Pop Culture – Consequence https://consequence.net Music, Film, TV and Pop Culture News for the Mainstream and Underground Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:17:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 158375765https://consequence.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Consequence-Circle-Blue.png?w=140Consequencehttps://consequence.net Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS https://consequence.net/2026/03/judge-rules-against-trumps-order-ending-federal-funding-for-npr-and-pbs/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:33:04 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555386 US District Judge Randolph Moss said the order violated the First Amendment right to free speech.

Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS
Eddie Fu

]]> A federal judge has blocked Donald Trump’s 2025 executive order ending federal funding for NPR and PBS, ruling that targeting the organizations over editorial viewpoints was “unlawful and unenforceable.” US District Judge Randolph Moss said that the executive order violated free speech under the First Amendment, which “does not tolerate viewpoint discrimination…

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]]> 1555386 Eddie Fu On the grounds of violating the First Amendment right to free speech trump executive order npr pbs blocked Sony’s WH-1000XM5 Headphones Drop Under $250 for Final Day of Amazon Spring Sale https://consequence.net/2026/03/sony-bose-beats-airpods-final-amazon-spring-sale-deals/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:35:40 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1555342 AirPods Pro 3, Beats, and Bose are also still available at major discounts.

Sony’s WH-1000XM5 Headphones Drop Under $250 for Final Day of Amazon Spring Sale
Eddie Fu

]]> Sony’s fantastic WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are down to $243 as Amazon’s Big Spring Sale winds down today, March 31st at 11:59 p.m. PDT. This is a 39% discount, pricing the still-excellent headphones at over $200 cheaper than their successor, the $458 WH-1000XM6. But this isn’t the only great deal still…

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]]> 1555342 Eddie Fu Plus, remaining deals on AirPods Pro 3, Beats, and Bose sony WH-1000XM5 amazon spring sale 10 Best Last-Minute Deals on Festival Gear from Amazon’s Spring Sale https://consequence.net/list/best-festival-gear-guide/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:48:24 +0000 https://consequence.net/?post_type=list&p=1555041 Power banks, headphones, Bluetooth tags, neck fans, and hydration packs are all on sale.

10 Best Last-Minute Deals on Festival Gear from Amazon’s Spring Sale
Eddie Fu

]]> Time is running out to stock up on festival gear during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which wraps up today, Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Whether you’re heading to Indio for Coachella next weekend or preparing for the hot summer festival season, this is a great opportunity to score…

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]]> 1555041 Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Eddie Fu festival gear guide feature image The Best Headphone Deals Still Live from Sony, Bose, and Beats During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale https://consequence.net/2026/03/sony-bose-beats-headphone-deals-amazon-spring-sale/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:22:10 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1553646 Amazon's Big Spring Sale features up to 49% off on noise-canceling headphones through March 31st.

The Best Headphone Deals Still Live from Sony, Bose, and Beats During Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Eddie Fu

]]> Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is on its last legs, wrapping up on Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 p.m. PDT. While AirPods are a popular item (see our guide here), the online giant is also offering major discounts of up to 49% off on premium noise-canceling headphones from Sony, Bose, and Beats.…

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]]> 1553646Save up to 49% on noise-canceling headphones headphone deals amazon big spring sale 2026 The Best AirPods Deals Still Live for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale https://consequence.net/2026/03/airpods-deals-amazon-spring-sale-2026/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:05:12 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1553596 Save on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max before the sale ends on March 31st.

The Best AirPods Deals Still Live for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale
Eddie Fu

]]> Time is running out on Amazon’s Big Spring Sale, which runs through tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31st at 11:59 p.m. PDT. AirPods are among the most in-demand items during the retailer’s tentpole sales, and Consequence has you covered with the best deals on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max. Consider…

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]]> 1553596 Eddie Fu Led by AirPods Pro 3 for $199 airpods deals amazon big spring sale Barbie Dream Fest Is the New Willy Wonka Experience https://consequence.net/2026/03/barbie-dream-fest/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:31:44 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1554758 The Florida event apparently featured minimal attractions, sparse decor, and underwhelming perks.

Barbie Dream Fest Is the New Willy Wonka Experience
Alex Young

]]> The Barbie Dream Fest was billed as the ultimate “Barbie fan weekend,” promising attendees “interactive experiences,” “unique programming,” a “star-studded panel,” and other “unforgettable experiences.” But after the first two days of the event at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, some attendees who paid up to…

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]]> 1554758 Alex Young The Florida event apparently featured minimal attractions, sparse decor, and underwhelming perks Barbie Dream Fest (TikTok) Rob Schneider Calls for Reinstatement of US Military Draft https://consequence.net/2026/03/rob-schneider-reinstatement-military-draft/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:59:16 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1554753 It is worth noting that Schneider himself has never served.

Rob Schneider Calls for Reinstatement of US Military Draft
Alex Young

]]> Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo star Rob Schneider is calling for the reinstatement of the U.S. military draft amid the country’s war with Iran. It is worth noting that Schneider himself has never served. “We must once again recommit ourselves to one nation under God, indivisible. Therefore, we must restore the…

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]]> 1554753 Alex Young Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo Man Arrested for Stalking Billie Eilish Killed by Train on Long Island https://consequence.net/2026/03/man-arrested-for-stalking-billie-eilish-killed-by-train-on-long-island/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:38:34 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1554740 Prenell Rousseau was jogging "on or near" the tracks when a Long Island Rail Road train struck him early Wednesday morning.

Man Arrested for Stalking Billie Eilish Killed by Train on Long Island
Scoop Harrison

]]> A man who had previously been arrested for stalking Billie Eilish was struck and killed by a train on Long Island this week. The New York Post reports that Prenell Rousseau was jogging “on or near” the tracks when a Long Island Rail Road train struck him early Wednesday morning.…

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]]> 1554740 Scoop Harrison Billie Eilish Bill Maher “Honored” to Receive Mark Twain Prize After Reaching “Compromise” with Trump https://consequence.net/2026/03/bill-maher-trump-mark-twain-prize/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:18:58 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1554710 "And the compromise is: I am going to get it, and then I'm going to give it to him. Everybody's happy. I just want things to work out."

Bill Maher “Honored” to Receive Mark Twain Prize After Reaching “Compromise” with Trump
Alex Young

]]> Bill Maher says Donald Trump agreed to honor him with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor after the two reached a compromise: ” I am going to get it, and then I’m going to give it to him. Everybody’s happy.” The Real Time host addressed how he came to…

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]]> 1554710 Alex Young "And the compromise is: I am going to get it, and then I'm going to give it to him. Everybody's happy. I just want things to work out." Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) PlayStation Price Increase: How to Buy PS5 at the Old Price Before April 2 https://consequence.net/2026/03/playstation-price-increase/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:30:41 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1554549 Prices on consoles are increasing by as much as $150.

PlayStation Price Increase: How to Buy PS5 at the Old Price Before April 2
Scoop Harrison

]]> Sony has announced sweeping price hikes across its PlayStation consoles starting April 2nd, with the PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition each increasing by $100, while the PlayStation 5 Pro will cost $150 more. Sony is also raising the price of the PlayStation Portal by $50. Here’s the full breakdown: –…

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]]> 1554549 Scoop Harrison Scoop Harrison Prices are increasing by as much as $150 PlayStation Chappell Roan Backlash Over Security Guard Incident Fueled by Bot-Driven Smear Campaign: Report https://consequence.net/2026/03/chappell-roan-security-bots-smear-campaign/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:16:23 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1554525 Research analytics company GUDEA claims over 23% of posts at the peak of the controversy were by bots.

Chappell Roan Backlash Over Security Guard Incident Fueled by Bot-Driven Smear Campaign: Report
Ben Kaye

]]> Chappell Roan faced backlash over the weekend following public complaints by Italian footballer Jorginho Frello over how the pop star’s security detail treated his stepdaughter. While Roan apologized and the security guard (who was apparently not associated with Roan) took full responsibility for the incident, the Court of Social Media…

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]]> 1554525 Ben Kaye Ben Kaye Research analytics company GUDEA found over 23% of posts during the controversy's peak were likely bots chappell roan smear campaign bots security guard incident Stewart Cook_CBS Bill Maher Officially Named 2026 Recipient of Mark Twain Prize for American Humor https://consequence.net/2026/03/bill-maher-mark-twain-prize/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:39:14 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1554242 Donald Trump reportedly signed off on giving Maher the honor.

Bill Maher Officially Named 2026 Recipient of Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Alex Young

]]> Bill Maher has officially been named the 2026 recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. The honor will be presented during a ceremony at the Kennedy Center on June 28th, shortly before the venue closes for two years of renovations. It was previously reported that Donald Trump initially…

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]]> 1554242Donald Trump reportedly signed off on the bestowing Maher with the honor Bill Maher Mark Twain Prize Security Guard Who Confronted Jorginho’s Stepdaughter Issues Statement Taking “Full Responsibility” https://consequence.net/2026/03/pascal-duvier-jorginho-chappell-roan-statement/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:29:27 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1554215 Pascal Duvier clarified that he was not a part of Chappell Roan's security team.

Security Guard Who Confronted Jorginho’s Stepdaughter Issues Statement Taking “Full Responsibility”
Scoop Harrison

]]> Pascal Duvier, the security guard who allegedly confronted Jorginho’s wife and stepdaughter and sparked an international incident, has issued a statement addressing the matter. In it, Duvier said he took “full responsibility for the interactions,” while also stressing that he was “not part of the personal security team of Chappell…

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]]> 1554215 Scoop Harrison Scoop Harrison Pascal Duvier Pascal Duvier Maxell Brings Back Its Classic Tape Player Amid Cassette Resurgence https://consequence.net/2026/03/maxell-bluetooth-cassette-player/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:41:14 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1553973 The tape player also offers USB-C fast charging alongside a headphone jack.

Maxell Brings Back Its Classic Tape Player Amid Cassette Resurgence
Eddie Fu

]]> Maxell was once synonymous with being one of the best cassette tape brands, thanks in part to its “Blown Away” ad campaign. Now, the Japanese company has launched a new personal cassette player with modern features like Bluetooth and USB-C charging. For just over $80, you get Bluetooth connectivity, USB-C…

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]]> 1553973 Eddie Fu Eddie Fu Don't worry, it still has a headphone jack Maxell Wireless Cassette Player Bluetooth USB-C Mother of Girl Allegedly in Middle of Chappell Roan Security Drama Shares Her Side of the Story https://consequence.net/2026/03/chappell-roan-security-guard-mother-response/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:41:15 +0000 https://consequence.net/?p=1553416 Catherine Harding: "I hope that maybe [Chappell Roan] learns to not allow the people that work for her to treat people like this."

Mother of Girl Allegedly in Middle of Chappell Roan Security Drama Shares Her Side of the Story
Scoop Harrison

]]> The drama surrounding Chappell Roan, a security guard, Italian football star Jorginho Frello, and his 11-year-old stepdaughter is not over quite yet. Catherine Harding, the mother of the girl who was allegedly berated by a security guard after sneaking a peak at Roan during breakfast at a São Paulo hotel,…

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]]> 1553416 Scoop Harrison Catherine Harding: "I hope that maybe [Chappell Roan] learns to not allow the people that work for her to treat people like this." Chappell Roan (Getty Images) / Catherine Harding (Instagram)