The Schmooze lies at the intersection of high and low culture. Here, the latest developments and trends in Jewish art, books, dance, film, music, media, television and theater are all assimilated into one handy pop culture blog.
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Mensch Alert: Drake Tried To Help Stop Man From Jumping Off Bridge
It’s not exactly news, since he didn’t exactly do anything, but we’re still kvelling over Drake right now. Word is that when the rapper’s tour bus encountered stalled traffic after a performance in Manchester, England this past weekend, and the rapper learned the backup was due to police attempting to persuade a man on a…
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How An Image Of Donald Trump Golfing Became Political Artwork
Back in 2013, Howard Stern asked Donald Trump to weigh in on Kim Kardashian’s body. “Does she have a good body? No,” Trump responded. “Does she have a fat ass? Absolutely.” Fast forward four years later, and an image of Trump’s own behind sits on full, unapologetic display at Petzel Gallery in New York City….
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There’s Going To Be A Crime Show About Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton
The Monica Lewinsky/Bill Clinton sex scandal is being dug up again — and this time it’s going to be downright criminal. Ryan Murphy announced that the upcoming season of “American Crime Story” will focus on the affair’s political blowout, told through the lens of Jeffery Toobin’s book, “A Vast Conspiracy: The Real Sex Scandal that…
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A Wedding Saved A Woman From Deportation — And 4 Other Jewish Love Stories For Valentine’s Day
(JTA) — We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with these old tales of romance, each involving a Jewish twist. In 1923, a “particularly large” number of Russian non-Jewish women were converting to Judaism Rabbis at a conference in Moscow discussed the fact that many Christian young women were electing to become Jewish in order to marry Jews….
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Chris Evans Brilliantly Claps Back At David Duke’s Anti-Semitic Tweet
Chris Evans has been taking white supremacist David Duke down, one eloquent tweet at a time. The “Captain America” star first butted heads with Duke last week, after the Senate confirmed Jeff Sessions as attorney general. Duke tweeted out his approval of the confirmation, saying: “Mr. Trump’s appointment of Bannon, Flynn and Sessions are the…
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Zach Braff Really, Really Wants To Play Stephen Miller On Saturday Night Live
Zach Braff is on a mission to play Stephen Miller, President Trump’s senior policy advisor, on Saturday Night Live. The “Scrubs” star tweeted at Lorne Michaels, the executive producer of SNL, with a direct plea. “Dear Lorne, I will shave my head to play this guy. Pleeeease. @nbcsnl,” Braff wrote on Monday. Dear Lorne, I…
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Emily Ratajkowski Defends Melania Trump From ‘Slut-Shaming’ Journalist
Emily Ratajkowski is slamming a New York Times journalist for reportedly calling Melania Trump a “hooker.” “Sat next to a journalist from the NYT last night who told me ‘Melania is a hooker,’” the 25-year-old Jewish model/actress tweeted on Monday morning. “Whatever your politics it’s crucial to call this out for what it is: slut…
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WATCH: Adele Asks For Do-Over During Emotional George Michael Tribute
Adele’s musical homage to George Michael at the Grammys started out rocky, but shaped up to be a stunning tribute to the late artist. After making it about thirty seconds into her cover of Michael’s 1996 song “Fastlove,” the singer swore, and asked for a do-over. “I know it’s live TV, I’m sorry. Could we…
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The Official ‘Girls’ Season 6 Drinking Game
“Girls” returns for its final season on Sunday, and we really couldn’t be sadder to see our favorite Brooklyn 20-somethings go. In the meantime, we’ve devised a comprehensive drinking game to get you delightfully tipsy during the upcoming episodes (basically, for those of us not into sports, this can serve as our own personal Super…
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An Ode To ‘Girls,’ Lena Dunham And Modern Jewish Neuroticism
(JTA) — The HBO series “Girls” may no longer be the definitive show of the millennial generation — but as it enters its sixth and final season this week, it remains relevant in myriad ways. “Girls” debuted in 2012 — when the Jewish creator and star Lena Dunham was just 24 — and became the…
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Try Not To Cry During This Oscar-Nominated Film About A Holocaust Survivor And His Violin
(JTA) — Filmmaker Kahane Cooperman hasn’t written an Oscars acceptance speech yet, but she likely will before the Academy Awards ceremony on Feb. 28. Not to jinx things or appear overconfident, Cooperman told JTA in a telephone interview, but “on the chance it happens, for fear of leaving someone out.” Her film, “Joe’s Violin,” is…
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