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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J Lo CANCELS Summer Tour: 'Heartsick' Singer Taking Time Off to 'Be With Family' as Split Rumors Swirl
Jennifer Lopez has canceled her planned This Is Me... Live summer tour to spend time with her family.
Inside 'Inhumane' Rikers Island Jail Said to be 'Ready' for Ex-Prez Donald Trump After Hush Money Convictions
New York City's Rikers Island is said to be "ready" for Donald Trump if he does get jail time.
‘How Trump's Team Blew It’: Former Federal Prosecutor Reveals How Ex-Prez Lost the Winnable Trial — the Two Huge Mistakes Revealed
Legal experts argue that Trump's defense lost the trial by mishandling a "winnable case."
Shiloh Filed to Drop Brad Pitt's Last Name on 18th Birthday: Inside the Feud That Has TORN The Family Apart
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, the daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, celebrated her 18th birthday on Monday by filing to legally drop famous father's last name.
Autopsy Shocker: YouTube CEO's 19-Year-Old Son Died From Deadly Mix of Cocaine and Prescription Drugs
Marco Troper, the 19-year-old son of former YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki and longtime Google executive Dennis Troper, died from an accidental overdose of recreational drugs and anti-anxiety medications.
'Prove It, B----': Trump Campaign Spokesman Fires Back at Bakari Sellers While Denying Ex-Prez Used N-Word
Donald Trump campaign spokesman Steven Cheung has fired back at those who claim the embattled former president used a racial slur.
Boeing Whistleblower Calls for 'Criminal Investigation': 'These Planes Are Not Safe'
A Boeing whistleblower is calling for a criminal investigation into the aircraft manufacturer in the wake of several high-profile incidents caused by safety and quality issues.
Assassination Warning: Russia Has Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky in Its 'Crosshairs'
As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is in the Kremlin's crosshairs.
Trump Holds Secret Meeting With Elon Musk: GOP Presidential Candidate Offered X Owner White House 'Advisory Role'
Donald Trump has reportedly discussed a potential "advisory role" for Elon Musk if he successfully reclaims the White House in November.
Spanish Royal Scandal: King Felipe 'Crushed and Destroyed' by Queen Letizia’s 'Infidelities'— as It's Claimed She Had an Affair With Her Brother-in-Law
King Felipe of Spain is allegedly "crushed and destroyed" by Queen Letizia's infidelities as it is claimed that she had a long-term affair with her former brother-in-law.
Trump Praises Alito's 'COURAGE and GUTS' for Refusing to Sit Out Jan 6 Cases After Upside-Down Flag Controversy
Donald Trump has praised Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for refusing to recuse himself from any cases involving the embattled former president.
'Michael Jackson Was a Womanizer,' Claims Ex-Bodyguard as He Reveals Bombshell Accusations Against Late King of Pop
Michael Jackson was a secret womanizer, according to his former bodyguard and longtime confidant Matt Fiddes.
Hollywood Makeup Artist Allegedly Stabbed Over 20 Times By Ex-Boyfriend: Police
A Hollywood makeup artist is recovering in the hospital after an ex-boyfriend allegedly broke into her Los Angeles home and stabbed her over 20 times.
JUST IN: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Faces Possible Federal Grand Jury Indictment as Accusers Prepare to Testify
Federal investigators are preparing to bring Diddy's accusers before a federal grand jury.Is This the Biggest Sign Yet of a Hung Jury? Trump Trial Juror Said to Have Made 'Friendly Eye Contact' With Ex-Prez, Sending 'Signals to Defense'
One Donald Trump trial juror was said to make "friendly eye contact" with the embattled ex-president.Jennifer Lopez's Latest Blow: $1M-Per-Show Deal for Las Vegas Residency in Jeopardy as New Album, Concert Tour Flops
Jennifer Lopez's $90 million deal for a 90-date Las Vegas residency is in trouble her new album and tour continue to underperform.
'When Calls the Heart' Actress Mamie Laverock, 19, on Life Support After Falling From 5-Story Hospital Balcony
19-year-old actress Mamie Laverock is on life support after falling five stories from a balcony walkway.
Area 52 Mission Exposed: Air Force Vets Reveal How Top Secret Base Made Them Sick With Tumors
Air Force veterans who served on a top secret base claim that working on the nuclear testing site left them with "all kinds of cancers" and other health issues.
'Down to F---': San Diego Cop Resigns After Locking Himself in Back Seat of Police Car With Female Suspect Who Propositioned Him
A San Diego police officer resigned after locking himself in the back seat of his patrol car with a female suspect who had propositioned him for sex.
'F----tness': Pope APOLOGIZES After He's Caught Using Vulgar Italian Word to Refer to LGBT People
Pope Francis has apologized after allegedly using a homophobic slur while defending the Catholic Church's ban on gay priests during a private discussion with Italian bishops.
Jimmy Kimmel Reveals Son Billy, 7, Had Third Open-Heart Surgery Over Memorial Day Weekend: 'We Went Into This Experience With a Lot of Optimism and Nearly as Much Fear'
Jimmy Kimmel revealed that his son Billy, 7, had his third open-heart surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles over Memorial Day weekend.
WATCH: North West Sings 'I Just Can’t Wait to Be King' as Young Simba in Disney's 'The Lion King' Live Concert
North West earned a standing ovation following her performance as Young Simba in Disney's live The Lion King concert.
Nicki Minaj Detained in Amsterdam on Suspicion of Possession of 'Soft Drugs'
Nicki Minaj was detained at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport on suspicion of possession of soft drugs.
Huge Blow for Vladimir Putin as Russia's Only Remaining Missile Cruiser in Black Sea 'The Tsiklon' is Destroyed by Ukraine
The Ukrainian military said that it destroyed Russia's "last cruise missile carrier" in the Black Sea during a successful operation on the Moscow-occupied Crimean Peninsula last weekend.
Charles Barkley Slams CNN as 'Boneheads' After Network Brass Axed 'King Charles' Show With Gayle King
NBA legend and TV personality Charles Barkley has slammed CNN after the network reportedly pulled the plug on King Charles, his low-rated talk show with Gayle King, after just six months.
Andy Cohen Fires Back: Asks Judge to Dismiss 'Speculative' and 'Demonstrably False' Lawsuit From Leah McSweeney Claiming Drugs, Booze and Discrimination
Andy Cohen has asked a judge to dismiss Leah McSweeney's 'speculative' and 'demonstrably false' lawsuit claiming drugs, booze, and discrimination.
Special Counsel in Classified Document Case Demands Donald Trump be GAGGED From Making Statements That 'Pose a Significant' Danger to Law Enforcement
Prosecutors have asked the judge overseeing the classified documents case against Donald Trump for a gag order barring the former president from making statements that "pose a significant, imminent, and foreseeable danger to law enforcement agents."'Belongs in a Dumpster Fire': Trump Sends Cease and Desist Letter to Producers of Biopic With Rape Scene
Attorneys for ex-president Donald Trump have sent a cease and desist letter to the producers behind the upcoming biopic 'The Apprentice' in an attempt to block the release of the film.
Putin's Purge: Russia Arrests More Top Military Officials on Bribery Charges
Another Russian general has been arrested on corruption charges as President Vladimir Putin continues to shake up his top military brass.Mini MAGA: Photos Show 'Fair Amount of Empty Space' as Trump Boasts of 'Big Crowd' at Bronx Rally
Although Trump boasted of a "big crowd" at his Bronx rally on Thursday, photos and footage from the event told a different story.
'Not Just Cause of One Player': Angel Reese Shades Former Rival Caitlin Clark After WNBA Victory
WNBA rookie and former college basketball star Angel Reese appeared to take a dig at her old rival Caitlin Clark after the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty 90-81 on Thursday night.
'We Will Not Stop Until That Monster Is Put Away': Fort Liberty Soldier Charged With Murder of 8-Month-Old Daughter
A soldier stationed at Fort Liberty in North Carolina has been charged with murder in connection to the death of his 8-month-old daughter over a year ago.
King Charles and Prince William Suddenly Cancel Royal Engagements Ahead of Surprise Election
King Charles and Prince William have suddenly cleared their calendars and canceled several upcoming royal engagements as the United Kingdom prepares for a surprise general election.
Trump Claims Putin Will Release Imprisoned WSJ Reporter 'for Me, But Not for Anyone Else'
Donald Trump has claimed that if he is re-elected, he can get Russian President Vladimir Putin to release imprisoned Wall Street Journal Evan Gershkovich.
Final Moments: Tragic Clip Shows Pastor's Wife Mica Miller at Gas Station Hours Before Her Death
Chilling new footage showing the final hours of Mica Miller has emerged.
Love Triangle Exposed: RFK Jr.'s Veep Pick Allegedly Cheated on Google Founder Sergey Brin With Elon Musk, Used Cocaine, Ketamine and Psychedelic Mushrooms
RFK Jr.'s VP pick Nicole Shanahan allegedly cheated on Google founder Sergey Brin with Elon Musk and used cocaine, ketamine, and psychedelic mushrooms.
Washington Post ORDERED Staff Not to 'Distribute' Story Detailing Prince Harry's Allegations Against Embattled Paper's CEO
A top Washington Post editor ordered staffers not to promote or "distribute" a story detailing Prince Harry's allegations about the paper's new CEO's role in a phone hacking controversy.
Ron DeSantis' 'Freedom Summer' Nixes Rainbow Bridge Lights for Florida Pride Month
As part of Florida's new "Freedom Summer" initiative, Gov. Ron DeSantis has decreed that all bridges in the state can only be lit up at night in red, white, and blue.
'You Don't Belong in This Town': 20-Foot Neon Sign Outside Morgan Wallen's Bar Denied by Nashville City Council After Arrest
Plans to build a 20-foot neon sign outside Morgan Wallen's new bar have rejected by Nashville's city council.
EXPOSED: Bella Hadid Accused of Treating Non-A-Listers Like 'Second-Class Citizens' at Cannes Film Festival
Bella Hadid has been accused of treating less famous people as 'second class citizens.'
'The End of a Chapter': Nicole Brown Simpson's Sisters Break Their Silence on O.J.'s Death
Nicole Brown Simpson's sisters are speaking out in the wake of O.J.'s death.
Exodus on Capitol Hill: Revolt in Speaker Mike Johnson’s Office as High-Powered Trio of Top Policy Staffers Quit
Three top members of House Speaker Mike Johnson's policy team are leaving his office by the end of May
Camelot Revolt: Kerry Kennedy Leads 'Heart-Wrenching' Campaign Against Her Brother’s White House Tilt
Kerry Kennedy is leading the 'heart-wrenching' campaign against her brother RFK Jr.'s controversial bid for the White House.
Key Member of Israel's War Cabinet Threatens to Resign Unless Netanyahu Comes Up With Post-War Plan for Gaza
Benny Gantz, a key member of Israel's war cabinet, has threatened to resign unless Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu develops a plan for the end of the war in Gaza
'There Was Not One Cell in My Body That Was Surprised': Diddy's Ex-Assistant Reacts to Disturbing Assault Video
Diddy's former assistant has reacted to the disturbing surveillance footage that showed him assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.
Search and Rescue Operation Underway as Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Crashes
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed on Sunday as it was crossing a mountainous forest region in heavy fog.
'Sorry He Got Caught': Commenters Slam Diddy's Apology Video
Users flocked to social media to blast Diddy for his sudden apology after denying all of the allegations of physical and sexual abuse against him for months.
Sarah Hyland’s Ex Matt Prokop Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Girlfriend
Modern Family star Sarah Hyland's troubled ex Matt Prokop has been arrested in Victoria, Texas after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
Ben Affleck Spotted Without Wedding Ring After Jennifer Lopez Split Rumors
Ben Affleck has been spotted without his wedding ring for the first time since the rumors of a split with Jennifer Lopez began circulating.
Police Conclude Boeing Whistleblower Died by Suicide
Police have concluded their investigation into the death of a Boeing whistleblower who was found dead from an apparent suicide in March.