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Hilaria Baldwin was ready to call it quits with Alec Baldwin if his eldest daughter, Ireland, did not approve of their relationship. On Sunday’s episode of TLC’s “The Baldwins,” Hilaria, 41, opened up about her bond with Ireland, 29, whom Alec shares with his ex-wife, Kim Basinger. ”I feel like it is unique for a stepmom … Read more

Bitcoin has been on a roller coaster since the November election. Should you be strapping yourself in, or should you unbuckle and climb out of the car? The post-election boom pierced $100,000, leading bulls to speculate that seven digits were next as “pro-crypto” President Donald Trump prepared to take office. Then, a day after the … Read more

Voices Suzanne Nossel Remember when it was the right that got outraged over ‘banned words’? Some of the fiercest blowback in recent years against “diversity, equity and inclusion” greeted Stanford University in 2022 when it launched the website of its Elimination of Harmful Language initiative. Back then, it was the right that was appalled by … Read more

French actor Gérard Depardieu is standing trial on Monday in Paris accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of a movie in 2021. Depardieu, 76, is facing charges that he groped a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant director during production of the film “Les Volets Verts” (“The Green Shutters”). Prosecutors allege the incidents included obscene … Read more

AI voice clones pose an ‘existential crisis’ for actors: ‘It’s a violation of our humanity’ Nick Meyer said $100,000 would have changed his life. The 26-year-old actor said it would have “taken a lot of weight” off his shoulders and provided relief for his family. Although he’s been acting professionally for a decade, Meyer said … Read more

Cypress Hill performs at Lollapalooza in 1995. (John Rubeli) On the shelf Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival St. Martin’s Press: 432 pages, $29.76If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores. In 1990, Jane’s Addiction released “Ritual de lo … Read more

Even 20 years after ‘The Office’ premiere, Jim and Pam still make us swoon The physical mementos Jenna Fischer kept from her years making the beloved comedy series “The Office,” which debuted on NBC 20 years ago today, have become invaluable artifacts from a cherished time now preserved onscreen for posterity. In the American reimagining … Read more

No one could be happier to kiss ’93 goodby than Kim Basinger. Last year at this time, the actress was facing a multimillion-dollar civil suit over a role that changed her life forever. Ironically, it was a role she never performed. As the new year rolls in, Basinger finds herself focusing on her new marriage … Read more

Actress Naya Rivera. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times) Naya Rivera, Jennifer Morrison, Clare Bowen and Christa Miller are taking it all off for Allure’s annual nudes issue. The TV stars were photographed by Patrick Demarchelier, strategically covering their breasts and nether regions in the name of art and passion. Last year, Maria Menounos, … Read more

Akata Witch A Novel Nnedi Okorafor Viking: 352 pp., $17.99, ages 12 and older The protagonist at the center of the young-adult novel “Akata Witch” lives in many worlds. She is, in the truest sense, African American: Nigerian by ancestry, American by birth. Born in New York, she moved to West Africa with her parents … Read more