Celebrities Are Ready for Hillary Clinton
Hollywood’s entertainment and media figures took to Twitter Sunday afternoon to voice their support for Hillary Clinton’s announcement that she will seek the presidency in 2016.
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Web Series ‘Halal in the Family’ Uses Comedy to Defend American Islam
A new web series from Daily Show alumnus Aasif Mandvi uses sitcom-style humor to disarm many of the stereotypes surrounding Muslims living in America.
‘Going Clear’ Director Calls on IRS to Revoke Scientology’s Tax-Exempt Status
Going Clear director Alex Gibney wants the IRS to revoke the Church of Scientology’s tax-exempt status.
Report: Scientology Leader David Miscavige Hired Private Investigator to Track his Own Father
Church of Scientology leader David Miscavige reportedly hired two private investigators to track his father for a year and a half because he was concerned he would spill damaging secrets about the religious organization.
#1: Jerry Seinfeld Teams up with Rapper Wale for ‘Album about Nothing’
Rapper Wale’s fifth studio album landed at No. 1 on the Billboard charts this week, knocking Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly off of the top spot and marking the second straight number one debut for the artist.
DirecTV Pulls Rob Lowe Ads After Comcast Complaints
DirecTV has pulled a popular advertising campaign featuring actor Rob Lowe after cable company Comcast complained that many of the ads’ claims could not be supported by evidence.
Report: Barry Manilow Marries Longtime Manager Garry Kief
Crooner Barry Manilow is officially off the market.
University Cancels Screening of ‘American Sniper’ after Muslim Students Complain
The University of Michigan canceled a planned screening of American Sniper after a group of students circulated a petition claiming the film perpetuates anti-Muslim sentiment.
‘No Kardashian Parking’ Signs Go Up in L.A.
Los Angeles motorists are used to confusing parking regulations, but a few signs recently posted around town probably upset some reality TV fans.
Beverly Hills Ordered to Reduce Water Use by 35%
Under the plan, 135 of the state’s biggest water-using communities–including Beverly Hills, Malibu, and Palos Verdes–will be forced to cut use by 35 percent to comply with Gov. Jerry Brown’s executive order to cut statewide use by 25 percent this year, according to the New York Times.
Elton John, Michael Stipe Call for Protection of Transgender Inmate Rights
Sir Elton John and REM singer Michael Stipe issued a joint statement Tuesday calling for the protection of transgender inmates in the Georgia prison system.
John Travolta Defends Scientology From ‘Going Clear’ Accusations
In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times this week, actor and Scientologist John Travolta said he he has not seen HBO’s explosive documentary about his religion, and has no plans to watch it any time soon.
Filmmakers Fire Back at PETA over ‘Misinformed’ Protest at ‘The Longest Ride’ Premiere
Usually, when People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) shows up to protest a movie, the filmmakers and animal trainers politely smile and nod, aware that there’s nothing they can say or do to satisfy the animal rights crusaders.
Rihanna Debuts ‘American Oxygen’ Video Complete with Obama Inauguration, Ferguson, 9/11 Imagery
A couple of days after Rihanna premiered her new single “American Oxygen” at the March Madness Music Festival in Indianapolis, the music video for the song debuted.
Kamala Harris Announces Huge $2.5M Fundraising Haul for ’16 Senate Race
California attorney general Kamala Harris (D) on Monday reported raising $2.5 million in her bid for outgoing Sen. Barbara Boxer’s seat in 2016.
Celebrity Dermatologist Reportedly Commits Suicide, Was ‘Devastated’ By Martin Short Impersonation
Celebrity dermatologist to the stars Dr. Fredric Brandt reportedly committed suicide at his Miami mansion on Sunday. He was 65.
Rihanna Performs New Song in Indiana, Slams RFRA: ‘We Are the New America’
Rihanna headlined the March Madness Music Festival in Indianapolis on Saturday, where she debuted her long-awaited new song “American Oxygen” and unloaded with both barrels on Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).
Miley Cyrus Takes Credit for Crashing Sen. Tom Cotton’s Voicemail
Miley Cyrus just won’t quit trolling Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK).
Azealia Banks: ‘Oh My God, I Want to F**k the President’
Azealia Banks may want to steer clear of First Lady Michelle Obama for a little while; in a new interview for her Billboard cover this month, the rapper revealed that she wants to have sex with the President.
Miley Cyrus Enlists Fans to Go After Sen. Tom Cotton over Indiana Law
Miley Cyrus took to her Twitter account Thursday afternoon to urge her nearly 20 million followers to call Sen. Tom Cotton in response to the freshman Republican’s support of Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
‘Ferguson’ Playwright Fires Back at Criticism: ‘I Will Not Be Shut Down or Censored’
Phelim McAleer, writer and producer of the upcoming Ferguson theatrical play, is firing back at criticism from writer Kevin O’Keeffe, who contended in a blog post this week that the playwright’s stage adaptation of the shooting of Michael Brown will “reignite racial tensions.”
Funny or Die Opens D.C. Office, Hires Former Obama Staffer as Managing Director
Funny or Die, the online comedy outlet co-created by funnyman Will Ferrell, has hired a former Obama administration official to manage a new office it will open in Washington, D.C.
Breakdown: How Jerry Brown’s New Water Rules Affect California
On Wednesday, California Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order introducing new mandatory water restrictions in an effort to cut statewide water use by 25 percent.
Top 10 Weird Facts About California’s Drought
California Gov. Jerry Brown finally pulled the trigger Wednesday, ordering mandatory statewide water restrictions for the first time in state history. While Brown has been criticized for his slow, “lame” response to California’s water problem, the fact is, we are
Parents Outraged After ‘Schoolgirl’ Porn Filmed in Historic Steam Train Popular with Children
Parents in Essex, England were shocked to learn that an American pornography company shot a racy film aboard a historic steam train attraction that has long been popular with the area’s children.
