Conor Murray is a reporter covering trends in entertainment and culture. He is based in Jersey City and joined Forbes in 2022. Murray has covered the messy rollout for Kanye West's latest album, the Stanley water bottle craze and right-wing backlash against companies deemed
Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ Has Smashed These Records With Its Months-Long Run At No. 1—Here’s How
This week, “The Tortured Poets Department” joins Whitney Houston’s “Whitney” as the second album by a woman to spend its first 11 weeks at No. 1.
Dua Lipa Dominates Global Radio So Far This Year Despite Big Competition
Dua Lipa’s latest album “Radical Optimism” hasn’t produced Billboard chart-toppers like her previous effort, “Future Nostalgia,” but a few of her latest singles are dominating worldwide radio airplay this year.
Kamala Harris’ ‘Coconut Tree’ Quote, Explained: What She Meant And Why It’s Going Viral Amid Calls For Biden To Drop Out
The widely memed quote has resurged on social media as a seemingly tongue-in-cheek rallying cry for Vice President Kamala Harris to replace President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee following his poor debate performance.
Kevin Spacey Will Get A Lifetime Achievement Award In Italy—Where He Keeps Trying To Stage A Comeback
Spacey received another lifetime achievement award in Italy last year and has starred in several Italian films since sexual misconduct allegations derailed his acting career in the United States.
Alleged Attack On Rick Ross In Vancouver—And His Reignited Feud With Drake And Ex Tia Kemp—Explained
Ross and Drake previously feuded earlier this year, with Ross releasing a diss track aimed at the Canadian rapper, in a clash that overlapped with Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar.
‘Inside Out 2’ Zooms Past Its Prequel At Box Office—Could Be Fastest Animated Film To Hit $1 Billion
“Inside Out 2” continues to smash records at the box office, only taking just over two weeks to surpass the gross of its predecessor.
‘Hawk Tuah’ Meme Explained: How Woman In Viral Interview Made A Reported $65,000 And Prompted TikTok Craze
Hailey Welch, whose viral “hawk tuah” interview has captivated the internet this week, has reportedly sold thousands of hats bearing the phrase.
Dr. Disrespect Controversy: YouTube Reportedly Suspends Monetization After Streamer Admits Sending ‘Inappropriate’ Messages To Minor
The video game streamer has lost brand partnerships after he admitted to sending “inappropriate” messages to a minor on Twitch in 2017.
Film Studio A24 Valued At $3.5 Billion After Thrive Capital-Led Funding Round—The Company’s Latest Success
A24 has become known for its critically acclaimed, “edgy” arthouse films that have dominated many awards seasons.
Trouble On Kevin Costner’s ‘Horizon’: His Big Post-‘Yellowstone’ Gamble Could Go Bust
Costner’s post-"Yellowstone" passion project, the first in a series of four planned films, is tracking for just a $12 million opening weekend.