The Respect for Marriage Act Can't Fully Replace 'Obergefell,' but It Can Help Prevent It from Being Overturned

Wives celebrate the legalization of same-sex marriage outside SCOTUS in 2015.Photo: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin TheRespect for Marriage Actis Congress' attempt at protecting the right to same-sex marriage — and as national polls showrecord-high supportfor marriage equality, it has a chance of earningthe 60 votes it needs in Senateto become law. “We really think we have a shot to get this done,” says David Stacy, government affairs director for theHuman Rights Campaign, which helped lawmakers draft the RFMA....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 687 words · Erica Miller

The Same Week for Ivanka Trump: Criticizing Anti-Ivanka Art Then Pivoting to Women's Empowerment

Ivanka Trump.Photo: Manuel Medir/Getty Ivanka Trump, a top aide to PresidentDonald Trump, her dad, spent much of the week touting the launch of a new economic initiative to support women worldwide — before all of that, however, she had to go on Twitter and defend herself against a perceived slight. Ivanka, 37, has proudly made herself the face of the Trump administration’s Women’s Global Development and Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP). But on Twitter this week, the first daughter belittled an art exhibit she believed was belittling her....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · William Lewis

The Secret Service Interviewed Eminem Over 'Threatening Lyrics' About Donald Trump: Report

In the song, which was released last August as part of hisKamikazealbum, Eminem rapped, “Cause Agent Orange just sent the Secret Service/To meet in person to see if I really think of hurting him.” In the song, Eminem, 47, rapped, “That’s an awfully hot coffee pot/ Should I drop it on Donald Trump? Probably not/ But that’s all I got ’til I come up with a solid plot.” In addition, the Grammy winner brought up Ivanka, 37, who serves as one of her father’s senior advisors: “Donald Duck’s on, there’s a Tonka Truck in the yard/ But dog, how the f— isIvanka Trumpin the trunk of my car?...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Tiffany Miller

The Songs! The Brows! The 'Hair' ! 10 Glorious Throwback Photos of the Jonas Brothers

Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage It’s hard to believe those floppy haired Disney dudes have only been in our lives since 2007, but my, howKevin,JoeandNickhave changed in that time.Here, a look back at the early days of the JoBros, in honor of Joe’s 34th birthday on Aug. 15, 2023. It’s hard to believe those floppy haired Disney dudes have only been in our lives since 2007, but my, howKevin,JoeandNickhave changed in that time....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 383 words · Scott Kramer

The True Story Behind Netflix's 'The Good Nurse'

Photo: JoJo Whilden/Netflix Not all heroes wear capes. The Good Nursechronicles the heroic, yet harrowing happenings of nurseAmy Loughren, who helped put an end to the killing spree of her colleague — and former friend — once she learned that he was responsible for the murders of dozens of patients over the course of sixteen years. At the center of the story is Charles Cullen, who committed a series of crimes that took place in New Jersey and Pennsylvania....

March 16, 2025 · 5 min · 898 words · James Hudson

The Truth About Resurfaced Photo of Catholic Students Wearing Black Face Paint Amid Native American Controversy

Amid dueling accounts of a viral run-in betweena group of Catholic students wearing pro-Trump apparel and Native American activistsin Washington, D.C., last week, the boys’ school has drawn greater scrutiny. A gay high school valedictorian in the same diocesetold NBC News on Tuesdaythat Covington Catholic High School was “notorious for being a not-well-disciplined school.” In short: Yes, Covington students did wear black paint on their bodies at sporting events, though a common defense has been that it was for school spirit — a “black out” for all supporters of one school — and not racially motivated,according to the Huffington Post....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 730 words · Christina Johnson

The Ups and Downs of Magnolia Network's Candis & Andy Meredith: From New Stars to Pulled from TV

Photo: Courtesy Magnolia Network Last Friday, Candis and Andy Meredith’s renovation seriesHome Workpulled from Magnolia Networkafter several of the homeowners who appeared on the show came forward with accusations of shoddy workmanship, doubled budgets and myriad broken promises from the couple. But who are the Merediths? Read on to find where they came from, how they landed on Chip andJoanna Gaines’s radar and why the network decided to pull the plug on their show the week it premiered....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 630 words · Kyle Foster

The Weeknd Postpones 'After Hours' World Tour to 2022 amid Coronavirus — Adds 39 New Shows

Hit the road Abel!The Weeknd(né Abel Tesfaye) has officially “re-rescheduled” his 104-dateAfter HoursWorld Tour. Originally slated to kick off this summer, the tour is now postponed to Jan. 14 when it’s set to commence in Vancouver, Canada. With dates from Los Angeles to Berlin, Germany, theAfter HoursWorld Tour will conclude in London on Nov. 16, 2022.The new and improved tour, jam-packed with 39 additional concerts, has been pushed back to next year in efforts to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus....

March 16, 2025 · 10 min · 2100 words · Christina Todd

The Westminster Dog Show Is Back! Here's How to Watch Every Minute of the Canine Competition

Photo: Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images The Westminster Dog Showis here and in a brand new location. Where Is the 2023 Westminster Dog Show? TheWestminster Kennel Club Dog Showwill be hosted at the historic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, for the first time. This isn’t the prestigious pup event’s first venue change. After spending decades at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, the show’s location changed to the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York,for 2021 and 2022 events due to the pandemic....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 446 words · Nicholas Bennett

The Who's Pete Townshend Talks His Desperate Attempts to Keep Keith Moon Alive and Decades of Sobriety

Pete Townshend.Photo: Terry McGough It’s no wonder some ofthe Who’s biggest hits tend to run upwards of six minutes or longer —Pete Townshend, the band’s legendary guitarist and primary songwriter, has a lot to say. “I do tend to freewheel,” he admits. Luckily, then, for Townshend, and for his many fans, the rocker was given ample time to gather his thoughts and feelings in the two-hourAudible OriginalWords + MusictitleSomebody Saved Me, available for streaming now....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 775 words · Megan Best

The Women of 'The View' and 'The Talk' Support Wendy Williams amid Divorce: 'Screw That Guy'

Wendy Williams‘ fellow daytime talk show hosts have her back. The panel on ABC’sThe Viewripped her estranged husband and managerKevin Hunteron Friday, a day after Williams, 54,filed for divorce. Joy Beharnoted that, according to Williams, Hunter cheated on her shortly after she gave birth to their son Kevin Jr., now 19. “That’s a red flag to me, hello!” she said. “I think if someone cheats in the beginning, they will cheat again....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words · Brendan Cuevas

Therapy 'Dogtor' Inspires Thousands of Donations to Hospital Workers in Need of Comfort

Photo: Caroline Benzel/Dogtor LokiLast March, Caroline Benzel, a third-year medical student, began to notice the stress and discomfort her nurse friends were feeling from the pressures of the ongoingcoronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic."[Personal protective equipment] can be really rough on the skin," Benzel, 31, tells PEOPLE.Benzel and her 3-year-old Rottweiler, Loki (who’s also a therapy dog) hatched a creative way to support their friends on the frontlines. She dressed up Loki in a lab coat and had the “Dogtor” deliver “hero healing kits” to nurses at their local University of Maryland Medical Center....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1445 words · Mark Williams

These 11 Outdoor Entertaining Essentials from Amazon Are Summer Must-Haves, and Prices Start at $14

Photo: People / Daisy Rodriguez It doesn’t take much to transform a backyard, patio, or deck. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, a Memorial Day BBQ, or just a casual get-together, Amazon has a ton of outdoor finds that you can scoop up to create an outdoor oasis for entertaining. Don’t know where to start? We’ve compiled a list of summer must-haves that start at just $14. 11 Entertaining Essentials to Shop at Amazon Nothing says outdoor fun like gathering around a fire....

March 16, 2025 · 4 min · 710 words · Cynthia Lambert