Senior Culture ReporterAs the culture reckons with the ills of the ’80s and ’90s, much of the focus has been on how both the public and the media treated white American female stars like Britney Spears. That’s a necessary conversation, but there’s a parallel discussion we haven’t really had ― about the ways in which we participated in, rubber-stamped and effectively overlooked the exploitative ...

Senior Reporter, HuffPostMSNBC announced on Monday that journalist Alex Wagner will succeed Rachel Maddow as host of the network’s highly-watched 9 p.m. time slot four days a week.“Alex Wagner in the 9 p.m. hour was a clear choice. Her unique perspective ― built on more than two decades in journalism ― and tenacious reporting in the U.S. and abroad will help our audiences contextualize what ...

Darren Foster’s documentary 'American Pain' tells a grotesque tale of lethal opioid exploitation, high profits and slack state oversight.

Actress Mary Mara is dead after an apparent drowning on Sunday, June 26. The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit alum was 61.Mara’s body was discovered by emergency responders in Cape Vincent, New York, on Sunday morning around 8:10 a.m. ET, according to a press release from the New York State Police on Monday, June 27. State troopers, firefighters and an ambulance responded to the call for a ...

Mom alum Kristen Johnston is making a big return to TV after landing a role on a hit HBO series. Variety reports that Johnson has joined the cast of The Righteous Gemstones for Season 3 of the outlandish televangelist comedy, joining fellow recently announced series newcomer Steve Zahn. Johnston will reportedly be playing May-May Montgomery, a new character who has a history with the Gemstones. ...

A father-son bond! Ben Affleck has opened up over the years about raising his son, Samuel, with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.Affleck and Garner originally met on the set of Pearl Harbor in 2001 before reconnecting three years later. After exchanging vows in 2005, the pair welcomed daughter Violet in December 2005. The Alias alum gave birth to daughter Seraphina in 2009 and son Samuel in 2012.

Good American‘s got some good bikinis! Khloé Kardashian modeled a hot pink swimsuit from her clothing brand, and it’s the perfect look for summer.On Sunday, June 26, Kardashian, 38, posted a carousel of videos via Instagram, which showed her posing in the sexy look. “I have no idea how long ago I took these but I love this @goodamerican pink bikini!!!!” she captioned the social media post. The ...

Perfect priorities! Despite splitting in April 2020, Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler put on a united front for their three kids.The former couple got married in June 2013 in Tennessee, one year after the Hills alum gave birth to son Camden. The Very Cavallari alums went on to welcome Jaxon and Saylor in 2014 and 2015, respectively.

Making it work. Kristin Cavallari has had her share of ups and downs with ex Jay Cutler, but the duo are in a good place when it comes to coparenting.“Everything is going well,” the Laguna Beach alum, 35, exclusively told Us Weekly at the Uncommon James and Uncommon Beauty Pool Party at Casa Del Sol’s House of the Sun in Amagansett, New York, on Saturday, June 25.

Another shot at The One. Peter Facinelli found love with Lily Anne Harrison following his divorce from ex-wife Jennie Garth.The Twilight star and the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum were married from 2001 to 2013, welcoming three daughters — Luca, Lola and Fiona — before calling it quits. Facinelli moved on with Loosies costar Jaimie Alexander, to whom he was engaged for nearly one year before ...

Still grieving. X Factor alum Tom Mann is continuing to mourn his beloved late fiancée, Dani Hampson, more than one week after her sudden passing.“There are honestly no words to describe how much I miss you, Dan,” the singer, 28, wrote via his Instagram Story on Sunday, June 26 alongside a photo of the couple. “Forever & always.”

Jodie Sweetin does not want her altercation with police to distract people from abortion rights.The actress tried to shift the narrative back to the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade after she made headlines for being shoved to the ground by Los Angeles Police Department officers at a pro-choice protest.

Ghosts Hunters alum Daryl Marston is bringing fans a brand new interactive series, Dead Live, which will allow viewers the opportunity to virtually participate in a paranormal investigation in real-time. Marston and one of his co-hosts, Corbyn Bentley, sat down with PopCulture.com to talk about the unprecedented new show, which will debut later this summer. Detailing the new streaming series. ...

Tom Mann wrote a heartbreaking message to his late fiancée, Dani Hampson, one week after she died on their wedding day.“There are honestly no words to describe just how much I miss you, Dan,” the “X-Factor” alum, 28, captioned a throwback photo via Instagram Stories on Sunday.

An uncanny resemblance. Jason Momoa posted a family photo with his and Lisa Bonet‘s children — and the teens look just like their parents!In the series shared via Instagram on Monday, June 27, the Game of Thrones alum, 42, was pictured with his kids, Lola, 14, and Nakoa-Wolf, 13, at a UN conference for ocean conservation. “With great respect, admiration, and humility, I join the UN family and ...

Senior White House Correspondent, HuffPostWASHINGTON — Having originally said it would hold off on further hearings until after the congressional July Fourth recess, the House Jan. 6 committee investigating Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn American democracy on Monday announced a surprise hearing for Tuesday afternoon.

Wedding bells are chiming! Bachelor alum Sydney Hightower and NFL star Fred Warner have tied the knot! The 25-year-old San Francisco 49ers linebacker exchanged vows with the 27-year-old reality star at a gorgeous ceremony on Saturday, and the pair shared some stunning snapshots of the beautiful event on Instagram.

Lilly Ghalichi’s little one has arrived!The “Shahs of Sunset” alum, 39, gave birth to her and husband Dara Mir’s second child, a baby boy named Kashton, on Friday.“Mom and Dad are so in love with you, your big sister adores you, and the World is ready to welcome you ‘Kash-Mir’!” Ghalichi wrote via Instagram on Monday.

“The Bachelor” alum Sydney Hightower and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner are married.Hightower, 27, and Warner, 25, tied the knot Saturday in Vista, Calif., in front of guests including the bride’s Season 24 co-stars Kiarra Norman, who was the maid of honor, Tammy Ly, Jasmine Nguyen, Natasha Parker, Victoria Paul and Kylie Ramos.

Lilly Ghalichi has welcomed another little one! The Shahs of Sunset alum gave birth to baby No. 2 on Friday, June 24.The reality star, 39, announced the happy news via Instagram on Monday, June 27. “Kashton Mir 💙 born 6/24/22,” she wrote alongside several photos of herself holding the newborn. “Mom and Dad are so in love with you, your big sister adores you, and the World is ready to welcome you ...