Conor Murray is a reporter covering trends in entertainment and culture. He is based in Jersey City and joined Forbes in 2022. Murray has covered the messy rollout for Kanye West's latest album, the Stanley water bottle craze and right-wing backlash against companies deemed
Just How Bad Does It Look For ‘Joker 2’? Critical Pans And Lackluster Opening Weekend Spell Doom
Even with the addition of Lady Gaga, the divisive “Joker” musical sequel disappointed at the box office and fell far short of its billion-dollar-grossing predecessor.
TikTok User Goes Viral For Finding Buried Rug In Her Yard, Sparking Police Investigation—But No Body Was Found
A rolled-up rug found in a backyard in Columbus, Ohio, captivated thousands of TikTok users, who urged homeowner Katie Santry to dig it up.
The 'Hawk Tuah' Creator's Podcast Ranks No. 5 On Spotify—Here's How She Kept The Meme Going For Months
21-year-old Haliey Welch has transformed her viral “hawk tuah” meme into one of the biggest podcasts on Spotify, months after her signature phrase went viral.
What We Know About Alec Baldwin’s ‘Rust’ Rollout As It Premieres Next Month
The festival premiere will be the first time “Rust” is screened following an on-set shooting incident, though it’s still unclear when it will open in theaters.
How JD Vance Distanced Himself From The False Pet-Eating Conspiracy In Springfield He Helped Spread
Vance falsely claimed in a series of viral social media posts last month Haitian migrants were abducting and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.
Here’s Why Fugees Member Pras Michel Is Suing Lauryn Hill Over Touring Dispute
Michel’s lawsuit comes months after the Fugees’ reunion tour was abruptly canceled.
Pop Stars Could Score Oscar Nominations This Year—Including Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez And Ariana Grande
Lady Gaga could earn her second acting nomination for “Joker: Folie à Deux,” while Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande are hoping for their first.
‘The Purge’ Trends As Trump Suggests ‘One Really Violent Day’ Could End Thefts
Former President Donald Trump suggested “one really violent day” could end thefts, drawing comparisons to “The Purge” films in which crime is legal for a 12-hour period each year.
Chappell Roan Cancels Appearances In New York And D.C.— Her Kamala Harris Endorsement Controversy Explained
The summer’s breakout pop star angered Democrats this week for her hesitance to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris and her critical comments about both political parties.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Lawyer Says Violent Video Of Cassie ‘Not Evidence Of Sex Trafficking’
TMZ’s “The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment” featured Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo, who gave some of the most detailed defenses of Combs yet—and tried to explain all that baby oil.