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USA Today reports: A Florida man who allegedly broke into an alligator farm and jumped into a pool of crocodiles was found Tuesday morning bloody and crawling through a woman’s yard, local authorities say. At around 7:45 p.m. EST, St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park said a man broke into the property and then jumped into a pool full of …

New York state unfortunately is one of only 13 states without early voting so I arrived at my polling place at 6:30AM today to find the longest line I’ve seen since 2008. For a midterms election. Use this post today to let us know your own voting experience and alert us to any issues you may have encountered. It’s going …

Slate reports: Rihanna joins a long list of musicians who have protested Trump’s use of their music, including Neil Young, R.E.M., and Queen, but she has an advantage none of her predecessors could claim: She is not just a pop star and cosmetics mogul, she’s also the Barbadan ambassador at-large. So this isn’t just a dispute over music rights, but …

Entertainment Weekly reports: Ariana Grande has known heartbreak, but she must have at least a few more tears left to cry, because she’s ready for the next chapter. Hot on the heels of August’s Sweetener, Grande dropped a new single, “thank u, next,” which thanks her various former loves — including Mac Miller, who died tragically in September, and Pete …

Slate reports: On The Daily Show, Desi Lydic reminded us of some real-life headlines from the Sunshine State: Florida Man Has Sex With Tree and Calls Himself Thor. Florida Man Disguised in Bull Costume Tries to Burn Down House With Spaghetti Sauce. Florida Man Bites Dog to Establish Dominance. Florida Man Practices Karate on Swans. You get the idea. So …

Playbill reports: The new musical comedy The Prom began previews on Broadway October 23 at the Longacre Theatre, where it is set to open officially November 15. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs the show, which features a book by his Aladdin collaborator, Chad Beguelin, and fellow Tony winner Bob Martin, music by Matthew Sklar, and lyrics by Beguelin. The musical …

The Las Cruces Sun News reports: Charlie’s still a good dog. That’s what Sonny “Tex” Gilligan, 74, said days after Charlie — his 120-pound Rottweiler mix — accidentally shot him. Gilligan was in the driver’s seat of his parked pickup truck, along with the dog, when he was shot. “Charlie got his foot in the trigger of the gun and …

ABC News reports: A Florida man is accused of throwing a sex toy onto the field during a nationally-televised Monday Night Football game in western New York. The Buffalo Bills hosted the New England Patriots at New Era Field in Orchard Park Monday night. At some point during the game, a sex toy was thrown onto the field. Authorities later …

People Magazine reports: Beyoncé‘s Halloween costume is breaking the internet. The star, 37, channeled Toni Braxton circa 1993 for her Halloween costume this year, which she shared with her fans on Instagram. And to no one’s surprise, the Bey-Hive is having a freak-out. Queen Bey recreated Braxton’s self-titled album cover, Toni Braxton, by wearing a short pixie wig, a fitted …

Billboard reports: Fox’s live rendition of Jonathan Larson’s beloved Rent now has a cast. Vanessa Hudgens (Grease Live), singer Tinashe, Valentina (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Kiersey Clemons (Dope, The Flash feature), Brandon Victor Dixon (Jesus Christ Superstar Live), Jordan Fisher (Grease Live), Brennin Hunt (Walking With Herb) and Grammy winner Mario (Empire) will star in the Jan. 27 live musical, with …

The Associated Press reports: A Florida man who plotted to blow up Target stores along the East Coast has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison. Authorities said Mark Charles Barnett of Ocala thought the explosions would cause the company’s stock to plunge, allowing him to cheaply acquire shares. Barnett was arrested in February 2017 after he offered to …

Billboard reports: Janelle Monae returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Friday (Oct. 26) to give an enthralling performance of her Dirty Computer song “Make Me Feel.” The dazzling, Prince-inspired tune opened in black-and-white with Monae showing off her Janet Jackson-like dance moves and transitioned into color with a backup band, dancers and mesmerizing camera effects. Next up …

NPR reports: The singer formerly known as Sinéad O’Connor, and most recently named Magda Davitt, has converted to Islam. She is now using the name Shuhada’ Davitt. She has written on Twitter that she is “very, very, very happy” and is giving thanks to “all my Muslim brothers and sisters who have been so kind as to welcome me to …

People Magazine reports: What’s your plan? Everytown for Gun Safety has released a video featuring more than 20 celebrities and influencers (including Kevin Bacon, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Susan Sarandon) encouraging fans to hit the polls for the midterms. “What’s your plan for voting? Mine is to walk,” Will Arnett says in the video. “To my car, and then drive to …

Playbill reports: The Greatest Showman—Reimagined hits shelves November 16, featuring pop stars performing covers of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul’s songs from the movie musical. Among the roster is Grammy-winning performer Pink joined by her daughter Willow Sage Hart for the song “A Million Dreams.” In the movie about the life of P.T. Barnum, the song is originally sung by …

Playbill reports: Every Act of Life, the new documentary film about the life and work of four-time Tony Award-winning playwright Terrence McNally, is set for a November 6 release on digital and VOD streaming platforms. Written and directed by Jeff Kaufman, Every Act of Life features interviews from his many collaborators and artists who’ve brought his work to the stage, …

Inside Edition reports: “Skibidi” — it’s a word you can barely pronounce, but the viral hit from Russian band Little Big will certainly have you dancing. Little Big’s video for “Skibidi” was published on YouTube on Oct. 5 and it already has more than 34 million views. With a thumping beat and super catchy moves that involve punching across the …

Billboard reports: Katy Perry shined in her baby-blue ensemble at Thursday’s amFAR Gala in Los Angeles as she accepted the amFAR Award of Courage. The superstar was recognized along with TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie for their efforts in the global fight against AIDS and HIV. Perry has been a longtime advocate for finding a cure for AIDS/HIV, and her speech …

Billboard Magazine reports: Within hours of reports that Rihanna declined an offer to headline the Super Bowl LIII halftime show, celebrities have taken to social media in support of RiRi’s stand with exiled former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Amy Schumer posted a lengthy message to her Instagram page, urging men and white Americans to stand up for what’s …

The bizarre antics of Hallandale Beach government officials have gone past public accusations of anal bleaching and comparisons to Hitler. Here’s the Miami Herald‘s lede from the latest installment: It’s a spy-drama love story with a late plot twist straight out of Hollywood. Well, Hallandale Beach, actually. It begins in the lead-up to the 2016 local elections. Victor Elbeze, a …