A Ron DeSantis quip inspired a month-long conspiracy that Dr. Fauci is in witness protection

A new conspiracy theory holds that Dr. Anthony Fauci is in witness protection. He’s not, but the belief persists The conspiracy theory about Fauci going into witness protection has been around for a while. It was given new life by an off-the-cuff quip Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R.) made at a press conference on March … Read more

Chris Pine Says His New Grizzled Look Was Inspired Largely By Him Being Too Lazy To Shave

Perhaps you’ve seen recent photos of Chris Pine out and about and thought to yourself “hm, that must be him preparing for some sort of Aquaman sequel, or a gritty Gorton’s Fisherman origin story.” You would be incorrect, though those are pretty good theories. In reality, the Star Trek star is actually just lazy. Stars! … Read more

Is Taika Waititi Inspired by Wes Anderson? We Examine Their Connection

Taika’s films, while not emulating the same style as Wes’s, have their own recognizable visual aesthetic, including a definitive (yet varied) color palette. For example, Jojo Rabbit is overwhelmingly tan, red, and green — a direct inspiration from 1930s Nazi Germany. What We Do in the Shadows has a noir palette filled with dark blues … Read more

Gia Giudice’s Sweatshirt Line Was Inspired by Her Viral ‘Sad Song’

As her song gained popularity, the Real Housewives star eventually decided, “I guess I just have to own it.” Gia added, “I saw that my song was going viral, and I was like, ‘Wait, this is like the perfect door-opener to be starting something really cool. So I decided to launch those sweatshirts.” Most sizes … Read more

The New ‘Castlevania’ Inspired Indie Game ‘Infernax’ Has A Fantastic Konami Code Easter Egg

Infernax is a retro homage to classic NES games Zelda II: The Adventure of Link and Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest. We’ve had an opportunity to play it before its release on Monday and can wholeheartedly say that this game nails what it is going for perfectly. Not only that, but it’s added plenty of unique … Read more

Charlie Puth Talks How TikTok Inspired His New Album, Showing His Authentic Self, and More (EXCLUSIVE)

It seems a light switch went off in Charlie’s head during the pandemic, as he began showcasing his process for creating music to his 15.4 million TikTok fans, which eventually led to crafting the majority of his self-titled album Charlie on the social media platform. “I downloaded the app in December of 2019, and I … Read more

Quinta Brunson Was Emotional As Heck When Jimmy Kimmel Reunited Her With The Teacher Who Inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’

Abbott Elementary has been a breakout hit for creator and star Quinta Brunson, who named the show after her sixth-grade teacher in Philadelphia. While the show’s success has been an emotional rollercoaster for Brunson, she was not at all prepared for what Jimmy Kimmel had in store for her on Tuesday night: The late-night comedian … Read more

When Is ‘The Courtship’s’ Release Date? A Dating Show Inspired by Austen

Taking a page from the successful Netflix series Bridgerton, the series will follow a “group of eligible suitors” who are transported to England in an attempt to woo a lucky bachelorette, Regency Era-style. The show’s official press release notes that the show’s setting is “housed in a castle on the countryside, set on a beautiful … Read more