Egg McMuffins Are Made From Real Eggs, According To McDonald’s
In McDonald’s latest quest to tell us exactly what we’re eating when we order off its menu, the fast-food company released a video Monday morning asking the question, “Does McDonald’s…
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Rick Perry Says The Unemployment Rate Is ‘Doctored’
After a two-year hiatus from politics, unemployment trutherism made its return to the Republican campaign trail on Monday, making a brief appearance alongside Rick Perry at an Iowa breakfast. According…
Top 100 Greatest Gay Movies
Every few years TheBacklot asks readers to name their favorite gay films and we sort through the tens of thousands of submissions to compile an up-to-date list of the Top…
Liberia: Only 5 People Being Treated For Ebola
Liberia said Monday that there are currently only five confirmed cases of Ebola in the entire country — a dramatic turnaround in the West African nation where the virus has…
U.S. Embassy In Yemen To Close To The Public
WASHINGTON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – The United States is closing its embassy in Yemen to the public until further notice, the embassy said in a statement on Monday amid political…
Everything You Need To Know About Cooking During A Storm
During a blizzard or snowstorm, it’s crucial to stock your home with the essentials. Before the frozen rain begins to pile, be sure to have batteries, candles, bottled water and…
Straight Women May Only Strive For Thinness If They Think Men Prefer It, Suggests Depressing Study
As women, the process of trying to attain body confidence can feel like running on a treadmill: For some of us, despite how many miles we clock, we never actually…
Double Down Hot Dogs Exist. Yes, KFC Has Actually Gone There.
If you thought the KFC Double Down was one of the most horrifying fast food items you’d ever seen, then you’re probably not going to want to see this. Behold,…
Chrissy Teigen & John Legend Get Super Steamy For GQ
As if the world needed another reason to obsess over these two. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend (aka the double-date couple of your dreams) have a spread in GQ’s February…
Ryan Reynolds Is So Into Parenthood, He’s ‘Even Tried Breastfeeding’
Fatherhood seems to agree with new dad Ryan Reynolds, and he doesn’t hold back when it comes to helping out with baby. “I’ve even tried breastfeeding,” he joked to People…
Emma Watson As Belle In ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Is The Best Casting Ever
Emma Watson was first attached to a live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast” all the way back in 2011. Guillermo del Toro was the director at that point, and…
Everybody’s Making Fun Of New York’s Freak Out Over Snow
The northeastern U.S. is awaiting “Winter Storm Juno” with baited breath and terrified tweets. New York City is expecting two feet of snow over the next two days, in what…
What To Do If You Regret Applying Early Decision
Applying early decision to your dream school may have felt like a good decision back in November, but now you’re feeling the pressure roll in. Early decision is a binding…
NBC News’ Savannah Guthrie To Interview Obama Before Super Bowl
“Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie has not only landed a three-year contract extension with NBC News, but also an exclusive interview with President Barack Obama during the network’s pre-game coverage…
Police Urge Google To Turn Off Waze App’s Cop-Tracking Feature
Sheriffs are campaigning to pressure Google Inc. to turn off a feature on its Waze traffic software that warns drivers when police are nearby. They say one of the technology…
Run The Jewels Share First Clips Of Cat-Remix Album, ‘Meow The Jewels’
Run The Jewels’ remix of their critically acclaimed “Run The Jewels 2” is the most anticipated (and probably only) hip-hop album to be entirely comprised of cat sounds in 2015….
Miley Cyrus Becomes Face of MAC Viva Glam, Visits Los Angeles LGBT Center
We love Miley! – Cyrus has been a long-time supporter of the queer community, having previously claimed that she believes “everyone’s a little bit gay.” The “We Can’t Stop” singer…
Study Reveals ‘Most Dangerous’ Sex Position
Science has answered the most pressing question of our time: Which sex position is the most likely to cause penile fractures. Turns out “cowgirl” comes out on top.
Jasmine Tridevil DUI: Woman Who Claimed She Had 3 Breasts Charged With Drunk Driving
She probably doesn’t have three breasts, but she does have a DUI charge. – Additionally, a website listed as belonging to Alisha Jasmine Hessler boasts of being a “provider of…
Sam Smith Will Pay Tom Petty Royalties For ‘Stay With Me’
Turns out, everyone agrees with Tom Petty’s lawyers. Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me” sounds oddly similar to Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down,” and Smith will now have to pay him…
Man Accused Of Armed Robbery At Toys R Us Caught Hiding In Large Box
Police in Maryland say a man held up a toy store at gunpoint before attempting to hide from authorities inside a large box. – Crump has been charged with armed…
Joe Scarborough: Hillary Clinton Leads The ‘Most Elite,’ ‘Gatsby-Like Existence’ Of Any Politician
Hillary Clinton leads the “most Gatsby-like existence” of any politician today, MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” host Joe Scarborough said during his show Monday. – H/T Mediaite
NFL Pulls $150 Poster Featuring Marshawn Lynch’s Fine-Inducing Crotch Grab After Getting Called Hypocrites
The National Football League has discontinued a $150 NFC Championship poster that includes a photo of the “obscene gesture” that led the league last week to fine star Seahawks running…
Oscar-Winner Dianne Wiest Says She Is Struggling To Pay NYC Rent
Rent in New York City is too damn high, even for Oscar-winner Dianne Wiest. – Wiest has two Best Supporting Actress Oscars to her name: one for 1986’s “Hannah and…
Piperlime Will Be Closed By The End Of February
it’s a sad day for lovers of somewhat moderately priced, fashion-forward online shopping. – Still, we’re pretty shaken up by this news. Piperlime has always provided plenty of options and…
The Church Of England Consecrates Its First Female Bishop
Male domination in the leadership of the Church of England ended Monday, as the 500-year-old institution consecrated its first female bishop. The Rev. Libby Lane became the eighth Bishop of…
When It Comes To The Best Cup Of Coffee, Timing Is Everything (VIDEO)
There’s nothing like that first cup of coffee in the morning. Roasted to perfection, freshly brewed, and of course — piping hot. But Michael Phillips, director of training for Blue…
How Tennis Player Heather Watson Confronted The Taboo Of Menstruation In Sports
British tennis player Heather Watson made headlines last week when she commented on her defeat at the Australian Open, telling reporters that dizziness and nausea due to “girl things” were…
Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip’s Lawyers Will Ask To Suspend His Execution
Attorneys representing Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, who is scheduled to die Thursday, plan to file a request to stay his execution in light of the recent news that…
After Pope’s Dove Debacle, Vatican Makes Balloons New Symbol Of Peace
Dove lovers, rejoice. Balloons, not doves, were released as a gesture of peace Sunday in St. Peter’s Square, a year after an attack by a seagull and a crow on…