Peter Helman
Multi-Media Writer/ReporterPeter Helman is a music and entertainment journalist and pop culture obsessive who previously served as an editor at Stereogum. His work has been featured in publications including Pitchfork, The A.V. Club, and The Messenger. He lives in Queens, New York, fosters rescue dogs, and does the New York Times Crossword every day.
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POLITICS Disbarred: Rudy Giuliani's New York Law License Revoked for Lying About Trump's 2020 Election Defeat
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and personal lawyer for Donald Trump, was disbarred in the state of New York on Tuesday after a court found that he repeatedly lied about and tried to overturn the results of the 2020 election in which Trump lost to President Joe Biden.NEWS King Charles 'in Talks Over Desperate Move' to See Grandchildren Archie and Lilibet
King Charles is reportedly in talks to visit his estranged son Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle in America so that he can spend time and bond with his grandchildren Archie, 5, and Lilibet, 3.POLITICS RFK Jr. at Center of Babysitter’s Sex Assault Claims: Prez Candidate Accused of ‘Groping’ and ‘Sliding’ Hands Along College Grad’s ‘Rib Cage and Breasts’
Robet F. Kennedy Jr., 70, has been accused of sexual assault by a woman who worked as a babysitter for his children when she was a 23-year-old recent college graduate in 1998.Celebrity REVEALED: Jamie Foxx Shares What Led Up to Mysterious Health Scare Months After Sudden Hospitalization
Jamie Foxx has opened up about the mysterious health scare that left him hospitalized for weeks and out of the public eye for months last year.Celebrity SPOTTED: Diddy Breaks Cover for Wyoming White Water Rafting Trip as Embattled Mogul Faces Possible Federal Indictment
Sean "Diddy" Combs broke his cover over the weekend, when the embattled hip-hop mogul was spotting enjoying a white water rafting trip in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.Celebrity O.J. Simpson's In Memoriam Segment at BET Awards Sparks Fury, Nicole Brown's Family Demands Apology: 'Inappropriate to Give a Murderer Recognition'
The BET Awards have sparked backlash by featuring alleged murderer O.J. Simpson in the "In Memoriam" segment during the 2024 ceremony on Sunday.POLITICS Supreme Court Rules Trump Has 'Absolute Immunity' for 'Official Acts' in Election Interference Case
The United States Supreme Court ruled in a 6-3 vote on Monday that former president Donald Trump has "absolute immunity" from criminal prosecution for "official acts" during his tenure in office.NEWS Mother of Slain US Hero Pat Tillman Slams Decision to Honor Prince Harry With Son's Award: 'I Am Shocked'
Pat Tillman's mother has slammed ESPN's decision to honor Prince Harry with an award named after her late son.POLITICS Fired Up Biden Says 'I Know I'm Not a Young Man' at Rally After Debate Fail: 'When You Get Knocked Down, You Get Back Up'
Biden appeared fired up and defiant at a rally in Raleigh, North Carolina on Friday after his disastrous debate performance.REALITY TV Ahead of Deadline: 'RHOC' Star Shannon Beador Completes Court-Ordered Community Service for DUI Arrest After Avoiding Jail Time
'Real Housewives of Orange County' star Shannon Beador has finished the court-ordered community service she was required to complete following her DUI arrest last year/POLITICS 'Morning Joe' Tensions Boil Over After Biden's 'Terrible' Debate Performance: 'You're the Only One Raising Your Voice'
'Morning Joe' got tense on Friday as co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski argued about the implications of President Joe Biden's lackluster debate performance against former president Donald Trump.NEWS King Charles Stopped Michael Jackson Seeing Harry and William Over Diana 'Issue', Ex-Bodyguard Reveals
King Charles reportedly disapproved of Princess Diana's friendship with Michael Jackson and blocked the King of Pop from meeting Prince Harry and Prince William after their mom's tragic death.NEWS Princess Anne Discharged From Hospital After 5 Days of Treatment for Head Injuries
Princess Anne has returned home to Gatcombe Park after being discharged from the hospital following five days of treatment for minor head injuries and a concussion.POLITICS Trump Brags His Mugshot 'is the Best Ever' During Black Barbershop Event as He Tries to Sway Voters
Donald Trump repeated his frequent claims that his felony convictions have helped him appeal to the Black community.Celebrity Justin Timberlake and Wife Jessica Biel Reunite Amid Reports She Issued 'Get Help' Ultimatum in Fallout to DWI Scandal
Justin Timberlake and his wife Jessica Biel are putting on a united front following reports that his recent DWI arrest caused strain on their relationship.OMG! 'The Price is Right' Drug Scandal: Host Drew Carey Makes Stunning Confession, Says Contestants Are Frequently High or Drinking
The Price Is Right host Drew Carey has revealed that contestants are often drunk or high while appearing on the long-running game show.NEWS Judge Dismisses Radar's Lawsuit to Release Secret FBI Files on Jeffrey Epstein; Government 'Is Covering its Tracks,' Claims Lawyer
A New York Judge has dismissed Radar's lawsuit to force the FBI to release secret documents related to its sex trafficking investigation into the late financier and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.OMG! Hunter Biden's Baby Mama Lunden Roberts Claims He Hooked Up With Her Friend After Hearing Baby's Heartbeat: 'I've Become a Burden'
Hunter Biden's baby mama has claimed that President Joe Biden's troubled son once drunkenly slept with her friend after finding out she was pregnant and then asked for money to buy Gatorade.NEWS Louisville Police Chief Who Charged Scottie Scheffler Resigns After Mishandling Unrelated Sexual Harassment Claims
The Louisville police chief who oversaw the arrest of the world's number one golfer Scottie Scheffler outside the PGA Championship in May has resigned.Celebrity FKA Twigs Demands $10 Million in Damages From Ex Shia LaBeouf
FKA Twigs is reportedly demanding $10 million in damages from her ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf in her lawsuit accusing him of abuse during their relationship.REALITY TV 'RHOA' Star Cynthia Bailey's Ex Peter Thomas Faces 5 Years in Prison Over Unpaid Taxes
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey’s ex-husband Peter Thomas is facing up to five years in prison after being accused of failing to pay over $2.5 million in employment taxes.POLITICS Trump Slams 'Lying Machine' Biden in Unhinged Rant on Eve of Presidential Debate
Former president Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform to attack current President Joe Biden — just one day before the two candidates are scheduled to face off in the first presidential debate of 2024.NEWS CIA Planned to Kidnap or Poison WikiLeaks Leader Julian Assange: Plea Deal Ensured Plot Did Not Emerge in Court
Julian Assange's plea deal ensured that secret plots to kidnap and even assassinate the WikiLeaks founder hatched by the CIA would not emerge in court.Celebrity 'Vile': Ariana Grande Slammed as 'Tone Deaf' After Calling Cannibal Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer Her Dream Dinner Guest
Ariana Grande has sparked online backlash by naming notorious serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer as her dream dinner guest.POLITICS WATCH: Obama's Half-Sister Auma Tear-Gassed On-Air, Coughs and Covers Eyes During Deadly Protest
Former president Barack Obama's older half-sister Auma Obama was tear-gassed in the middle of a live interview with CNN during deadly protests in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday.POLITICS Trump Can Talk: Judge Partially Lifts Gag Order in Hush Money Case, Ex-Prez Free to Attack Jury
New York Judge Juan Merchan, who presided over Donald Trump's hush money trial, has partially lifted the gag order imposed on the embattled former president.NEWS Ex-Fox News Star Ed Henry Accused of Sexual Harassment and 'Grooming Behavior' at Real America's Voice
Scandal-ridden former Fox News star Ed Henry, who was hired by Newsmax after being benched by the far-right network Real America's Voice last year, was accused of sexual harassment by a young female RAV staffer.Celebrity 'I Don't Need Drama': Kevin Costner Addresses His 'Yellowstone' Exit After Major Demands to Studio Were Exposed
Kevin Costner has addressed his departure from 'Yellowstone' after confirming last Thursday that he would not be returning to Paramount Network's hit western series following months of bitter negotiations.Celebrity War of Words Explodes: Billy Ray Cyrus Now Accuses Ex Firerose of Physical Abuse, Denies Ruining Her Career After Bitter Split
Billy Ray Cyrus has hit back at his estranged wife Firerose after she accused him of "domestic abuse" and interfering with her career following their split.TRUE CRIME Josh Duggar Supreme Court Appeal Denied; He’ll Remain in Prison Until 2032 Over Child Sex Abuse Conviction
Josh Duggar's latest attempt at appealing his child pornography verdict was officially denied by the Supreme Court on Monday.TRUE CRIME Idaho Murder Suspect Bryan Kohberger's Family Grew Suspicious About His Behavior, Father Was 'On Edge' After Quadruple Homicide
Accused Idaho College killer Bryan Kohberger's own family suspected that he was involved even before his arrest.NEWS Another One Bites the Dust: Washington Post's Latest Top Editor OUT Before Start Date
Robert Winnett, the British journalist who was tapped to become the new editor of The Washington Post, has withdrawn from the position.NEWS Revealed: the One Drink That Got Justin Timberlake Arrested
Sources have revealed the strong drink that landed Justin Timberlake in jail for DWI.Celebrity Farewell John Dutton: Kevin Costner Reveals He Will Not Return to 'Yellowstone' After Tense Negotiations and Bitter Divorce
Kevin Costner has confirmed that he will not return to Yellowstone, ending over a year of speculation about his future with the series.Celebrity 'Hawaii Five-0' Actor Taylor Wily Dead at 56
'Hawaii Five-0' Taylor Wily has died has died at 56.Celebrity Puppy Love: Tom Cruise's Estranged Daughter Suri, 18, Passionately Kisses Boyfriend as Mom Katie Holmes Struggles With Becoming Empty Nester
Suri Cruise, the 18-year-old daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, was spotted passionately kissing her boyfriend in New York City's Central Park on Wednesday.GOSSIP Tour in Turmoil: Justin Timberlake Apologized to ‘Shocked’ Crew on Call Hours After DWI Arrest: ‘Reacted Like a Boss, Like Someone Who Owns his S---’
Justin Timberlake insisted that his world tour still will go ahead as planned and apologized to his crew in a long conference call hours after his shocking DWI arrest in the Hamptons early Tuesday morning.Celebrity Travis Scott Arrested in Miami for Disorderly Intoxication and Trespassing
Travis Scott was arrested early Thursday morning in Miami on charges of disorderly intoxication and trespassing property.Celebrity Dave Portnoy’s Secret Cancer Hell: Barstool Sports Boss, 47, Reveals He ‘Beat It’ — as Photos Show Big Wound on his Neck
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy revealed that he had a cancerous mole on his neck surgically removed.GOSSIP Justin Timberlake Has Been 'Masking' Drinking Problem for Years, Says Music Insider: He Was in a 'Dark Place' Prior to DWI
Justin Timberlake has allegedly struggled with a hidden drinking problem for years.OMG! ‘Murder-Suicide Mission’: Stunning New Claims 'Dark Forces' Drove JFK Jr.'s 'Death Wish' in Plane Crash With Wife Carolyn Bessette
John F. Kennedy Jr. may have struggled with a 'death wish' that led him to crash his plane in a shocking "murder-suicide" mission, a sensational new book claims.REALITY TV Nip/Tuck Denial: 'Vanderpump Rules' Star Scheana Shay Denies Nose Job Rumors — but Makes Plastic Surgery Confession
'Vanderpump Rules' star Scheana Shay has denied rumors that she got a nose job.OMG! Bombshell: The Six-Second Signal That Could Finally Solve the Mystery of MH370 After 10 Years
British scientists have discovered a signal that could solve the decade-long mystery of the lost Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370's final resting place.TRUE CRIME Vile Penn State Sex Fiend Jerry Sandusky, 80, Declares Innocence in First Interview: 'I Was Wrongfully Convicted by Inconsistent, Perjured Testimony'
Disgraced Penn State football coach and convicted child molester Jerry Sandusky continues to maintain his innocence in his first interview in over a decade.Celebrity No Bad Blood: Sabrina Carpenter Addresses Rumored FEUD With Taylor Swift Over Skims Collab With 'Nemesis' Kim Kardashian
Sabrina Carpenter has reassured fans that there's no bad blood with Taylor Swift over her appearance in a campaign for Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand Skims.POLITICS New Jersey Democratic Power Broker George Norcross Charged With Racketeering in Bombshell Indictment
New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross was charged with racketeering in a bombshell indictment on Monday.POLITICS Trump Admits He Tried to 'Rehabilitate' Omarosa's Reputation, Fired 'Apprentice' Star Because People 'Hated' Her
Donald Trump claimed that he hired Omarosa as an "experiment" and fired her because 'people hated her.'POLITICS Hillary Clinton Jokes About Losing Election in Surprise Tonys Appearance
Hillary Clinton joked about her unsuccessful 2016 presidential campaign against Donald Trump during a surprise appearance at the Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday.Celebrity 'Seinfeld' Actor and Comedian Hiram Kasten Dead at 71
Hiram Kasten, a New York actor and comedian known for his appearances on sitcoms like 'Seinfeld,' has died at 71.Celebrity 'Seemed Like Only Option': Armie Hammer Admits He Wanted to Kill Himself Over 'Career Death' Cannibalism Claims in First Interview Post-Scandal
Armie Hammer has broken his silence on the cannibalism and abuse allegations in one of his first interviews since the scandal derailed his career.