Concerts to see during summer 2024
After months of iffy weather across much of the globe, summer is nearly here in North America. And, lucky for its residents, many standout artists are looking to take advantage …
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Why Japan is clamping down on host clubs
Host clubs, where young male staff “pamper and flatter” female guests, are “booming” in Japan. Some 21,000 male hosts work at 900 of these lucrative establishments but opaque prices for …
Atlanta gay firefighter gets makeover on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars’
Atlanta firefighter Anaré Holmes learns to walk in heels during his Friday appearance on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars.’ (Photo courtesy Anaré Holmes) Atlanta Fire and Rescue firefighter Anaré Holmes …
“Fallen Idols”: 8 of the most shocking revelations from the Nick and Aaron Carter docuseries
Actress Melissa Shuman attends the premiere of “Swimfan” at UCLA’s Sunset Canyon Recreation Center on August 19, 2002 in Westwood, California. (Robert Mora/Getty Images) Throughout the docuseries, allegations of sexual …
Why the “All Eyes on Rafah” image is being criticized – and it’s not just because it’s AI-generated
Nearly eight months since Israel waged war against Gaza after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, internet activism has been one of the main avenues people have used to amplify the …
Jon Stewart blasts UK Labour Party for dropping candidate who liked a “Daily Show” Israel sketch
Across the pond, Jon Stewart has ruffled some British feathers. Tensions in U.K.’s Labour Party are high after it chose not to back left-leaning Faiza Shaheen, an academic and economist, …
The Making of “Nordic Utopia? African Americans in the 20th Century”
“Nordic Utopia?” brings together works from sixteen Nordic and American collections to highlight the hidden history of African American visual and performing artists in the Nordic nations. Jim Bennett of …
Bill Maher casually predicts Trump win during chat with Chris Wallace
During a recent appearance on “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace,” “Real Time” host Bill Maher stretched his theories to January 20, 2025, predicting that Trump will “probably” be president or, at the …
Snow Patrol release single, announce album and 2025 UK tour
Snow Patrol have announced their first album in six years and a 2025 European tour with a date at London’s O2 arena. The Northern Irish-Scottish band has confirmed its eighth …
“I need Kendrick to give me a call”: How “The Office” star got involved in rap’s greatest beef
Who would think that fun-loving actor Brian Baumgartner, known for playing Kevin for nine seasons on the legendary, Emmy Award-winning series, “The Office” would be caught up in the feud …