mallorymichaelis 
Three Democratic candidates for House seats in New York prevailed on Tuesday night in a massive rebuke to the party establishment. Though each race was representative of a broader dissatisfaction with incumbents and specific district-level dynamics, the U.S. relationship with Israel and funding from big-money lobbies, including AIPAC, became central components in each of these … Read more
You may not have heard of him, but he’s had a hand in some of the biggest cultural events in American history. The death of Marilyn Monroe. The Watts riots. Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. The Manson Family murders. Natalie Wood’s drowning. And he was so reviled by the Hollywood establishment that none other than … Read more
The Trump administration has been happier talking to Anthropic lately, according to people familiar with the matter: They don’t have to deal with CEO Dario Amodei anymore, because he’s been replaced in meetings about re-releasing the Claude Fable 5 AI model by his cofounder Tom Brown. “Tom Brown is not being a weirdo like Dario … Read more
Nearly 20 years after the last Beastie Boys concert, the group’s Mike D is mounting his first solo tour this summer backed by a group called 5D, which includes his sons Skyler and Davis Diamond, as well as Eddie Ruscha, Will Graefe, and Milo Ruscha. The five-gig run, all scattershot across the eastern U.S., coincides … Read more
Regulatory officials in Brussels are expected to greenlight Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Financial Times report, following its approval earlier this month by the U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division. Citing two sources familiar with the discussions, the FT reported that the European Commission was still hammering out final details … Read more
Every brand has a story to tell in the modern era of reaching consumers across a multitude of platforms. Storytelling is key to leaving a lasting impact for the brand on the audience. The job of leading marketing for a major Fortune 500 brand is now the art of deciding how, when and in what … Read more
Since Donald Trump’s second term as president began, the grand total of major bipartisan legislative breakthroughs has been zero. That is, until this week, when the Republican-led House easily passed a landmark housing bill on a 358-32 vote. The move followed a similarly lopsided 85-5 vote in the GOP-led Senate, sending the bill to the … Read more
“Dutton Ranch” has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount+. The “Yellowstone” spinoff starring Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser as Beth and Rip has been a hit for the streamer, marking the biggest original series launch in Paramount+ history and topping the Nielsen streaming charts in its debut week. The show, which also serves as … Read more
“King of the Hill” Season 15 will see Bobby and Connie take their relationship to the next level. In the trailer released as part of the show’s panel at the Annecy Animation Festival, the pair explore romance as adults, much to their parents chagrin. The trailer also shows Hank and Peggy trying to make the … Read more
A flower bouquet? Is there anything you can’t build out of Lego? This romantic set could be perfect for date night. It’s a 756-piece puzzle that takes some real skill to put together. Best Prime Day Toy Deals This screen-free play stage and speaker for kids is great fun. Slot a wooden cartridge in the … Read more