having met Vladimir Putin, I wouldn’t talk to him at all. We’ve talked way too much to him,” said Fiorina about the Russian president. Instead […]

An unsuspecting 21-year-old Australian was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning on Monday while hiking at the Grand Canyon, a park official told the AP. Jonathan Crowden, a tourist from the town of Alfredton in the Australian province of Victoria, was hiking on a trail near Ooo-Aah Point during Monday when he was […]

Apple unveiled the iPad Pro at its event on September 9, fulfilling rumors that speculated its release. The larger iPad Pro sports some significant upgrades and changes over previous iPad models. Take a look at seven changes and features of the iPad Pro below. More expensive than previous iPads With the iPad Pro’s new features […]

Bernie Sanders is far from a fringe candidate, he now leads all rival Democratic presidential contenders by double digits in both Iowa and New Hampshire, according to polling analysis from YouGov. According to the poll, Sanders is ahead at 43-percent in Iowa and 52-percent in New Hampshire, for respective leads of 10 and 22 points […]

On Sunday, presidential candidate Ben Carson — who now polls second behind Republican frontrunner Donald Trump in Iowa and New Hampshire — spoke with Howard Kurtz on Fox News’ Mediabuzz about how the GOP has “neglected” black voters and their communities. Carson was elaborating on his recent USA Today column that said the Republican party […]

The iPhone 6S, which was unveiled on September 9, has brought a flurry of enthusiasm from Apple fans, smartphone lovers, and techies. Pre-orders for the coveted iPhone 6S even resulted in difficulties for Apple’s servers, causing a hassle for hopeful owners. Like the iPhone 6, the iPhone 6S will be available in a 4.7-inch screen […]

On NBC’s Meet the Press, former Secretary of State Colin Powell, who served under Republican President George W. Bush, endorsed the Obama administration’s Iran deal and said he doesn’t “mind” the #BlackLivesMatter slogan — agreeing with many positions of the movement. When prompted on the Iran nuclear reduction deal, which is under fire from many […]

During a press conference in New Hampshire, Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Rodham Clinton said she’s “open” to adding more debates. “I am open to whatever the DNC decides to set up. That’s their decision. I debated a lot in 2008, and I would certainly be there with lots of enthusiasm and energy if they decide […]

The bloody civil wars in Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen and Iraq show no sign of relenting, forcing over four million people — an amount only comparable to those displaced by World War II — to desert their homeland for safety. Shockingly, the wealthiest Middle East countries, such as Israel, Saudia Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, […]

Last week, I wrote a list called “7 Reasons E-Cigarettes Are Bad,” which brought me a ton of backlash. Often, we hear that e-cigarettes are safe in comparison to smoking, so I set out to present a counter-narrative which scrutinized the health effects of e-cigarettes. Hours after I posted the list, my Twitter account blew […]

On Fox News Sunday, Chris Christie talked more about his plan to have the United States government track potential illegal immigrants (people with visas) like FedEx packages. He even suggested bringing on FedEx to help with the job. Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace pointedly asked Christie about his controversial immigration plan. “You’ve taken some […]

On Fox News Sunday, host Chris Wallace grilled Republican presidential candidate and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, in regards to his use of private email during the Bridgegate scandal. Wallace’s comment came in response to Christie’s attack on Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton for her use of private email while Secretary of State. “You’ve had […]

Thirty-seven million accounts from Ashley Madison, a notorious website for married people looking to have an affair, have been circling the web since August 18 thanks to the anonymous perpetrator(s) called Impact Team. Here are 8 consequences of the Ashley Madison data breach. Josh Duggar was outed as a user of Ashley Madison and is […]

Bill Maher, on his Friday night HBO talk show, was speaking with longevity expert Dan Buettner, author of The Blue Zones, about community’s with high rates of old age, when he posed a question to his panel about the future of social security. “Here’s a good question for everyone here, what happens if you live […]

On his Friday night talk show, Bill Maher defended Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s use of private email during her time as U.S. Secretary of State. Maher launched into Clinton’s email scandal by first accusing the Republican party of not dealing with “actual problems” that face Americans. “It seems like you’re always dealing with things […]

On Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher, political comedian and talk show host Bill Maher ripped into Donald Trump’s immigration plan and the Republican party overall. Maher defended his belief that many conservatives are “stupid and racist” and boldly stated that America doesn’t have an immigration problem. “All the conservatives complain about me, and most […]

Warning: Game of Thrones spoilers below. Jon Snow’s death in the Game of Thrones season 5 finale shook the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and brought an outcry of disbelief among fans. Rumors of Jon Snow’s survival — spurred by actor Kit Harington’s appearance near the Game of Thrones season 6 set in Belfast — elicits […]

On Sunday, Donald Trump sat down on Meet the Press with Chuck Todd to flesh out his political views. When asked about Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server while Secretary of State, he said he believes the scandal will ultimately destroy her chances in the 2016 presidential election. Trump likened Clinton’s email scandal […]

On Sunday’s Meet the Press, Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said no when asked whether he needs to apologize to the Black Lives Matter protesters who interrupted his speech in Seattle. NBC’s Chuck Todd raised the question over an email acquired by BuzzFeed in which Sander’s African American outreach staffer, Marcus Ferrell, issued an email […]

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump appeared on Sunday news yet again, sitting down for an interview with NBC‘s Chuck Todd, the host of Meet the Press. Here are six takeaways from Trump’s interview. 1. Trump doesn’t know if he’s given money to Planned Parenthood. “I don’t know… But it’s possible. I give to so many, […]

On Friday’s Real Time with Bill Maher, comedian Bill Maher asked whether Iran, who is presently fighting against the self-declared Islamic state ISIS, is really any worse than ISIS. Maher’s question helps illustrate how Iran, which has often been decried as an enemy of the United States, is standing against Islamic militants who hate America. […]

On his Friday night talk show, Bill Maher attacked the opposition to the Obama administration’s Iran treaty that limits Iran’s nuclear potential. “I want to start off with Iran, the Iran deal, we’ve never really talked about it in detail on this show, but its going to be coming up for a vote in a […]

On CBS’ Face the Nation, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee said he hopes to get attacked by another candidate during Thursday’s upcoming Republican presidential debate, so he can get more camera time. “The format only allows for 1-minute responses and 30-second responses if you are attacked by name. So, probably a lot of us are […]

In an interview with Chuck Todd on MSNBC‘s Meet the Press, Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson said Donald Trump’s surge in the Republican polls is “a tremendous help” because people talk less about his own “lack of political experience.” “It’s a tremendous help. It’s a tremendous aid because fewer people are talking about my lack […]

Former Texas Governor Rick Perry, who’s once again running for the Republican presidential nomination, appeared on Fox News Sunday to lay into Donald Trump, who’s currently leading in the Republican nomination polls. In a recent speech, Perry has called Trump’s candidacy a “cancer on conservatism that must be diagnosed, excised, and discarded.” Perry was asked […]

On MSNBC‘s Meet the Press, Chuck Dodd asked Democratic National Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to explain the difference between a socialist and a Democrat, the same question Schultz recently avoided answering on Hardball With Chris Matthews. Once again, Schultz failed to explain the difference and instead skirted around the question by bringing attention to […]