Jimmy Kimmel’s harsh monologue about Donald Trump and the late Charlie Kirk has turned into one of the most divisive issues of the year. What started as a late-night joke has turned into a national debate about free speech, comedy, and political pressure. ABC and Nexstar Media have put Jimmy Kimmel Live! on hold indefinitely. … Read more
Songwriter Brett James Died In A Plane Crash On September 18 The country music world is reeling after the tragic death of songwriter Brett James, who was killed in a plane crash on Thursday, September 18, at the age of 57. A Songwriting Giant James was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in … Read more
Trump State Visit Marked by Punctuality Questions, but Ceremony Emphasizes Continuity During their September 17 UK state visit, former U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrived at Windsor Castle later than scheduled, sparking speculation about a potential breach of royal protocol. The couple’s arrival on Marine One at 12:16 p.m.—sixteen minutes past the … Read more
A Tragedy That Shook Country Music The plane crash that claimed the life of Brett James also took away his wife and stepdaughter, making an already devastating loss even heavier for the country community. On September 18, James — the Grammy-winning songwriter behind “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “The Truth,” and countless others — died when … Read more
Scotty McCreery & Hootie & the Blowfish Light Up Summer With “Bottle Rockets” Music VideoA Summer Collaboration As summer winds down, Scotty McCreery and Hootie & the Blowfish have given fans the perfect send-off with the release of the “Bottle Rockets” music video on Friday, September 19.The track, originally released in May as part of … Read more
I was twenty-five when my dad called to say he’d proposed. I pressed the phone to my ear and tried to match his excitement, even as something small and stubborn tugged at my gut. Love doesn’t disappear after a divorce—it changes shape—but the shape of this new chapter felt… uncertain. My parents split when I … Read more
A Father’s Long Wait Marcus Caldwell was not a man who walked anywhere.For years, town cars and assistants had carved a path for him through the city. But this afternoon was different. His fiancée, Victoria Hayes, had convinced him to stroll the last few blocks. “The summer light is too perfect to waste,” she said. … Read more
I’ve been married to Kavi for ten years. I’m infertile. His best friend, Leah, is pregnant. She asked him to be her birth partner—and to put his name on the birth certificate. I said no. He called me a monster. The next day Leah posted a sunset maternity shoot on Instagram: her barefoot in a … Read more
The toothbrush showed up on a Tuesday, the kind of day that tastes like dish soap and errands. I was sorting laundry, turning out pockets like always, when I felt the plastic handle. Blue. Drugstore brand. Still slick with toothpaste that had dried into chalky stripes. I stared at it a long time, the way … Read more
Doctor visits are supposed to be simple: show up, get answers, go home with a plan. And then there are the visits you never forget—the ones that are equal parts comedy sketch, courtroom drama, and “did-that-just-happen?” Reddit delivered a whole waiting room’s worth. Like the roommate who woke up convinced they were dying because both … Read more