Back in August, a team of scientists conducted an experiment in the transmission of coronavirus at Quarterback Immobilien Arena in Leipzig, Germany. The Restart-19 study, which sought to collect data on various activities at large indoor gatherings—such as concerts—was performed by a team at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg led by Dr. Stefan Moritz, the head
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Sarah McBride, National Press Secretary for the HRC Foundation, speaks onstage at The Human Rights Campaign 2018 Los Angeles Gala Dinner. (Rich Fury/Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign) Human Rights Campaign activist and transgender rights champion Sarah McBride has become the first trans woman ever elected to a state senate. McBride claimed a swift victory
Thank you for this interview today. What have you been up to lately? I have released my latest single called “Only Human” on all platforms! I had a single release event at Alice + Olivia in Hollywood for it a few nights ago. It was really awesome partnering with my favorite store and performing again. I really
Are Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson expecting? Not so fast. Amid pregnancy rumors, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star took to social media to set the record straight. On Nov. 2, a Twitter user wrote, “Idc I’m still convinced @khloekardashian is going to tell us in a couple months that she’s pregnant.” However, the Good American mogul didn’t waste any
The Recording Academy has announced that the Grammy Award for Best World Music Album has been renamed, Billboard reports. The award will now be called Best Global Music Album. This year, the award went to Angélique Kidjo (who shouted out fellow nominee Burna Boy in her acceptance speech). In previous years, it’s been awarded to
Pierre Joseph, 36: This is the first presidential election I voted in since I became a citizen in the United States. This is such a critical right, duty and privilege. The country where I was born, my vote didn’t mean much even though I voted. But I am confident that here, in the U.S., things
Tracy Chapman made a rare television appearance on tonight’s episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. She performed her song “Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution” from her self-titled debut. The performance, delivered partially in silhouette, is broadcasting the night before Election Day and closes the song with a slight lyrical tweak. “Talkin’ ’bout a revolution/go vote,”
Welcome to the joys of parenthood, Lindsay Arnold! The Dancing With the Stars pro has welcomed her first child with husband Sam Cusick. “The most beautiful surprise on this very special day,” Lindsay shared through Instagram on Nov. 2. “Baby Girl and mama are healthy and well. More details to come but wanted to share this
Eaux Claires’ “For Wisconsin” get-out-the-vote initiative has been steadily sharing new performances from indie rock musicians. The latest comes from Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner’s Big Red Machine. Their cover of Aimee Mann’s song “Wise Up” features assistance from the National’s Bryce Dessner, Bryan Devendorf, and Scott Devendorf, plus Ben Lanz, Jon Low, and Mina
Donald Trump and his wife Melania. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) Melania Trump blamed last Thursday (October 29) the “many enemies in the political establishment” on why people feel Donald Trump is anti-LGBT+, something she says she’s “shocked” about. The First Lady has, throughout the president’s pique and caustic leadership, positioned herself almost as a balm of
To wear a toupee or not wear a toupee? That is the question. In this clip from Thursday, Nov. 5’s all-new The Bradshaw Brunch, Terry Bradshaw reveals he’s considering becoming a toupee spokesperson. While Terry seems open to the idea, wife Tammy Bradshaw doesn’t appear on board. “What are you doing?” Tammy declares as Terry
Cardi B is no longer divorcing Offset, TMZ reports and Pitchfork can confirm via Fulton County, Georgia court documents. Cardi’s lawyers filed to dismiss the rapper’s complaint for divorce and other relief today (November 2) in Fulton County Superior Court. Cardi B opened a contested divorce case against Offset in September. The next month, however,
Stock photo. (Envato/monkeybusiness) Trans youth are twice as likely to be depressed and seven times as likely to engage in risky sexual behaviours, a new study has found. A Minnesota study of 411 teenagers who went to the emergency department at a hospital found that rates of cis and trans teenagers having sex was not
Hollywood has lost another star. Actor Eddie Hassell has passed away, E! News has learned. The star died on Sunday, Nov. 1 at the age of 30. TMZ was the first to break the news, with Hassell’s reps confirming he was killed on Sunday morning during what seemed to be a carjacking attempt. The alleged incident occurred in Texas. However, at this time it’s
The Strokes were the musical guests on Saturday Night Live last night (October 31), where they performed a pair of songs from their latest album The New Abnormal: “The Adults Are Talking” and “Bad Decisions.” John Mulaney hosted for the second time this year—he last appeared on the show in late February. Watch both performances
Prince William tested positive for COVID-19 in April, BBC News and other British media reported on Sunday, Nov. 1, citing Kensington Palace sources. The 38-year-old Duke of Cambridge, the third in line to the U.K. throne, kept his diagnosis secret, unlike his father, Prince Charles, who had announced his own positive COVID-19 test in March, the reports said. When reached by
Feist has shared a cover of Cat Stevens’ song “Trouble” to encourage voter turnout in Wisconsin, as Stereogum points out. The video was released via Justin Vernon’s Eaux Claires festival voter initiative titled For Wisconsin. Check out Feist’s take on “Trouble,” as well as the original version, below. “Trouble” appears on Cat Stevens’ 1970 album
Tan France Becomes U.S. Citizen, Excited to Vote When President Abraham Lincoln vowed to create a “government of the people, by the people, for the people” in his Gettysburg address, he likely didn’t expect a Hollywood star to run for public office. But over a century has passed and this country has seen celebrities from the reality