Hope Collier

Earth Day 2017: Science In The Age Of Trump Takes Center Stage

This Earth Day, thousands of people will head to Washington, D.C., for the inaugural March for Science. Though the event is being billed as non-partisan by organizers, its focus on galvanizing public figures and lawmakers gives the march political resonance. Furthermore, the continued news of funding cuts to scientific and research programs by the Trump […]

7y ago

hbo|oprah winfrey

Oprah Winfrey Receives Praise From Critics For Performance In HBO’s ‘The Immortal Life Of Henrietta Lacks’

Oprah Winfrey is receiving some of the best acting accolades of her storied career for her starring turn in the HBO motion picture, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. The film, based on the best-selling book of the same name, tells the story of a young woman whose cells were unknowingly used for research purposes […]

7y ago

travel

Trump’s First Year Travel Spending Projected To Surpass Both Obama Terms

It would appear that President Trump continues to live the luxurious life of a billionaire when it comes to his travel spending. As Newsweek reported, Trump’s unprecedented first-year travel expenses are now projected to exceed those made by former president Obama over the course of his two terms. “The Trumps are set to become the […]

7y ago

Berkeley Protesters Clash With Pro-Trump Groups During Nationwide Tax-Day Rallies

On April 15, thousands across the country participated in Tax-Day rallies, and pro-Trump free speech protesters came to blows with counter-demonstrators in Berkeley, California. The Los Angeles Times reported that at least a dozen demonstrators were arrested during the confrontations while Time magazine stated that Berkeley police put the number of arrests closer to four. […]

7y ago

Horrifying Stampede At Penn Station That Injured 16 People Caused By False Gunfire Report

Good Friday turned into a nightmare for many when a scary scene of chaos and disruption played out in New York’s Penn Station last evening. Thousands of frightened travelers created a stampede for the exits based on false reports of gunfire. In total, 16 individuals were injured due to the shocking incident that saw travelers […]

7y ago

Horror Movies

‘Get Out’ Blu-Ray Release Will Feature Director Commentary From Jordan Peele And Alternate Ending

Few motion pictures released this year have had the cultural impact of Jordan Peele’s directorial debut, Get Out. The film received near unanimous acclaim upon its release in February, and so far has generated a jaw-dropping $160 million at the box office, making it the largest domestic release for Blumhouse Productions. Now there is news […]

7y ago

Billboard|Kendrick Lamar|Music

Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Humble’ Debuts On Top Of Billboard Charts & Album Expected To Move Over 450,000 Units

Between his headlining Coachella appearance and chart successes, Kendrick Lamar is having a great month. Billboard is reporting that lead single “Humble” debuted at No. 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and No. 2 on the Hot 100. The radio-friendly track is Lamar’s biggest solo debut on the Hot 100 charts and sets the stage for […]

7y ago

amazon|Football|Sports

Amazon Prime Members Get To Stream NFL’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ Next Season

Amazon Prime’s bundle of benefits just got a whole lot sweeter for sports fans worldwide as the company announced plans to stream the upcoming season of Thursday Night Football. As Digital Trends noted, Amazon paid $50 million for one-year live stream rights that will cover the 10-game season of Thursday evening football. Amazon Prime’s Thursday […]

7y ago

rachel dolezal

Rachel Dolezal Claims She Is ‘Trans-Black’ And ‘Pan-African’ In New Interview

In an interview with CNN’s Michael Smerconish, Rachel Dolezal attempted to clarify her complicated racial self-identification, referring to herself as “trans-black” and stating that “race is a social construct.” During her talk with Smerconish, Dolezal, who recently legally changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo, spoke about her recently published memoir In Full Color: Finding […]

7y ago

hbo|lena dunham

‘Girls’ Season 6 Spoilers: What’s Next For Adam And Hannah?

With only three episodes left until the series finale of HBO’s Girls, time is running out for the show to tie up six seasons worth of loose ends. If spoilers are accurate, it looks like viewers will finally find out whether or not Adam (Adam Driver) and Hannah (Lena Dunham) will get their happy ending. […]

7y ago

Chance The Rapper|Chicago|education

Chance The Rapper Gets $1 Million From Chicago Bulls For City’s Public Schools

Chance the Rapper continues his mission to raise funds for public schools in his hometown. As the Chicago Tribune reported, Chance enlisted the help of the Chicago Bulls to donate $1 million to support arts education through the newly formed New Chance Arts & Literature Fund. The announcement of the Chicago Bulls donation came during […]

7y ago

keith olbermann

Keith Olbermann: ‘Racist White People’ And ‘Idiots’ Elected Trump

Former MSNBC and ESPN host Keith Olbermann is once again courting controversy with his unfiltered commentary. During a recent appearance on MTV2’s weekly news program Uncommon Sense Live, Olbermann referred to Trump voters as “racist white people” and “idiots” who don’t represent the majority voice in America. Joined by Uncommon Sense Live host and popular […]

7y ago

dwight howard

Dwight Howard Reveals How He Stopped Eating 24 Candy Bars A Day

There have been many stories of addiction among athletes, but none quite like the one Dwight Howard just revealed. In an interview with ESPN Magazine, the NBA All-Star spoke candidly about his decade-long addiction to eating roughly 24 candy bars a day totaling 5,500 calories. It may seem hard to imagine, but Dwight Howard kept […]

7y ago

Fashion|walmart

Walmart Buys ModCloth: Here’s More About The Curvy Girl Friendly Clothing Line

News broke this week that Walmart bought curvy girl favorite ModCloth as part of its move to position Jet.Com as a major Amazon competitor. Being silly with @rachmartino in our @modcloth swimsuits ? I'm doing a roundup on my YouTu… https://t.co/eGi7PdYot5 pic.twitter.com/qQD7a8CFEq — Noelle Downing (@NoelleBlog) June 20, 2016 The blog Jezebel noted that ModCloth […]

7y ago

‘The Belko Experiment’ Trashed By Critics Who Call It ‘Boring’ And ‘Juvenile’

Horror fans anticipating the release of The Belko Experiment were met with a chorus of boos and jeers from the nation’s film critics. The low-budget film, starring Tony Goldwyn, John Gallagher Jr., and Melonie Diaz, was never expected to be a critically acclaimed blockbuster, but anticipation had been slowly building due to a chill-inducing ad […]

7y ago

frank ocean

Frank Ocean Drops New Gay-Themed Track ‘Chanel’ On His Beats 1 Radio Show

Frank Ocean dropped a surprise new single on his Beats 1 radio show Blonded last night called “Chanel.” While fans had a long wait between Channel Orange and his dual 2016 albums Endless and Blonde, Ocean has not wasted any time in 2017 putting out new music with his feature on Calvin Harris’s “Slide” and […]

7y ago

Chrissy Teigen Reveals Secret Battle With Postpartum Depression

In an unexpected cover story published in Glamour magazine, model and entertainer Chrissy Teigen has revealed a secret battle with postpartum depression following the birth of her daughter, Luna, last year. The 31-year-old Teigen self-penned her essay, which describes in heartbreaking detail the struggles she experienced after having her first child with husband John Legend. […]

7y ago

BTS|k-pop

BTS ‘Spring Day’ Dance Rehearsal Video Ignites Fan Frenzy

K-Pop superstars BTS continue to show off their impressive moves with the release of a dance rehearsal video for their massive hit “Spring Day.” The video, uploaded directly to their YouTube channel, features group members Jungkook, Jimin, V, Suga, Jin, J-Hope, and Rap Monster in their new practice room, a minimalist all-white large space. With […]

7y ago

‘Deadpool 2’ Teaser Trailer Premieres During Screenings Of ‘Logan’

Anticipation for Deadpool 2 kicked into high gear as the teaser trailer for the film debuted before screenings of the new Wolverine film Logan. The teaser, which leaked online in various outlets before Fox Studios took most of the links down, managed to provide plenty for people to ponder as they await the 2018 sequel. […]

7y ago

New York City

Lou Reed Archives Now At The New York Public Library

On what would have been Lou Reed’s 75th birthday, the New York Public Library (NYPL) announced that it had acquired the late singer’s personal archive of papers, photographs, and recordings. The archives, which are approximately 300 linear feet, promise to provide deep insight into a seminal figure in music. We're celebrating our acquisition of the […]

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