It used to be cool for celebrities to attend a Sean “Diddy” Combs White Party. Now, it’s all about distancing themselves from the scandal-plagued hip-hop mogul. As Combs awaits his May 5, 2025, trial date on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, big-name stars — like Will Smith and Jamie Foxx — who once palled…
Jim O’Connor says he is not a politician. Even though he holds elected office as chairman of the Arizona Corporation Commission, O’Connor views his job as more akin to a judge in a courtroom. As he prepares to leave the commission after just one term, O’Connor spoke with the Arizona Capitol Times about what he…
For over 20 years, David Roberts has reported on climate change and energy systems launching him to his current status as one of the most influential climate journalists, podcasters, and bloggers in the United States. Beginning his career as a journalist for Vox and Grist, David now owns and reports for Volts, a newsletter and…
Wearing socks with pumps has always been a polarizing trend. While some may scoff at the pairing, it hasn’t stopped a plethora of celebrities from embracing the quirky footwear look. Everyone from Sarah Jessica Parker and Rihanna to Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga have stepped out in socks and heels over the years. We’ve seen…
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From radio to television to apps, video games, streaming, social media and beyond, game shows have captivated audiences around the world across every medium for nearly a century. Some shows have lasted for generations, through multiple hosts, never losing their appeal even when the simple formula remains the same. As long as the competition stays…
Last week, the UK chief of defence, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, warned us that we are at the dawn of a third nuclear age. He misses the point. The nuclear threat is deadly, but it is our conventional weakness which will invite attack by Russia. We must recognise that Russia’s war in Ukraine is more…
Reality TV can be an incredible springboard for a career in showbiz, as many a celebrity has discovered over the years. Some famous people with reality show beginnings went on for fun, while others felt it could be a means to an end. In the end, though, the result is the same: A surprising number…
There’s been a spicy development in the world of media buyouts, with investor George Soros leading a consortium that has paid $82.5 million (approximately £65 million) for chicken-wing YouTube interview series Hot Ones. It’s a saucy twist in the extraordinary saga of an internet phenomenon that has grown from modest origins to become an essential…
President-elect Donald Trump’s national security team has held discussions with the White House and Ukrainian leaders as part of a concerted effort to find a way to end the war with Russia, multiple sources with knowledge of the matter told NBC News. Trump’s advisers and Cabinet nominees, who hold a range of views on Ukraine,…