Politics

Live Nation President Apologizes to Taylor Swift During Senate Hearing Over Ticketmaster Problems

As the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing Jan. 24 to examine Ticketmaster’s practices, Live Nation's president issued an apology to Taylor Swift and her fans: “We need to do better."

January 24, 2023

Selena Gomez, Katy Perry and More Stars Share They've Voted in the 2022 Midterm Elections

It's Election Day in America, and celebs across the nation are exercising their democratic right. From Selena Gomez to Katy Perry, check out all the celebs who casted their vote for the 2022 midterms.

November 8, 2022

Rishi Sunak Becomes U.K.’s First British Asian Prime Minister After Liz Truss Resignation

Rishi Sunak was named the new prime minister of the U.K., days after Liz Truss announced that she was resigning from the position.

October 25, 2022

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns After Just 6 Weeks in Office

After a controversial six weeks in office, UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is stepping down. Scroll on for her full resignation statement.

October 20, 2022

Dwayne Johnson Explains Why He Won't Run for President

Despite once calling a run for president “a real possibility,” Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has put the breaks on any political ambitions, explaining that his priorities lie with his family.

October 9, 2022

President Biden Meets With Brittney Griner's Wife at White House as WNBA Star Remains in Prison

One month after Britteny Griner was sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison on drug charges, the WNBA star's wife Cherelle Griner met with President Joe Biden to discuss the case.

September 17, 2022

Tilda Swinton Unveils Yellow Hair at 2022 Venice Film Festival in Honor of Ukraine

While promoting the film The Eternal Daughter at the 2022 Venice Film Festival, Tilda Swinton showed off a shocking new hairdo inspired by current events.

September 7, 2022

John Legend Reveals What Really Caused a “Strain” in His Friendship With Kanye West

In an interview with The New Yorker, John Legend clarified why he and Kanye West are no longer friends. Find out what caused a rift in their friendship below.

September 7, 2022

Sydney Sweeney Responds to Controversy Over Mom's 60th Birthday "Hoedown" Party Pics

Sydney Sweeney has spoken out after many fans questioned the attire of several guests at her mother's birthday party.

August 28, 2022

Breaking Bad Statue Sparks Criticism From New Mexico State Representative

Here’s why the statues of actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul’s onscreen characters in Albuquerque, N.M. are causing a political stir.

August 17, 2022

Padma Lakshmi "Hoping for Swift Healing" for Ex Salman Rushdie After Attack

Salman Rushdie's ex-wife Padma Lakshmi is sending her well-wishes to the author amid his recovery from severe injuries sustained in a stabbing attack.

August 14, 2022

Salman Rushdie Suffered "Life Changing Injuries" in Attack and Has Been Able to Talk to Family, Son Says

Salman Rushdie's son Zafar Rushdie has given a health update about his dad days after the author was hospitalized for injuries sustained in an onstage attack.

August 14, 2022

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Salman Rushdie's Alleged Attacker Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Murder

A man suspected of stabbing Salman Rushdie has entered a plea after being charged with attempted murder. Read the latest update on the attack on the famed author.

August 13, 2022

U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Walorski Dead at 58 After Car Crash

Indiana congresswoman Jackie Walorski and three others were killed in a tragic car accident on Aug. 3. Learn more below.

August 3, 2022

Brittney Griner Case: Biden Administration Offers to Exchange Russian Arms Trafficker for WNBA Star

The Biden Administration has reportedly offered Russia a deal to trade Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout for WNBA star Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, according to CNN. Find out more below.

July 27, 2022

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Late Show With Stephen Colbert Staffers Arrested at the Capitol Won't Face Charges

On The Late Show, Stephen Colbert explained why some of his staffers, including the comic behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, were detained by Capitol Police.

July 19, 2022

What President Biden Told Brittney Griner's Wife After Reading WNBA Star's Letter

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke with Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, over the phone just days after the WNBA athlete penned and open letter to The White House.

July 6, 2022

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Ketanji Brown Jackson Sworn in as First Black Woman on Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in as the first Black female justice on the Supreme Court. Keep scrolling to find out more about the Harvard Law grad’s journey.

June 30, 2022

Halsey Claps Back to Defend Concert Speech on Abortion Rights

Some fans walked out on Halsey for standing up for reproductive rights during a concert in Arizona. Now, the singer has taken to Twitter to explain why they’re unbothered.

June 29, 2022

Janelle Monáe Gives Middle Finger to Supreme Court While Presenting At 2022 BET Awards

During the 2022 BET Awards, Janelle Monáe called out the Supreme Court for voting to overturn Roe v. Wade: “F--k you.”

June 27, 2022

Pink Has a Scathing Message for Her Fans Who Support Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling

Pop star Pink is not just opposed to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, she's also not okay with having fans who support the anti-abortion ruling.

June 26, 2022

Olivia Rodrigo Dedicates Song Onstage to Supreme Court Justices Who Voted to Overturn Roe v. Wade

After the Supreme Court's ruling ending women's constitutional right to abortion, Olivia Rodrigo took to the stage to responded with a scathing message and a song with guest performer Lily Allen.

June 25, 2022