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Why This Massachusetts Lesbian Bar's Mask-Free Night Sparked Uproar New

Why This Massachusetts Lesbian Bar's Mask-Free Night Sparked Uproar

US News exclusive details See more of our coverage in your search results. The first mask-free Saturday since a Massachusetts lesbian bar went viral for descending into a catty culture war was nearly canceled after its last remaining owner claimed the venue was being “infiltrated.”Greenfield’s Last Ditch Bar caused an uproar when it broke the news last month to its “immunocompromised disabled divas” it was lifting its mandatory mask policy for just one night a week in a bid to boost business — six full years after the COVID-19 pandemic.More than one dozen patrons gathered at the door shortly after 7 p.m. for a “goth night” with underground DJs “Hannibal Directive” and “Puppy Synthesis” were turned away and told to come back at 10 p.m. because staff was holding a last-minute emergency meeting. Most hadn’t gotten the memo about theme.Last Ditch Lesbian Bar went “mask-optional” one night a week on Saturdays this September. David McGlynnWhen they returned, the by now nearly 100 people rushing to get in were promptly informed by the financially struggling establishment that because of unspecified “safety breaches,” the mask-free dance night they’d been eagerly anticipating for the past three hours was now a private event — and that if they couldn’t name someone they knew inside, they were being 86’d.Patrons also had to hand over their ID to staff as a supposed “security measure,” and could only pick it up on the way out.Despite the outcry about the decision to go mask-free one night a week by those who called it a “mass disabling event” and a “eugenicist” attack, on Saturday fewer than a dozen patrons were masked.“It just feels off-putting,” said Pete, 43, who lives in nearby Northampton, the city that’s been labeled “Lesbianville, USA,” of wearing a mask.“I thought it would be more inclusive for me to go on Saturdays,” Patricia Sonaike, 24, a Houston, Texas, native who is a junior at UMass Amherst studying biology and member of the LGBTQ+ community, told The Post.Jackie Matellian, here Saturday, is the last remaining owner of the Last Ditch Bar, after her two co-owner friends bailed. David McGlynnStaff and patrons stand outside the entrance of the Last Ditch Lesbian Bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday. David McGlynn“In my humblest of opinions, the moral grandstanding that is happening right now is like how a lot of these queer and BIPOC spaces won’t last.”The crowd danced to techno pop music on the black and white checkered dance floor that had a stripper pole in the middle, as anime cartoons played on a projector screen and neon lights flashed.The basement bar, which features a fluorescent lavender sign with the words “Last Ditch” outside and a sign on the door that says, “please wear a mask, it’s like a seatbelt for your face,” has countless reminders of the pandemic era most people are trying to forget inside.A mask sign is seen on the front door of the Last Ditch Lesbian Bar on Saturday. David McGlynnPamphlets on “How to Take a Rapid Antigen Test” hang on a blue wall next to titles like “What is Queer Liberation?” and “A Worker’s Rights Guide,” N-95 masks are on offer in their free “store,” and owners boast about their “excess air purifiers” and “large exhaust fans.”Regular nights — like the monthly “masked social” with speed dating — even have a virtual option.The bar, which opened last year as a place for “dykes, transsexuals, gender freaks, workers, and their friends,” required mandatory N-95 masks — “or better” — at all times.Most of the dozens of patrons Saturday were unmasked, despite the outcry from some. David McGlynnWhen the change was announced last month, all hell broke loose with its woke clientele in the small city’s queer community.“Just say you’re being complicit in a mass disabling event and get it over with,” one social media user wrote to the announcement.“People like you kill disabled people in the name of your own leisure and convenience,” lambasted another.Last Ditch Bar was started by three housemates in their mid-20s, two of whom have since bailed — including one who ditched to go to clown school.The front door area is seen outside the Last Ditch Lesbian Bar in Greenfield on Saturday. David McGlynnThe last remaining owner, Jackie Matellian, cried through her mask during a meeting two weeks ago to apologize for the masking decision and talk about the bar’s financial future.She explained she’d been left responsible for the $50,000 business loan taken out with her friends and had been living in a car for six months.“It was not my passion project,” Matellian, 26, confessed. “I never really wanted to do this…. I don’t think I’m doing a very good job.”

Sep 27, 2026
Greenfield's Last Ditch Bar Sparks Controversy Over Mask-Free Night New

Greenfield's Last Ditch Bar Sparks Controversy Over Mask-Free Night

US News exclusive details See more of our coverage in your search results. The first mask-free Saturday since a Massachusetts lesbian bar went viral for descending into a catty culture war was nearly canceled after its last remaining owner claimed the venue was being “infiltrated.”Greenfield’s Last Ditch Bar caused an uproar when it broke the news last month to its “immunocompromised disabled divas” it was lifting its mandatory mask policy for just one night a week in a bid to boost business — six full years after the COVID-19 pandemic.More than one dozen patrons gathered at the door shortly after 7 p.m. for a “goth night” with underground DJs “Hannibal Directive” and “Puppy Synthesis” were turned away and told to come back at 10 p.m. because staff was holding a last-minute emergency meeting. Most hadn’t gotten the memo about theme.Last Ditch Lesbian Bar went “mask-optional” one night a week on Saturdays this September. David McGlynnWhen they returned, the by now nearly 100 people rushing to get in were promptly informed by the financially struggling establishment that because of unspecified “safety breaches,” the mask-free dance night they’d been eagerly anticipating for the past three hours was now a private event — and that if they couldn’t name someone they knew inside, they were being 86’d.Patrons also had to hand over their ID to staff as a supposed “security measure,” and could only pick it up on the way out.Despite the outcry about the decision to go mask-free one night a week by those who called it a “mass disabling event” and a “eugenicist” attack, on Saturday fewer than a dozen patrons were masked.“It just feels off-putting,” said Pete, 43, who lives in nearby Northampton, the city that’s been labeled “Lesbianville, USA,” of wearing a mask.“I thought it would be more inclusive for me to go on Saturdays,” Patricia Sonaike, 24, a Houston, Texas, native who is a junior at UMass Amherst studying biology and member of the LGBTQ+ community, told The Post.Jackie Matellian, here Saturday, is the last remaining owner of the Last Ditch Bar, after her two co-owner friends bailed. David McGlynnStaff and patrons stand outside the entrance of the Last Ditch Lesbian Bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday. David McGlynn“In my humblest of opinions, the moral grandstanding that is happening right now is like how a lot of these queer and BIPOC spaces won’t last.”The crowd danced to techno pop music on the black and white checkered dance floor that had a stripper pole in the middle, as anime cartoons played on a projector screen and neon lights flashed.The basement bar, which features a fluorescent lavender sign with the words “Last Ditch” outside and a sign on the door that says, “please wear a mask, it’s like a seatbelt for your face,” has countless reminders of the pandemic era most people are trying to forget inside.A mask sign is seen on the front door of the Last Ditch Lesbian Bar on Saturday. David McGlynnPamphlets on “How to Take a Rapid Antigen Test” hang on a blue wall next to titles like “What is Queer Liberation?” and “A Worker’s Rights Guide,” N-95 masks are on offer in their free “store,” and owners boast about their “excess air purifiers” and “large exhaust fans.”Regular nights — like the monthly “masked social” with speed dating — even have a virtual option.The bar, which opened last year as a place for “dykes, transsexuals, gender freaks, workers, and their friends,” required mandatory N-95 masks — “or better” — at all times.Most of the dozens of patrons Saturday were unmasked, despite the outcry from some. David McGlynnWhen the change was announced last month, all hell broke loose with its woke clientele in the small city’s queer community.“Just say you’re being complicit in a mass disabling event and get it over with,” one social media user wrote to the announcement.“People like you kill disabled people in the name of your own leisure and convenience,” lambasted another.Last Ditch Bar was started by three housemates in their mid-20s, two of whom have since bailed — including one who ditched to go to clown school.The front door area is seen outside the Last Ditch Lesbian Bar in Greenfield on Saturday. David McGlynnThe last remaining owner, Jackie Matellian, cried through her mask during a meeting two weeks ago to apologize for the masking decision and talk about the bar’s financial future.She explained she’d been left responsible for the $50,000 business loan taken out with her friends and had been living in a car for six months.“It was not my passion project,” Matellian, 26, confessed. “I never really wanted to do this…. I don’t think I’m doing a very good job.”

Sep 27, 2026
Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray's Secret Joyride on Stolen Police Motorcycles New

Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray's Secret Joyride on Stolen Police Motorcycles

See more of our coverage in your search results. Who you gonna call? Apparently, the NYPD.Dan Aykroyd revealed that he and his “Ghostbusters” co-star Bill Murray once stole two “fully equipped” police motorcycles for their impromptu Central Park joyride.Aykroyd, who starred alongside Murray in the hit franchise, said that the pair “appropriated” the bikes from the “Ghostbusters II” set during its 1988-89 shoot and took them for a late-night ride in New York City.“So many adventures over the years,” Aykroyd wrote on Instagram as he celebrated Murray’s 76th birthday Wednesday, sharing two throwback photos of the longtime friends and co-stars.Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray (above in 2021) took two police motorcycles for a joyride in New York City while filming “Ghostbusters II” in the late 1980s. Getty Images“One night shooting GB2, we appropriated two fully equipped police motorcycles from the movie’s motor pool and spent an hour chasing each other around a closed Central Park with full lights and sirens.”Aykroyd clarified that the joyride didn’t get the two actors into any trouble.“No consequences. After all, we were Ghostbusters,” he quipped.Aykroyd, 74, also praised Murray in the touching birthday tribute as “the greatest comedy leading man of our time.”The two comedians first met in the 1970s as they were beginning their comedy careers.Both eventually joined “Saturday Night Live,” where Aykroyd was part of the original cast and Murray joined during the show’s second season.Their most famous collaboration came in 1984, when they starred in “Ghostbusters” alongside Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson.Ernie Hudson, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis in “Ghostbusters II,” released in 1989.The four original Ghostbusters reunited for “Ghostbusters II,” released in 1989.After Ramis’ death in 2014 at age 69, Aykroyd, Murray and Hudson made cameos in the 2016 reboot before reprising their original roles in “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” in 2021 and “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” in 2024.Hudson exclusively told Page Six in March that Murray still calls him unexpectedly.“[Bill Murray] will call me out of the blue and invite me to something or other that I’m probably not able to do,” he said.Aykroyd (above in 2025) also called Murray “the greatest comedy leading man of our time” in his 76th birthday tribute. Getty Images“I tell him, ‘You call me out of the blue. But when I call you, you never return my call!’” he added.Meanwhile, Aykroyd has soured on living in Hollywood, spending more time in his native Canada in recent years.Aykroyd said he drives “very carefully” in Los Angeles and stays inside during what he calls “prison hours,” referring to the late-night hours he spends in his gated community, he told Adam Carolla in 2023. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Sep 27, 2026
Linda Thompson's Joyful Tribute as Brody Jenner Welcomes Baby Dolly New

Linda Thompson's Joyful Tribute as Brody Jenner Welcomes Baby Dolly

Brody Jenner’s mom, Linda Thompson, is celebrating the arrival of another granddaughter. “Another precious angel has entered the world and her name is Dolly!” the proud grandma, 76, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, September 26, shortly after her son, 43, announced his infant daughter’s arrival. “Honey is already the best big sister… So loving and protective of her little sibling,” Thompson continued. “Dolly Jane was born on international world peace day, September 21! Her gorgeous mama @tiablanco powered through her pregnancy and giving birth like the champion she is! Looking like a supermodel, even moments after giving birth! What a woman @brodyjenner was with her throughout it all..giving her love and comfort. As a good man should be!” Thompson continued, “I am so grateful to God and all the powers that be to welcome another precious grandchild into the world. I am already so deeply in love with little Dolly Jane Jenner. Thank you to everyone for our wonderful hearts and your good wishes for our family. You are acknowledged and appreciated more than you know.” Earlier on Saturday, Jenner announced his infant daughter’s arrival, sharing some insight into his wife Tia Blanco's labor and delivery experience. “We welcomed our precious Dolly Jane Jenner on International World Peace Day 9/21/26,” Jenner, 43, wrote via Instagram. “Mama & baby are in perfect health after an intense but quick unmedicated labor.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw3x3QEvzU/?stkn=ZnE5c3UzdG15ZGZ4 Jenner continued in the caption, addressing his wife specifically, “Tia, I’m so proud of you. Watching you become a mom all over again reminded me just how amazing you are. Our family is everything to me, and seeing it grow from 3 to 4 is a feeling I’ll never forget.” Jenner and Blanco announced that she was pregnant and expecting their second baby back in March. (The pair are already parents to daughter Honey, who was born in July 2023 — two years before the couple said “I do” in July 2025 after three years of dating.) “Our little Honey is going to be a big sister this September ♥️,” they captioned their joint Instagram post at the time, announcing Blanco’s pregnancy alongside a photo showing Jenner, Blanco and Honey standing on a beach as he held up a series of ultrasound images while locking lips with his wife and as their daughter kissed her mom’s pregnant belly. In addition to her own celebratory post, Thompson also commented on her son’s Instagram upload announcing that his baby girl was now Earth-side. “I can hardly wait to hold another little baby Jenner in my arms!” she wrote in the comments section. “I’m so happy for you, Tia and Honey!! Such a blessing and I’m so grateful! I love my family and measurably … ��.”

Sep 27, 2026
Jay-Z's Accuser Recants Allegations, Apologizes to Beyoncé New

Jay-Z's Accuser Recants Allegations, Apologizes to Beyoncé

See more of our coverage in your search results. The woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 years old has fully recanted her allegations, and apologized for the “immense pain” she caused the rapper and his family, including wife Beyoncé.“Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter never raped me. I have never met or spoken to Mr. Carter,” the woman, who has remained anonymous and is identified as Jane Doe, said in a declaration filed Thursday in Manhattan federal court.“Mr. Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever,” she continued.The woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was 13 years old has fully recanted her allegations. REUTERSShe also apologized for the “immense pain” she caused the rapper and his family, including wife Beyoncé. WireImage“There is no truth to any of my claims against Mr. Carter. I understand my false accusations have caused Mr. Carter immense pain, suffering, and damage that can never be fully undone.”The woman also said she “sincerely and unconditionally” apologized to the “Empire State of Mind” rapper for the “devastating harm” she caused to him, his family and his reputation.Doe’s current attorney, J. Blair Newman, similarly said in a statement to Page Six that his client “maintains that she was a victim of sexual assault,” but was “entirely mistaken” when she identified Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, as one of her alleged attackers.“Mr. Carter did not rape her, sexually assault her, engage in any inappropriate conduct towards her, and she has never met him,” Newman said.“She sincerely and unconditionally apologizes to Mr. Carter and his family.”Doe alleged in her 2024 lawsuit that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs (seen above) raped her at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, when she was 13. Kevin MazurShe initially sued Combs and later amended her complaint to name Jay-Z as the second alleged assailant. Getty Images for The Recording AcademyDoe previously alleged in a 2024 lawsuit that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, when she was 13.She initially sued Combs and later amended her complaint to name Jay-Z as the second alleged assailant.Jay-Z, 56, vehemently denied the allegations from the start, calling them “heinous” and expressing concern about the effect they would have on Beyoncé, 45, and their three children: Blue Ivy, 14, and 9-year-old twins Rumi and Sir.“My only heartbreak is for my family,” the Grammy winner said after the allegations surfaced in December 2024.Jay-Z, 56, vehemently denied the allegations from the start, calling them “heinous” and expressing concern about the effect they would have on Beyoncé, 45, and their three children: Blue Ivy, 14, and 9-year-old twins Rumi and Sir. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue“My only heartbreak is for my family,” the Grammy winner said after the allegations surfaced in December 2024. Getty Images“My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims,” he continued at the time.Doe voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit with prejudice in February 2025.Jay-Z celebrated the dismissal as a “victory,” saying the allegations had caused lasting trauma for his family.“The trauma that my wife, my children, loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed,” he said at the time.A month after the case was dismissed, Page Six reported that Doe was heard on a recording telling private investigators that Jay-Z did not rape her — while also claiming attorney Tony Buzbee had “pushed” her to pursue allegations against the rapper.The music mogul subsequently took legal action against Doe and her former attorney, Tony Buzbee, accusing them of malicious prosecution, abuse of process and defamation.Jay-Z opened up about the ordeal earlier this year, admitting the allegations left him “heartbroken” and filled with “uncontrollable anger.”Doe said in her new declaration that she was not threatened or coerced into recanting her allegations and had not received or been promised any money from Jay-Z or anyone acting on his behalf.She also detailed how she came to make the allegations, saying she saw a Facebook advertisement in 2024 seeking people who may have sexual assault claims against Combs.“Mr. Carter never engaged in any inappropriate conduct toward me whatsoever,” Doe continued in her latest filing. Lionel Urman / SplashNews.com“There is no truth to any of my claims against Mr. Carter. I understand my false accusations have caused Mr. Carter immense pain, suffering, and damage that can never be fully undone.” Getty Images for Roc NationAccording to Doe, the advertisement triggered memories of being raped when she was 13, leading her to contact a law firm. Her case was eventually referred to Buzbee.Doe said she disclosed mental health conditions to the attorneys handling her case but claimed she was not questioned about whether they could affect her memory or recollection.She further claimed her allegations were not adequately vetted before the lawsuit was filed and said she eventually began doubting her own account, including whether she had ever attended a celebrity-filled party in the first place.Doe had publicly acknowledged problems with her story before dropping the case.During a December 2024 interview with NBC News, she conceded there were “inconsistencies” in her account after several details could not be corroborated.Among them, Doe claimed she spoke with musician Benji Madden at the party, though a rep for the Good Charlotte rocker said he and twin brother Joel Madden were on tour in the Midwest at the time.After Doe’s initial filing, the music mogul subsequently took legal action against her, her former attorney, Tony Buzbee, accusing them of malicious prosecution, abuse of process and defamation. Following her recantation, however, Jay-Z’s attorneys filed a notice voluntarily dismissing Doe as a defendant. Lionel Urman / SplashNews.comHis malicious-prosecution case against Buzbee, his law firm and other defendants remains pending. CBS via Getty ImagesShe also claimed her father picked her up in New York following the alleged assault and drove her more than five hours home, but her dad told NBC News he had no recollection of making such a trip.Doe now maintains that she was sexually assaulted when she was young but says Jay-Z had nothing to do with the alleged attack.Following her recantation, Jay-Z’s attorneys filed a notice voluntarily dismissing Doe as a defendant in his ongoing lawsuit.His malicious-prosecution case against Buzbee, his law firm and other defendants remains pending. Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Sep 26, 2026
Why Anne Hathaway's 'Hot Ones' Dream Was Put on Hold New

Why Anne Hathaway's 'Hot Ones' Dream Was Put on Hold

For Anne Hathaway, life doesn’t always imitate art. “Alex Cooper and ‘Call Her Daddy’ was scripted, and then I just, in a production meeting said, ‘Is that enough to establish Verity as an iconic cultural figure?’” Hathaway, 43, said during a Friday, September 25, appearance on the “Talk Of The Townsends” podcast, discussing her role in the upcoming film Verity. “[I thought] if we could do something, like, get a Gayle King interview and Hot Ones that would be, like, the triple crown trifecta.” Verity, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling thriller novel of the same name, follows a struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson), who is hired to finish renewed author Verity Crawford’s unpublished book (Hathaway) after she was paralyzed in a car accident. In the movie, Hathaway’s character is interviewed by podcast host Cooper, 32, and was grilled by Sean Evans while eating spicy chicken wings, respectively. “I’ve never done it before. I’ve never done the 10-piece gauntlet,” Hathaway noted of the real-life interview show, in which celebrities take a bite of wings covered in progressively hotter sauces. “You don’t want your first kiss ever in your life to be, like, an onscreen kiss, you want that to be a real thing where you’re not playing a character at the same time as experiencing something physically.” The Oscar winner had tried to adopt the same mindset during her fictional Hot Ones cameo. “I did the first three wings for real, and then I switched into dummy wings,” she quipped on Friday. “I thought that I was gonna be able to do the Hot Ones challenge to do press for this film because it just made sense. But then, I got pregnant.” Hathaway and her husband, Adam Shulman, announced in June that they are expecting their third baby. (The couple already share sons Jonathan, 10, and Jack, 6.) Due to her pregnancy, Hathaway’s doctors advised her against tackling Evans’ infamous hot wings challenge. “My doctor said I couldn’t do it because I might go into early labor,” she said, laughing. “So, I still haven’t done the gauntlet yet. I’m not sure when that’s going to happen. Maybe next year.” Despite her pregnancy putting her Hot Ones dream on the back burner, Hathaway has embraced her journey with pure gratitude given her age and past fertility challenges. “There’s always hope until there’s not, but when you get to a certain age, that hope looks like it’s 1 percent to 2 percent,” she told Access Hollywood in July. “We just decided to see where life took us with a very, very healthy, realistic expectation, which was very low.” She continued at the time, “We’re overjoyed because we just know from personal experience that not everybody gets this, and certainly not when you want it — sometimes not ever. It’s a blessing that we do not take for granted.” Verity hits theaters Friday, October 2.

Sep 26, 2026
Why Trump's Appearance at the Tennessee Football Game is Creating Buzz New

Why Trump's Appearance at the Tennessee Football Game is Creating Buzz

See more of our coverage in your search results. President Trump received a warm welcome while attending a college football game in Tennessee on Saturday.The crowd in Knoxville roared as Trump was introduced as the University of Tennessee Volunteers squared off against the Texas Longhorns on Saturday afternoon.“Ladies and gentlemen, the 45th and 47th President of the United States — Donald J. Trump,” the announcer said.President Trump is shown on the video board in attendance at Neyland Stadium as the Texas Longhorns faced the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sept. 26, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectTrump received a warm welcome while attending a college football game. X/WhiteHouseThe number one-ranked Longhorns, led by Arch Manning, try to keep their scorching hot start alive against the also undefeated Tennessee Vols. AP Photo/Julia Demaree NikhinsonTrump gave a fist pump as the capacity crowd of just over 100,000 fans erupted into cheers.The commander-in-chief sat between Tennessee Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty as he was projected onto the jumbotron.Hagerty posted photos on X from the stadium box, adding: “Flew into Knoxville this morning with some friends to watch today’s big game. Thanks for the lift, @POTUS— Go Vols!”Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett also thanked Trump for the ride, sharing a picture of himself in front of Air Force One.Before the game, Air Force One wowed football fans with a majestic flyover above Neyland Stadium shortly before landing at 11:28 a.m.Trump touched down a little over half an hour before the noon kickoff and arrived at the stadium at 11:59 a.m., according to a pool report.The president will be seated to watch the number one-ranked Longhorns, led by Arch Manning, try to keep their scorching hot start alive against the also undefeated Tennessee Vols.

Sep 26, 2026
Brody Jenner and Tia Blanco Welcome Baby No. 2 After 'Intense' Labor New

Brody Jenner and Tia Blanco Welcome Baby No. 2 After 'Intense' Labor

Brody Jenner and wife Tia Blanco’s family has grown with the arrival of the couple’s second baby. "We welcomed our precious Dolly Jane Jenner on International World Peace Day 9/21/26," Jenner, 43, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, September 26, announcing his infant daughter's birth. "Mama & baby are in perfect health after an intense but quick unmedicated labor." Addressing his wife, Jenner added, "Tia, I’m so proud of you. Watching you become a mom all over again reminded me just how amazing you are. Our family is everything to me, and seeing it grow from 3 to 4 is a feeling I’ll never forget." Jenner and Blanco are already parents of daughter Honey, who was born in July 2023. The pair went on to tie the knot in July 2025 after three years of dating. In March, Jenner and Blanco announced that she was pregnant and expecting their second baby. “Our little Honey is going to be a big sister this September ♥️,” they captioned their joint Instagram post at the time. The accompanying photo showed Jenner, Blanco and Honey standing on a beach as he held up sonogram images and locked lips with his wife and their daughter kissed her mom’s pregnant belly. Brody’s famous family sent well-wishes in the comments section at the time. His former stepsisters Kim Kardashian and Khloé Kardashian replied, “❤️,” and, “Awwwww I am so so happy for you guys!!!!!! ����������,” respectively. His sister Kylie Jenner responded, “��������,” while brother Brandon Jenner chimed in, “Wooohooooo!!!! ��❤️.” Brody’s mom, Linda Thompson, wrote, “I can hardly wait to hold another little baby Jenner in my arms! I’m so happy for you, Tia and Honey!! Such a blessing and I’m so grateful! I love my family and measurably … ��.” Later that month, Blanco offered an update on her health amid her second pregnancy. “Fourteen weeks and finally in the second trimester!” she shared via Instagram in March. “First trimester was no joke and way harder this time around ������ but feeling grateful and so excited to be growing another life ✨.” Shortly after Honey’s birth, Brody opened up about how his experience of having Caitlyn Jenner as a parent influenced his approach to fatherhood. “I think that what I’m most excited about [being a dad] is doing things differently than my father did. Growing up I didn’t have the greatest relationship with then-Bruce,” Brody said in an August 2023 YouTube video. “[Caitlyn] wasn’t really around for me growing up. So I think that just doing the exact opposite, being the absolute best father I could possibly be and getting ready for the journey and just so very excited.” Brody added that he wanted to “be there for all these incredible moments” in his daughter’s life, noting that he and Blanco were “thrilled” to become parents and insisting his now-wife would be the “best mom.” “To be totally honest here, I didn’t really know if I could really have kids. I just had no idea,” he revealed. “Going into this relationship, Tia was the absolute perfect person. She is my better half. She is the most incredible woman I’ve ever met in my entire life, and I think the universe does things the way it’s supposed to.”

Sep 26, 2026
Deaf Dog Axel Prepares for Deployment with Michigan National Guard New

Deaf Dog Axel Prepares for Deployment with Michigan National Guard

See more of our coverage in your search results. A deaf dog who was surrendered as a puppy is now preparing to deploy with the Michigan National Guard.Axel, a 3-year-old Dogo Argentino, who knows over 50 commands, including some in sign language, serves as the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment’s ministry dog — and has spent countless hours training for his upcoming deployment.The committed canine works alongside soldiers on the field or in their Humvees — in his own uniform, a vest and collar made specifically for his ministry duties.Axel, a member of the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, is preparing for deployment. National Guard“When he sees those, he knows he is going to drill,” his handler, Sgt. Mollie Karazim said.Axel, who was born deaf, was brought to a shelter after his original owners realized he couldn’t hear.Karazim, a religious affairs specialist with the Michigan National Guard, adopted floppy-eared Axel as a puppy and immediately knew he would be the perfect pup to train as a ministry dog.“Axel is loyal, loving and made for an active lifestyle, so I thought he would be a good fit for the infantry. When I first adopted him, I began training him but with the understanding that I would have to wait and see if he would integrate well with the unit when he grew up,” Karazim continued. Karazim, whose role entails working with chaplains to support hundreds of soldiers from multiple companies, came up with a system of visual cues and hand signals to communicate with her four-legged companion. “It (training a deaf dog) is very different from a dog who can hear,” she told the National Guard.“He has to trust me, and we have built that trust from a puppy.”Sgt. Mollie Karazim adopted Axel, who was born deaf, as a puppy. USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectShe trained Axel for years before he became a battalion member.“I would slowly bring him to unit events to see how he would respond,” Karazim said. “He did great. My command team has been outstanding about having Axel in the unit and seeing the value of him.”Although at first, the fur baby needed to prove to leadership he could commit to the job and be a good boy during drill weekends.“Their question was, ‘What are you going to do? Will he be able to be in the field?’” Karazim said. “I said, ‘Yes, of course. What else?’”Karazim trained Axel for years before he became a battalion member. USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectOftentimes, Karazim meets with soldiers during counseling and says Axel helps lighten the mood.“Having Axel in the infantry has been a huge benefit,” Karazim said. “He is an icebreaker, and he has helped me connect with Soldiers I otherwise would not have connected with.”Ironically, when Karazim first joined the National Guard, “I originally wanted to be a canine handler, but then I learned that was not a role available in Michigan,” she said.“As I explored different options, religious affairs specialist seemed like the next best fit.”She spent tireless hours training Axel for deployment, but said it was all worth it.“This whole experience has been incredibly rewarding,” she said. “Axel has been a great asset to the ministry and has helped make everyone light up.”The National Guard posted about Axel’s deployment on its Facebook and Instagram pages on Friday, and commenters cheered him on.“Keep the troops in line Sarge!” one wrote, alongside the American flag emoji. “Can we send care packages?” another asked “God bless our Troops, including the furry ones,” someone else added.

Sep 26, 2026
Dakota Johnson Sparks Buzz with Her Take on Privacy Amid MGK Romance New

Dakota Johnson Sparks Buzz with Her Take on Privacy Amid MGK Romance

Dakota Johnson admittedly has no interest in publicly addressing certain aspects about her life. “Even if I go to dinner with my manager or my lawyer, it's like, ‘Seen with mystery man.’ I also don't care,” Johnson, 36, said during the Friday, September 25, episode of Vogue’s “The Run-Through” podcast, stressing that she doesn’t try to correct certain false narratives. “I think it's just, kind of, futile.” She continued, “People are gonna believe what they wanna believe, and I don't have the energy to fight for that. I would much rather focus on other things in my life. Every day, there's something on the internet that's ridiculous and true or not true, and I don't care, like, get a life.” In an effort to maintain her privacy, Johnson admitted to taking a purposeful step back from social media. “Maybe when I was in my younger 20s, I had a moment of being on social media just for fun and laughs 'cause I love a clever thing,” she said. “But, I just don't f*** with it. … I feel really uncomfortable with the constant documenting of people's lives.” In her personal life, Johnson recently sparked a romance with Machine Gun Kelly after they connected at their mutual friends Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s star-studded wedding this summer. “They are seriously dating and their relationship has moved quickly,” a source exclusively told Us earlier this week. “There was an instant spark and they have been keeping in touch, talking and FaceTiming every day for the last month.” As Us previously reported, Johnson and MGK, 36, enjoyed a low-key date night at Swift’s apartment in New York City earlier in September. The Verity actress later cheered on MGK when he walked in the Vogue World: Milano fashion show on Tuesday, September 22. “Everyone knew this was actually serious when Dakota traveled to support Colson in Milan,” the insider told Us, referring to MGK’s real name, Colson Baker. “Dakota has a thing for musicians and is a hopeless romantic. Colson has this charm about him, which she was drawn to and she is really into him.” Per the source, Johnson is already “completely smitten” by the Lost Americana musician. “Dakota really wants to settle down and start a family,” the insider added. “They are having a lot of fun right now, getting to know each other.” The source further noted that Johnson, who has been candid about her eventual hopes to become a parent, has yet to meet MGK’s daughters Casie, 17, and Saga, 17 months. (MGK shares Casie with Emma Cannon and Saga with Megan Fox.)

Sep 26, 2026
Presley Gerber's Sudden Death: Questions Surround the Investigation

Presley Gerber's Sudden Death: Questions Surround the Investigation

Just days after Presley Gerber’s shocking death, his family is moving forward with burial plans. Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber’s son was cremated at the Rose Family Funeral Home, TMZ reported on Friday, September 25, following his death on Sunday, September 20. He was 27. Presley’s ashes will be kept at his parents’ home in Malibu, California, according to the death certificate obtained by the outlet. (Crawford, 60, and Rande, 64, also share daughter Kaia Gerber.) TMZ also reported that funeral arrangements are “underway,” and will likely be held within the next week in the Southern California area. The model’s official cause of death is still listed as "deferred" and pending investigation despite the cremation and autopsy being complete. Us has reached out to Presley’s family for comment. Us previously confirmed that Presley died on Sunday at a rehab facility in Santa Monica, California. (Prior to his death, Presley was vocal about his struggles with addiction and his mental health battle.) The Santa Monica Police Department later told Us that officers responded to a call regarding a possible overdose at 9:35 a.m. local time on Sunday, where they found an unresponsive adult male at the scene. “The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner has identified the individual as Presley Gerber, 27,” authorities said in a statement. “SMPD detectives are investigating the death as a suspected overdose. At this time, there is no indication of foul play. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.” The Crawford-Gerber family also released a statement, reading, “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time.” One day later, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed that Presley’s body was “ready for release,” but the cause of death was “deferred” for now, per records viewed by Us. The medical examiner’s office noted in a press release that it was in the “early stages of investigating” Presley’s death and “limited information is currently available.” “A deputy medical examiner performed an examination today and the cause and manner of death have been deferred, which means additional testing and/or studies were requested in order to make a determination,” the statement read. “Due to the ongoing death investigation, the DME cannot disclose what testing and/or studies were requested. Deferred cases can take a few months before a cause of death is determined.” Although Presley’s family has not further commented on his death, celebrities have been mourning the loss all week. “I’m completely heartbroken. I still can’t believe this is real,” Paris Hilton wrote via her Instagram Stories. “You were such a beautiful soul. So sweet, sensitive, kind and genuine. I cared about you so much, and I’m going to miss you more than words can say.” Presley’s ex-girlfriend and former Summer House star Lexi Wood paid tribute to him via Instagram on Tuesday, September 22, revealing that he “fought so hard for his life” amid his struggles. “He was brave enough to be open about that fight,” she explained. “More than anything, he wanted to use his story to help other people, and he did.” Wood, 29, concluded, “I feel so lucky to have shared so many years of friendship, so many memories and so much love with him. He will always hold such a special place in my heart, and we will all miss him forever. ��.” If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.

Sep 26, 2026
Why Socialism's Popularity in America Is Surging Now

Why Socialism's Popularity in America Is Surging Now

See more of our coverage in your search results. A record number of Americans now have a positive view of socialism — with almost half admitting they embrace the far-left ideology, according to an eye-opening survey.Forty-three percent of Americans said they feel optimistic about socialism, a new Gallup poll released Wednesday revealed. It marks the first time this figure has topped 40% in Gallup’s trend since 2010.A new Gallup poll shows 43% of Americans now view socialism positively, topping 40% for the first time since 2010 as capitalism’s popularity slips. ZUMAPRESS.comAt the same time, economic concepts like free enterprise, big business and capitalism have slipped in public favorability.The surge in popularity was driven, surprisingly, by independents, with 45% of this group reporting a positive view of socialism — up from 37% last year. Independents’ view of big business, meanwhile, dipped to a new low of 32% — meaning independents now prefer socialism to big business.However, small business, capitalism and free enterprise are still viewed more positively.The increase in optimism for the far-left philosophy was also driven in large part by a sharp uptick among Democrats, who say they have a positive view of socialism.The results in the Gallup poll show two-thirds (66%) of progressives were in favor, up from 50% in 2010.Independents also voted 45% in favor of socialism — up from 37% last year. USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectDemocrats have been rating socialism more positively than capitalism since 2016, and it’s now tied with free enterprise at 65%. Dems favorable rating of capitalism slid 7 points in just the past year, from 42% in 2025 to just 35% today, according to the survey.Republicans, meanwhile, have stayed comparatively consistent, with large majorities favoring small business, free enterprise and capitalism positively but just 14% expressing a positive view of socialism.Progressives also increased their favorable view of socialism, as the poll indicates 66% are in favor of socialist policies over capitalist policies, compared to the 50% from 2010. Getty ImagesBig business favorability among Republicans has stirred somewhat over the last 16 years, now standing at 62%.The differences were starker when looking at demographic traits of survey respondents.Younger Americans were far more likely to have a positive view of socialism, particularly when compared with capitalism. According to the poll, 57% of American adults aged 18-34 view socialism more positively than capitalism, versus 43% who said the opposite — a 14% favorability gap.Meanwhile, those aged 55 and up said they view capitalism more positively than socialism by a margin of 65% to 34% — a 31% differential.Adults aged 35 to 54 view both socialism and capitalism about the same, according to Gallup.Men expressed a more positive opinion about capitalism than socialism, 66% to 35%, respectively — while women said the opposite, with 49% approving of socialism compared to 45% for capitalism.Perhaps not surprisingly, upper-income Americans earning $100,000 or more in annual household income were more positive toward free enterprise and capitalism compared to households earning less than $50,000.

Sep 26, 2026