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The Anti-Woke Right Can’t Figure Out How to Stop ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’

The Anti-Woke Right Can’t Figure Out How to Stop ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’

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Rockstar Games’ best-selling Grand Theft Auto series wasn’t often accused of political sensitivity during its legendary run from the late 1990s through the early 2010s. In fact, parents and activists denounced the franchise for exposing children to a seedy world of sex, violence, crude humor, and wanton crime. Elon Musk even claimed that he couldn’t get into the last installment, GTA V, because he was mortified to play as a character who shoots police officers. But times (and moral panics) change. In the 13 years that fans have waited for Grand Theft Auto VI—finally out on November 19—the American right-wing grievance machine has drifted from fears of impressionable kids turning to a life of larceny to concerns that they will grow up “woke.” And despite knowing very little about the forthcoming game, the agitators of the latter movement have decided it must amount to a stealth campaign to poison the youth with depictions of gender equality, LGBTQ acceptance, and racial diversity. (Rockstar did not immediately return a request for comment.) Since the height of Gamergate …

Tracee Ellis Ross’ fit figure at 53 in purple bikini leaves fans speechless

Tracee Ellis Ross’ fit figure at 53 in purple bikini leaves fans speechless

Published by Daniella Wilson

Tracee Ellis Ross flaunted her fit figure in a new bikini photo. The 53-year-old actress posed for a mirror selfie in a purple, low rise bikini proving that age is just a number. Tracee, who is the daughter of iconic singer Diana Ross, shared multiple photos of her recent Italian vacation, but the one that caught her fan’s eye was the bikini shot. The Blackish actress wore a purple and blue bandeau, a pair of rolled up blue shorts, and a chic headscarf. Her friends and fans shared their reaction to the steamy photos. Celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi commented: “How do you look this impossibly heartbreakingly beautiful all the time???!!” Keke Palmer added: “Pls send me from the window.” And Dan Levy wrote: “Mama Mia!!!” © InstagramTracee showing off her abs Tracee’s millions of fans couldn’t help but chime in too. One person commented: “You look amazing.” And another fan cheekily wrote: “That shaking wasn’t an earthquake it was my jaw hitting the floor so fast and hard.” © InstagramThe actress basically lives in a …

Sherri Shepherd showcases svelte figure in strapless gown following 50-lb weight loss journey

Sherri Shepherd showcases svelte figure in strapless gown following 50-lb weight loss journey

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sherri Shepherd stole the show at the NYC premiere of her new Lifetime film, Angel in the Rubble: The Genelle Guzman Story, as she showcased her ultra-svelte figure in a form-fitting gown. The 59-year-old looked incredible in the strapless blue beaded gown, which featured floral designs and an intricate neckline. Sherri was glowing in the look, which she completed with a delicate necklace, gold bangles, drop earrings and matching blue heels, and she left her brunette tresses down in glamorous waves. Sherri’s incredible journey © Getty Images for LifetimeSherri was glowing in the figure-hugging gown The star, who ended her run on daytime TV in 2026 following the cancelation of her eponymous talk show, has undergone an incredible weight loss journey over the years. Her health journey began in 2007, when she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. “Diabetes runs in my family, but we didn’t call it diabetes – we called it ‘the sugar,’” she explained to E! News. “So that tells you right there, my community not being aware and taking it seriously.” …

Queen Elizabeth’s chef weighs in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘public figure’ debate

Queen Elizabeth’s chef weighs in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘public figure’ debate

Published by Daniella Wilson

Days after a letter was released on King Charles‘ behalf on the subject of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle‘s royal status, the fallout has continued, with the late Queen Elizabeth’s chef now weighing in on the issue. In the “letter of guidance” to senior stakeholders on Tuesday, the Lord Chamberlain confirmed that the Duke and Duchess are not working royals and their Royal Highness titles should not be used following their move back to the UK on 26 August.  Meanwhile, Lord Benyon added: “The charitable work of the Duke and Duchess is a personal matter for them both and undertaken in their private capacity. In short, their position is akin to private citizens with commercial and charitable interests.” Harry and Meghan later issued clarifications regarding the letter, claiming they were given only an hour’s notice prior to its release. Duke and Duchess of Sussex want to be known as ‘public figures’ © GettyThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex reportedly want to be known as public figures not private citizens According to The Telegraph, the couple …

Reform Civil War Erupts Again As Senior Figure Quits Party With Blast At Zia Yusuf

Reform Civil War Erupts Again As Senior Figure Quits Party With Blast At Zia Yusuf

Published by Sam Flores

Zia Yusuf and Tim Montgomerie AP/Spectator Coffee House Shots A senior Reform UK figure has quit as the party’s simmering civil war re-ignited. Tim Montgomerie, who defected from the Tories last year, said Nigel Farage needs to “get a grip” as he singled out Zia Yusuf for criticism. He said the party leader needs to bring his home affairs spokesman “under control” if he is to re-assert his authority. Montgomerie was suspended by Reform last month in the wake of comments he made about Yusuf on a podcast. He said “Nigel has fallen out of love with Zia” and called for Yusuf to be more of a “team player”. Montgomerie had initially planned to appeal his suspension, insisting that he had only been making “constructive criticism” of Reform in an attempt to make the party more electable. But after talks with Reform chief whip Lee Anderson on Tuesday, he decided to quit. He told the BBC: “I think they wanted me back in the party but meekly, and I wasn’t prepared to do that.” Montgomerie added: “Nigel needs to get …

Elizabeth Hurley, 61, turns heads in tiny string bikini as she showcases enviable figure

Elizabeth Hurley, 61, turns heads in tiny string bikini as she showcases enviable figure

Published by Daniella Wilson

Elizabeth Hurley proved that age is just a number when she shared a snap of her soaking up the sun in a striped blue and white bikini on Monday. The 61-year-old looked incredible in the string bikini as she stood on the deck of a boat and waved her hands in the air in excitement. “Bye bye to the best summer ever…New chapter about to begin,” she wrote in the caption, as fans rushed to the comment section to exclaim over her svelte beach body. © InstagramElizabeth stunned in the summery look “Body of a 21-year-old, ageless and classy! So much respect,” wrote one fan, while another added: “61 years old and she still looks 32. She is a GODDESS!”  A third chimed in: “Thank you for making 60+ look fabulous!” while her son, Damian Hurley, simply said: “I mean…” Maintaining her svelte figure © InstagramThe actress doesn’t work out in the gym Elizabeth famously avoids working out at the gym, and instead leads an active lifestyle to maintain her incredible figure. “I can’t remember …

Saved by the Bell’s Tiffani Thiessen, 52, reveals incredible figure in plunging swimsuit for gorgeous vacation photo

Saved by the Bell’s Tiffani Thiessen, 52, reveals incredible figure in plunging swimsuit for gorgeous vacation photo

Published by Daniella Wilson

As summer comes to an end, Saved By The Bell’s Tiffani Thiessen is looking back at an incredible few weeks spent traveling the country with her family. The 52-year-old traveled from Maine to Hawaii and “everything in between,” calling it a “memorable summer,” but one picture in particular drew attention as the actress revealed her incredible figure in a plunge swimsuit. Tiffnai poses on a floating dock in a lake, with her brunette hair loose and a plunging swimsuit highlighting her curves. She looked away into the distance in the snap, which had been taken from afar. © Tiffani ThiessenTiffani Thiessen sits on a floating dock “Do your kids even know how iconic their mom is?!” commented one follower. Tiffani is known for playing two iconic 1990s TV characters; Kelly Kapowski in Saved By The Bell , and Valerie Malone on Beverly Hills, 90210. Other fans praised the “beautiful family” pictures, and others picked up on how Tiffani’s teen daughter is her “mini-me.” © Tiffani ThiessenTiffani with her family Tiffani has two children with her husband, …

Tiffany Trump shows off incredible figure in barely-there bikini one year after welcoming baby son

Tiffany Trump shows off incredible figure in barely-there bikini one year after welcoming baby son

Published by Daniella Wilson

Tiffany Trump looked incredible as she showcased her toned physique in a tiny yellow bikini during a sun-soaked Mediterranean getaway. The 32-year-old daughter of President Donald Trump shared a series of dreamy vacation photographs from her European summer, including several taken aboard a luxury yacht surrounded by crystal-clear blue water. In one striking shot, Tiffany posed barefoot on the deck wearing a lemon-yellow textured bikini top with delicate white straps and matching high-waisted micro shorts. © InstagramTiffany Trump shares personal photos of her recent family holiday The mother-of-one wore her long blonde hair loose over her shoulders and kept her accessories minimal, allowing her toned figure to take center stage. Another black-and-white photograph showed Tiffany standing at the back of the yacht in a white bikini top and shorts as she gazed out across the water. The glamorous trip has taken Tiffany and her family through some of Europe’s most coveted summer destinations, including the French Riviera and Ibiza, where she has been vacationing with husband Michael Boulos, their one-year-old son Alexander and her mother, Marla …

Sliman Mansour, a towering figure in Palestinian art, dies at 79

Sliman Mansour, a towering figure in Palestinian art, dies at 79

Published by Sam Flores

Sliman Mansour, who has died at the age of 79, was a giant of Palestinian art, a painter whose work was reproduced in prints and posters, distributed through refugee camps and hung in homes across the region. In works that were by turns personal and political — vividly realistic and unsettlingly surreal — he captured and uplifted Palestinian life and history, creating art that served as a form of preservation as well as resistance. Source link

Go Figure: 5 Excellent Sci-Fi and Fantasy Mystery Novels

Go Figure: 5 Excellent Sci-Fi and Fantasy Mystery Novels

Published by Jenni Sidey

For all the readers who don’t mind chocolate in their peanut butter, here’s a list of exciting sci-fi and fantasy books that dip into the mystery genre. Mystery novels are always a good time, but mystery novels with demons, monsters, sorceresses, and space ships? Now that’s an epic nerd-purr! (And if you enjoy sci-fi mysteries, check out this list of even more that I’ve loved.) The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall This is a really fun fantasy novel that reimagines Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters. But this time, the detective is a sorceress, Shaharazad Haas, whose new flatmate, Captain John Wyndham, joins her on a case almost immediately after moving into 221b Martyrs Walk. Shaharazad’s ex-lover is being blackmailed, and the case will take the duo all over London and have them crossing paths with some shady suspects, both human and otherworldly, as they search for the culprit. The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal This is an excellent sci-fi noir that hasn’t received nearly enough attention. It’s like a 1940s …