Author: Aarciah Thouman

Cheryl Burke is calling out rumors about her looks. The 41-year-old dancer responded to online comments in a TikTok video. She spoke directly while removing her makeup. Burke denied using Ozempic. She also said she isn’t sick and hasn’t had major cosmetic procedures. The public assumptions, she said, have gone too far. Many people are talking about her as if she isn’t human. She addressed those saying they miss the “old” Cheryl. Some fans long for how she looked in the early Dancing With the Stars seasons or during her divorce. But Burke said that version of her is gone.…

Tension is growing between former ESPN colleagues Robert Griffin III and Ryan Clark. The dispute centers on Griffin’s comments about the rivalry between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Griffin suggested that Reese dislikes Caitlin Clark. That statement did not sit well with Ryan Clark. Clark responded on his podcast, The Pivot, criticizing Griffin’s view. He accused Griffin of reinforcing stereotypes. Clark also brought up Griffin’s personal life. He pointed to Griffin’s two marriages to white women. According to Clark, this limits Griffin’s understanding of what Black women like Reese go through. Ryan Clark Says RG3 Lacks Insight on Black Women’s…

The Star Wars Battlefront series is making a surprising comeback. First launched in 2004, the series gained popularity during the PlayStation 2 and original Xbox era. Many fans still view that generation as the series’ golden age for multiplayer fun. In 2015, Electronic Arts rebooted the franchise with a new Star Wars Battlefront. The game looked stunning and captured the feel of the Star Wars universe. But it lacked substance. There were too few maps, limited gameplay variety, and shallow character classes. EA attempted to fix this with Star Wars Battlefront II in 2017. The sequel offered major improvements. It…

Scott Adams, the mind behind the long-running comic strip Dilbert, has revealed that he is battling advanced prostate cancer. The 67-year-old cartoonist shared the news during a live stream on May 19, explaining that the cancer has spread to his bones. He said doctors have given him only a few months to live. He compared his condition to that of former President Joe Biden, who was also recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Biden’s cancer was described as aggressive but treatable due to its hormone sensitivity. Adams, however, said his own situation is far more grim. Scott Adams: Living with Pain,…

The FBI has identified the suspect in Saturday’s bombing at a Palm Springs fertility clinic. He was 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus from Twentynine Palms, California. The area is home to a large U.S. Marine Corps base, about an hour from Palm Springs. Law enforcement sources say Bartkus left behind writings or recordings. In them, he expressed opposition to bringing people into the world without consent. Investigators believe this motive has a link to the attack. The explosion came from a large vehicle-borne improvised explosive device. The blast could be felt more than a mile away. Buildings around the clinic sustained…

Trigg Kiser, the 3-year-old son of TikTok personality Emilie Kiser, has died. He passed away on May 18, six days after a drowning accident in Chandler, Arizona. The incident happened on May 12. Police were called around 6 p.m. to a home near East Chandler Heights and South Cooper roads. Officers arrived and performed CPR. Firefighters took over when they arrived. Trigg was rushed to Chandler Regional Medical Center. He was later moved to Phoenix Children’s Hospital. He remained in critical condition until his death on May 18. His passing was confirmed by Chandler police and the Maricopa County Medical…

José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games for PED Violation Phillies closer José Alvarado has been suspended for 80 games. The punishment came after he tested positive for external testosterone. Major League Baseball announced the decision on Sunday under its drug-testing program. Alvarado is one of the league’s hardest-throwing relievers. He’s the second player this season suspended for a drug violation, following Atlanta’s Jurickson Profar. The Phillies confirmed that the violation stemmed from a weight loss drug. Team president Dave Dombrowski said Alvarado used the drug during the offseason. He also said Alvarado accepted the ruling and did not appeal. The team…

Jessica Simpson showed off a brand-new look at the American Idol Season 23 finale on May 18. The 43-year-old singer traded in her signature blonde for a warmer, dirtier shade. Her new hair color featured sunkissed highlights and a soft, natural finish. Simpson turned to her longtime colorist, Rita Hazan, for the transformation. Hazan described the shade as “desert sunset blonde.” The process took two hours to complete. Hazan said the new look feels more youthful and natural—like a beachy glow. To achieve the finish, Hazan used Glaze’s Supergloss in the Vanilla Lights shade. It toned down brassiness and added…

American Idol Season 23 came to a close on May 18, 2025, with Jamal Roberts taking the top spot. The finale featured the season’s top three—Jamal Roberts, John Foster, and Breanna Nix—competing for the crown in a live event filled with music, guest stars, and farewell moments. Host Ryan Seacrest announced the results at the end of the night. John Foster placed second, while Breanna Nix finished third. Each finalist performed two songs in their final attempt to win over voters before the results were revealed. Jamal performed Teeks’ “First Time” and The Temptations’ “Just My Imagination (Running Away with…

Donald Trump acknowledged Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis in a Sunday evening social media post. Trump stated that he and his wife, Melania, were saddened by the news and sent their best wishes to Biden and his family. The message came hours after Biden’s office confirmed the diagnosis. Biden was diagnosed on Friday with a severe form of prostate cancer. The cancer has already spread to his bones. His personal office released a statement providing more details about his condition and current medical evaluations. The statement explained that Biden recently sought medical attention due to worsening urinary symptoms. A prostate nodule…