‘The New Yorker’ fact-checked Hasan Minhaj — now he’s issued a rebuttal
The New Yorker’s profile of Minhaj said he exaggerated or made up stories for effect in his comedy specials. Here’s how the comic responded in a 21-minute video.
Kanye and Adidas: Money, Misconduct and the Price of Appeasement
Before Adidas broke with Kanye West last fall over antisemitic public remarks, it had tolerated years of his abusive conduct behind the scenes.
Ugandan anger at plan to name road after slain tourists
Some people are unhappy there is no plan to have a memorial to the Ugandan guide killed in the attack.
‘Barbie’ Director Greta Gerwig Calls ‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’ a “Stone Cold Classic” at AFI Fest Screening
The ‘Barbie’ director introduced ‘Pee-Wee’ and ‘A Matter of Life and Death’ on Thursday night, praising the latter as a reminder of the power of cinema: “When the lights go down, anything’s possible.”
Runcorn drug dealer who left UK after Encrochat exposure jailed
Andrew Phillips fled to the Netherlands after the service were cracked and his activities were exposed.
Why Li Keqiang’s death is dangerous for Xi Jinping
The beloved leader represents a way of potentially governing China with very different priorities.
Taylor Swift Presents ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ With Poetic Soliloquy
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine the magic you would sprinkle on my life for so long,” TayTay writes.
Thousands of SAG Members Sign Letter in Solidarity of Actors Strike: “We Have Not Come All This Way to Cave Now”
The letter comes at a critical time as talks between the union and the AMPTP resumed this week.
US strikes Syria bases used by Iran-linked groups
It follows a series of recent attacks on US bases in Iraq and Syria by Iranian-backed militia, officials say.
