Talking About Sex, Trigger Warnings and a Perfect Valentine’s Day with John Waters

John Waters, also known as the “Pope of Trash” and the “Prince of Puke,” has thoroughly expressed his genius for bad taste through the years with films like Hairspray, Cry-Baby, or—for the truly blessed—Pink Flamingos, which featured a scene wherein Divine, drag queen and frequent Waters collaborator, famously ate a…
Manson's Lost Girls Depicts the Dangerous Charisma of America's Most Famous Cult Leader
I first saw previews of Manson’s Lost Girls during Christmas while watching another Lifetime movie starring Ashanti as an evil department store manager; laughably, the vintage effects made it look as if the scenes had been run through at least three different Instagram filters. At the same time, it was exciting. How…
Driving Down Sunset With Angelyne, LA's Original 'Famous for Being Famous' Icon
Angelyne—first name only—was doing the whole “famous for being famous” thing back when Kim Kardashian, reality television and Instagram thots were just a twinkle in our eyes. With her low-cut, pink mini dresses and blonde bouffant, she is the eternal Barbie, and the quintessential Holly-weirdo. Her appeal is her…
Teresa Reveals Own Orange Is the New Black Experience in New Prison Memoir
It’s only been about a month since Teresa “Prostitution Whore” Giudice was released from prison, but the Real Housewives of New Jersey star is already coming out with a memoir about her life in the clink. Turning the Tables: From Housewife to Inmate and Back Again recounts Giudice’s time serving 12 months in federal…
Jian Ghomeshi Begins Trial for Sexual Assault Allegations
On Monday, former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi will face the first trial for numerous sexual assault allegations made against him, The Guardian reports. In October 2014, three women came forward with stories of abuse from Ghomeshi, with one claiming he choked her almost to the point of unconsciousness.
Andre 3000 Invites Fellow Uber Pool Passenger to Kanye West Studio Session
Using Uber Pool can be annoying if you’re in a hurry to get somewhere and have to wait until all the other passengers are dropped off first—but even more so if you didn’t even mean to choose that option. When Andre 3000 accidentally ordered Uber Pool, he wasn’t annoyed. Instead, he invited his fellow passenger to…
Texas Teacher Wins $11.5M in Fifty Shades of Grey Lawsuit
It isn’t just E.L. James raking in all of that Fifty Shades of Grey dough. Jennifer Pedroza, an elementary schoolteacher from Fort Worth, Texas, just won $11.5 million due to a lawsuit she filed against Amanda Hayward, her former business partner. The two women worked for the Writer’s Coffee Shop, which initially…
Monica Loera Is the First Known Trans Woman Killed in 2016
After last year witnessed the killings of at least 23 transgender women, 43-year-old Monica Loera is now the first known trans homicide victim of 2016. On January 22, Loera was shot in front of her home in Austin, Texas. She was taken to a hospital where she later passed away.
Democratic Presidential Candidates Agree to Expanded Debate Schedule
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley have agreed to attend four more debates during the Democratic primary—if approved by the Democratic National Committee. According to Buzzfeed, once the DNC sanctions the additional events, locations and dates would be arranged.
Hey! VINA: a New App That’s Like Tinder for Girl Friends
There are dating apps for every fetish and even one that matches people to potential pets, but what about an app that helps women make new female friends? Finally, there is one, and it’s called Hey! VINA. It works similarly to Tinder, but instead of sexy hookups, it connects new female friends with each other through…
Post-Conviction Hearing Finally Scheduled for Serial's Adnan Syed
After a judge granted a new hearing for Adnan Syed last November, the subject of Serial’s first season has received a court date. Newsweek reports post-conviction proceedings have been scheduled for February 3, 4, and 5.
Why Isn't Sarah Jessica Parker in the Manolo Blahnik Documentary?
Christian Louboutin got his own documentary last year, so it’s only fitting that fellow shoe designer Manolo Blahnik would get one too. The film is titled Manolo (The Boy Who Made Shoes for Lizards), which references the whimsical story of Blahnik as a child growing up in the Canary Islands where he would make tiny…
Hollaback Launches HeartMob, a Network Lending Support to Victims of Online Abuse
Hollaback, the anti-harassment organization who gained attention for their 2014 controversial catcalling video, is now focusing their efforts on online abuse with the recently-launched HeartMob. The project, which was funded through Kickstarter last year, consists of a private platform that will help people who…
Superstitious Travelers in Thailand Have Started Bringing Haunted Dolls on Flights
There’s a hot new trend in Thailand where people buy lifelike dolls they believe will bring good fortune. And it’s not as simple as just having one around—owners have been treating the dolls, called Luk Thep, or “child angels” as if they were real children. This sometimes means the dolls even gets their own plane…

