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‘Who? Weekly’’s Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger’s new book excavates fame culture

‘Who? Weekly’’s Lindsey Weber and Bobby Finger’s new book excavates fame culture

Published by Sam Flores

“Crunch, crunch.” If the above sounds familiar, then you might already be a Wholigan — someone who routinely listens to the long-running celebrity podcast “Who? Weekly.” Part of the fun of listening to the thrice-weekly show (one being for Patreon members), aside from its hosts contextualizing a dizzying array of tabloid headlines, is learning its lexicon. For example, “Crunch, Crunch” spoofs a bit of sponsored content the pop singer Bebe Rexha did for Lay’s Potato Chips in 2019. Other popular phrases unique to the Who-verse: “Good form, Bella Thorne.” “Scar-Jo Yummy Pop.” Launched in 2016 by pop culture journalists Bobby Finger and Lindsey Weber, “Who? Weekly” eagerly mines the growing world of lower-tier celebrity, with the two hosts categorizing trending names under two main umbrellas: the fame-hungry “Whos” (influencers, reality stars, a pre-royal Meghan Markle) and the instantly recognizable, likely critically acclaimed “Thems” (Tom Cruise, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé). Rounding out the paradigm are the “Nahs,” or folks who aren’t well known enough to claim “Who” status. On the Shelf “I Want to Be Famous: When …

Lindsey Graham’s Last Laugh

Lindsey Graham’s Last Laugh

Published by Sam Flores

Lindsey Graham always had a deep appreciation for earpieces, motorcades, and heavily secured environments. He recognized heady Washington status symbols when he saw them—including posthumous ones, such as big memorial services held in big, important rooms containing big, important entourages. These were Graham’s kind of sanctums. And today was his kind of send-off. The South Carolina Republican, who died earlier this month at 71, was celebrated in back-to-back departure rites—a morning ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda, followed by a funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Both gatherings were invitation-only, and heavily guarded. Graham would have liked that too; it underscored the potent lineup of dignitaries who’d come to pay respects to a senator who craved few things more than being part of top-level delegations, high-wire negotiations, and inner-circle golf foursomes. Power mourners included Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Vice President Vance, a good portion of the Trump Cabinet, and a bipartisan assemblage of the U.S. Senate. President Trump, whom Graham once despised—until Trump was elected and Graham managed to contort himself …

The twisted trail of Lindsey Graham

The twisted trail of Lindsey Graham

Published by Sam Flores

Lindsey Graham’s life and political career was complex and full of twists and turns, from being a moderate Republican to becoming a close advisor to Donald Trump, and his death brought tributes from colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Source link

Lindsey Graham, noble Roman 

Lindsey Graham, noble Roman 

Published by Sam Flores

A lot of people want to be powerful. Very few people, as it turns out, are willing to do the things necessary to have power. This is, generally speaking, a good thing. Perhaps the greatest protection against tyranny is that being a tyrant sounds like an awful lot of work. And even if you work… Source link

Kash Patel fuels conspiracy theories about Lindsey Graham’s death

Kash Patel fuels conspiracy theories about Lindsey Graham’s death

Published by Sam Flores

Lindsey Graham was scheduled to appear Sunday morning on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” It would have been the South Carolina senator’s 64th appearance on the broadcast. Instead, he died Saturday night of a “brief and sudden illness,” according to a statement from his office, just four days after turning 71. When aides urged him to seek medical attention Saturday evening, Graham reportedly said he would wait until after his appearance the next morning. He never made it. The remarkable thing about Graham’s death was how quickly the ordinary uncertainty that follows a sudden passing was immediately framed by some on the right as proof of suspicious activity — speculation that was not helped by FBI Director Kash Patel. By Sunday afternoon, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner’s office had already released preliminary findings: aortic dissection, brought on by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease — in plain terms, a tear in the body’s main artery, the kind of catastrophic cardiac event that can kill a person within minutes regardless of their quality of healthcare. TMZ published photos of someone who …

There were two Lindsey Grahams

There were two Lindsey Grahams

Published by Sam Flores

The things Lindsey Graham must have told himself to get by are many. That deep down, Donald Trump’s heart was in the right place. That he was helping the country. That his old friend John McCain would have understood. That he was the same Lindsey Graham he’d always been.  The late GOP senator from South Carolina died suddenly on Saturday evening at the age of 71 due to an aortic dissection, a death that would have mercifully been fast. The more poetic among us might find a metaphor there; the major artery to Graham’s heart was literally torn in two.  But that was not the only division he encountered. There existed two Lindsey Grahams: a pre-2017 version who consistently placed himself at the center of bipartisan dealmaking that no longer really exists on Capitol Hill, and the one who came after — who plotted his political troth to a man who regards compromise as weakness, and whose anti-democratic instincts sometimes seem to resemble the very autocrats Graham often pushed to overthrow. The first Graham showcased how …

Lindsey Graham’s cause of death after senator’s sudden death at 71

Lindsey Graham’s cause of death after senator’s sudden death at 71

Published by Daniella Wilson

The cause of Lindsey Graham’s death has been revealed following the veteran Republican senator’s sudden passing at the age of 71. According to preliminary findings released by the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the South Carolina lawmaker died from an aortic dissection caused by arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The medical examiner’s office said the death certificate will remain pending until toxicological and microscopic testing has been completed. A statement shared by Lindsey’s communications director, Taylor Reidy, said his official cause of death was listed as “Aortic Dissection due to Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.” The medical examiner added: “The death certificate will be pending until all the toxicological and microscopic testing are finalized and at that point the death certificate will be updated to reflect the cause of death and appropriately classify the manner of death.” FBI Director Kash Patel wrote on X that they were “assisting local authorities and has made every necessary resource available.” © Getty ImagesU.S Senator Lindsey Graham was a great supporter of Israel Family asks for privacy Lindsey’s office first …

Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Woman in Santa Monica (Reports)

Lindsey Buckingham Attacked by Woman in Santa Monica (Reports)

Published by Daniella Wilson

Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman in Santa Monica, according to multiple reports. An incident occurred involving Buckingham last Wednesday, March 25, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed with The Hollywood Reporter. (Multiple reports cite that the event occurred Wednesday, April 1.) “The Los Angeles Police Department, Threat Management Unit, is working with the Santa Monica Police Department to investigate the incident. To protect the integrity of the open and ongoing investigation, no further comment will be provided, at this time,” the LAPD said in a statement shared with THR. According to NBC4, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was arriving to an appointment in Santa Monica when a woman threw an “unknown substance” at him. The outlet also reported that authorities described the woman as a “stalking suspect,” and is known by Buckingham due to past incidents. No arrests have been made in connection to the case yet, and Buckingham was not injured, per NBC4. Buckingham joined Fleetwood Mac in 1974, alongside Stevie Nicks. The guitarist …

Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac attacked by woman in Santa Monica

Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac attacked by woman in Santa Monica

Published by Sam Flores

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Lindsey Buckingham was attacked by a woman in Santa Monica on Wednesday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that a woman with a history of stalking Buckingham, 76, tossed an unknown substance toward the former Fleetwood Mac guitarist and vocalist from a container as he entered a building for an appointment. According to law enforcement, Buckingham was not harmed; the woman is known to the musician and has been the subject of prior action with the LAPD threat management unit. Police believe the woman found out when and where Buckingham had scheduled his appointment. She was not apprehended Wednesday morning, but an arrest was expected soon. “The Los Angeles Police Department, Threat Management Unit, is working with the Santa Monica Police Department to investigate the incident,” LAPD Capt. Mike Bland told The Times in a statement. “To protect the integrity of the open and ongoing investigation, no further comment will be provided, at this time.” Representatives for Buckingham have not responded to a request for comment. In December …

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked by woman with an ‘unknown substance’

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked by woman with an ‘unknown substance’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Fleetwood Mac legend Lindsey Buckingham has been attacked with an unknown substance by a woman who police say might be a stalker. The guitarist, 76, was ambushed while walking into a building Wednesday in Santa Monica, police said. The woman, who police described as a “stalking suspect,” reportedly threw something on Buckingham and then ran away. Both Santa Monica and Los Angeles police are investigating the reported ambush. Police did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon, but police said they know who the woman is. Authorities also said Buckingham is familiar with the woman due to previous incidents, according to NBC Los Angeles. Police said they believe the woman found out when and where Buckingham would be, which is how she knew where to confront him. Lindsey Buckingham was attacked Wednesday by a woman who police say is a ‘stalking suspect’ (Getty Images) Buckingham was not injured in the incident. His representatives did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment. This is not …