WATCH: First Trailer for ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’
The first trailer for X-Men Apocalypse was released online last week, courtesy of Twentieth Century Fox.
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Norman Lear Announces Initiative to Combat Donald Trump’s ‘Hate Speech, Anti-Muslim Rhetoric’
Leading Hollywood liberal and legendary television creator Norman Lear announced Saturday that his progressive causes organization People for the American Way would launch an initiative aimed at combatting “hate speech and anti-Muslim rhetoric” propagated by Donald Trump and other Republican presidential contenders.
Edward Norton Helps Raise over $300K for Michigan-Bound Syrian Refugee ‘The Scientist’
Thousands of people have contributed more than $300,000 in support of a Syrian refugee known as “The Scientist,” after the popular Humans of New York (HONY) blog highlighted the man’s story and actor Edward Norton began an online fundraising campaign for him.
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ Dethroned as Top Holiday Song
For two decades, the sound of Mariah Carey’s 1994 hit “All I Want for Christmas is You,” blaring through retail stores as shoppers milled about picking up last-minute gifts, was as ubiquitous a Christmas tradition as egg nog by the fireplace—but a new song has now emerged as the king of Christmas retail.
Shooting at Standard Hotel in Downtown L.A.
One person was killed and three others injured after a gunman opened fire outside the Standard Hotel in downtown Los Angeles Sunday morning.
GOP Hits Dianne Feinstein for Blocking Drought Fix
House Republicans from California lashed out at Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) on Friday for blocking drought legislation language from a larger government funding spending bill.
Feds Deny Mistaking K-Pop Girl Band for Prostitutes
A South Korean girl band made waves this week when its management team said band members were detained and denied entry at Los Angeles International Airport because authorities believed they were prostitutes — but a federal official has since denied the claims, saying the group did not possess the proper visas to enter the United States.
Happy 100th, Frank Sinatra: Robert Davi on the Legacy of ‘Ol’ Blue Eyes’ and Today’s ‘Cultural Decay’
Frank Sinatra would have turned 100 years old on Saturday. In an interview with Breitbart News, actor and singer Robert Davi, a close friend and associate of Sinatra in his later years, discusses the legendary crooner’s legacy.
Camille Paglia to Taylor Swift’s #GirlSquad: Drop the ‘Nazi Barbie Routine’
Feminist cultural critic Camille Paglia has some advice for Taylor Swift’s #GirlSquad and the young Hollywood feminists: drop the male-bashing “gender factionalism that thrives on grievance” and instead focus on “mentoring, exchanging advice” and the “results-oriented teamwork” that men have used to help each other advance.
Author Defends James Deen: Rape ‘Witch Hunt’
Porn star James Deen, accused of rape or sexual assault by nearly a dozen women, has backup in the form of renowned author and columnist Bret Easton Ellis, who likened the damning allegations against porn’s “boy next door” to a “ridiculous witch hunt.”
‘Hoverboards’ Banned from U.S. Airlines
The nation’s three largest airlines have banned so-called “hoverboards” from both overhead bins and cargo holds as concerns mount over the safety of the popular toys.
Shia LaBeouf Asks Public to Call Him and ‘Touch His Soul’ for Art
Shia LaBeouf is back with his latest piece of performance art. He’s set up a call center at the Fact Gallery in Liverpool, where he will take phone calls from the public in a piece of performance art he calls “#TOUCHMYSOUL.”
Naked Man Hijacks FedEx Truck; Can’t Drive Away
A Coachella man was arrested Sunday on carjacking charges after he attempted to steal a FedEx delivery truck–but failed because he did not know how to drive it.
WATCH: Madonna Gives ‘Impromptu’ Street Performance in Paris, Sings John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’
Madonna took to the Place de la République in Paris late Wednesday night for an impromptu mini-set to honor the victims of the terror attacks that rocked the city last month.
San Francisco: Live in FedEx Truck for $600
Feeling squeezed by exploding rent increases in the Golden Gate City? Fear not, for there is a refurbished FedEx truck with your name on it–at a steal.
J.J. Abrams Wants ‘Selma’ Director for Upcoming ‘Star Wars’ Movie
Star Wars: The Force Awakens director-producer J.J. Abrams said that he could see Ava DuVernay in the director’s chair on a future installment of the franchise.
Claim: James Deen Breaks California Condom Rule
The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has launched an investigation into embattled porn star James Deen’s adult film production company, James Deen Productions, for alleged violations of a mandatory condom law on Los Angeles-area film shoots.
Christian Bale: Jeb Bush Should ‘Immediately’ Be Disqualified from Prez Race for Ties to Lehman Brothers
While promoting his new film “The Big Short” about the 2008 financial crisis, actor Christian Bale says GOP presidential candidate Jeb Bush should “immediately” be disqualified from the race due to his ties to Lehman Brothers.
Drought: New Plan to ‘Save’ Salmon–and Starve Farms
California water officials introduced a tentative plan Tuesday to keep more water in Shasta Lake over the upcoming year in order to protect endangered winter-run Chinook salmon. However, the proposal is likely to infuriate farmers who may see water allocation drop, while marine scientists are skeptical the plan will be enough to save the imperiled fish.
Robert Redford: People Are ‘Seeing Climate Change from Their Homes’
Actor Robert Redford joined world leaders, legislators, and a handful of celebrities at the Cop21 international climate change conference in Paris over the weekend, where he urged attendees to “change the momentum” to halt global warming and declared that “people are feeling climate change in their own backyard, seeing climate change from their homes.”
Andre Iguodala Cracks Un-PC Joke: Only Way to Beat Warriors Is to ‘Shoot and Kill Us’
The Golden State Warriors have won 22 straight games to open up the current NBA season, setting a record for the best start by any team in the history of the league. So it’s no surprise that Warriors forward Andre Iguodala joked that the only way teams could defeat them is by shooting them dead.
Porn Star James Deen Breaks Silence: ‘Completely Baffled’ by Multiple Rape Allegations
Porn’s “boy next door” superstar James Deen has finally broken his silence regarding the nine women who have accused him of rape or sexual assault, saying in a new interview that he is “completely baffled” by the allegations.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Store Robbed of $173K in Jewelry While Employees Were Distracted
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop pop-up shop in New York City was robbed on Saturday, with thieves making off with nearly $200,000 worth of vintage jewelry while employees were distracted.
Schwarzenegger: ‘I Don’t Give a **** if We Agree About Climate Change’
Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger says he “hears” the concerns of those who question the “science of climate change”–but he still “doesn’t give a ***” if you agree with him.
Porn Star Alleges Female Porn Exec Helped James Deen Rape Her [Graphic Content]
One of the porn stars who accused James Deen of sexual assault has added a shocking new claim to her story — a female porn industry executive allegedly helped Deen rape her.
