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Check Out Cher’s First Live TV Performance In 10 Years On “The Voice”

Cher performed her new single, “Woman’s World” on the season four finale of NBC’s “The Voice” last night. She basically rocked it, but not without being super weird as only Cher can be. There were two main things that surprised me about Cher’s performance. The first was her hair choice. This was the ultimate source [...]

What I Watched Last Night: Whitechapel

Whenever I’m sick — like I am right now with this ridiculous cold — there are certain shows that I like to watch just because they distract me from how crappy I feel. Yesterday, I chose to watch episodes five and six of series three of ITV’s Whitechapel. Show More Summary

21 Of The Weirdest Moments In Miley Cyrus’ “We Can’t Stop” Music Video

I’m not going to lie — I have watched the new music video for Miley Cyrus’ incredibly catchy single “We Can’t Stop,” like, four times now and I’m still discovering new fuckery. The premise is this: uh, Miley is having a party and she’s invited a lot of her friends and they are probably doing drugs and [...]

Mid-Week News: Here We Are

Hello, hello, hello, and hello — welcome back kittens and poodles. Here we are again, taking to the weekly mediated chaotic universe, highlighting the week’s events and news, the things that are enough to send us running for the hills and screaming for mercy. Show More Summary

I’m In Love: Alabama’s All-Male Dance Squad, The Prancing Elites, J-Sette Into Our Hearts

J-Sette is a dance style that emerged out of southern female African-American step teams, but has now become somewhat more pervasive. You can see elements of it in Beyonce’s “Single Ladies” video, with its mix of super precise and tightly choreographed moves, done with grace and flair (Beyonce always gets accused of, um, “borrowing” from different [...]

The Soapbox: Why Men Need Abortion As Much As Women Do

Liberal guys like me are often kind of squeamish when it comes to talking about abortion. I mean, we support it. We describe ourselves as pro-choice. We share the ridiculous things that asshole Republicans say on Facebook. (Did you hear the one about the masturbating fetus…?) If we’re straight, and we maybe decide to join [...]

Six Dog Breeds That Will Surprise You

I have spent many years in animal rescue, and one of the things I’ve learned is how completely wrong breed stereotypes can be. These are six breeds that are nothing like you’d think. Before we go any further, I’d like to clarify that this is NOT intended to be an advertisement for purebred dogs. Show More Summary

House Of Representatives Passes Ban On Abortion After 20 Weeks

Yesterday, the Republican-dominated House of Representatives advanced a so-called “fetal pain” bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Fortunately, it is not expected to pass the Democrat-controlled Senate and President Obama would veto the bill. Thus, the bill is largely symbolic. The Orwellian-worded bill called the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act is based [...]

This “Star Trek Into Darkness” Makeup Boldly Goes Where No Eyeshadow Has Gone Before

Brilliant makeup blogger Sahily recreated the “Star Trek Into Darkness” movie poster image ON HER EYELID as part of her Summer Movie Makeup series. The craziest part is Sahily is not even a “Star Trek” fan; she was just inspired by the movie art. She says this was an artistic experiment, and “not a wearable [...]

Hitched: I’m So Glad I Didn’t Have An “Unplugged” Wedding

It’s in The New York Times, so I guess “unplugged” weddings are a thing, at least among the handsome and affluent people who see themselves in the Paper of Record’s style section. In a column called “This Life” (imagine saying it the way you’d say “This guy! Can you believe this guy!?” and columns wondering [...]

Is This Offensive Johnny Farah Ad The “Worst Ad Of The Year”?

This ad was made in an effort to “celebrate” the collaboration between Johnny Farah, a Lebanese designer of luxury belts, bags, and accessories, and photographer Joe Kesrouani, but it ended up being more horrifying than anything. The photo features a man, inexplicably covered in like ten different belts, pushing a woman forward with his hand [...]

Finally, A Suit Of Armor Fit For A Guinea Pig

“Is your pet guinea pig tired of wandering around the house unarmored and vulnerable? Do they get picked on by other guinea pigs? Has your guinea pig ever wanted to go with you to a Renaissance Faire but had nothing to wear? Fear not! A solution is here!” This is the text of an eBay [...]

5 Reasons We Can’t Get Enough Of The ‘Born Sinner’ J. Cole

If you haven’t been living under a rock, then you’re familiar with the news that J.Cole released his sophomore album Born Sinner this week. While I’m sure most of you are aware of the North Carolina native’s amazing lyricism and his ability to produce both club bangers and sexy slow jams, few know the real Jermaine [...]

5 Tips To Help Get Your Guy To The Finish Line

Having a partner with ejaculation problems is the best thing that ever happened to my sex life. He’s the love of my life and a passionate Duracell bunny of a lover who just keeps going until I’m satisfied, and (obviously, right?) I have no problems with my man’s inability to cum. But while I’m writhing [...]

Charlie Sheen Reportedly Fired Selma Blair Over Text Message, Called Her The C-Word

Odious human being Charlie Sheen reportedly demanded Selma Blair be fired from the FX show “Anger Management” over paranoia she’d been badmouthing him. Well … But the worst part is he reportedly fired her over text message and called her the C-word. [The Wrap, RadarOnline] Miley Cyrus, unlikely marijuana legalization advocate. [Rolling Stone] Celebrity chef [...]

Serena Williams Says Steubenville Rape Victim Is “Lucky”

“Do you think it was fair, what they got? They did something stupid, but I don’t know. I’m not blaming the girl, but if you’re a 16-year-old and you’re drunk like that, your parents should teach you: Don’t take drinks from other people. She’s 16, why was she that drunk where she doesn’t remember? It [...]

10 Teams You Will Always See At Trivia Night (In GIFs!)

When my brother and his girlfriend visited Nashville last week, I couldn’t wait to take them to one of my favorite bars. We ordered some food and drinks, sat down at a table and started chatting, when suddenly the lights dimmed and a man with a microphone told everyone to choose a team name. We [...]

Chinese Women Are Reportedly Wearing These Hairy Stockings To Fend Off Perverts

See those dark, hairy gams and the suspiciously smooth feet attached to them? If a recent wave of internet stories are to be believed, those furry legs are actually a pair of stockings marketed to young women in China as an “anti-pervert” device. Some news outlets are reporting that the hairy stockings aren’t just a fashion [...]

Amanda Bynes Just Wants Drake To Be Friends With Her Vagina — Plus An App That Teaches Women How To Masturbate

As it turns out, Amanda Bynes doesn’t really want Drake to murder her vagina, she just wants him to be friends with it. [Evil Beet Gossip] Why does Harry Styles’ underwear look like a diaper? [Pop Sugar] These photographers have taken pictures of more than 140 people having sex and they have stories to tell. [...]

Miss Utah Gets Another Chance To Answer The Gender Wage Gap Question

After her total fail of a response at the Miss USA pageant when asked about the gender wage gap, Miss Utah Marissa Powell tried to redeem herself with a more streamlined answer on “The Today Show.” Check out her interview with Miss America Erin Brady and see what you think!

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