Hey we saw you from across the quad and really dig your whole vibe. Can we buy you a milkshake? Photo: The CW Last night, after seven seasons and 136 episodes of thrilling, often discombobulating loop-de-loops, mad-pilot Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and his whole Riverdale crew finally landed the crazy plane. And you know what? They absolutely… Continue reading ‘Riverdale’ Finale and Its 4-Way Relationship Explained
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Blind Side Michael Oher Conservatorship Lawsuit, Explained
Photo: Ralph Nelson/Warner Bros. While promoting his latest book, When Your Back’s Against the Wall, former NFL star Michael Oher leveled some shocking news about the fairy-tale life depicted in the Academy Award–winning movie The Blind Side. In court papers filed on August 14, Oher states that he was not adopted as a teenager by… Continue reading Blind Side Michael Oher Conservatorship Lawsuit, Explained
Is Lil Tay Dead? Claire Hope Death Hoax, Explained
Lil Tay. Photo: Lil Tay Youtube After a dizzying 24 hours, TMZ reported yesterday that Lil Tay is alive despite a post on her Instagram claiming otherwise. When she was 9 years old, Lil Tay, born Claire Hope, became a controversial viral social-media star, professionally flexing on the internet with celebrities like the late Xxxtentacion,… Continue reading Is Lil Tay Dead? Claire Hope Death Hoax, Explained
Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ Ending, Explained
Asteroid City plays like something of a manifesto, one that saves its most profound artist’s statement for its final minutes. Photo: Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection/©Focus Features/Courtesy Everet For much of his career, Wes Anderson has weathered accusations that he doesn’t so much make movies as dioramas — little dollhouse exhibits as precious as they are… Continue reading Wes Anderson’s ‘Asteroid City’ Ending, Explained
What Happened with Luke and Laura, Explained
Two firings on Below Deck Down Under have shaken the reality TV world. It’s like if Scandoval was more serious and hit at labor issues that have plagued reality TV since The Real World: Los Angeles. Bosun Luke Jones and second steward Laura Bileskalne were fired in the same episode after both tried to get… Continue reading What Happened with Luke and Laura, Explained
Megan Thee Stallion’s Tory Lanez Assault Trial, Explained
Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. Photo-Illustration: Vulture and Getty Images On August 20, 2020, Megan Thee Stallion claimed that Tory Lanez was the gunman who shot her in the foot following a July 12 2020, pool party at Kylie Jenner’s house — the first time she publicly identified him, or anyone, as her shooter.… Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion’s Tory Lanez Assault Trial, Explained
‘Planet of the Bass,’ Kyle Gordon’s Viral Parody, Explained
Not even a week after music was revived from its lifeless state, it’s dead again, both at the hands of DJ Crazy Times. His “Planet of the Bass,” featuring the dean of motherlogical studies at the University of Servington, Ms. Biljana Electronica, went viral on July 28 ahead of its official release on August 15.… Continue reading ‘Planet of the Bass,’ Kyle Gordon’s Viral Parody, Explained
‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 2 Ending Explained
Photo: LARA SOLANKI/NETFLIX Warning: Deep spoilers for The Lincoln Lawyer’s season-two finale lie ahead. After a month-long recess, The Lincoln Lawyer has returned to Netflix to wrap up season two’s big case. In brief: This season, idealistic criminal-defense lawyer, car-brand loyalist, and part-time foodie Mickey Haller has been in the spotlight as he takes on a… Continue reading ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 2 Ending Explained
Why is Lizzo Being Sued for Harassment? Lawsuit, Explained
Lizzo. Photo: Dave Simpson/WireImage Three of Lizzo’s former dancers have filed a lawsuit against her, her production company Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT), and dance captain Shirlene Quigley. The dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams, and Noelle Rodriguez, allege sexual, religious, and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault, and false imprisonment, according to a press release. Following the announcement… Continue reading Why is Lizzo Being Sued for Harassment? Lawsuit, Explained
Actors and Writers Strike 2023, Explained: What Happens Now?
The 2007–8 writers strike. Photo: David McNew/Getty Images Have you heard about streaming? Well, if not, know that it’s the invasive species of the scripting world — throttling the competition and harmful to the ecosystem if unregulated. And now, because of changes to the entertainment environment due to streaming, both writers and actors are on… Continue reading Actors and Writers Strike 2023, Explained: What Happens Now?