4 Reasons People Are Freaking Out About Trump’s New Chief Strategist

Nicole Villeneuve
Nov 17, 2016

It’s been over a week now since Donald Trump was elected President. While memes about Obama and Biden pranking Trump provided a momentary and welcome distraction, a reported increase in scary attacks on minorities has already been documented and Trump has reiterated his immigration and reproductive health plans that dial the country’s progress back an embarrassing amount.

On Sunday, Trump also named his first two hires, including RNC Chair Reince Priebus as White House chief of staff and election campaign manager Stephen Bannon as Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to the President. The picks were immediately met with controversy, and Bannon in particular emerged as a dangerous choice for such a position of power. Here are some of the most pressing concerns that have people freaking out, and what you can do to have your voice on the matter heard.

1. Bannon is most well-known for being the chair of Breitbart, a right-wing news publication that is a haven for the alt-right, an extreme brand of far-right conservatism that promotes racism, homophobia, misogyny and more. A lot of people may have first heard about the outlet in the summer, when Trump’s campaign manager at the time, Corey Lewandowski, grabbed one of Breitbart’s then-reporters, Michelle Fields, by the arm at a Trump rally in the spring. Trump hired Bannon to run his election campaign back in August.

2. Bannon has been accused of being anti-Semitic. Bannon’s ex-wife Mary Louise Piccard has accused Bannon of saying that he didn’t want their daughters attending a Los Angeles school because of the number of Jewish students who were also enrolled there. Bannon has denied these claims.

3. He was formerly charged with domestic violence. Back in 1996, Piccard claimed that Bannon grabbed her by the throat and arm during a fight. The police noted red marks on Piccard at the time. Bannon was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence, battery and dissuading a witness charges, but Piccard failed to appear in court and the charges were dropped.

4. His appointment gives white supremacist groups some of the most powerful representation possible. Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke has applauded Bannon’s hiring, telling CNN it was “excellent” and that he is “creating the ideological aspects of where we’re going,” and the Chairman of the American Nazi Party, Rocky J. Suhayda, has said that it “showed him Trump could follow through on his campaign promises.” Straight-up chilling and horrifying.

People aren’t taking Bannon’s appointment sitting down, though. Members of Congress, as well as many organizations, are starting to speak out against it, including the Anti-Defamation League, who had this to say: “It is a sad day when a man who presided over the premier website of the ‘alt-right’ — a loose-knit group of white nationalists and unabashed anti-Semites and racists — is slated to be a senior staff member in the ‘people’s house.'” Indeed.

Sample scripts as well as easily accessible contact information for your local representatives and the media to speak out against his appointment have been popping up on Twitter, making it easy for you to have your voice heard if you wish to protest his appointment.

Did we mention it’s only been a week?

How do you feel about Trump’s first hires? Let us know over @BritandCo.

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Here's Your First Look At Jennifer Love Hewitt In The 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' Sequel

If you're a 90s movies (and horror movies) lover, you might agree that nothing beats an old school slasher. I Know What You Did Last Summer, which stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Freddie Prinze Jr., premiered in 1997, combines everything we love about coming of age movies — friends, summer vacation, and drama — with just enough terror to send a chill down your spine. And just like the original, the new I Know What You Did Last Summer features some of the hottest names in Hollywood.

Everything you need to know about the new I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel movie, coming to theaters July 18, 2025.

Is there a 3rd I Know What You Did Last Summer?

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Yes, a brand new I Know What You Did Last Summer is coming to theaters this summer. But just because it's a new film doesn't mean it won't have plenty of nostalgia.

"There's lots of '90s in there, so get excited because the '90s are back again!" Jennifer Love Hewitt, who's returning for the movie, told People. "And there's lots of twists and turns. I don't think people are going to expect anything that's coming. It's a really fun ride."

"We approached it like super fans, so I think people are going to be really happy," writer-director Jennifer Kaytin Robinson added. "All the things that you want to see in this movie, you're going to see in this movie."

Who's in the I Know What You Did Last Summer cast?

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The new I Know What You Did Last Summer cast features some familiar faces as well as some new ones. Here's the full cast list:

  • Freddie Prinze Jr. as Ray Bronson
  • Jennifer Love Hewitt as Julie James
  • Lola Tung
  • Nicholas Alexander Chavez
  • Austin Nichols
  • Gabbriette
  • Madelyn Cline
  • Sarah Pidgeon
  • Tyriq Withers
  • Jonah Hauer-King
  • Chase Sui Wonders

What is I Know What You Did Last Summer about?

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In the new I Know What You Did Last Summer, five friends accidentally cause a deadly car accident and agree to keep the secret forever. But when someone starts terrorizing them the next year, they reach out to Julie and Ray for help. And Jennifer Love Hewitt can't get enough of this new "phenomenal" cast!

"It's for them to make it their own and for me to stand by like a proud mom and say, 'It's yours now, take it and run and enjoy,'" she told People.

"When you get a group of young actors together, it can be a recipe for disaster oftentimes," Chase Sui Wonders added. "But everyone in this cast just brought it to the nth degree. We all got along so well. The chemistry between us was so fun and natural and seamless."

Do Revenge's Jennifer Kaytin Robinson is directing and co-writing alongside Sam Lansky.

When is I Know What You Did Last Summer coming out?

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The new movie will hit theaters July 18, 2025.

Where did I Know What You Did Last Summer film?

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I Know What You Did Last Summer filmed in Australia from October 2024 to March 2025.

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9 “Perfect” Anthropologie Shoes We’re Obsessed With For Spring

To us, the perfect spring shoe is both stylish and wearable across a multitude of occasions. Of course, it’s gotta be comfy, too! Luckily, Anthropologie's shoe section is packed with plenty of iconic spring styles that combine everything we want in a pair! From vacation-ready sandals to “it” girl sneakers that’ll definitely give your looks a trendy boost, these are our top Anthropologie shoes for springtime.

Shop our 9 favorite pairs of Anthropologie shoes, all perfect for spring!

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Maeve Embroidered Mesh Flats

Mesh flats are undeniably chic, plus this pair gets so much more playful thanks to the cute little strawberries embroidered on. These are super easy to slip on and off for casual spring outings when you want to add a dash of seasonal flair!

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The Fiona Beaded Slide Sandals by Maeve

This even fruitier pair is dotted with some cherries to sweeten up your every look!

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PUMA Speedcat OG Sneakers

The Speedcat OG's from PUMA are definitely heating up to be one of spring's coolest sneakers. Anthro currently sells them in the cutest colors – we adore this butter yellow iteration that matches the spring season!

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Maeve Pointed-Toe Moto Mary Jane Flats

Edgy yet girly, these light pink Mary Jane flats are fitted with some fun studs along the buckles that easily pair well with any silver accessories! The pointed toe is exaggerated perfectly, so you can step out with confidence this spring.

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By Anthropologie Lug Boat Loafers

Boat shoes are perfectly preppy, especially when worn with a spring outfit that incorporates linen, stripes, breezy tops, and cute sunnies!

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By Anthropologie Thong Kitten Heels

These low-lying kitten heels are ideal for nights out or happy hours with your squad. They're shoppable in so many fun spring colors, too!

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Intentionally Blank x Anthropologie Ellery Studded Jelly Sandals

Jelly sandals are definitely making a comeback – and we are definitely here for it! These fisherman-style ones boast some cool silver studs to elevate the look beyond just the jelly aspect. You'll have tons of fun styling these casually with denim shorts and graphic tees for a throwback 'fit.

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Maeve Netted Mary Jane Flats

Mesh flats are absolutely ahh-mazing for the warmer months because they let your feet breathe unlike any other shoe. Featuring an espadrille-style platform sole and a wide, woven texture, these Anthropologie shoes were practically made for spring and summer!

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New Balance 9060 Sneakers

For all your hot girl walk needs, these sleek pink sneaks are the way to go! Plus, you can totally pair 'em up with a more elevated 'fit for springtime picnic hangs and important errands.

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Your Favorite Rom-Com Star Just Joined 'Only Murders In The Building' Season 5

After only two episodes of Only Murders in the Building season 4, Hulu renewed the series for season 5! I'm so excited that the show breaks a recent pattern of cancelling shows after the third or fourth season, giving us more time with our favorite characters, and I'm not the only one.

"Here we go again… my favorite set family. I’m coming home!" Selena Gomez says in an Instagram post, while the official Only Murders account made their own post, saying, "We had our lawyers call business affairs. Turned the 4 into a 5. #OnlyMurdersInTheBuilding is coming back for Season 5!!"

In addition to the show entering production, the one and only Renée Zellweger (Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy) just joined the cast. Iconic!

Here's everything you need to know about Only Murders in the Building season 5, coming to Hulu soon.

Who's in the Only Murders in the Building season 5 cast?

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The Only Murders in the Building season 5 cast features all our favorites, and some new faces! According to Dan Fogelman, “we can expect more big guest stars that’ll probably be announced sooner rather than later,” he tells The Wrap.

"I am so grateful that I have been surrounded by human beings that make me better, challenge me, remind me day after day that every moment is a gift," Selena Gomez says about working with Steve Martin and Martin Short. "That’s my pure joy. I thank god for the era I’m in. It’s been the best yet."

The Only Murders season 5 cast includes:

  • Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora: a true crime lover who begins her own podcast after getting sucked into a murder mystery.
  • Martin Short as Oliver Putnam: a theatre director and founder of the Only Murders in the Building podcast.
  • Steve Martin as Charles Hayden Savage: an actor and true crime lover who begins the Only Murders podcast with Oliver and Mabel.
  • Téa Leoni as Sofia Caccimelio: a woman who approaches the podcast trio after her husband Nicky goes missing.
  • Renée Zellweger
  • Christoph Waltz
  • Keegan-Michael Key

What is Only Murders in the Building season 5 about?

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We finally got our first details about Only Murders season 5 — and we're going in a direction I totally didn't expect. When Sofia visits Mabel and Charles in the season 4 ending, and asks them to find her missing husband, she's disappointed when they turn her down. And since Téa Leoni just joined the season 5 cast, it looks like she's not taking no for an answer.

“I think she’s the great tease at the end of the finale and a little bit of an intriguing bump forward,” co-creator John Hoffman says in an interview with Deadline. “She’s an extension of the little news report in Episode 9 that Mabel makes note of at the hospital. [Sofia] is the wife of the Dry Cleaning King of Brooklyn, and maybe a couple of dry cleaning outlets in Manhattan, as well, we may come to know...It’s a world opened up potentially that we haven’t talked about too much yet in New York, so she holds a lot of intrigue.”

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New York's underground is a wild space that we haven't really seen on Only Murders yet so I know we're in for one very interesting season — because if this show is going to go there, they're going to go there.

Executive producer Dan Fogelman told The Wrapwe can look forward to “another big fun mystery the writers have been cooking up," while Hoffman has gone on the record saying the new episodes will “hit on some very current things going on within New York, specifically very relevant things that are happening in the city right now.”

When is Only Murders in the Building season 5 coming out?

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There's no Only Murders in the Building season 5 release date quite yet, but the show is in production! Considering we've had a new season over the last four years (with season 1 in 2021, season 2 in 2022, season 3 in 2023, and season 4 in 2024), we're expecting to see season 5 in 2025. Stay tuned for the official Only Murders season 5 release date.

How many episodes are there in Only Murders in the Building season 5?

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Only Murders in the Building season 5 will have 10 episodes total on Hulu.

Check back here for the latest Only Murders in the Building season 5 news and check out the other new TV shows coming in 2025.

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Um, Jesse Eisenberg Is Making A Musical...With Bernadette Peters & Halle Bailey?!

Jesse Eisenberg's been in the director's chair with movies like When You Finish Saving the World and A Real Pain under his belt, but he's just getting started. Next up is an A24 musical comedy that already has a promising cast. Maybe it's a sign of the times, but I think pop culture could use more poignant stories mixed with a dash of humor!

Keep scrolling to learn everything about Jesse Eisenberg's new musical movie.

Who's in the cast for Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy?

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Variety reports Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy has an impressive cast so far. Here's the familiar faces we'll see:

  • Julianne Moore
  • Paul Giamatti
  • Jesse Eisenberg
  • Bonnie Mulligan
  • Colton Ryan
  • Lilli Cooper
  • Maulik Pancholy
  • Halle Bailey
  • Havana Rose Liu
  • Bernadette Peters

What is the musical comedy about? 

Variety also revealed Julianne Moore's character will be a "shy woman who is unexpectedly cast in a community theater musical production, going to extremes as she loses herself in the role."

I'm sensing Only Murders in the Building season 4 vibes with the exception of murder. Hopefully death isn't a major plot in the storyline?

Has filming started for it? 

Variety reports the musical comedy began filming this month!

What kind of music can we expect to hear?

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While the sound for Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy is still a secret, we can expect to hear the filmmaker's "original music and lyrics" throughout it (via Variety). Music supervisor Steven Gizicki (La La Land), executive music producer Bill Sherman (In the Heights), and cinematographer Drew Daniels (Oscar-winning Anora) are also a part of the movie.

When will Jesse Eisenberg's musical comedy premiere in theaters? 

For now that news is TBD, but we'll let you know as soon we find out! Wouldn't it be nice if it premieres closer to fall?

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The Wendy’s Frosty Just Got A Huge Makeover — & It Easily Rivals Your Fave McFlurry

OMG, hot off the insanely yummy Thin Mints Frosty, Wendy’s just revamped their Frosty lineup with three new indulgent flavors, with three more to come next month! As huge sweet treat lovers – especially when it comes to frozen desserts – we are stoked to give these new takes on an old classic a try. If you’re wondering exactly what new Frosty flavors are hitting menus, we’re revealing all of ‘em below!

Scroll on to learn more about Wendy’s new Frosty creations!

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Available nationwide right now, Wendy’s all-new Frosty Swirls feature never-before-seen sauces beyond your typical chocolate or vanilla. Each Frosty Swirls flavor comes complete with a visible swirl that just looks so stunning.

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The Frosty Swirls lineup that launched on April 15 consists of three flavors: strawberry, caramel, and brownie batter. The Strawberry Frosty Swirl features a “sweet, juicy” strawberry sauce that’s mixed throughout and placed on top of the Frosty treat. Next, Wendy’s says the Caramel Frosty Swirl tastes like a “cold, creamy candy bar.” The last flavor, Brownie Batter, is nothing but decadent and chocolatey.

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"Frosty has been on Wendy's menu for 55 years and is one of the most iconic frozen treats in American culture. We're expanding on our beloved Frosty so when a sweet tooth strikes, the choice is easy for consumers: It's Gotta Be Wendy's," said Lindsay Radkoski, U.S. Chief Marketing Officer for The Wendy's Company. "We know consumers are always on the lookout for new flavors and ways to customize their order with sauces and mix-ins. We can't wait for everyone to experience even more ways to enjoy our iconic Frosty!"

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But that’s not all when it comes to new Wendy’s Frosty's – the chain is also launching a trio of Frosty Fusions that not only incorporate the new sauces, but some tasty mix-ins, too.

The Frosty Fusions will hit menus nationwide on May 12 with three flavors: Pop-Tarts Strawberry, Oreo Brownie, and Caramel Crunch. The Pop-Tarts Strawberry Frosty Fusion combines Wendy’s strawberry sauce with chunks of strawberry Pop-Tarts Crunchy Poppers pieces. The Oreo Brownie Frosty Fusion features the new Brownie Batter sauce mixed with Oreo cookie pieces – yum! The last Frosty Fusion flavor, Caramel Crunch, highlights crunchy toffee pieces and a sweet caramel sauce.

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Frosty fans will also be delighted to know that Wendy’s is launching a new cup design for these treats! The new cup is fitted with a domed lid that makes room for all the sweetness inside, plus makes a great dipping space for fries. Wendy’s also created a custom Frosty spoon that is “specially designed for the best experience” so you can eat every last bit of Frosty.

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