Cher’s youngest son, Elijah Blue Allman, was rushed to a California hospital on June 14 after exhibiting erratic behavior linked to a suspected overdose, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies found both Elijah (48) and illegal drugs at his Landers, CA, residence. He received immediate medical attention and remains under care. Medical Emergency … Continued
The 25th annual BET Awards, held on June 9 at Los Angeles’s Peacock Theater and hosted by Kevin Hart, delivered high-voltage performances, cultural moments, and major award wins by Kendrick Lamar that spotlighted Black excellence in music, film, television, and sports. Kendrick Lamar Sweeps the Stage Kendrick Lamar led the night with 10 nominations, taking … Continued
On June 14, the new American Pope Leo XIV delivered his first address to a U.S. audience via a pre-recorded video message from Chicago’s White Sox Stadium. The message, part of a packed celebration organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago, emphasized hope, healing, and service, offering a clear contrast to President Trump’s simultaneous $45 million birthday … Continued
Sabrina Carpenter is confronting criticism head‑on with her new Rolling Stone cover and upcoming album Man’s Best Friend, set to drop August 29. The bold imagery—a stark, nearly nude cover shot plus the suggestive album artwork featuring Carpenter on all fours with her hair pulled—has ignited debate and reignited scrutiny around how female pop stars express … Continued
Harvey Weinstein’s much-anticipated New York sex-crime retrial came to a sudden halt on June 12, 2025, when the jury foreperson refused to return to the deliberation room, prompting Judge Curtis Farber to declare a mistrial on the remaining third-degree rape charge related to accuser Jessica Mann. Mixed Verdict—A Tumultuous Trial Just days earlier, the jury delivered a … Continued
Italian senator Dario Franceschini, of the centre‑left Democratic Party, has introduced a bill that would automatically register newborns with their mother’s surname—unless parents actively choose otherwise. It marks a historic challenge to Italy’s tradition of children inheriting only their father’s last name. Correcting a Historic Inequality Franceschini argues this change would “compensate for a centuries‑old … Continued
Get ready to curate your Instagram aesthetic like never before! Instagram is rolling out its long-requested grid rearrangement feature, allowing users to reorder posts on their profile for a cleaner, more cohesive look. Alongside this, they’re testing “quiet posting,” which lets you add content to your profile without pushing it to your followers’ feeds. It’s … Continued
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued new internal orders requiring its scientists and doctors to obtain approval from political appointees—specifically from the offices of VA Secretary Doug Collins—before publishing in medical journals or speaking to the media. The directive, revealed June 1 by The Guardian, emerged shortly after VA pulmonologists published a … Continued
German guitarist Jen Majura, known for her work with Evanescence, Equilibrium, Knorkator, and other metal acts, has announced an indefinite step back from the music industry. In a heartfelt Instagram post on June 11, she cited her disconnect with “the music industry’s current values,” AI‑related shifts, and broader societal changes as central to her decision. … Continued
Nirvana’s iconic music video for “Smells Like Teen Spirit” has officially surpassed two billion views on YouTube—a first for grunge-rock, proving its enduring power more than 30 years after its release in 1991. A Historic YouTube Milestone for Nirvana Originally uploaded in June 2009, the video reached its first billion views in December 2019. It … Continued