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Marjorie Taylor Greene: GOP Covered Up ‘Sexual Harassment and Assault’ Claims
THROWING DOWN
Published 11.19.24 12:35PM EST 
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks as former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) listens during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on November 17, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) made a sensational allegation that her Republican colleagues in Congress have covered up “sexual harassment and assault claims” by paying off victims with taxpayer money. The MAGA diehard threw down the gauntlet in a tweet as GOP politicians expressed reservations about President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). Gaetz was investigated by a congressional ethics panel that was told by a witness that they saw him having sex with a minor, and also explored allegations he used illegal drugs and took bribes. Some have called for the release of the panel’s report on Gaetz. Greene, however, said that if Republicans are “going to release ethics reports and rip apart our own that Trump has appointed,” they should disclose all ethics report and claims, including one she said she filed but did not detail. Greene also called for the release of all records on the late high society sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, adding “there’s more” and that “Epstein wasn’t/isn’t the only asset.” She ended with a commitment to make public as many purported claims as possible: “If we’re going to dance, let’s all dance in the sunlight. I’ll make sure we do.”

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Cynthia Erivo ‘Annoyed’ by Rude Question About How She Wipes
TOO FAR
Published 11.19.24 2:02PM EST 
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Cynthia Erivo attends the "Wicked: Part One" European Premiere at The Royal Festival Hall on November 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Neil Mockford/WireImage)
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Cynthia Erivo told Armchair Expert’s Dax Shepard she was “annoyed” that he’d been so “bold” as to ask her how she wipes in the bathroom with her nails so long. During Erivo’s recent appearance on the podcast, Shepard asked the Wicked star the self-described “inappropriate” question, which prompted her pushback, even though she ultimately answered. “No one’s afraid to ask it. Everybody asks that question,” she replied, before explaining “nobody uses just their fingers to wipe their backside. You use tissue” and “you wipe.” Shepard was unwilling to drop it, however, asking follow-up questions about how she positions the toilet paper on her fingers. When she answered that she simply uses the “pads of her fingers,” Shepard replied, “Then you’re just feeling the little tickle of the nails on the crack of your butt sometimes?” When Erivo then told the host she was “annoyed” by the implication that she might not “smell great,” Shepard assured her, “No one thinks that.”

Read it at New York Post

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Published 11.19.24 12:00AM EST 
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John Stamos Slammed for ‘Insulting’ Attempt to Support Co-Star’s Cancer Battle
MISGUIDED
Published 11.19.24 12:35PM EST 
John Stamos and Dave Coulier attend Cinespia's screening of 'Some Like It Hot' held at Hollywood Forever on August 19, 2017 in Hollywood, California.
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John Stamos is facing backlash after donning a bald cap as a tribute to his Full House co-star, Dave Coulier, who was recently diagnosed with cancer. “Nothing like throwing on a bald cap and flexing some Photoshop skills to show some love and solidarity with my bro,” Stamos wrote Tuesday on Instagram. He shared several photos of himself with Coulier, including one of him shaving Coulier’s head. While some fans were supportive, others questioned in the comment section why Stamos didn’t shave his head instead. “Is this really appropriate? A bald cap is showing solidarity?” One user commented. “You can just take your cap off and be ‘normal’ again.” Another commenter wrote, “hate to be that person but this is more insulting by putting on a bald cap then not shaving [your] head. A person with cancer doesn’t have a ‘cap’ they can take off.” Coulier, who played Joey Gladstone in Full House, is currently undergoing chemotherapy for stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a “very aggressive” cancer.

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Trump Media Eyeing Purchase of Cryptocurrency Platform
MONEY MOVES
Updated 11.19.24 3:25AM EST 
Published 11.18.24 11:05PM EST 
President-elect Donald Trump visits a cryptocurrency-themed bar called Pubkey in Manhattan.
President-elect Donald Trump visits a cryptocurrency-themed bar called Pubkey in Manhattan. Spencer Platt/Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The parent company of Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform is engaged in talks to purchase a cryptocurrency trading platform, according to a new report. Trump Media and Technology Group, despite the company’s well publicized financial struggles, has emerged in recent weeks as a proxy for Trump’s political stock, with the company’s shares skyrocketing in value since the president-elect won re-election earlier this month. This has given it plenty of opportunities to invest in other companies, among them the crypto marketplace Bakkt, the Financial Times reported Monday. The company’s former CEO, Kelly Loeffler—who served as a Republican U.S. Senator during Trump’s first term—is also the co-chair of Trump’s inauguration. Trump and his inner circle have in recent months expressed a deep interest in cryptocurrency, which emerged as a major theme of the president-elect’s 2024 campaign. After news of TMTG’s interest in Bakkt broke Monday, shares of the company soared more than 150 percent—while TMTG itself jumped 16 percent.

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Read it at Financial Times

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This Opulent Cashmere Scarf From Bloomingdale’s Is 50% Off—Just for Today
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Updated 11.19.24 10:24AM EST 
Published 11.19.24 12:00AM EST 
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‘Gladiator II’ Star Says Meeting King Wasn’t on His ‘List of Priorities’

TOUGH CROWD
Published 11.19.24 11:55AM EST 
A photo of Paul Mescal on a red carpet
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Gladiator II star Paul Mescal was pretty much the opposite of starstruck when he met King Charles at the film’s London premiere, he told a Variety reporter. “I’m Irish, so it’s kind of not on the list of priorities,” he said in response to the reporter’s attempts to get him to enthuse about his meeting with the British monarch. “But it’s an amazing thing for Ridley [Scott] because I know how important that is for him,” he added. The acclaimed English director was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2003. “To see his film celebrated in that context was pretty special,” Mescal continued. Asked what he and King Charles discussed, the 28-year-old Normal People actor admitted he had no idea. “I found it hard to hear exactly what he was saying,” he said. “Your head is in such a frenzy, so you’re just kind of nodding along and just smiling.” The film took in $87 million during its international opening over the weekend, making it Scott’s strongest opener to date, Variety reported.

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Report Into Gaetz’s Alleged Sexual Misconduct Released to Entire Ethics Committee
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Updated 11.18.24 5:24PM EST 
Published 11.18.24 5:22PM EST 
U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is photographed after it was reported that U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) would not seek a third vote to be Speaker of the House.
The two-year-long probe into Gaetz ended last week when the former Florida congressman resigned from the House. Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters

House Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest (R-MS) revealed Monday that the formal report on their investigation into Matt Gaetz’s alleged misconduct was made available to all 10 members of the committee. According to Politico, only Guest and fellow ranking member Rep. Susan Wild (D-PA) previously had a copy. On Wednesday, the committee is scheduled to meet to discuss Gaetz’s dossier. Guest’s announcement comes amid bipartisan calls from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to release the report’s findings after Donald Trump tapped Gaetz as his nominee for Attorney General. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has pleaded with the committee to keep their findings sealed. The two-year-long ethics probe into Gaetz seemingly ended last week when the former Florida congressman resigned from the House. Since his nomination and resignation, however, a lawyer for the victims of Gaetz’s alleged sexual misconduct has revealed that his clients told the House Ethics Committee that they attended between five and 10 “sex parties” with the former congressman between mid-2017 and the end of 2018. Gaetz has continually denied any wrongdoing.

Read it at Politico

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NBA Star Apologizes After He’s Slapped With $100K Fine for Anti-Gay Slur
MAKE AMENDS
Published 11.18.24 5:39PM EST 
LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during the first half of a basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center on November 16, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has apologized for the anti-gay remark he made in a post-game interview over the weekend, insisting that he “didn’t mean anything“ by the comment. The 23-year-old was slapped with a $100,000 fine after he was asked about the last play of a nail-biting Saturday game and responded, “We loaded up, no h---.” Ball, however, insisted to reporters Sunday that he did not intend to be offensive. “I really didn’t mean anything [by it] and don’t want to offend anybody. I’ve got love for everybody, and I don’t discriminate,” he said. The Hornets’ rookie head coach Charles Lee told reporters that he spoke to Ball and emphasized that the language was uncharacteristic of him. “From what I’ve seen since I’ve been around him, he loves everyone. He’s a joy to have around the facility and [speaking like that is] not typically how he operates,” Lee said. “He and I talked about the seriousness of the situation and how he needs to conduct himself going forward.”

Read it at New York Post

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Health Groups Devise Plan to Block RFK Jr.’s Cabinet Position
YOU SHALL NOT PASS
Published 11.18.24 5:00PM EST 
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was tapped to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, has a long history of promoting misleading claims in the field. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Democratic-leaning healthcare groups discussed strategy for stopping Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary, Politico reported Monday. “We’re nowhere near conceding he’s going to be the next HHS secretary,” said Brad Woodhouse, executive director of Protect Our Care. On a call with over 200 people from dozens of healthcare organizations, Protect Our Care launched the “Stop RFK War Room,” which aims to convince moderate Republicans to block Kennedy’s confirmation. The war room will target Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine, who are both moderates. They’ll also reach out to Sen. Mitch McConnell, who survived polio, and Sen. Thom Tillis, who is up for re-election in North Carolina in 2026. Woodhouse said that while some of Kennedy’s ideas—like eliminating food additives—have a broader appeal, his other ideas, like dismantling the FDA and the National Institute of Health, are “too dangerous.” Woodhouse added, “just because Hannibal Lecter has a couple good ideas on something, doesn’t mean I want to invite Hannibal Lecter to dinner.”

Read it at Politico

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The Celebrity and Editor-Approved ŌURA Ring Is $200 Off Right Now
BLACK FRIDAY 2024
Updated 11.18.24 2:32PM EST 
Published 11.18.24 2:27PM EST 
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‘One Tree Hill’ Actor Dead at 35 After Illness
‘most thoughtful’
Published 11.18.24 2:36PM EST 
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Actor Paul Teal, best known for his role as Josh on the teen soap One Tree Hill, died on Friday, his loved ones announced Teal, 35, had been been battling cancer, Forbes reported. His fiancé Emilia Torello confirmed his death on Instagram and described him as “the most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man.” One Tree Hill actress Bethany Joy Lenz also paid tribute to the actor with her own post. “Paul Teal was the kind of guy who lit up a room without trying,” she wrote, “His bright smile, infectious laugh and kind heart made you want to be near him.” Teal appeared in seven episodes of season seven of One Tree Hill, and also had roles on other dramas The Walking Dead: World Beyond, Outer Banks, and George & Tammy. Joy Lenz, who’d worked with Teal on other projects before casting him to join Hill, praised his “self-effacing sense of humor” and called him “a joy to work with.”

Read it at Forbes

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Cruise Line Offering Depressed Anti-Trumpers a Four-Year Getaway
JUST SKIP IT
Updated 11.19.24 10:28AM EST 
Published 11.18.24 2:01PM EST 
The Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey cruise ship sails at night.
The Villa Vie Residences’ Odyssey cruise ship. Charles McQuillan/Getty Images

Many have expressed a desire to leave the country after Donald Trump’s election win, and one cruise company has packaged a convenient way to miss his entire White House term with its Tour La Vie program. Florida-based company Villa Vie Residences‘ four-year “escape” option allows guests to visit over 425 ports in 140 countries. While shorter time periods are available at one to three years, the program’s “Skip Forward” option will ensure you never touch American soil during Trump’s term. Packages start at around $40,000 a year aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, which fits 600 residents. Food, drinks, WiFi, and housekeeping are all included, along with the option to have friends and family on board for $129 a day. Mikael Petterson, the company’s chief executive officer, told Newsweek that the company would’ve marketed the cruise the same way even if Kamala Harris had won. “We came up with this marketing campaign before we even knew who would win,” he said. “We don’t have a political view one way or the other. We just wanted to give people who feel threatened to have a way to get out.”

Read it at WFLA

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