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US President Donald Trump shakes hands with US Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (L), Republican from Louisiana as he arrives during a lunch with the Kennedy Center Board Members in the East Room of the White House on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Annabelle GORDON / AFP via Getty Images)

Trump, 79, Caught With Brown Bruise on ‘Good’ Hand

AILMENT SPOTTED

The discoloration on the president’s left hand was seen numerous times on Monday.

Vic Verbalaitis

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Megyn Kelly Melts Down at Melania’s Oscars Humiliation

LAUGHING STOCK

Owen Mason-Hill

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 16: U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance participate in a White House signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump signed an executive order to create a task force on fraud which will be lead by Vice President J.D. Vance. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Vance Cornered on War Hate In Front of Trigger-Happy Trump

BLAST FROM THE PAST

Key U.S. Ally Humiliates Trump With Grotesque Festival FloatQUE PASA?

Vic Verbalaitis

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The Only Oscars Moments That Made Us Actually Feel SomethingAWARDS SEASON FINALE

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Photo illustration of Rachel McAdams, Conan O'Brien, and Michael B Jordan at the Oscars

Confused Trump, 79, Forgets Who President He Installed IsMOMENTARY LAPSE

President Donald Trump speaks during a lunch with the Trump Kennedy Center Board Members in the East Room of the White House on March 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump convened the board of trustees of the Trump Kennedy Center to vote on a proposal to close the institution for two years of major renovations.

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A photo illustration of Conan O'Brien hosting during the 98th Academy Awards.

The Flatlining Oscars Telecast Needs an Intervention

WORST IN SHOW

This should have been the most exciting Academy Awards in years. How was it such a snooze instead?

Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei

Trump Busted Obsessing Over Juvenile Smut About Iran Leader

Sarah Ewall-Wice

United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a visit to Sierra Space in Louisville, Colorado on Monday, February 23, 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump, joined by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, speaks to the media as he departs the White House on July 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Leavitt Snubbed Over Call to Allies to ‘Step Up’ Over War

Jamie Lee Curtis

Oscar Winner Reveals ‘Piece of S**t’ Movie She Did for Money

Eboni Boykin-Patterson

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I Ranked My Houseguests Based on Their Hostess Gifts

A photo illustration of the inlaid four-poster bed in Plum Sykes' cousin Christopher Simon Sykes’ childhood bedroom at Sledmere House, Yorkshire with gifts on them.

‘90s Supermodel Shows What Her Body Really Looks Like at 60

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I Escaped to a Retro Desert Spa Built Around Mineral Springs

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Hugh Hefner’s Ex Hits Back at People Saying She Aged Poorly

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‘Bridesmaids’ Star Reveals Shock Reason for Reunion Snub

While her castmates presented two Oscars, the actress was nowhere to be seen.

Sigourney Weaver, Kevin O'Leary, Timothée Chalamet, and Maya Rudolph.

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A-Lister Leads the Most Heinous Looks at the 2026 Oscars

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 15: Host Conan O'Brien speaks onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Oscars Host Mocks MAGA With Brutal Kid Rock and Epstein Digs

Billy Crystal speaks about Rob Reiner during the Oscars show at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, on March 15, 2026.

Rob Reiner’s Closest Friend Leads Devastating Oscars Tribute

The nine-time Oscars host gave the night’s most emotional speech about his best friend and frequent collaborator.

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Oscar Nominee Breaks Record By Losing Award: ‘I’ll Be Back’

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Anna Wintour Shades ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Star at Oscars

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Oscars’ Most Competitive Race Ends in Stunning Nail-Biter

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Incredibly Rare Oscars Tie Stuns Multiple Winners

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Donald Trump in an empty rally space.

Why Trump Insiders Fear He’s Lost MAGA: Biographer

HIS CRUCIAL BLUNDER

Vic Verbalaitis, Inside Trump's Head

Sandra Bullock gives her acceptance speech at the 82nd Academy Awards

An Expert’s Guide to the Best Oscar Speeches of All Time

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A photo illustration of Donald Trump, Putin, missiles being fired, and a global map centered on Iran.

This Is the Frightening Truth Trump Can’t See About His War

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Trump Has Twisted Midnight Meltdown as More U.S. Troops Die

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