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Thursday, 2 May 2019

Amy Pascal Is Leaving Sony for Universal

Amy Pascal has wrapped up her tenure at Sony Pictures after more than 20 years, and announced she’s moving her Pascal Pictures into a first-look deal at Universal.

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Congrats to Maine, the First State to Ban Styrofoam

Maine has become the first state to ban food containers made from polystyrene, which in most cases is not recyclable and in all cases wreaks havoc on the environment.

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The Royals Have Unfollowed Each Other on Instagram and All Hell Is Breaking Loose

There is very little in the gossip world that causes me to gasp audibly, but this one did: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry unfollowed Kate Middleton and Prince William on their official Instagram accounts (Sussex Royal and Kensington Royal, respectively). This is actually more shocking to me than the news that Meghan…

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Senator Hirono Came for Attorney General Barr's Neck

So how did the Barr hearing go, on a score of 1 to 10? One being shitty, 10 being shitty but with juicy bits.

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The 10 Best Deals of May 1, 2019

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

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Where Is the Hair?

While Senate Judiciary Committee member Ted Cruz was blabbing on during the testimony of Attorney General William Barr this afternoon, I found myself feeling distracted by something important: What’s up with the wide expanse of bare skin in the middle of his Wolverine beard?

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Sara Nelson Wants to Run That Militant Line All The Way to the Highest Seat in Labor

There is an argument to be made—a plausible argument, even a strong argument—that the political environment is ripe for a revival of organized labor in America. Only one thing is lacking: a truly charismatic national leader. Many people believe that Sara Nelson is that leader. If she wants that title, she must first…

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Of Course Brett Kavanaugh Has Inspired Roy Moore to Think of Running for Senate

Former Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore, whose campaign was derailed after it was publicly revealed he has a history of preying on teenage girls as a grown man, is continuing the hallowed tradition of bad man comebacks by considering another run for Senate. And his reasoning seems to be—if Brett Kavanaugh could…

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This $9 Moon Lamp Deal Is Not a Hoax

You know those weird moon lights that you used to see all over your Instagram feed?

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Ani DiFranco Is Tired of Talking About Herself (So Here She Goes Again)

A few minutes into my hourlong interview with feminist singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco about her new book, No Walls and the Recurring Dream: A Memoir, she told me she was scared to release it. How’s that for marketing from a woman who has long prided herself on anticapitalist principles?

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Maybe Don't Let Ivanka Trump Write Op-Eds About How to Empower Women

Ivanka Trump is back from Ivanka-ing in Africa, where she, through the White House’s Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative, has pledged to “deliver smart development assistance to empower women to succeed in their economies.”

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This Week In Tabloids: Does Scooter Braun Require Us Weekly to Airbrush Justin Bieber's Paparazzi Photos?

Welcome to Jezebel’s Midweek Madness, where Adele is getting divorced and Joan Summers is getting married. Did her publicist schedule the announcement to ruin my life (and recent engagement)? Probably not. Am I narcissistic enough to believe my own conspiracy regardless? Absolutely!

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A Bunch of Converse Sneakers Are on Sale For $25

Converse kicks are eternal classics, and right now, you can lace up a brand new pair for way less than usual. A selection of over 100 sneakers, including low- and high-top Chucks in a few colors, are up for grabs for just $25 with promo code 25ALL. Grab a pair for you and everyone you know before this deal walks away. 

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The Toms Are Moving on Up

Things are looking peachy-keen for Vanderpump Rules cast members named Tom. Sandoval and Schwartz opened their first bar, TomTom, last summer—it’s still mostly owned and operated by Lisa Vanderpump, but that doesn’t make them anything less than partners. This year, both Toms, along with Sandoval’s girlfriend Ariana…

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The NFL's Undervalued And Underpaid Cheerleaders Get a Spotlight in A Woman's Work

In 2014, an Oakland Raiders cheerleader named Lacy T. filed a lawsuit against her team, claiming wage-theft. Her yearly salary was $1,250, just $5 an hour, and that’s not including all the out-of-pocket expenses she and other cheerleaders were responsible for, including hair and makeup that must follow handbook…

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Let Caster Semenya Run

On Wednesday, an international sports body issued yet another decision against the South African track star Caster Semenya, agreeing with the International Association of Athletics Federation that women athletes who have testosterone levels above a certain limit must take steps to reduce those hormone levels in order…

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PUMA Is Taking an Extra 30% Off Women's Sale Styles For Mother's Day

PUMA, purveyor of cool-yet-functional athletic apparel and sneakers, is celebrating the most important lady in your life with a sweet deal on already discounted sale items. Starting today, save an extra 30% on the women’s sale, which is currently stocked with over 350 styles sure to put a spring in your mom’s step.…

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Masterpiece Theater Theme Park And Other Attractions I Would Kill For

The British television network ITV has announced that it’s partnering with the BBC and Aardman Animations to develop a massive theme park around their various properties, such as Thunderbirds, a scifi show from the 1960s featuring puppets, and also Doctor Who.

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Prison Might Be Pretty Embarrassing For The Varsity Blues Parents

 
In April, 14 parents agreed to plead guilty for bribing their children’s way into college, a drama that has captured the public’s imagination—and either derailed or jumpstarted Olivia Jade’s career, depending on the day. On Wednesday, Bruce and Davina Isackson, a wealthy couple from California, became the first of…

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How To Awkwardly Defend Your Racist Joke

Once upon a time in 2016, in the wake of President Trump’s election, conservative writer and policy advisor Stephen Moore decided to share a little joke.

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