Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Marshmello are just a few of the musicians who applied for and received payouts as part of the Shuttered Venue Operations Grant, a government program meant to aid independent venues and arts groups struggling during the pandemic. But according to a new report, they allegedly used the money to instead pay themselves or throw…
In this FRIENDS episode, Chandler Bing reminds us that Christmas is about much more than just the stuff you can wrap up and put under the tree. Ah, Christmas! The time of year when we’re all swaddled in tinsel, bingeing on eggnog (or mulled wine, no judgment), and singing carols with enough enthusiasm that could…
There was a time when Mariska Hargitay almost bid farewell to the role of Olivia Benson, leaving fans and the SVU universe reeling at the thought. It’s the kind of moment you never forget. You’re in a beloved role, part of an iconic show, and suddenly, the rug gets pulled out from under you. Mariska…
Many musicians struggled during the pandemic. Lil Wayne wasn’t one of them. He sold master recordings from his record label’s artists for more than $100 million. He was pardoned for felony gun possession in a last-minute action by then-President Donald Trump. He purchased a $15.4 million mansion in the mountains of Los Angeles. And, as a Business…
Beyoncé — with a little help from daughter Blue Ivy — performed her hits from her genre-bending album “Cowboy Carter” for the halftime show of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans’ Christmas Day game. The “Drunk In Love” singer took the stage at the NRG Stadium in her hometown of Houston Wednesday, kicking off the show on…
Guy Pearce’s eerie absence from Nolan’s Batman trilogy stems from a dark, blood-curdling reason—nothing to do with talent or timing. In a twist straight out of a movie script, Guy Pearce was nearly cast in Christopher Nolan’s Batman films, but something dark and blood-curdling kept him out. Nolan, known for his precision in casting, had a strange…
Biggie’s mother threatened Diddy after his alleged 2016 assault on Cassie Ventura, amid rumors hinting at the rapper’s involvement in Biggie’s death. Amid Diddy’s lawsuit and new evidence emerging each day, Biggie’s mom Voletta Wallace recently reacted to the allegations against the infamous rapper. Further, coming across the leaked 2016 surveillance video of the 55-year-old…
Jake Gyllenhaal reflects on lessons from a $336M film highlighting Hollywood’s whitewashing issues, race debates, and casting flaws. Jake Gyllenhaal once found himself in a $336 million blockbuster that became a symbol of Hollywood whitewashing. The film stirred big-time debates about race, representation, and casting choices. Gyllenhaal, caught in the middle of the controversy, saw…
On the season 14 premiere of ‘RHOBH’, Dorit called her estranged husband a “full blown alcoholic” and claimed that his sobriety had affected their separation Esther Kang is a writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2023 and has previously worked for publications like TMZ and TooFab. Paul Kemsley and Dorit Kemsley…
We’re talking totes, crossbody styles, belt bags, and more Mia Huelsbeck is a writer who covers fashion, lifestyle, entertainment, and commerce content. After receiving her A Levels in English Language & Literature, Art History, and Theater Studies, she began her career in marketing while living abroad in London, working with thought leaders worldwide to create…