Welcome back to our weekly recap of some of the biggest and most talked-about moments in pop culture and current events that you need to know about right now.
Earlier this year, claims that ski jumpers were injecting their genitals with hyaluronic acid before being measured for their suits were reported by German outlet Bild. Hyaluronic acid, a liquid used as a cosmetic filler, can be used to – ahem – plump up an individual’s penis size by a circumference of one or two centimeters. A ski jumper injecting the liquid into their penis prior to being measured for their suit would thereby increase the surface area of the suit created, possibly giving them an advantage during the competition. This became Penisgate! Wild. [Blid]
Turning Point USA is calling its Super Bowl Half Time show a celebration of “faith, family, and freedom” and will feature Kid Rock as its headline performer. But, what about Kid’s song that includes lyrics that include “I like ‘em underage” and “some say that’s statutory, but I say it’s mandatory?” Does that fit in with that messaging? [Celebitchy]
2026 Grammy fashion – the best and the worst from the red carpet. [Go Fug Yourself]
That time Jennifer Garner bit a chunk of a man’s ear off. [Pajiba]
Your roots don’t define you, says Chris Appleton. [Kenneth in the 212]
A review of Harry Lighton’s Pillion. [Boy Culture]
A grand jury in New Mexico has indicted actor Timothy Busfield on charges of child sexual abuse. Busfield has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them “lies.” [NYT – Gifted]
Prostitution solicitation charges have been dropped against actor Daniel Stern after he completed his education classes. [TMZ]
In another day of just how crazy Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is, he is claiming that a high-protein, low-carb keto diet can cure schizophrenia. This, of course, is based on no scientific evidence whatsoever. [People]
R.I.P. Smitty. [EW]
Lisa Rinna seems a little bitter about her experience on The Traitors. [Vulture]
RHOSLC star Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., has been released from jail after a two-month stint after being convicted on multiple charges. [Page Six]
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter, North West, has more than 12 hand piercings. Um. [People]
Donald Trump posted an extremely racist video of Michelle and Barack Obama. The White House blamed a staffer, and Trump didn’t apologize. Sounds about right. [NPR]
Nancy Mace is not okay. This is a great read. [Intelligencer]
Things got extremely awkward on the Smartless podcast when Jason Bateman grilled Charli XCX for not wanting to have kids. [Page Six]
Senator Josh Hawley, seemingly pulling facts out of his ass, accused Netflix of promoting transgender ideology in almost half of their content for children. [them]
Kelly Clarkson to end her daytime talk show after seven years. Go be with your kids and heal. [Billboard]
Gus Kenworthy had something to, uh, say about ICE.
J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha, got a warm welcome during the Opening Ceremony at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
Leonardo DiCaprio‘s girlfriend, Victoria Ceretti, had a major moment during the Opening Ceremony at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
