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Pictures by Emma Stern ‘Welcome to the Family’: Inside the Sex Cult of Miami’s Most Diabolical Pimp
William Foster lured desperate young women with promises of vast wealth. Instead, they were ensnared by his regime of mind control, sexual punishments, antipsychotic drugs, plastic surgery—and lots and lots of lemon juice.
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These three one-hit wonders of the 1980s are all drastically different, but they’re way too good to leave my brain.
3 One-Hit Wonders From the 1980s That Are Still Stuck in My Head Over 40 Years Later
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After Radiohead’s 2025 reunion tour, frontman Thom Yorke struggled to recover, but strategic work on a new solo album helped.
Radiohead’s Long-Awaited Reunion Was a Dream Come True Until Thom Yorke’s Confidence Collapsed
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Grimes revealed an elaborate look at her upcoming album, ‘PSYOPERA’, her first full-length release in six years.
Grimes is Making Music For the End Times With Upcoming Pseudo-Religious AI-Apocalypse Album
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Eminem and his ex, Kim Scott Mathers, have had quite the rocky road, as evidenced by many of Em’s songs, such as “Love the Way You Lie”.
Eminem Married the Same Woman Twice. These 5 Songs Tell Their Turbulent Story
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From gospel R&B to angelic indie rock to screaming an 1800s folk song, here are three of the best vocal performances of the 90s.
3 of the Most Impressive Vocal Performances of the 1990s
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These alternative rock songs from 2002 should provide a decent hit of nostalgia for Millennials who were glued to their radios.
Every Millennial Remembers These 3 Alternative Rock Hits From 2002
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LeBron James might be offering an apology to Drake after supporting his rivals by playing one of his songs from ‘ICEMAN’.
LeBron James Jams Out to Drake After Spending Months Supporting His Enemies, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar
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John Mayer admitted during a recent concert that he has extremely mixed feelings about one of his biggest songs.
John Mayer Reveals the One Song He Has Some Regrets About Making: ‘I Probably Should Have Minded My Own Business’
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Mastodon is celebrating the release of their new album, ‘Marrow Deep’, with a Bone Dust vinyl pressing, containing actual fossils.
Mastodon Releasing a Limited-Run Record of Their New Album With Actual Mastodon Fossils Pressed Into the Vinyl
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Cam’ron once used one of Eminem’s biggest and best songs to deliver one of the meanest diss tracks of all time.
How Eminem Indirectly Helped Another Rapper Unleash an Insanely Disrespectful Diss Track
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Getty Images, Mikhail Metzel (L) / Getty Images, NurPhoto (R) Woman Accuses Café of Mocking Putin With a Dobby Statue, Threatens to Call Police
A woman at a Russian café said a Dobby sculpture looked like Putin—and threatened to call the police over the supposed insult.
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5 Signs You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Relationship, According to a Therapist
A therapist explains five ways you might dismiss your partner’s feelings without realizing it—and how to help them feel heard.
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5 Reasons Gen Z Won’t Answer Your Phone Calls
Unexpected calls can feel intrusive, suspicious, or weirdly urgent. Here’s why younger adults would rather you text them first.
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Everything We Know About the Free Adobe Clones Built With AI. Do They Actually Work?
A developer used Claude to build free, open-source alternatives to Adobe’s creative apps. They’re ambitious, familiar, and buggy.
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Anthropic Is Banning ‘Cruel’ Treatment of Claude. Yes, the Chatbot.
Anthropic is banning sustained, needless abuse of Claude. Protecting a chatbot raises questions about how tech treats people.
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The Internet Has Invented Fake Online Shopping, and There’s a Wild Reason Why People Love It
‘Dopamine sites’ let you pretend to buy products or order takeout, offering the familiar thrill of clicking without spending real money.
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Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images Early 2000s Grammy Winner Reveals Why She Keeps Pursuing Music Despite Losing a ‘S**t Ton of Money’
Sheryl Crow is a singer-songwriting icon, but she doesn’t expect to make any money from her latest album.
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Alice Cooper Jokes That His Secret to a 50-Year Marriage Is a Guillotine: ‘My Wife Cuts My Head Off Every Night’
At the Strand, Alice Cooper discussed his new memoir, his 50-year marriage, and why he thinks hard rock is due for a comeback.
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Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images GTA 6 Soundtrack Just Got a Ridiculously Heavy Radio Station Hosted by a Pair of Thrash Metal Icons
The GTA 6 soundtrack just got a whole lot heavier, with The Chamber radio station playing metal tunes and hosted by members of Slayer.
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast Dungeons and Dragons Confirms Title, Timeline, and Setting for Two Upcoming Star Wars Books
Dungeons and Dragons players can now check out the first details and artwork from the upcoming Star Wars books.
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Screenshot: Epic Games What Is the Rarest Sprite in Fortnite Right Now? (Chapter 7 Season 4)
What is the rarest Sprite in Fortnite right now? Here are our top 10 rarest Chapter 7 Season 4 Sprites, including Klombo and Crown.
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Screenshot: Wizards of the Coast Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft Adds Five New Gathering Professions
Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft includes new rules that allow players to bring the MMO’s Gathering Professions to the TTRPG.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 9, 2026
The Moon spends its last day in Libra before tomorrow’s New Moon, putting harmony and great friends at the top of everyone’s list.
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What to Expect from This Fall’s Double Retrograde, According to an Astrologer
Venus and Mercury retrogrades overlap this fall. An astrologer explains what it could mean for your love life, money, and trust.
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: October 8, 2026
Mars squares Venus on its way to a Saturday peak, so patience could run short in matters of love and money.
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Hypershell X Ultra Robot Legs – Credit: Hypershell I Walked Around Brooklyn in Robotic Legs: Testing the Hypershell X Ultra
Strapping robotic legs onto myself turning me into a human AT-ST. You read that right.
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GETTY Best Buy’s Techtober Sale Ends Sunday. Here’s What Gamers Should Grab
Games themselves are just half the battle. You need good headphones and a proper keyboard to be a competitor.
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Maha Haq for VICE I Have a High Tolerance. So How Did These 10mg Gummies Get Me This Stoned?
These tart green apple gummies hit in about 45 minutes and felt surprisingly potent for a 10mg THC dose.
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(Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Dame Dash Claims Jay-Z Pushed Him Aside to Play Business Mogul: ‘You’re Not a Businessman’
Dame Dash once again fuels his beef with his former friend Jay-Z by mocking his business acumen behind the scenes.
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Photo by Liam Stewart New Music Friday: 5 Songs You Need to Hear This Week (10/09)
This week, New Music Friday brings us fresh jams from Deafheaven, The Mars Volta, and the return of Texas thrash heroes Power Trip.
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(Photo by Robert Mora/Getty Images) Social Media Platform Apologizes to 1990s Rock Band for Making Them Go Viral 30 Years Later
If you saw a lot more Creed recommendations on your Instagram, the social media giant promises it wasn’t on purpose.
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This Dating Green Flag Is Easy to Fake. Here’s How to Tell If It’s Real.
‘Emotional vibe coding’ puts honesty first. But saying the right things on a dating app doesn’t prove someone can follow through.
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Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Announces Immediate Retirement Due to Advancing ‘Evil’ Condition
Founding bassist of Judas Priest, Ian Hill, has announced his retirement from the iconic metal band after 57 years.
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Gen Z Is Buying Love Spells Online, and Almost Half Say They Worked
A survey found 64% of Gen Z respondents had tried spiritual or psychic practices for love. Some were paying for spells online.
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5 Ways to Spot Dating Red Flags Without Overthinking Everything, According to Therapists
Therapists share five ways to spot dating red flags, trust your judgment, and avoid turning every awkward moment into a crisis.
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Screenshot: SNK/Arcade Archives Retro 1988 Sports Game Is Available Now on Modern Consoles
Retro gaming fans can now access a classic late 1980s sports game on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles.
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What Happens to Your Sex Drive When You Stop Having Sex?
Can a dry spell make you want sex less? Experts explain how desire works—and why going without it doesn’t mean it’s gone for good.