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Jon Stewart And 'The Daily Show' Reign In The Age of BS: Who Were Targets Of His Greatest Takedowns?
For 16 years, Jon Stewart waged a war against lies and hypocrisy. Here are a few of his biggest targets.
Aug 06, 2015
Former 'American Idol' Contestant Ryan Cassata Accuses Show Of Wanting Him As 'Token' Transgender Performer
Ryan Cassata, a former "American Idol" contestant, accused the realty-TV mega-hit of transphobia, racism and sexism.
Aug 05, 2015
Allure's Afro Tutorial For White Women: The Politics Of Black Hair In Post-Rachel Dolezal America
In the wake of its afro tutorial, Allure is the latest beauty mag to be accused of cultural appropriation.
Aug 04, 2015
Felines Of New York: New York City Cats Profiled In Parody Blog
"Felines of New York" creator Jim Tews felt "Humans of New York" needed a cat version.
Jul 31, 2015
Blue Moon 2015 And Astrology: The 'Party Moon' On July 31 Invites You To Be Your Authentic Self
The Blue Moon is the second full moon in July, and astrologers say it's a time to give in to true desires.
Jul 30, 2015
Jon Stewart Told Wyatt Cenac To ‘F--- Off’: Why Liberal Comedians Aren’t Immune From The Racism Of 'Microaggressions'
That awkward moment when your sole black writer tells you your Herman Cain impression may be racist and you tell him to "F--- off."
Jul 25, 2015
Why 'Hamilton' Matters: Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hip-Hop Tribute Is Just What Broadway, And America, Needs
The audacious hip-hop musical "Hamilton" brings a multicultural retelling of history at a time when we need it most.
Jul 23, 2015
National Junk Food Day 2015: 10 Best ‘Frankenfood’ Mashups
Scotch and tobacco-soaked cupcakes? Pizza-flavored fried chicken? Anything goes on National Junk Food Day
Jul 21, 2015
Florida Man Andrew Hallinan Declares Gun Store A 'Muslim-Free Zone'
Andrew Hallinan, who owns a gun store in Florida, said he would would not "arm and train someone who believes the Quran."
Jul 21, 2015
Gawker Gay-Shaming, Outing Scandal: Twitter Reacts To Jordan Sargent Debacle
The website has become a social media target for a Jordan Sargent post that supposedly outed a notable media executive.
Jul 17, 2015
Gogo Graham Trans Fashion Line NYC: Designed By And For Transgender Women
Gogo Graham is a fashion line designed by and for trans women.
Jul 17, 2015
Doritos Roulette Banned At School After UK Girl Stops Breathing; How Hot Are They?
One in every six chips of Doritos Roulette is 10 times hotter than jalapenos. One U.K. girl learned that the hard way.
Jul 17, 2015
Racist Atticus Finch In 'Go Set A Watchman': Scholars Predict Shift In How Harper Lee's Classic Will Be Taught
"Go Set a Watchman" reveals a different Atticus Finch -- how will that change Harper Lee scholarship?
Jul 16, 2015
Amanda Seyfried Was Once Paid 10 Percent What Her Male Co-Star Was Making: 'We Were Pretty Even In Status'
The "Mean Girls" actress revealed that she was once paid a small fraction of what a male co-star was making for the same film.
Jul 14, 2015
Porn Extortion Case: Swedish Man Gets Prison Time For Trying to Porn-Shame Website Visitors Into Paying Up
A Swedish man was sentenced to more than two years in prison for trying to extort money from his porn website visitors.
Jul 14, 2015
'The Look Of Silence' Review: Joshua Oppenheimer's Followup Documentary To 'The Act Of Killing' Is 'A Poem To Memory And Oblivion'
Director Joshua Oppenheimer insists that his Indonesian films are not historical documentaries but about the present.
Jul 14, 2015
Elle Decor Dream Home Article Prompts Backlash, Accusations Of 'First World Problems,' Humblebragging
An Elle Decor magazine article on choosing a dream home vs. a third child is seen by critics as white privilege at its worst.
Jul 10, 2015
Omar Sharif Dead At 83: Egyptian Actor Was In 'Doctor Zhivago,' 'Lawrence Of Arabia' And 'Funny Girl'
Egyptian actor Omar Sharif, star of epic films "Doctor Zhivago" and "Lawrence of Arabia," passed away Friday at the age of 83.
Jul 10, 2015
Beauty Queen Meth Bust: Former Miss Nevada Katherine Nicole Rees Faces Felony Drug Charges [VIDEO]
A former Miss Nevada is facing drug-related felony charges.
Jul 09, 2015
'Confederate Swastika' Twitter Hashtag Furthers Debate That Confederate Flag Is Akin To Nazi Symbol
A rising number of Americans are arguing that flying the Confederate flag is akin to Germans displaying swastikas.
Jul 09, 2015
Vladimir Putin To Try Yoga: Russian Prime Minister Tells Indian PM 'I've Tried Many Things, But Never Yoga'
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi he's ready to do yoga.
Jul 08, 2015
What States Celebrate Confederate Holidays? Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes Wants Them Eliminated In Alabama, Seeks Bill
Democratic Alabama Rep. Alvin Holmes wants to submit a bill eliminating state-recognized Confederate holidays in Alabama.
Jul 08, 2015
Baltimore Police Commissioner Anthony Batts Fired By Mayor In Wake Of Freddie Gray Protests And Surge In Homicides
Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's move followed a surge of violence in the city.
Jul 08, 2015
The FDA And E-Cigarettes: Republicans Reject Amendment To Bill Requiring Pre-Market Review
Republicans blocked an amendment to a spending bill requiring that electronic cigarettes be subject to the FDA pre-market review process.
Jul 08, 2015
Paula Deen Son In 'Brownface': Twitter Reacts To Butter Queen's 'I Love Lucy' Photo
The Southern-cooking doyenne tweeted a photo on Tuesday showing her son in "brownface," and a social media meltdown soon followed.
Jul 07, 2015
'Subway Guy' Jared Fogle In Child Porn Sting: A Look Back At Pitch People Gone Bad
Jared Fogle of Subway is one of many brand spokespeople who have found themselves embroiled in scandal.
Jul 07, 2015
Bill Cosby Admitted To Drugging Women in 2005; Testimony Unearthed
Court documents from 2005 were unearthed by the Associated Press that revealed the entertainer admitted to drugging women.
Jul 06, 2015
South Carolina Senate Votes Overwhelmingly To Remove Confederate Flag From Statehouse; Still Needs House Vote
The South Carolina Senate voted to remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse. A House vote is next.
Jul 06, 2015
Women's World Cup 2015: Anti-Gay Marriage Republican Presidential Candidates Congratulate Team With Gay Players
Republicans congratulated the U.S. women's national soccer team, despite being opposed to their lesbian members' right to marry.
Jul 06, 2015
Confessions Of A Male Stripper: A Real 'Magic Mike' And 'Rent-A-Gent' Escort Tells All
Inside the world of male stripper and escort Jon, who works for Rent-a-Gent in NYC.
Jul 02, 2015
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