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eBay Pulls Jeffrey Dahmer Costumes for Violating Violence Policy
Digital auction house eBay is pulling every Jeffrey Dahmer costume it finds for violating the violence and violent criminals policy, a spokesperson told TMZ. The site has seen increased interest in Dahmer-inspired glasses, shirts, wigs, and other costume elements following Netflix’s hit miniseries — and this really is the full title — Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. But selling such items, even as a costume, is against eBay’s user agreement. The violence and violent criminals policy prohibits, among other things, “Items closely associated with or that benefit violent felons, their acts, or crime scenes within the past 100 years.” Costumes of the infamous serial killer fall into the “closely associated” category; the sales can’t benefit Dahmer, who was beaten to ...
Jury Orders Alex Jones to Pay Nearly $1 Billion for Sandy Hook Lies
Alex Jones is a huckster, a conspiracy theorist, one of the worst people ever to work in media (and that’s saying something), and, perhaps soon, a negative billionaire. A Connecticut jury ruled on October 12th that the InfoWars founder must pay out $965 million for defamation after he spent a decade spreading lies about the 2012 school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary. As reported by Reuters, CNN, Variety, and more, the case had 15 plaintiffs, including family members of eight victims of the shooting, plus a former FBI agent. Jones has repeatedly and falsely claimed that the shooting never happened — that 28 people, including 20 children didn’t die — and that anyone claiming otherwise was a paid actor for a government plot to unlawfully confiscate American’s guns. Jones called the ma...
The Best Amazon Prime Early Access Deals for Music and Entertainment Lovers
Prime Day: The Revenge. Just three months after enticing users with its Prime Day deals, Amazon is back with another site-wide sale dubbed the Prime Early Access Sale. Think of it like a pre-Black Friday discount extravaganza, giving Prime members a chance to check things off their holiday gift list well in advance. The sale is set for October 11th and 12th, and yes, you will need to be a member of Amazon Prime to access these deals. The good news is you can sign up for a free 30-day trial to get around that little requirement. Of course, the big question is: What sort of deals can you actually score during the Prime Early Access Sale? Well, to save you some clicking, we’ve rounded up the best deals for music and entertainment lovers we could find. Here are 10 items pop culture heads can g...
William Shatner Reflects on “Overwhelming Sadness” from 2021 Space Flight: “It Felt like a Funeral”
William Shatner has opened up about his 2021 space flight with Blue Origin in an excerpt from his newly-released book, Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder, shared via Variety. The essay details the preparation for the space shuttle launch on October 13th, 2021, which included Star Trek’s original Captain Kirk in a record-breaking endeavor as the oldest person to travel to space at his then-90 years of age, as well as some of the surprisingly grim takeaways from his ascended viewpoint. After admitting to some apprehension that stemmed from engine anomalies, a contingency plan if the rocket exploded pre-flight, and a recurring image of the Hindenburg disaster, Shatner shared his experience with g-force and his impression once the four-person crew reached weightlessness. “Every...
Two People Paid $40,000 Each to Learn Pottery and Smoke Weed with Seth Rogen
If you’ve ever wanted to smoke weed with Seth Rogen, we now know how to make that dream a reality: Simply shell out 40 grand. At Rogen’s annual Hilarity for Charity event last weekend, two people paid $40,000 each to enjoy a pottery lesson and smoke session from the stoner comedian-vase maker, by far the highest bid at the auction. Rogen and his wife, Lauren Miller, started the Alzheimer’s awareness organization Hilarity for Charity after Miller’s mother was diagnosed with the disease. Per Page Six, Saturday night’s event, which marked the 10th anniversary of the nonprofit, featured standup from Nicole Beyer and Ron Funches, tap dancing from Chloe Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies, and a set from magician Justin Willman. Samantha Ronson served as DJ, while Natasha Leggero and Jillian Bell acted a...
Kim Kardashian Charged By SEC for Unlawfully Promoting Crypto Currency
Kim Kardashian has been charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission for unlawful promotion of a crypto currency and agreed to pay a $1.26 million fine. According to the SEC, Kardashian used her social media to tout EMAX tokens, a crypto currency sold by EthereumMax, without disclosing the payment she received for the promotion. “This case is a reminder that, when celebrities or influencers endorse investment opportunities, including crypto asset securities, it doesn’t mean that those investment products are right for all investors,” said SEC Chair Gary Gensler in a statement. Advertisement Related Video Kardashian neither admitted to nor denied the SEC’s findings, but “wanted to get this matter behind her to avoid a protracted dispute. The agreement she reached with the SEC allows he...
Chris Redd Is Dating Kenan Thompson’s Ex-Wife
Relationship drama continues to follow (former) Saturday Night Live stars. This week, tabloids have focused on Chris Redd and Kenan Thompson, with TMZ reporting that the former is dating the latter’s estranged wife. Thompson filed for divorce from Christina Evangeline, his wife of 11 years, in May, but the two had secretly been separated for a few years before that. According to TMZ, Redd and Evangeline reportedly became official within the last year and there was no cheating or overlap occurring between Evangeline’s relationships. If fellow SNL alum Pete Davidson’s relationship with Kim Kardashian has taught us anything, it’s that exes don’t take new romances lightly. And while Redd’s recently announced departure from the show may suggest otherwise, sources claim that there...
John Cena Earns Guinness World Record for Most Make-A-Wish Foundation Requests Fulfilled
John Cena has set a Guinness World Record for most wishes granted via Make-A-Wish Foundation. He’s topped the list with 650 engagements since 2002. The Peacemaker star has consistently served as the most requested guest to visit children suffering from critical illnesses for Make-A-Wish. He’s been an outspoken supporter of the cause since first getting involved in 2002 as a professional WWE wrestler, once telling Reuters: “If you ever need me for this ever, I don’t care what I’m doing, I will drop what I’m doing and be involved because I think that’s the coolest thing.” Beyond his vocal support, Cena has also stood as a long-time fixture for the non-profit organization, issuing their overall 1,000th wish in 2012 and celebrating his own 500-wish distinction in 2015. Advertisement Relat...
Bring the Greatest Albums of All Time Everywhere You Go with Our New Legends Merch Collection
Whether you completely agree with our list of the 100 Greatest Albums of All Time or not, you have to admit: Every single artist on there is legendary. To commemorate these GOATs, we’ve turned our exclusive, original Greatest Albums of All Time artwork into the new Legends Collection on the Consequence Shop. This new merch capsule features our original design printed on posters, T-Shirts, and tote bags. Each piece includes original art that references some of the greatest musicians ever, including Fleetwood Mac, Prince, Marvin Gaye, The Clash, Nirvana, The Beach Boys, Kendrick Lamar, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, David Bowie, Kate Bush, Radiohead, and Joni Mitchell. The posters are available unframed or framed, with the latter using sturdy wood frames sourced from renewable forests. Protecte...
We Want You to Take the Consequence 15 Readers Survey
Over the past two weeks, we’ve been celebrating Consequence’s 15th anniversary with a series of rankings, staff lists, essays, playlists, questionnaires, videos, and other retrospectives taking the pulse of a decade-and-a-half of culture. And while it’s been a lot of fun to take a stroll down memory lane, we now want to turn the tables and ask you: What have you been obsessed with these past 15 years? After all, there would be no 15 years of Consequence without our loyal audience, a community of music, movie, and TV lovers who are literally the reason we do what we do every day. To that end, we’ve come up with a simple Consequence 15 Readers Survey. It shouldn’t take too long to fill out, but we want your honest takes. Who knows, we might even share some of the most fun responses on ...
QAnon, Citing The Simpsons, Says Something Is Happening September 24th
The Simpsons has a history of predicting the future, but QAnon is taking the animated series’ perceived abilities to the next level. As Vice reports, the conspiracy group is certain that something bad is going to happen on September 24th, and they’re basing their assumptions on one episode of the series and a poor choice of words from a German politician. While no one at QAnon is certain what, exactly, is going to happen on September 24th, followers on different platforms have thrown around the possibility of nuclear war, a financial crisis, water poisoning, and an armed revolution. The conspiracy theorists first got the idea for a fall armageddon when German lawmaker Friedrich Merz, speaking about the Russian invasion of Ukraine earlier this month, misspoke and said everyon...
How to Get Tickets to Michelle Obama’s 2022 Book Tour
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has announced a 2022 US tour in support of her latest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, and fans will soon be able to grab tickets for the 6-city speaking event, which launches the same day the book arrives, November 15th. “I am so excited to share that I will be heading across the country soon to talk with you all about my new book,” Mrs. Obama shared in a statement. “This book means so much to me – it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.” Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates. What Is Michelle Obama’s Next Tour? Ad...
