FOLLOW US:

Olympics Insider Calls Bullsh*t on Firing of Black Performer

By Chihiro Kai

The employee told The Daily Beast that Tokyo organizers, who claim the musician was cut for budget reasons, were “miffed” about having an African performer in the ceremony.

Does Dolly Parton Know What’s Happening at Her Stampede?

By Michael Daly

She helped fund a COVID-19 vaccine. But her theater is telling callers that masks are optional in a town where the virus is still killing.

Dear Reality Dating Shows: Fat People F*ck, Too

By Laura Bradley

Dating shows like “The Bachelor” have long been accused of feeling stale and out of touch—but even so-called innovators of the genre refuse to abandon its worst flaw.

When all hell breaks loose, we keep a grip on reality.

Support our newsroom by becoming a member.

Join Beast Inside

The Creepy Far-Right Plot to Bring McAfee Back From the Dead

By Kelly Weill

In life, he was an anti-virus software entrepreneur and fringe political figure. In death, he has become a locus of rage among QAnon influencers.

My 5-Year-Old May Not Survive Your Refusal to Wear a Mask

By Wajahat Ali

She’s one of the millions of Americans with compromised immune systems who can’t protect themselves if you won’t protect yourself.

Fever Dreams

A podcast covering twisted tales of the new American right.

Listen Now

VH1’s ‘Behind the Music’ Is Back. Will Audiences Care?

By Kyndall Cunningham

Paramount+ has rebooted the hit docuseries chronicling the highs and lows of music legends. Whether viewers will still be as intrigued in the age of Instagram is anyone’s guess.

Nikki Glaser on the One Ann Coulter Roast Joke She Regrets

By Matt Wilstein

Comedian Nikki Glaser takes The Last Laugh podcast inside her three big Comedy Central roasts, from the “truly evil” Ann Coulter to uncomfortable truths about Jeff Ross.

‘The Green Knight’ Is One of 2021’s First Must-See Movies

By Nick Schager

Filmmaker David Lowery’s (“Pete’s Dragon”) latest is a mesmerizing medieval fantasy where Dev Patel’s Sir Gawain squares off against a “Lord of the Rings”-esque Green Knight.

SEE MORE STORIES

1. Massive Earthquake Shakes Alaska, Spawns Tsunami Fears

RATTLE AND ROLL

The 8.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Alaska late Wednesday night, sparking evacuations and tsunami watches from Hawaii to New Zealand.

2. U.S. Pole Vaulter Is Latest to Get COVID at Olympics

‘SPOOKED’

News that former world champion and an Argentinian rival have tested positive for coronavirus sends jitters through athletes in Tokyo

3. Supercharge Your Diet With This Superfood Supplement

AD BY KARAMD

KaraMD provides world-class nutrition in a convenient-to-take formula.

4. FDA: Troubled COVID-19 J&J Vaxx Maker Can Resume Production

BACK IN BUSINESS

The company announced the news in a statement late Wednesday.

5. Cuomo Lawyer Who Handled Harassment Allegation to Resign

TIME TO GO

A lawyer for accuser Charlotte Bennett says counsel Judith Mogul botched the response to the complaint.

KEEP CHEATING

If you are on a mobile device or cannot view the images in this message, click here to view this email in your browser. To ensure delivery of these emails, please add emails@thedailybeast.com to your address book. If you no longer wish to receive these emails, or think you have received this message in error, you can safely unsubscribe.