Political Culture covers news events where politics intersects with public life, media, activism, protests, and cultural institutions. Stories in this category report on real-world political moments, public reactions, and notable incidents influencing the national conversation.
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards night was marked by a political statement made by the songstress Lizzo. She used her winner’s speech to claim that laws in the U.S. were “oppressing us.” Lizzo, 34, won in several categories at the awards, with one being Video for Good for her hit About Damn Time. The …
Defendant Alec Baldwin is being sued again by the widow and sisters of a US Marine killed in Afghanistan during the chaotic 2021 military departure. They claim the actor exposed them to online vitriol following accusations he made against one of the women. They are seeking at least $25 million in damages. According to the …
It’s now official: “Top Gun: Maverick” has surpassed “Avengers: Infinity War” as the sixth highest-grossing film in domestic box office history. Thirteen weeks into its run on the big screen, “Top Gun: Maverick” has taken in $683 million in North America, sufficient to move past Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War”. To become 5th, the next target …
The forensic report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation into the October shooting death on the set of the film “Rust” has been released and reports suggest that Alec Baldwin pulled the trigger on the set of ‘Rust’ leading to the accidental death of Halyna Hutchins. Almost 10 months after the fatal “Rust” shooting, the …
Dennis Rodman, one of the greatest rebounders in NBA history and a five-time NBA champion, 61, has disclosed plans to travel to Russia and request the release of Brittney Griner, 31, following the sentencing of the WNBA player and two-time Olympic gold medalist to nine years in prison for drug possession charges. “I got permission …
An official report from the New Mexico Medical Investigator’s Office states that Alec Baldwin’s deadly shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust” was accidental. A medical investigator’s report and numerous FBI reports on the gun and ammunition recovered after the shooting were released by the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office. Based on …
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared that the conviction of Brittney Griner “further deepens the injustice” of her situation. This comes a day after the WNBA star was given a nine-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and possession of cannabis in Russia. “Nothing about today’s decision changes our determination that Brittney Griner is wrongfully …
The picture posted by Hilaria Baldwin on Instagram caught the eye of everyone. She wrote a note to her husband, Alec Baldwin, about how his enemies are “seeking to destroy him.” The woman, 38, lauded her husband who is an actor in a long post about the “darkest part” of Hollywood. She talked about the …
The somehow long-running Samantha Bee late-night series, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, has been canceled at TBS. A spokesperson for TBS confirmed to PEOPLE that Bee’s Emmy Award-winning show will no longer be included in the current network’s programming. However, many people didn’t even realize the show was still on! This career blow could be …
#SueTheView has been trending on Twitter after co-host Whoopi Goldberg smeared TPUSA. Goldberg said the conservative organization allowed neo-Nazis to attend their event in Tampa, Florida. She then tried to backtrack, offering a “quick clarification” to mention that the neo-Nazis were “outside protesters.” The founder of TPUSA, Charlie Kirk, said the group was exploring legal …
Rock legend Pat Benatar says she stopped singing one of her most famous songs – “Hit Me With Your Best Shot” – as a gesture of respect for the victims of mass shootings in the United States. “I can’t say those words out loud with a smile on my face, I just can’t,” Benatar, 69, …
Fans are seeking answers from Russian model Irina Shayk after accusations that she used the anti-Ukrainian symbol “Z” in a cryptic post on Instagram. The Instagram story of Shayk is the subject of much discussion online as she posted a photo of food with the caption “Russianzz,” and many are viewing it as support for …
The former disgraced CNN anchor Chris Cuomo reportedly sought to become a firefighter. He was fired from the left-wing network last year in part for his role in the effort to help his brother, then-New York Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, accused of s-xual misconduct. Chris Cuomo had originally applied to be a volunteer firefighter with …
Government lawyers announced that they would not prosecute a production crew associated with “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”. The crew members were arrested on charges of unlawful entry into a congressional building last month. WATCH WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia stated that prosecutors determined that it was untenable …
Enes Kanter Freedom lashed out at LeBron James over his Brittney Griner remarks in a trailer for the latest episode of his HBO show “The Shop.” James was heard in the trailer wondering if the U.S. supported the detained WNBA superstar and raised the possibility that if he were in her situation, he would wonder …
Firebrand blondie Tomi Lahren absolutely shreds WNBA player Brittney Griner, asking why would she want to return to America, a nation unworthy of her own patriotism. Griner pleaded guilty to breaking the law in Russia and has been detained since February. Many Democrats are pleading for America to get involved and get her back, but …
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton are now officially documentary filmmakers. In a press release issued by both Apple TV+ and an Instagram post, Hillary Clinton announced on July 14th that she will be hosting an eight-part documentary series called “Gutsy” for the streaming service, with her daughter Chelsea. The documentary series will be following the mother-daughter …
Alec Baldwin is facing criticism for his interview with alleged abuser Woody Allen while he remains accused of accidentally shooting his late “Rust” colleague Halyna Hutchins. “Like Baldwin’s career isn’t already hanging by a thread. What a dumb way to completely destroy it,” one person tweeted on July 12th ahead of Baldwin, 64, and Allen, …
Billionaire Bill Gates has again pledged to give away his wealth, adding that he will ultimately “drop off” the list of the world’s rich. This came as the Microsoft co-founder announced that he would donate $20 billion (£17 billion) to his philanthropic fund. However, the strategy behind his idea has already been criticized like it’s …
According to an unidentified source, former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson intends to fly to Russia soon for negotiations aimed at securing a deal to release WNBA player Brittney Griner. Richardson, who served as the U.S. ambassador to the UN and energy secretary under the Clinton administration, contributed to the success of a prisoner swap …
The comments NBA All-star LeBron James made about Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia were clarified by himself after saying he wasn’t “knocking our beautiful country.” In the trailer for the latest episode of “The Shop: Uninterrupted,” the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had said that he wondered if Griner, a WNBA player for the Phoenix Mercury, …
CNN is almost guaranteed to remain a favorite punchbag for Fox News Channel late-night host Greg Gutfeld, whose 11 p.m. show “Gutfeld!” has been a ratings powerhouse since it debuted just over a year ago now. July 11th, by the way, was also a big day for Gutfeld, signaling the debut of a newer, expanded …
The WNBA All-Stars showed their support for Brittney Griner on July 10th as they all sported the Phoenix Mercury center’s jersey number during the 2nd half of the game, despite her pleading guilty to a crime as she’s detained in Russia. The team of A’ja Wilson would defeat the team of Breanna Stewart for All-Star …
The Peacock’s leading political voice has been spreading his feathers and scaring viewers away. Chuck Todd, the Meet The Press host who succeeded David Gregory in 2014, has dropped in his ratings period since taking over the coveted Sunday morning chair, Radar has learned exclusively. In top-secret ratings data that caught the attention of network …
The alleged ‘America-hating’ WNBA player Brittney Griner was advocating to President Biden, asking if the United States can intervene and release her from her longtime Russian detention, fearing she could be imprisoned “forever.” In recent weeks, the wife of Griner, Cherelle, has also broken her silence, calling on the Biden White House to intervene and …
After being on the show for 21 seasons, Joy Behar suggested she would scheduled a departure date from “The View.” Behar, 77, is reportedly hoping to eventually step down as the liberal resident of the ABC daytime talk show after the end of her contract in the summer of 2022. She disclosed her plans in …
A handwritten letter from Brittney Griner was handed over to the White House on the morning of July 4th, according to the Griner family, which supplied excerpts to reporters. In the letter, the imprisoned WNBA star implored the president not to forget her and expressed that her already deep appreciation for Independence Day had acquired …