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As the former president of Planned Parenthood , Cecile Richards helped transform the federation of women’s healthcare clinics into a political juggernaut, all while deflecting both Republican efforts to strip the organization of federal funding and vicious attacks on her character by religious fanatics. When Richards left the organization after 12 years in 2018, Planned Parenthood had more than quadrupled its ranks of volunteers and supporters. She presiding over some of the movement’s biggest victories and its most devastating losses — including the passage, at the state level, of hundreds of anti-abortion laws, including many that only went into effect in the last week when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade . The daughter of Texas Governor Ann Richards, a pro-choice Democrat, Richards, now co-chair of the PAC American Bridge 21st Century, has witnessed up close the religious right’s hostile takeover of the Republican Party in Texas, and across the country. She … [Read more...] about She Made Planned Parenthood a Juggernaut. Now Her Progress Is Being Erased

Britney Spears ' lawyer is calling BS on her former business manager, claiming the owner of the company lied about its involvement in the conservatorship, and THAT'S why it's objecting to forking over critical documents about its conduct. Britney's lawyer, Mathew Rosengart , filed legal docs obtained by TMZ ... saying Tri Star Entertainment -- which he says snagged more than $18 million from the 13-year run of the conservatorship -- has lied to the judge by claiming it had no involvement in the creation of the conservatorship. Rosengart notes ... just before Jamie Spears went to court and became his daughter's temporary conservator, he borrowed a minimum of $40,000 from Tri Star, which at the time was a pretty obscure company and repped no other celebrities. TMZ.com Rosengart believes the money had strings attached ... that Jamie would get the cash and Tri Star would get Britney's business. The lawyer has said in the past, this alleged quid pro quo … [Read more...] about Britney Spears Says Former Business Manager Lying About Involvement in Conservatorship

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging, even under ideal circumstances. When you can’t get your room to a comfortable temperature, rest can almost seem impossible. This summer, the best way to stay cool and comfortable at night is to use the best bedroom fan. Here’s what you need to know to find the right one for your space. Bedroom Fan Buying Guide Bedroom fans are much easier to install than AC units or ceiling fans. (They are also more affordable.) The best fans for your bedroom are shaped like towers. Depending on the fan’s size, you can set it up in the corner of your room or, if it’s smaller, on a side table. These days, standing bedroom fans are powerful enough to be your one-stop solution for temperature control. We recommend blade-free fans to anyone in the market for a new bedroom fan. Blade-free fans are the better … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: Stay Cool All Night With the Best Bedroom Fans

The New York Police Department has arrested a man accused of stalking and threatening Taylor Swift on a pair of occasions earlier this year. NYPD confirmed to Rolling Stone that a 35-year-old man named Joshua Christian of Brooklyn, New York was charged with stalking and criminal trespassing. The charges the two incidents where Christian allegedly appeared in the vicinity of Swift’s New York City apartment. “On March 26, 2022 at approximately 1105 hours, the suspect entered a residential building located [in Tribeca] and remained in the front entrance, through an unlocked door and remained unlawfully. When security told the individual to leave, he then fled the location on foot,” an NYPD spokesperson told Rolling Stone . “ On June 12, 2022 at approximately 1047 hours the suspect entered a residential building located [in Tribeca] and made threats through the intercom toward a 32 year-old female.” TMZ added that Swift or her security team called police following both … [Read more...] about Brooklyn Man Arrested on Charges of Stalking Taylor Swift

Jon Stewart has publicly denounced the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the historical case of Roe v. Wade that made abortion a constitutional right in America. On his show, The Problem with Jon Stewart , the comedian stated that the Supreme Court is “the Fox News of justice.” He continues, “I mean, there is no consistency. States can’t regulate guns, but they can regulate [uteruses], you know?” The ruling reverses 50 years of precedent from the landmark 1973 case that gave women in the U.S. the right under federal law to terminate a pregnancy, and a subsequent 1992 decision — Planned Parenthood v. Casey — that largely maintained the right. The ruling sparked nationwide protests. “It is a cynical pursuit in the same way that Fox News would come out with ‘we’re fair and balanced’ under the patina of what would be a high-status pursuit to the betterment of society, journalism,” he said. “They are a cynical political arm.” He also criticized the … [Read more...] about Jon Stewart Slams The Supreme Court Choice To Overturn Roe v. Wade Calling The Process “Kabuki Theater”

TMZ.com UPDATE 7:37 PM PT -- A rep for Ricky Martin tells TMZ ... "The allegations against Ricky Martin that lead to a protection order are completely false and fabricated. We are very confident that when the true facts come out in this matter our client Ricky Martin will be fully vindicated." Ricky Martin has been accused of domestic violence in Puerto Rico -- although it appears the alleged victim may be someone other than his spouse ... this per several reports. Multiple Spanish outlets that operate in PR -- including Telemundo -- reported Saturday that a protective order is in the process of being filed and executed against the pop star in a municipality near San Juan ... citing law enforcement officials who confirmed the complaint falls within their Law 54 statute, which deals with DV. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. The reports state an anonymous person -- who goes unnamed -- recently appeared before a judge in … [Read more...] about Ricky Martin Reportedly Hit with DV Restraining Order in Puerto Rico

Former Playboy Playmate Dani Mathers is slacking ... and the judge let her know it. Dani was in court Friday where she was supposed to submit proof of more community hours served as part of her plea in her criminal invasion of privacy case. To date, Dani has completed 56 hours but she was ordered to put in 240 hours. The judge reminded Dani of her obligations and strongly advised her to get on the stick. She has to return to court January 17 for proof of completion ... or else. As we reported ... Dani chose to do 30 days of graffiti removal instead of serving 45 days in jail. She's also on 36 months probation for secretly taking a pic of an elderly, naked woman in a gym locker room and shaming her on social media . If she fails to complete her community service, she could get thrown in the slammer for 45 days. … [Read more...] about Playboy Playmate Dani Mathers Warned By Judge, Do Community Service or Go to Jail