The pilot of The CW’s hit 2007 show Gossip Girl begins with a certain charismatic blonde party girl returning New York City. Of course, Serena van der Woodsen was iconically portrayed by Blake Lively, but thanks to a Vulture interview with the show’s creator, Josh Schwartz, we have some brand new intel: “We did not realize this…
Allow Britney Spears to Entertain You With Her Latest Insta Fashion Show
Oops, she did it again. Britney Spears is the unofficial queen of the at-home fashion show, and she’s at it again this weekend, playing dress up on Instagram. The 36-year-old singer recently completed her Las Vegas residency at the end of December, but she’s still entertaining her fans with amazing outfits and killer dance moves!…
Billie Lourd Honors Mom Carrie Fisher with Matching Tattoo on Her Birthday — See a Side-By-Side
Billie Lourd‘s latest birthday tribute to Carrie Fisher is something she’ll carry with her for the rest of her life. The 25-year-old actress honored her late mother on the latter’s birthday Saturday, sharing an Instagram gallery of her new celestial ankle tattoo that closely resembles the one Fisher had in the same spot. “For @praisethelourd. Tribute for…
North Korea to Close Nuclear Test Site, Change Clocks to Match South
North Korea is reportedly planning to shut down its main nuclear test site in May and reset its clocks to return to the South’s time zone, following a historic meeting between Korean leaders on Friday. A spokesperson for South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Yoon Young-chan, said Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed “to close…
The Deal That Puerto Rico Didn't Ask for and Didn't Want
become so obvious that they must be faced. Let’s finally be honest. Even though I forced you to marry me, I never loved you — not even on our wedding day. I didn’t know a thing about you, so how could I? You always seemed strange, with your own language and habits. Over the years,…
Egypt Responds to Trump's Lifting of Military Aid Ban by Sentencing 75 Anti-Coup Protesters to Death
Egypt on Saturday sentenced 75 people to death for taking part in a 2013 sit-in protest against the military ouster of democratically elected president Mohammed Morsi—a court decision that came days after the United States sent “the wrong message to one of the most abusive governments in Egypt’s recent history” by restoring $195 million in…
Amid Brexit Chaos, Britain's Political System Finally Implodes
Theresa May surely by now symbolises the phrase “bad day at the office”. O, having spent months negotiating the deal by which Britain will leave the European Union next March, May had a gruelling five-hour meeting with her cabinet. That evening, she told the nation that agreement had been reached, though with reservations. Those reservations…
Demanding End to Saudi Arabia's "Blank Check" for Atrocities, Sanders to Give Senate Yet Another Chance to Stop US Complicity in Yemen Massacre
Months before Saudi Arabia was accused of sending a murder team to torture and assassinate Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the United States Senate had an opportunity to withdraw American military support for the kingdom’s vicious, years-long assault on Yemen—but 45 Republicans and 10 Democrats joined hands to squander it. “I plan to give the…
Hillary Clinton Spent 600 Hours on Her Beauty Routine in 2016
During last year’s presidential campaign, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton was under constant scrutiny for every move she made in the public eye. And as a female candidate, it frequently was her physical appearance that made headlines rather than her political stance. Clinton candidly details her experience on the campaign trail in her new memoir, What…
Fans Believe Kylie Jenner Posted a Throwback Photo for This Reason
Ever since news broke that Kylie Jenner is reportedly expecting her first child with boyfriend, Travis Scott, the Internet has been waiting with bated breath for the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan to confirm the reports. Until (if!) the 20-year-old makes a definitive statement, followers have looked for clues through social media: her unofficial…