Eulogy by Luke O’Neil
I am still not entirely sure what the hell I was doing at BULLETT, or how I lasted here that long. When it started it was the epitome of artsy New York fashion cool, and I was just grumpy asshole … Continued
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Actor Bill Paxton Has Died
Bill Paxton, the actor best known for his roles in films like Aliens, Twister, and Titanic, has died. TMZ reported that Paxton, 61, had suffered complications for surgery. The family released a statement confirming his passing. “It is with heavy … Continued
Trump Thinks All Black People Are Friends With Each Other
In what can only be described as the most rambling, insane, and downright frightening press conference in a year full of them, Donald Trump outdid himself today, in what was ostensibly supposed to have been an introduction to his nominee … Continued
Sweden’s Exon Banks Update ‘Candy Shop’ From a Woman’s Perspective
Hard to believe, but 50 Cent’s “Candy Shop” is thirteen years old by now. And yet it retains its ability to get lodged in our heads for hours whenever it comes up. As indelible as it was, this update from … Continued
You Will Never See a More Awkward Video Than This White House Interview
Last night White House press secretary Sean Spicer sat down with the nation’s #1 white nationalist blog for bowtie racists, Breitbart, to discuss the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling against Trump’s immigration executive order. It was a resounding defeat, and … Continued
Here’s the Letter That Made Republicans Try To Silence Elizabeth Warren
Last night, as the Senate debated the nomination of Jeff Sessions for Attorney General, Massachusetts’ Elizabeth Warren read from a speech Coretta Scott King sent to the Congress in 1986 when Sessions was being considered as a federal judge. Or, … Continued
In Other News, Here’s Obama Kitesurfing
Hard to believe there was a time when we ever had a decent human being as president of our country. Seems like it was only a couple of weeks ago. As if to underscore the point, as the current gargoyle … Continued
Watch the SAG Awards Winners Denounce Trump
Celebrities, man. They should totally stick to acting, right? Unless, you know, there’s a very real crisis going on with a madman hellbent on driving our democracy into the ravine. Many of them chose the latter course last night at … Continued
Mary Tyler Moore Has Died
Mary Tyler Moore, beloved actress, and star of The Mary Tyler Moore show, has died today. BREAKING: Mary Tyler Moore has died, her spokesperson says pic.twitter.com/RqWiaY4Hg6 — Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) January 25, 2017 Moore, 80, had suffered from diabetes, … Continued
After Trump Muzzle National Parks Twitter Account Forced to Delete Basic Science
The Twitter account of Badlands National Park in South Dakota has apparently been instructed to remove a series of tweets today that seemed to purposely defy a gag order from the Trump administration. The now-deleted tweets referenced the rise in carbon … Continued
R. Kelly Addresses Rumors He’ll Perform at Trump Inauguration
Here’s some normal political news: Last night R. Kelly addressed a tongue-in-cheek joke that had been making the rounds that he would be performing at Donald Trump’s inauguration. No one actually thought it was going to happen, but you know how things go now … Continued
Trump Lies In Claim All Dress Shops In D.C. Are ‘Sold Out’
In an interview with the New York Times, Donald Trump boasted about what a hot ticket his inauguration is shaping up to be. “We are going to have an unbelievable, perhaps record-setting turnout for the inauguration, and there will be … Continued
Watch Meryl Streep Call Trump Out at the Golden Globes
The Golden Globes were, for the most part, a politics-free affair on Sunday evening. At least overtly speaking. Until Meryl Streep took to the stage. Although she never mentioned Trump by name, it was clear who she spoke about. At … Continued
Does This Beauty and the Beast Doll Look Like Justin Bieber Or What?
With the live action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast on the way, Disney has begun rolling out the merchandising that makes unnecessary and unasked for updates like this all worth it for the bottom line baby. Now, getting a … Continued
Watch Dave Chappelle and John Mayer Sing Nirvana’s ‘Come As You Are’
John Mayer invited surprise guest Dave Chappelle on stage to a show at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles this week. Not to tell jokes, although he was funny, but rather to accompany him on a series of covers, including … Continued
Beyoncé, Kendrick, Radiohead to Headline Coachella
Coachella has unveiled this year’s slate of performers, and there’s a lot to be excited about. Headlining the three nights of the festival, April 14-16 and 21-23, will be Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and past headliners Radiohead. pic.twitter.com/wXYbibjyiP — Coachella … Continued
Carrie Fisher Has Died
Carrie Fisher, the actress most famous for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars films, has died. Over the weekend Fisher suffered a serious heart attack while on board a plane. She was rushed to the hospital and … Continued
Read This Letter From Frank Sinatra to George Michael
In 1990, prior to the release of his Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1, George Michael told the LA Times Calendar Magazine that he was feeling the crush of fame, and was planning a more low key promotional push this time … Continued
George Michael Has Died
George Michael, the English singer known for his work in Wham! and his successful solo career, has died, according to the BBC. Over the course of his decades-spanning career, Michael sold over 80 million records and landed eight number songs … Continued
These Videos of An Exploding Mexican Fireworks Factory Are Crazy
UPDATE: At least 26 people have died in the explosion. Video and images are being shared on social media of what appears to be an explosion at a fireworks factory in Mexico. The accident took place today in the city … Continued