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Spoilers ahead.One of the freakiest sequences in the premiere episode of HBO’s The Last of Us takes place not when the hordes of mindless infected attack, but when an epidemiologist is asked for his thoughts on pandemics. During a flashback to 1968 in the episode’s opening scene, this epidemiologist—a man named Dr. Neuman—appears calm during a live talk show, in which he shrugs off any long-term concern over viruses. In his apparently esteemed opinion, viruses have always and will always attack and kill humans, but humans have the tools to...

On Saturday, January 21, Selena Gomez was spotted in new York City holding hands with The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart. It has been rumored that the pair are dating, but Gomez recently insisted she was single in an Instagram Story. This was allegedly their second date this week; after going bowling on Tuesday, they spent the weekend night out at Torrisi Bar & Restaurant in Soho for a romantic dinner.In her declarative Story, Gomez shared a black-and-white photo of a cloudy sky, writing over it, “I like being alone too much,”...

After nearly a year, Kylie Jenner finally shared the name and dropped the first photos of her and Travis Scott's baby boy. Jenner captioned her Instagram with simply his name: Aire. The carousel of photos contained the first full shots of Aire, showcasing his face publicly.Aire is the second weather-related name Jenner and Scott have chosen for their children; their daughter is named Stormi. Aire was originally named Wolf, as Jenner revealed last year. She shared later that she was changing the name as it didn't suit him.“FYI our sons...

On Friday, January 20, Gigi Hadid shared a rare photo of her daughter Khai while on a beautiful beach vacation together. In the pics, the super model is wearing a red string bikini under floral board shorts in blue and red, with the waist band rolled up around her hips. In the first photo, she has written “Mama Hearts Khai” in the sand and is kneeling next to the words and admiring her work.In the second black-and-white photo, Hadid's back can be seen and she is carrying Khai on her...

Welcome, students of The Last of Us, to Fungus Zombies 101. In this seminar, we’ll cover the basics of what’s known as the cordyceps infection, how it spreads throughout a host’s lifetime, and why it ought to haunt your nightmares. Ready? Let’s dive in! In the new HBO show The Last of Us—and the 2013 PlayStation video game that inspired it—the zombies are not, in fact, zombies. They never died, nor were they ever reborn; instead, a terrifying fungus crawled through their insides and took over control of their still-living...

Selena Gomez embraced being more on Instagram after taking a years-long break from the platform, sharing an Instagram Story to clarify her relationship status after reports of her dating The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart emerged. The two were photographed bowling in New York City last weekend, and a source told Page Six the pair were seen “making out” like teenagers.But Gomez is very much not taken, she made clear on her story last night. The singer posted a photo of a man looking down with the text “I like being alone...

After almost ten years together, George and Amal Clooney seem like one of the most stable couples in Hollywood—and also one of the most glamourous. Before their marriage, George did not seem very interested in settling down, and Amal was making waves as an activist and human rights lawyer. After living their very separate lives, it's now hard to imagine them apart.Hands down, these two are one of the most gorgeous and inspirational couples in Hollywood. Here's a look back at their epic romance.July 2013George says he met Amal at...

Rihanna’s boyfriend A$AP Rocky has the sweetest things to say about her and their baby boy, whom the couple welcomed last May. Rocky spoke to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 this week about Rihanna playing the Super Bowl Halftime Show and life as a dad.Rocky did not reveal anything about her show, only that she is putting her heart into it. “Oh, man,” he said when asked about it. “I’m just as excited as you guys, if not more. Yeah, I’m super excited. This is as huge. This is...

Press Play is a recurring column that looks at (and listens to) the songs that have shaped the life and work of beloved musical artists.Margo Price would love a black coffee. She admits she’s “moving a bit slow this morning,” but asks if she can steal some of my milk when two very strong Americanos appear at our table. She was out late last night after playing a set at New York’s Rockwood Music Hall. Earlier in the week, she performed here, an intimate back room at the infamous Hotel...

Kylie Jenner appears to be leaning into her newly single status and setting thirst traps for her millions of Instagram followers. The 25-year-old reality star kicked off 2023 by posting photos of herself on her Instagram and Instagram Story posing in black bra. Her dark hair was styled straight and with an extreme part. The photos come shortly after news broke that she and on-off boyfriend Travis Scott broke up again. Jenner captioned her Instagram carousel of lingerie pics, “don’t be fucking ruuude,” and tagged her makeup line. She’s wearing...

Jennifer Lopez is kicking off the new year with Shotgun Wedding promotion—and anecdotes about her own wedding last year to Ben Affleck. During press appearances for the film, Lopez discussed why the two eloped in Las Vegas in July prior to having their bigger Georgia wedding at the end of August, and what it has been like blending their families. Lopez has 14-year-old twins Emme and Max with her ex Marc Anthony, while Affleck and ex-wife Jennifer Garner share 17-year-old Violet, 14-year-old Seraphina, and 10-year-old Samuel.On The Today Show yesterday,...

On Friday, January 13, it was announced that the story of the late Amy Winehouse, iconic vocalist and songwriter, will be getting the biopic treatment in a new movie titled Back to Black. The film is being brought to life by filmmaker Sam Taylor-Johnson and screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh, and stars actress Marisa Abela as Winehouse.Here's everything we know about the movie so far.What is Back to Black about?The movie will focus on Winehouse's “vibrant years living in London in the early aughts and her intense journey to fame,” according to...

Selena Gomez's new year already has a dash of romance. Less than a month after a source told Entertainment Tonight that Gomez was single but open to dating, Us Weekly reports that she and The Chainsmokers' Drew Taggart are seeing each other. A source told the outlet that Gomez and Taggart aren't yet serious, but they are fine with the public seeing them being affectionate. “They aren’t trying to hide their romance by sneaking around at members only clubs,” the source said, describing the two as “very casual and low-key.”...