That ‘Drunk’ National Anthem Performance Was Awful — But Also Really Perfect
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Whew, chile, not only has it been hot, but the world has also been a flaming hot mess. So, we’re using the top of this week’s Culture Catchall to do something a little different.
The past few weeks have been full of shocking events. Last week, there was an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump during his campaign rally, resulting in one audience member killed and two rallygoers wounded. The gunman was eventually taken down by Secret Service agents, who stated that the shooter “fired multiple shots towards the stage from an elevated position outside of the rally venue.”
Since then, it’s felt like the country has continued to spiral downward.
President Joe Biden has contracted COVID-19, forcing him to cancel events planned. He was in Las Vegas at the time and experienced coughing, upper respiratory symptoms and “general malaise,” according to his doctor. He is now set to quarantine in Delaware and will “carry out the full duties of the office while in isolation,” as stated by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
The “American Sniper” actor was discussing the hate she received for having a baby at 41 right before she decided to very bluntly name-drop.
“I don’t like being self-conscious,” the “Avengers” alum said while explaining why she’s never breaking this boundary.
The "Sixteen Candles" star offered an eyebrow-raising take on her relationship with the famed director as a teen.
The late night host hit Trump's supporters after the president went after Canada yet again.
The "Late Show" host found an unusual misspeak during a White House event this week.
“That's a really meaty narcissistic story,” clinical psychologist Dr. Ramani Durvasula said of the most recent episode of the hit Max series.
The daughter of the late Michael Jackson said she "caught a lot of flak" over her transparent gown.
The actors reflected on their time working together and how the experience shaped their lives — both on and off-screen.
Cooper and Hadid were first linked in the fall of 2023, but have kept their relationship mostly out of the spotlight since then.
The "Wheel of Fortune" star made the revelation to a startled radio show crew.
AI-generated songs regularly go viral on social media.
"I mostly just wish to say, it can get better," the singer told The New York Times.
The late night host finds an unexpectedly unifying issue.