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Monica Lewinsky jokes about the worst career advice she’s ever been given

The former scandal figure is mining what was a traumatic experience for some dark humor.




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Pete Buttigieg may have stars such as Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Aniston to thank for his fundraising haul

The small town mayor is raking in some cash from A-list donors.




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Alyssa Milano faces backlash for supporting a Marianne Williamson fundraiser: ‘I know. I know.’

The "Charmed" actress defended her decision to help raise money for the controversial Democratic candidate, saying Williamson is addressing the "soulful ache of the nation."




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After Nicki Minaj backs out of concert in Saudi Arabia, Janet Jackson, 50 Cent and others join lineup

Human rights advocates have urged artists not to perform in the country because of its dismal human rights record.




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Kim Kardashian West appeals to White House on behalf of ASAP Rocky

The reality star and her husband, Kanye West, tapped some high-ranking friends to help the rapper, who has been detained in Sweden.




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Cause Celeb: Kimberly Williams-Paisley lobbies for funding to help women in developing countries

The "Father of the Bride" star spent two days meeting with lawmakers to press for foreign assistance funding.




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Trump pledges to help ASAP Rocky as rapper’s detention in Sweden approaches its third week

The rapper was arrested earlier this month after an altercation in Stockholm.




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Vice President Pence’s daughter Charlotte Pence announces her engagement

The Pences' middle child shared the happy news on Instagram: "I said 'yes.' "




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Trump popped in on a wedding at his golf course, and a ‘U-S-A!’ chant broke out

The president stopped by a Staten Island couple's wedding and was greeted with cheers, screams and a supportive crowd.




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Trumps announce second state dinner, which will honor Australia

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host the event in September.




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Chelsea Clinton welcomes third child with husband Marc Mezvinsky

The former first daughter and her spouse welcomed a son on Monday.




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Which politician actually said that Ruth Bader Ginsburg would be dead soon?

The 86-year-old Supreme Court Justice repeated a regular clap back she's reserved for those who've counted her out. She isn't going anywhere.




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Kim Kardashian spotted filming at D.C. jail

The reality star and criminal justice reform advocate was in town Tuesday.




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During the Mueller hearing, the hallway was really the place to be

Outside the committee room Wednesday, several lawmakers got to see and be seen.




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The Scene: Cirque du Soleil’s opening reception for Volta

Washington VIPs (hint: allll the Housewives) showed up for Cirque's ode to street sports, "Volta," which plays at Tysons II through Sept. 29.




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Cardi B continues her support of Bernie Sanders by filming a campaign video together

The rapper has been a supporter of the Democratic presidential candidate, and says she wants to help "a movement of young people to transform this country."




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Trump sends envoy for hostage affairs to Sweden ‘on a mission’ to bring back A$AP Rocky

The president wants the rapper, who is accused of assault, returned to the United States.




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Mario Lopez criticized for saying it’s ‘dangerous’ for parents to accept their young kids as transgender

The “Saved by the Bell” star later apologized for stirring controversy in a resurfaced interview with conservative Candace Owens.




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Tomi Lahren apologizes after saying Kamala Harris slept her way to the top

The Fox Nation host got plenty of criticism for her tweet about the Democratic presidential candidate — including from fellow Fox-ers.




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Ben Folds makes a song called ‘Moscow Mitch’

Joe Scarborough of "Morning Joe" on MSNBC took credit for the name, which reportedly angers Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.




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At his book talk, Terry McAuliffe greets readers — and protesters

The former Virginia governor's book tour about white supremacy and Charlottesville was interrupted by activists who faulted McAuliffe for siding with the Virginia city's government and police.




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Jenna Bush Hager welcomes a baby boy

The NBC personality introduced baby Henry Harold to the world on Monday.




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Rihanna, Cardi B, John Oliver and more lash out at Trump after deadly mass shootings

Stars criticized the president after two mass shootings that occurred less than 24 hours apart in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio.




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Kacey Musgraves, the rare country singer to address gun control, says ‘hold your politicians accountable’

The musician pointed out that she hails from Texas and is familiar with hunting and gun culture, but she said the recent tragedies deserve a different response.




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Pete Buttigieg plays the didgeridoo and other unexpected musical talents of the 2020 candidates

You know about Beto O'Rourke on the guitar, of course, but what about Bernie Sanders's spoken-word album?




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Brightest Young Things brings the millennials to the revamped International Spy Museum

A mostly millennial crowd explored the upgraded and interactive museum.




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Priyanka Chopra is confronted by Pakistani at Beautycon over tweets about India

The "Quantico" actress was called out during her appearance for a tweet sent during military hostility between the neighboring, nuclear-armed countries.




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Michelle Obama, Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Corden and more expected at National Portrait Gallery’s gala

Like the Kennedy Center Honors, the gallery’s gala has turned into a red-carpet affair.




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Ruth Bader Ginsburg met Kate McKinnon, her SNL doppelganger, at a musical

The "notorious" Supreme Court justice posed for pictures with the actress, who was attending a performance of "Fiddler on the Roof" in New York.




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Cardi B and Bernie Sanders talk police brutality and health care — while in a nail salon

The senator from Vermont and the rapper bantered and got into the issues in a new campaign video.




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‘Free, Melania,’ an unauthorized biography of Melania Trump, set to hit shelves this December

The tome will be written by CNN's East Wing correspondent, Kate Bennett.




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Sean Spicer’s casting on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ draws backlash — including from the show’s host

Tom Bergeron tweeted that he thought the producers had agreed the show should be “free of inevitably divisive bookings from ANY party affiliations.”




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Viola Davis will play Michelle Obama in Showtime anthology series ‘First Ladies’

The acclaimed actress and her husband, Julius Tennon, will also serve as executive producers.




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In response to Taylor Swift’s advocacy, Kellyanne Conway starts singing one of her songs

Swift called on the White House to respond to her petition in support of the Equality Act, which would explicitly outlaw discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation.




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Todd Palin appears to have filed for divorce from Sarah Palin

The couple has been married for 31 years.




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Full transcript: The toasts of President Trump and Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the state dinner for Australia

The dinner was the second for the Trump administration.




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Laura Ingraham’s brother is attacking her after she compared Greta Thunberg to the ‘Children of the Corn’

“Clearly my sister’s paycheck is more important than the world her three adopted kids will inherit,” Curtis Ingraham wrote on Twitter.




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Ivanka Trump’s 3-year-old son dressed up as a Star Wars Stormtrooper. Mark Hamill was not pleased.

The Star Wars actor faced backlash for his reaction, but he later made clear that young Theodore wasn't the target of his ire.




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James Comey and Trump will face off again in new miniseries starring Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson

The CBS Studios show will be based on the former FBI director's best-selling memoir.




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Brandi Carlile drops out of women’s summit over former Trump official Kirstjen Nielsen’s involvement

The singer announced she will not participate in Fortune’s Most Powerful Women conference after learning the former homeland security secretary was a speaker.




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‘Why do guys feel so threatened by the idea of a woman president?’ Warren-backing John Legend wonders

Sen. Elizabeth Warren embraced her latest celebrity endorsements. "Looking forward to the day @chrissyteigen doesn't have to fight with the president of the United States on Twitter," she said.




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Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle face a barrage of tough questions on ‘The View’

During a somewhat combative episode, Megan McCain asked the president's son about the "pain" his family has caused.




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Ariana Grande is the latest celebrity to show support for Bernie Sanders, calling him ‘my guy’

The singer posted photos of the duo embracing after one of her concerts.




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Jason Momoa and Jaden Smith are serious about clean water. Just ask Chris Pratt.

When it comes to getting schooled on plastic water bottles, look no further than Aquaman.




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Steve Harvey’s cartel jokes about Colombia at the Miss Universe pageant didn’t go over well

The host made news of his own with questionable jokes, an eye roll and whispers of another wrong winner.




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Whoopi Goldberg tells Meghan McCain to ‘stop talking’ during heated exchange on ‘The View’

A discussion about the impeachment hearings turned into a showdown between the co-hosts.




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Obama’s favorite movies of 2019 include one big snub and a few surprises

From "The Irishman" to "Little Women," his list was mostly consistent with popular critical thinking.




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Dan Crenshaw defends Ricky Gervais’s Golden Globes monologue: ‘He’s illuminating their hypocrisy.’

The Republican congressman chastised entertainment culture for being "divisive."




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Tiffany Haddish on why Oprah is her No. 1 girl boss — and why women make better bosses anyway

At the Washington premiere of "Like a Boss," the comedian also talked about why she won't comment on the upcoming election.




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She’s running? Cardi B: ‘I think I want to be a politician.’

Cardi B pondered political life in a series of tweets Sunday.