10 Ways to Survive the Agony of the Internet Until November
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Our world is crumbling, and thanks to the “miracle” of technology, we now face infinite exposure to just how bad it is. With the 2016 election in full swing—#ImWithHer, #CrookedHillary, #DeleteYourAccount, #Sad!—I, personally, am glued to a stream of morbid news, memes and really shitty Trump tweets.
Anthony Weiner Vows to Come Out of Retirement if Trump Spawn Runs for NYC Mayor
In an event that seems like it should be a comedy sketch but isn’t, former New York congressman Anthony Weiner threatened to come out of retirement on Tuesday in the case that Donald Trump, Jr. decides to make a bid for New York City’s mayoral office in 2017.
Liveblogging Bill Clinton's Inevitable DNC Fuckup
PHILADELPHIA — As the prophets foretold, a generation born under the first Clinton presidency would grow to know many misfortunes: A recession, lots of Dick Cheney airtime during its formative years, and “Gilmore Girls.” This generation, the fates dictated, would rise up in pained chorus against that misfortune to be…
LiLo Apologizes for Exposing 'Private Matters' on Instagram, Says She Was 'Acting Out of Fear'
This past weekend has not been kind to Lindsay Lohan, and it’s uncertain whether this week will bode any better. After reportedly ending her engagement to Russian millionaire Egor Tarabasov following a series of tumultuous—and even violent—incidents the actress (and/or others) documented on social media, Lohan issued…
This Dog Feels About Middle Fingers the Way I Feel About You
Some time ago, the devil opened up a tiny hole in the Earth’s crust and spit out the unwanted runt of a litter of hellhounds. He roamed the earth for a while, longing for the comforting eternal flames of home and yipping at larger animals who refused to take his threats of violence seriously. Before long, he was…
Renée Elise Goldsberry to Star in The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
One by one, Hamilton’s original Broadway cast shuffles off the stage and answers our—and King George’s—question: what comes next? For newly-minted Tony winner Renée Elise Goldsberry, the answer is the titular role in HBO’s film The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
It's Official, Hillary Clinton Is the First Woman to Become a Major Party Presidental Candidate
The mayor of Baltimore, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, began the roll call at the Democratic National Convention earlier today by saying, “Are we ready to make history?” Rawlings-Blake was referring to the official nomination of Hillary Clinton, the first woman to become the presidential candidate of a major party.
Alan Grayson's Ex-Wife Accused Him of Decades of Abuse, Sent Letter to His Colleagues About Infidelity
The long and bitter divorce proceedings between Florida Congressman Alan Grayson and his ex-wife Lolita are turning out to be just the first act in an increasingly dark story. Lolita told Politico this week that Grayson was abusive during their marriage, allegations the Congressman vehemently denies. In the midst of…
xoJane Deletes a Post Ribbing DNC Flack
The hacked DNC emails have thus far provided an abundance of mostly non-revelatory riches, though some nuggets have been more useful than others. However, because tone and intent are often lost in translation, they’re also apparently easy to misinterpret, as xoJane discovered earlier today.
Today's Best Lifestyle Deals: Kate Spade 75% Off Surprise Sale, Need Supply, The Outnet, and More
Kate Spade’s Surprise Sale, The Outnet clearance, discounted Nest perfume, and more lead Tuesday’s best lifestyle deals.
Aaron Rodgers SPEAKS
After weeks of enduring his brother blabbing his name/having his name blabbed about in relation to his brother’s name, football man Aaron Rodgers has responded to the suggestion that he and his brother, current Bachelorette finalist Jordan Rodgers, do not get along—and, furthermore, that Aaron does not get along with…
The Westboro Baptist Church DNC Protest Was Exceedingly Tame
On Tuesday afternoon, hundreds of people (though 3,100 RSVPed on Facebook) gathered to build a “great wall of love” in front of an LGBTQ-focused health clinic, where the Westboro Baptist Church was set to protest.