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You Can See Everything, Except the Ethics: Lance Oppenheim’s Theft Allegations and the Exploitation of Vulnerable Lives for The New York Times
(Photo: Social Media) New Orleans, LA — October 26, 2026 — A documentary filmmaker gains access to a room full of attorneys. Inside are videos containing some of the most intimate details of their clients' lives: childhood trauma, personal struggles, family histories,...
Shane Gillis Keeps Making Jokes About Underage Girls. Why Does He Get a Pass?
(Photo: Reddit) Austin, TX — October 15, 2026 — Imagine an ordinary man standing in a room full of people, repeatedly talking about how attractive he finds middle-school girls. Imagine him discussing seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball players, commenting on their...
Metallica Wants to Keep Politics Out of Its Shows. That Is a Political Choice, Too.
(Photo: Getty) LAS VEGAS, Nevada — October 12, 2026 — Metallica frontman James Hetfield has drawn criticism after telling concertgoers that the band is not there to influence them with political “bullshit,” but instead wants audiences to forget about the outside world...
GRiZ Is Bringing Seven Stars Back to a Former Slave Plantation. Why Hasn’t the Venue Changed?
(Photo: jsiegelphotography / The Daily Frequency) Arrington, VA — October 9, 2026 — Imagine spending years building a music community around love, acceptance, and belonging. Imagine creating a space where people can escape judgment, celebrate who they are, and feel...
Macklemore’s ‘Free Palestine’ Tour Sells Out Immediately. Fans Are Showing Up for More Than Music
(Photo: Social Media) DUBLIN, Ireland — October 1, 2026 — Macklemore’s newly announced “Free Palestine” tour has sold out all three of its initial European dates, with tickets disappearing shortly after going on sale. The Grammy-winning rapper announced the sellouts...
Matthew Lillard Regrets Returning to Scream, but Is Regret Enough After Melissa Barrera’s Firing?
(Photo: Frazer Harrison / Getty / Adela Loconte / PMC) AUSTIN, TEXAS — September 17, 2026 — Matthew Lillard has expressed shame and regret over returning to the Scream franchise after Melissa Barrera was fired, acknowledging that his decision to participate in the...
Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour Descends Into Controversy After Macklemore Is Removed for Supporting Palestine
(Photo: Macklemore performs onstage during the ibis RockCorps France 2024 at Accor Arena on May 29, 2024 in Paris, France and Ed Sheeran at the European premiere of 'F1 The Movie' at Cineworld Leicester Square London on June 6, 2025. Kristy Sparow/Getty Images/:...
Dolly Parton Was Never Truly Apolitical. Her Legacy Proves It.
(Photo: Irving Penn / © Condé Nast) NASHVILLE, Tennessee — September 1, 2026 — Dolly Parton spent decades cultivating an image that could appeal to almost anyone. With her rhinestone outfits, self-deprecating humor, unmistakable voice and carefully measured public...
Olivia Rodrigo and Melinda French Gates Turn a Music Festival Into $20 Million for Women and Girls
(Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Daisy Chain Fields) IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — August 31, 2026 — Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival has raised $20 million for organizations supporting women and girls, turning a sold-out concert featuring some...