The University of California system and Princeton this week joined more than a dozen top schools – including Harvard, Duke, and Stanford – in announcing hiring freezes following Trump administration spending cuts. Johns Hopkins University said it was laying off more than 2,000 employees after it lost over $800 million from US Agency for International Development funding amid White House efforts to reduce wasteful spending and downsize the federal government. These drastic moves come as dozens of colleges and universities face federal investigations for allegedly failing to protect Jewish students during pro-Palestinian demonstrations that disrupted campuses across the country last…
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Selena Gomez made a surprising announcement on March 22, 2025. Taking to Instagram on Saturday, Gomez finally revealed the release of a fan-favorite track, eight years after its initial recording. The singer and actress announced that her song “Stained,” which was never officially released, is now available for a limited time. In the caption, she wrote, “Eight years later and you guys never forgot about this song.” Gomez added, “Your love for Stained has never gone away and I wanted to do something special to say thank you for all the love and support on the album. Stained is now…
Amanda Seyfried will forever cherish and honor “Mean Girls.” In a recent interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Seyfried, who played Karen Smith in “Mean Girls” at the age of 17, reminisced about the enjoyable filming experience and expressed her gratitude for the film’s positive impact on her career. Host Josh Horowitz began by noting the film’s continued relevance, saying, “Until the day you die, a 14-year-old girl will come up to you every day and quote you as if it just came out the day before.” “I hope they quote it on my grave,” remarked the “Letters To…
Ellen Pompeo has provided context regarding one of her most famous lines from “Grey’s Anatomy.” In the latest episode of Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast, the 55-year-old actress discussed her character Meredith Grey’s plea to Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) to leave his wife in a 2005 episode of the ABC medical drama. Pompeo shared, “There was a lot of stuff that I didn’t wanna do at the time. I didn’t wanna say, ‘Pick me, choose me, love me.'” However, the “Daredevil” star revealed that “Grey’s Anatomy” creator Shonda Rhimes understood the line’s potential resonance with the audience, saying, “she…
SZA has expressed her desire to become a superhero! Following her acting debut in the comedy film “One of Them Days” alongside Keke Palmer, SZA revealed that her dream role is to portray a Marvel superhero. During a recent appearance on “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” the “Snooze” hitmaker stated, “I would love to be a superhero.” She added that Silver Surfer is one of her favorite superheroes, “but Silver Surfer is a dude.” “I was talking to someone the other day… Well, my dad collects first-edition comics, so he has the first-edition Thor comics and Silver Surfer just in the…
Jennifer Lopez has resolved to move forward from Ben Affleck. However, she has specific demands for her next romantic partner, according to a recent report from In Touch. A source divulged to the outlet, “Believe it or not, Jennifer says she wants a ‘regular Joe,’ a businessman or a blue-collar guy who’s secure in himself.” “A guy who is strong in his convictions, someone who will make her feel special, safe, and secure,” the source continued. Before concluding the conversation, the source explained why Kevin Costner, who is reportedly planning a Hollywood comeback, was never a suitable potential suitor for…
Aloe Blacc recently reflected on the invaluable lessons he learned from his late collaborator, Avicii. While speaking with PEOPLE at the Opry 100: A Live Celebration event in Nashville on March 19, the singer and rapper revealed that Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, taught him important principles such as “dedication to craft.” Blacc recalled, “I remember we were in Miami, and he had to DJ at a party, and there was a huge entourage, but he couldn’t care less. It wasn’t his entourage, it was like hangers-on, management’s friends. I was there… I was invited, I just kind…
Channing Tatum has made a firm declaration regarding his future on-screen physical transformations, following a 30-pound weight reduction. The 44-year-old Hollywood actor and film producer shared three photographs on his Instagram account, illustrating the significant changes in his physique over the years. In the initial image, Tatum is shirtless, wearing black boxer shorts, and gazing at his reflection in a window. The second photograph depicts the “Deadpool & Wolverine” star with a more substantial build, positioned in front of a bathroom mirror. Conversely, the third image, also shirtless, reveals a noticeably slimmer physique compared to the preceding two. Tatum accompanied…
Katie Price has admitted to reverting to her old spending patterns after both her bankruptcies were lifted. The 46-year-old reality star is already spending between £500-700 on food shopping, often at Waitrose or Sainsbury’s. Price revealed in a recent episode of “The Katie Price Podcast” that despite doing a weekly “big shop,” a mid-week “top-up” at the store remains essential. “I do weekly shops, I spend about £500-£700 a week,” she told her sister Sophie on the podcast. “Sometimes we all go,” Price said of her children Harvey, 22, Junior, 19, Princess, 17, Jett, 11, and Bunny, 10. The mother…
Justin Bieber has once again triggered worry with another emotional message. On Saturday, the “Baby” singer took to Instagram, seemingly teasing new music by sharing a video of him playing musical instruments. However, in the caption, Justin penned a deeply personal note about self-loathing. He wrote, “I think I sometimes despise myself when I sense myself starting to become disingenuous.” Justin continued, “Then I remember we’re all being pressured to believe we’re insufficient, yet I still resent altering myself to please others.” This statement particularly resonated with fans, given the singer’s recent pattern of sharing cryptic messages. He had previously…
