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When reading the word “Schmicago,” there is only one thing a person can do: burst out laughing.

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Christina Aguilera, like many pop stars, has spent a long time in the spotlight experimenting with her image and representing her sexuality in different ways. On the latest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Aguilera, whose raunchy song “Dirrty” sent a shockwave through the pop culture landscape over two decades ago, discussed the dissonance between her image and the reality of her experience.

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Less than one year after Johnny Depp’s public trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, came to an end, the actor will open Cannes Film Festival with his new film, Jeanne du Barry.

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The deleterious effects of air pollution range from the trivial (but still bad) to the very relevant (and very, very bad.) Pro athletes and chess players perform worse when exposed to high levels of air pollution, and toxic pollutants like PM 2.5 have been linked to lung inflammation, strokes, and death. Especially worrying is air pollution’s link to cancer: The European Environment Agency estimated last year that more than 10 percent of cancers... Читать дальше...

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A South Carolina man is facing civil charges after allegedly running a $20 million Ponzi scheme to fund his lavish lifestyle—and scoop up a million dollars worth of TikTok coin.

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Leave it to Ted Lasso to offer viewers yet another casually tear-jerking moment.

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In the U.S. alone, roughly 14.8 million adults and 4.1 adolescents have had at least one major depressive episode in 2020. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve had an episode or have clinical depression yourself.

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Actor Jeremy Renner says that he was writing his “last words” to his family after he was hospitalized for a snowplowing accident back in January.

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The Mandalorian’s third season has been especially prone to focusing on stand-alone stories. Which is fine, sometimes! We love a good galactic adventure, especially with our boys Mando (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu, née Baby Yoda.

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Life’s circus has never had a ringmaster quite like this.

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Don Lemon was known to make misogynistic remarks long before his widely derided comments last month about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.

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Abdul Samey Honaryar, an asylee and former translator for the U.S. military, loved to go to the movies in New York City—something he was denied as a child growing up in Afghanistan after his local theaters were destroyed, he said.

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Sure, you can still shell out for Capri, keep up with Joneses in the south of France, or try to party with the kids in Greece, but for many these days the ultimate Mediterranean escape can be found in the Balearics. This collection of islands off the eastern coast of Spain have become popular for their incredible scenery, unique vibe, and the variety of lifestyles on offer. That’s why the latest selection for Just Booked, our series on exciting new coffee table books, is Secret Houses... Читать дальше...

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Prince Harry’s camp has suggested that he admitted to drug use when applying for an American visa.

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A tech executive who created the Cash App mobile payment service has died after being stabbed in San Francisco, according to reports.

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Last November, after a screening of The Banshees of Inisherin, I ran to Twitter to do what any professional entertainment writer would do upon seeing a movie they really liked. No, I didn’t draft a 140-character review. Instead, I went to my search engine and typed in “colin farrell fancam,” to celebrate one of my favorite underrated actors’ emergence into the Oscars realm in a now-deleted tweet. (OK, maybe it was just me thirsting over... Читать дальше...

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Air, the new movie from Ben Affleck about Nike’s historic sneaker deal with Michael Jordan, is a film about corporate marketing, which is just about the unsexiest subject on the planet. So it’s a genuine feat that Affleck and company managed to make Air a fun time, thanks largely to a killer ’80s soundtrack and the sheer awesomeness of watching Viola Davis make Matt Damon quiver in his khakis.

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Miguel didn’t have any desire to try and grow his penis until he broke it. The fateful moment happened in January 2020, during a particularly vigorous session of anal sex with his then-wife. Although he experienced ongoing pain after the incident, and difficulty maintaining an erection, Miguel’s doctor wrote off his attempts to get help as a mental health issue. That was, of course, until his penis started to bend.

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What’s the best view in Tokyo?

Anyone who’s been to the Japanese capital almost certainly has an opinion. Countless travel blogs, influencers, and magazines offer their rankings but, as with anything so subjective, it ultimately comes down to a matter of preference.

It’s Shibuya Sky if you want 360-degree views of the city from an open-air panoramic rooftop, fighting throngs of tourists for that IG snap of a sunset over Fuji-san; Tokyo Skytree if it’s sheer height (the tallest in all of Japan) you seek... Читать дальше...

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A single car-horn honk and flipped middle finger is all it takes to ignite two powder kegs in Beef, creator/writer Lee Sung Jin’s series about a pair of Korean-American strangers whose lives chaotically intertwine following a calamitous confrontation.

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Ron DeSantis’ reaction to the news of Donald Trump’s indictment was one big stunt—but in the end, the former president denied the Florida governor his big moment.