This article is published in partnership with The Lever, an investigative newsroom. The 16 years sinceThe Uprisingwas released have delivered much of the tumult I imagined. The big questions are about intangible vibes, brands, and emotions the forces that now determine elections. Former President Donald Trump (left). President Joe BIden (right).Andrew Leyden/NurPhoto/Getty Images; Mario Tama/Getty Images And those questions are haunting: How did the two political parties flip their zeitgeists?...

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The comedic legendBob Newharthasdied at 94. You might know him from famous sitcoms likeThe Bob Newhart ShowandNewhart. Or, if youre much younger, hes PapaElf. ELF, Bob Newhart, 2003, (c) New Line/courtesy Everett Collection© New Line Cinema/Everett Collection Newhart was 73 when he starred asWill Ferrells adoptive father in 2003sElf. Never mind that iconicNewhartfinale the North Pole is where its at. Revisit the clip below, where Papa Elf sets the stage for the iconic Christmas film....

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BlurandGorillazfrontmanDamon Albarnwas awarded an honorary degree from the University of Exeter earlier this week. Albarn briefly addressed the Exeter graduates in a casual speech given on Wednesday. Congratulations to all the students, may you forge wonderful careers. Damon Albarn with his honorary degreeCourtesy of the University of Exeter Damon Albarn Honorary Doctorate speech at the University of Exeter Summer Graduation Ceremony.Congratulations! These days theres so many ways for a single fact to become so fragmented and distorted, its insane....

To be recognized alongside the artists who have in the past received this honor is beyond humbling. This honor, then, is as much theirs as ours. Im very delighted and pleased. Scott Dudelson/Getty Images; Tammie Arroyo/Variety/Getty Images; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images This year, shell be the one receiving the lifetime achievement award.

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We need somebody in there thats got some common sense, you know what Im saying? Hogan also considered running for Senate in Florida in 2018, and has openly criticized pseudo-liberal companies and positions. One of those characters is Kid Rock, who will also appear at the RNC on Thursday. Hulk Hogan attends A New Era in Florida Gaming Event at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa on Dec. 8, 2023 in Tampa, Florida....

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Bob Newhart was the kindest most hilarious man. He asked me to make a documentary about his friendship with Don Rickles. I was so lucky to get to spend that time with my hero. THE BOB NEWHART SHOW featuring Bob Newhart as Robert (Bob) Hartley.CBS/Getty Images His brilliant comedy and gentle spirit made everyone he encountered so happy. Even his silence was funny. His reaction said everything the audience was thinking....

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