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Spoilers ahead. One of the freakiest sequences in the premiere episode of HBO’s The Last of Us takes place not when the hordes of mindless infected bodies attack, but when an epidemiologist is asked for his thoughts on pandemics. During a flashback to 1968 in the episode’s opening scene, this epidemiologist—a man named Dr. Neuman—appears

I didn’t think I could have a baby, but then I got pregnant by a fluke. It was my first time in bed with the man I called Frenchie, and maybe I wasn’t being all that cautious, but I’d like to chalk it up to getting lost in translation. Even though I grew up in

Not even a month into 2023, Selena Gomez and The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart have struck up the year’s first surprise romance. Shortly after Taggart shared photographs of his New Year’s Eve vacation with ex-girlfriend Eve Jobs, Gomez and Taggart were reported to be dating casually. The two were allegedly seen making out at a Lower

Press Play is a recurring column that looks at (and listens to) the songs that have shaped the life and work of beloved musical artists. Margo Price would love a black coffee. She admits she’s “moving a bit slow this morning,” but asks if she can steal some of my milk when two very strong

Over four years after Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan went public about the end of their marriage, Tatum is ready to talk in full about what happened—and how the process led him to become “best friends” with their daughter Everly, now 9. He opened up to Vanity Fair about the split. Turns out, Tatum and

Coachella is always one of the hottest tickets of the year, and that’s no different in 2023 with superstars like Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frank Ocean set to headline the fest. But even with the expected high demand, viewers who aren’t able to snag a pass will still be able to watch at home: Luckily,

Jennifer Lopez is kicking off the new year with Shotgun Wedding promotion—and anecdotes about her own wedding last year to Ben Affleck. During press appearances for the film, Lopez discussed why the two eloped in Las Vegas in July prior to having their bigger Georgia wedding at the end of August, and what it has

On Friday, January 13, it was announced that the story of the late Amy Winehouse, iconic vocalist and songwriter, will be getting the biopic treatment in a new movie titled Back to Black. The film is being brought to life by filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson and screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh, and stars actress Marisa Abela as Winehouse.

Selena Gomez’s new year already has a dash of romance. Less than a month after a source told Entertainment Tonight that Gomez was single but open to dating, Us Weekly reports that she and The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart are seeing each other. A source told the outlet that Gomez and Taggart aren’t yet serious, but

On Monday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex offered their response to an apology from Jeremy Clarkson, who posted some pretty vile language regarding Meghan Markle and his admitted hatred for her. Clarkson’s column in The Sun clearly didn’t go over as he expected, and he experienced an intense wave of backlash for his opinion,

Even with her guts clenched in the fist of a giant, Bella Ramsey appeared almost indomitable. This had been her effect since the moment she’d first appeared in Game of Thrones’s sixth season, as the slight but commanding preteen Lady Lyanna Mormont, swiping attention from her much more famous co-stars and prompting YouTube compilations of

Anya Taylor-Joy wasn’t the only actress who made a sheer dress a red carpet standout this evening at the Critics Choice Awards. Lily James also opted for a see-through look by Oscar de la Renta. The dress, with its full skirt and black bow, had princess vibes, with a sultry twist courtesy of its transparent

This winter, Bella Hadid has been showing off her bikini collection and the newest addition is the perfect two-piece for her trip to the Cayman Islands. The model posted a carousel of her adventures on a gorgeous beach on Saturday in which she is wearing black string bikini bottoms with a matching supportive bralette. The

It was reported this week that Kanye West married Bianca Censori, an employee of West’s who has primarily worked with him on design, fashion, and architectural projects. As such, she has been a part of West’s life for some time, which means West’s ex-wife Kim Kardashian knows her well. And reportedly, Kardashian hates her, having

Season two of Ginny & Georgia was released on Netflix this week and it is already trending on the streaming service. The show is about a charming mom and her beautiful daughter, who she had at a very young age, and their move to a new town. Romance and crime abound. Fans are already wondering

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra welcomed their first child, a daughter named Malti, in January of 2022. They celebrated her first birthday this year, and Jonas said in a recent interview on The Kelly Clarkson Show that they had a huge party to mark the occasion. “We had to celebrate. She went through a pretty

Close your eyes. Now imagine yourself sipping a piña colada on the beach as the waves crash and fall back. Crash, and fall right back. It’s the perfect day with the sun shining, and as you rush into the water, you can’t help but realize it’s a surreal shade of bright blue—something the Atlantic Ocean

Things between the former royal Fab Four—Kate Middleton, Prince William, Meghan Markle, and Prince Harry—have just about hit rock bottom following the release of Harry’s memoir Spare and his and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan. A source who knows both couples told Entertainment Tonight yesterday that “[their] relationship has completely broken down.” A separate

Rihanna’s Super Bowl performance is now officially less than a month away, scheduled for February 12. To celebrate, she and Apple Music released the first trailer for her headlining set. The video is short but full of high fashion, featuring Rihanna strutting in a real look (featuring a luxurious coat by Area) while voices in

Hulu is no stranger to book-to-TV adaptations, especially after finding hits in Little Fires Everywhere, Tell Me Lies, and the Sally Rooney-verse (a.k.a. Normal People and Conversations with Friends). This year, even more adapted titles are headed to the streamer, including Saint X, based on Alexis Schaitkin’s 2020 bestseller. Like its source material, the upcoming

Miley Cyrus kicked off her new music era in earnest tonight, releasing “Flowers,” the first single from her new album Endless Summer Vacation (out March 10) at midnight London time. It marked the start of her ex-husband Liam Hemsworth’s birthday there. Fans have speculated that the song may be about her life post-breakup with the

During Netflix’s Tudum day in 2022, Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher revealed more details of their anticipated romantic comedy, Your Place Or Mine. Though both actors are well-known for their contributions to the genre, they’ve never been paired up before. It should be an exciting cross over for lovers of love stories. Here’s what we

The royal family has made a point not to respond publicly to Prince Harry’s memoir Spare or Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan, but paparazzi captured a look at Kate Middleton for the first time since both projects were released, and it was far from her jolliest off-duty sighting. The Princess of Wales was photographed driving

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott’s on-again, off-again romance is back off for now, and a source explained to People that lifestyle differences and trust issues are to blame. “Kylie is very focused on her kids and her business,” the source explained. “She is not a big partier. Travis is the opposite. He likes to party.