Kim Kardashian is all for fairness and equity when it comes to reward for labor!

“The Kardashians” star has lent her voice to a bill that would ensure that the firefighters who fought day and night to quench the destructive Pacific Palisades wildfire early last year get duly compensated for their courageous service.

Kim Kardashian earned her share of backlash last year, first for promoting a SKIMS sale in the heart of the wildfire crisis and then for urging higher wages, which some critics think would make the issue political at such a sensitive period.

Kim Kardashian Is On A Personal Mission With The Legislative Process

The business mogul is fully backing and endorsing the new bill introduced by Senator Cory Booker this week, which would ensure that firefighters who work from prison would get a minimum wage. According to Kardashian, her interest grew in the case because she watched prisoners put their all into fighting the Los Angeles fires last year.

The bill was reintroduced by the democrat on Thursday, March 19, and it would require that prisoners who are working get to earn the minimum wage through amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act. This bill will also eliminate outrageous deductions for fees, fines, and living costs in prisons.

Kardashian explained why she joined the movement, stating that the firefighters whom she personally watched risk their lives to curb the spread showed so much bravery and courage, just like professional firefighters, but earned less pay. “In many cases, they’re banned from even applying for firefighting jobs once they’re released. That’s not just unfair, it’s un-American,” the media personality declared, as shared by PEOPLE.

The SKIMS Founder Approached Governor Gavin Newsom For A Raise In Wages Last Year

As the fire raged deeper into the area, Kardashian hopped online and called for more recognition and higher pay for the heroes who braved the fiery furnace and helped families survive loss and destruction. As noted by The Blast, the reality star took to Instagram to tag Governor Newsom about reviewing and raising wages for these incarcerated people on the frontline of the rescue mission.

The mother-of-four declared that the inmates worked grueling hours under harsh weather and living conditions, only to earn less than $1 hour, which is nothing compared to such a large-scale disaster.

According to reports, nearly 1,000 inmates assisted in combating the wildfires, which they claimed had already burned over 40,000 acres and killed about 16 people. However, no inmate firefighters have lost their lives in the process of saving affected persons.

Kim Kardashian Angered Critics For SKIMS Promotion During The Fire Incident

Before her advocacy, the 45-year-old was slammed for promoting a big sale for her SKIMS line while the fire broke out. Meredith Lynch was at the forefront of the criticism, dragging the entrepreneur on her Instagram for telling people to buy SKIMS while families and lives were being displaced and destroyed.

Lynch continued that Kardashian could have used a platform as big as hers to provide resources and raise awareness about the fires, but is hell-bent on using it to sell her products. The fire also threatened Kardashian’s expansive $70 million Malibu mansion right by the ocean.

The property was previously owned by supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, Rande Gerber. As for her Hidden Hills property, the star reportedly exited her home, alongside the rest of her family, after receiving a mandatory evacuation order due to the fire’s rapid spread.

The Fashion Icon Debunked Emails Asking For Financial Aid For Victims

The star certainly had her hands full during such a trying period in the city, as she took the time out to warn internet users and fans about scammers using her name in emails for false fundraisers. She explained that such a scam may claim they want to raise funds to support affected families and victims of the wildfires, which she endorsed.

She uploaded a sample picture of one of the numerous scam emails going around with her name on it, warning her followers to verify links before donating to anyone. The Blast noted that the reality star also praised the firefighters for staying up all night long to help families affected by the fire and save the community.

The Los Angeles wildfires, which began last January, consumed over 40,000 acres of land in the Southern part of Los Angeles, with more than 200,000 persons evacuated as efforts were made to rein in the spread. The fire affected homes of celebrities like Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, Tina Knowles, John Goodman, Candy Spelling, Milo Ventimiglia, and Miles Teller, alongside 12,000 other structures.

Kim Kardashian’s Sister Called For Donations Amid The Fires

While the entrepreneur did not earn good points for how she handled the aftermath of the outbreak, her younger sister, Khloé Kardashian, joined her 300k+ followers to make a difference in the heart of the crisis.

Khloé hopped online to speak out on behalf of the victims and firefighters, noting that a neighbor of hers was in direct contact with fire department officials who shared that the firefighters are desperate, hungry, and tired.

The Good American founder also provided actionable ways to help the victims, encouraging them to support their local fire stations by dropping off supplies like protein-packed meals, Gatorade, and coffee. 

The mother-of-two attached her neighbor’s Venmo details to one of her posts, revealing that if anyone was interested in donating to them, they could proceed as he would be heading to Costco to pick up rotisserie chickens and sides to deliver to several stations.

Will Kim Kardashian see this through and add it to her long list of advocacy successes?

Editor’s note: The below contains spoilers for The Pitt Season 2 Episode 11.

As The Pitt Season 2’s 15-hour shift grinds closer toward its irrevocable conclusion, the toll this especially horrible Fourth of July has taken on the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s emergency room staff compares to a slow-motion crash. The cracks in their mental fortitude are starting to show across the board — fractures exacerbated by an unreliable sociopolitical system that either can’t, or chooses not to, support its caretakers with a reliable foundation.

This, of course, is on par with R. Scott Gemmill and Noah Wyle‘s vision for their lightning-in-a-bottle drama. The Pitt isn’t content to float along buoyed by empty talking points. Its acclaim hails from its no-frills, no-lies commitment to keeping its finger on the pulse of viscerally resonant issues, and does so via what should be common fictional practice — giving impacted communities at the epicenter of economic disparity, racism, misogynistic violence, and more the dignity of a face and voice. In the wake of Episode 9 broaching the inarguably controversial and indefensibly violent mass immigration raids occurring across American cities, Episode 11 — one of the series’ most harrowing and unsettling hours — escalates with two ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers’ direct presence inside the emergency department.

‘The Pitt’ Season 2’s ICE Storyline Parallels Current Events

In late February, executive producer John Wells‘ interview on The Town with Matt Belloni podcast referred to the show’s upcoming ICE-related storyline as an echo of an ongoing crisis unfolding within hospital rooms — specifically, those based within Minnesota, the site of multiple citizen fatalities caused by ICE agents. Wells cites The New York Times’ recent investigative report into healthcare workers who have raised concerns regarding patient safety, privacy, and their lawful right to receive life-saving care regardless of their immigration status. The article asserts how “many [workers] have been shocked, both by the actions of agents inside their hospitals, as well as the injuries that have required treatment as a result of confrontations on the streets.”

Episode 11, hailing from executive story editor Valerie Chu and director Uta Briesewitz, indeed matches the above claims with a combination of eviscerating honesty and impeccable delicacy. Even amidst the hospital’s analog chaos, everyone within eyesight halts as soon as the armed and uniformed Correa and Russo lead in Pranita, one of many restaurant employees who fled the agents’ raid. Not only are her wrists bound by zip-ties, but she also sustained her agonizing shoulder injury from ICE’s violent and discriminatory detainment. In this circumstance, “irony” is far too insubstantial a word.

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No matter how immediately relevant this scenario is, however, its handling could just as easily reek of a condescending variation of white savior syndrome. Instead, the exacting, humanizing specifics at which The Pitt excels speak volumes — like Pranita’s grief that her daughter doesn’t know what’s happened to her, or Victoria Javadi (Shabana Azeez) complimenting Pranita on the friendship bracelet her child made for her. Dr. Cassie McKay (Fiona Dourif), while aghast and reeling, sets aside her disdain and zeroes in on Pranita’s needs with the utmost consideration. Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi (Sepideh Moafi), who’s made her career out of fighting so-called futile battles to achieve even a shred of improvement, wants to secure a lawyer for Pranita. In the face of a violation of their Hippocratic oath, the caretakers are essentially helpless.

‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Tackles the Show’s Heaviest Topic to Date

As for Dr. Robby (Wyle), whose trademark empathy has been in tatters this season, he immediately pivots into a defensive and barely contained fury. He despises this situation, yet still chooses the opposite of Al-Hashimi’s preferred action, instructing McKay to expedite Pranita’s treatment to minimize the precarious risk to everyone else’s safety. After Russo forbids Pranita from making any phone calls but complains about the wait time for a potential x-ray and wants a bathroom for his own comfort, Robby’s brusque rage boils over in the right direction, for once — berating an ICE officer to his concealed face as “a distraction and a disruption” that’s costing the hospital their valuable staff and compromising the care that every terrified patient deserves. Even before the episode’s culminating and deeply personal blow, the ripple effects are snowballing toward catastrophe.

That personal blow arrives in the form of Nurse Jesse Van Horn (Ned Brower), both instinctively and willingly intervening to protect Pranita from further harm, and finding himself shoved to the floor and dragged away for an act of courage that should be natural human decency. The entire floor rallies behind Jesse, yet once again, those in power — PTMC’s lawyer team — are too consumed with the cyberattack to prioritize physically and legally protecting one of their nurses. Addressing systemically oppressive, harmful failures is integral to The Pitt‘s DNA. Season 2 might not include a mass casualty incident, but the department faces a different kind of emergency — that of psychological warfare, weaponized ego, and unchecked power being weaponized against innocent communities.

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Brick City Builders’ Tyreek Griffith has been accused of running off with $150,000 in insurance money after abandoning a fire-damaged home in New Jersey. The Calixte family says they hired Griffith, who was a family friend, to rebuild their home. But after paying $150,000 for the second phase of the project, Griffith allegedly abandoned plans, and their home only became more damaged.

Now, Tyreek Griffith is speaking out and setting the record straight. This, as the family has filed a $180K civil lawsuit.

The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is getting answers from him and the Calixte family about what really went down on ‘TSR Investigates.’

Brick City Builders Tyreek Griffith Is Accused Of Running Off With $150K Amid Home Rebuild

According to Carter, the total cost to rebuild the home after the fire was $420,000. Furthermore, the plan was to split the project into phases. Per Rosemica Calixte, the daughter of Soleme Calixte, the first phase was a $30,000 demolition. Then, this was to be followed by framing, installing a fire escape, rough plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and windows.

“That phase resulted in paying $150,000. So we paid that second phase before the work was completed,” Rosemica explained to Carter.

Per Rosemica, she and her family believed their permit and other documents had been approved for construction. But once construction was underway to lower the house’s foundation, the side of the house, along with the sidewalk, collapsed.

“Why is the house collapsing if we paid a structural engineer to keep the integrity of the house — to make sure that the foundation was stable. Why did it fall down?” Rosemica told Carter.

What Really Happened?

According to Rosemica, Griffith told them the wall and the house were old. Additionally, she allegedly learned that the structural engineer was unaware of Griffith’s construction plans.

Scroll above to watch as Rosemica and Soleme Calixte explain their home rebuild disaster to Carter. Furthermore, watch as Carter sits down with Tyreek Griffith, who shares his side of the story. Lastly, Carter recaps the $180,000 lawsuit and previous litigation reportedly involving Griffith.

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You think you’ve seen it all when it comes to apartment living—but this story out of Northeast Portland takes “wild” to a whole new level. Alex Padilla is making headlines after filing a lawsuit against his landlord, claiming his infant son was found with a dead mouse in his mouth at the Davenport Apartments, leaving neighbors and the internet alike shook.

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Dead Mouse In Infant’s Mouth Leads To Lawsuit

According to court documents, Alex Padilla and his family moved into the complex in November 2025, only to allegedly discover severe sanitation issues, including garbage buildup and rodent sightings. Despite multiple maintenance requests, the problems reportedly went unresolved. And, it apparently led to the horrifying moment when his baby was crawling on the floor with a dead mouse in his mouth. Furthermore, the child was immediately taken to the hospital for testing, and thankfully, the results came back negative. However, the family’s trauma is now at the center of a $122,000 non-economic damages lawsuit, plus $2,600 in back rent.

Neighbors Shocked, Say Baby Mouse Incident “Awful”

Neighbors expressed disbelief over the shocking claim. Ronnie Williams said, “That’s not a bug, that’s a god-d*mn… that’s an animal. Meanwhile, Dana Barbee added, “Oh my god, that’s not good, in their mouth, are you serious? That’s awful.” While some tenants say they’ve had no similar issues, the story has still left the community on high alert. Now, residents are paying closer attention to sanitation and vermin control in their own apartments.

Padilla Moves Forward After Shocking Apartment Ordeal

Padilla’s lawyer, Fuller, emphasized that the family is focused on moving forward after the ordeal. “They’re trying to put it behind them and just focus on the future,” Fuller said, noting the family had to uproot just two months after moving in. The apartment’s owner, AMFP V Pine Village LLC, has been contacted for comment, but has yet to respond.

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Marvel Studios hasn’t officially said much about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but after the first trailer dropped, fans are already convinced it’s hiding some major reveals.

From a possible Man-Spider transformation to the long-rumored arrival of the X-Men, the internet is breaking down every frame for clues. While nothing has been confirmed, several theories have quickly gained traction and could hint at where the MCU is heading next.

A Darker Peter Parker Has Fans Thinking “Man-Spider”

One of the biggest talking points from the trailer is the noticeably darker tone surrounding Peter Parker.

Quick shots appear to show:

• A more aggressive Spider-Man

• Subtle physical changes in his appearance

• A loss of control over his powers

That has led many fans to speculate Marvel could be adapting elements of the “Man-Spider” storyline, where Peter undergoes a disturbing mutation tied to his spider abilities.

In Marvel Comics, the Man-Spider arc has been explored in several forms, often depicting Peter losing control as his powers evolve beyond what he can manage. While the MCU has never tackled this concept directly, the trailer’s tone suggests something more physical and unstable could be happening to him.

Symbiote Rumors Are Back Again

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Spider-Man theory cycle without talk of the black suit.

Following the ending of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where a fragment of the Venom symbiote was left behind in the MCU, fans have long expected that storyline to pay off. The Brand New Day trailer has only added fuel to that fire.

Some viewers believe the darker visuals and Peter’s behavior could hint at early symbiote influence. Others think Marvel may combine elements of the symbiote storyline with a Man-Spider-style mutation, creating a new hybrid take on Spider-Man’s transformation.

While there’s no direct confirmation of Venom appearing, the groundwork has clearly been laid.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day [credit: Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures]

Sadie Sink’s Role Is Already a Mystery

Another major topic of discussion is Sadie Sink’s casting.

Marvel has yet to reveal who she’s playing, but that hasn’t stopped speculation from running wild. The most popular theory right now is that Sink could be portraying Jean Grey, which would mark a massive step toward introducing mutants into the MCU.

The idea has gained traction online, especially as Marvel continues to build toward a post-Secret Wars future that likely includes the X-Men.

However, not everyone is convinced.

Other theories suggest she could be:

• Firestar

• A version of Mary Jane Watson

• A completely original MCU character

• Or another lesser-known Marvel figure being reimagined

At this point, her role remains one of the film’s biggest mysteries.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day [credit: Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures]

A Possible Turning Point for the MCU

If even part of these theories prove true, Spider-Man: Brand New Day could be more than just another Spider-Man sequel.

The film appears to pick up with Peter completely isolated following the events of No Way Home, where the world forgot his identity. That emotional reset creates the perfect setup for a darker, more vulnerable version of the character.

It also opens the door for larger changes in the MCU, whether that’s the introduction of the symbiote storyline, a new phase of Spider-Man’s evolution, or even the early stages of mutant integration.

Nothing Is Confirmed… But That Hasn’t Stopped Fans

As with most Marvel trailers, it’s important to note that none of these theories have been confirmed.

Still, the reaction online shows just how much anticipation is building around Brand New Day. Whether it delivers on these ideas or takes things in a completely different direction, one thing is clear:

Marvel has everyone paying attention again.

Coi Leray has fans catching MAJOR baby fever after she shared the cutest photo of her baby girl, Miyoco, going in on a hefty snack. Recently, Coi dropped a flick of her daughter chilling beachside, and instead of grabbing some Cheetos, she went for something way more filling — and the internet is eating up the vibes right along with her.

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Baby Miyoco Got The Beach Snack On Lock & Fans Can’t Get Enough

Coi Leray dropped the sweetest photo of Miyoco eating real good on social media. Little mama isn’t even a year old yet, but she’s already moving like a big girl. The image showed Miyoco sitting on the beach amongst other snacks in a pink-striped swimsuit. She was chilling, soaking up the vibes, and grubbed on what Coi told fans in her caption was a whole beef rib. Yes, y’all — Miyoco ate a whole beef rib on the beach. Coi joked that the rib was for “her rib.” Miyoco looked at peace, enjoying the fresh air, good food, and a good life.

Miyoco Said, “Forget The Cheetos,” & Fans Are Eating It Up

After Coi shared the pic, fans flooded The Shade Room’s comment section with heart-eye emojis. Some couldn’t get over the cuteness overload, while others loved watching Miyoco tear her rib up.

Instagram user @therealcourtneybee wrote, “Cutie patootie 😍😍😍” 

Instagram user @dominiquechinn wrote, “She enjoying it too, lil cute self 😂😊” 

While Instagram user @kendallislate wrote, “It’s the legsss😍😍😍😍” 

Then, Instagram user @prettychaoss__ wrote, “She look like trippie right here 😂😍” 

Another Instagram user @xo.kilah_ wrote, “Coi got the cutest baby ever 😍😍” 

While another Instagram user @juuviemaemae wrote, “And she tearing it up coi😭💕 so freaking beautiful and chubby🫶🏽” 

Then, another Instagram user @kweenmocha wrote, “Miyoco biting into that Rib like her last name Tyson 😂” 

Lastly, Instagram user @egocentric7 wrote, “She’s the cutest little thing!!! 😍😍” 

Coi Hits The Trails With Baby Miyoco

Fans know Coi Leray stays in mommy mode and keeps everyone locked in on her life as a first-time mom. Recently, she dropped a video on Instagram of herself and Miyoco spending quality time together while on a hike. Miyoco sat strapped to Coi’s belly while she put in work climbing up hills. Peep the adorable video below.

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Tom Brady took his football flag rivalry with Joe Burrow to another level by roasting the quarterback after he partied with his rumored love interest, Alix Earle, following the Oscars.

Brady made the comment during the inaugural event for the competition, in which he leads Founders FFC alongside Jalen Hurts. Burrow, alongside Jayden Daniels, captains the Wildcats FFC, whose name Brady also referenced while trash-talking the quarterback.

The interaction has since gone viral online, with some fans branding Tom Brady “jealous” for taking a swipe at Joe Burrow.

What Tom Brady Said To Flag Football Rival Joe Burrow

Tom Brady wasted no time setting the tone for his flag football rivalry with Joe Burrow, taking a playful dig at him during Wednesday’s draft.

Brady’s Founders FFC is set to face Burrow’s Wildcats FFC, with the rival team’s name being the centerpiece of his jab.

The Fox Sports analyst also brought up Burrow’s Oscars party moment with Alix Earle, the social media personality Brady has recently been linked to.

“That’s what they called Joe the other night at those Oscars parties .. the Wildcat,” Brady trolled Burrow. “At least he’s here, no fashion shows to attend,” the seven-time Super Bowl champion further mocked his rival, who is a brand ambassador for the clothing brand, Alo.

Rather than giving Brady a taste of his own medicine, Burrow chose the high road, but did give the former Patriots star some side-eye before later breaking into a smile.

Netizens React To Tom Brady’s Roast Of Joe Burrow

Although on the surface Brady’s remark appeared to be playful banter aimed at his rival, some netizens interpreted it differently, suggesting it hinted at jealousy over Burrow partying with Earle, a woman he had previously been linked to.

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“Baby Brady…letting his jealousy show,” one user noted on X, while another remarked, “LMAO, he’s clearly jealous someone closer to HER age is talking to her.”

“Brady is salty all his young targets want Burrow,” a third netizen commented.

“Woooey, Tom Brady called it out straight up and live to Joe Burrow over that Oscars after-party thing and obviously over the Alex Earle drama too,” another user noted, before mocking Burrow for not responding.

“And woooey, Joe straight-up just stood there like frozen stiff!! Didn’t say a word,” they added.

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Tom Brady And Alix Earle Were Linked Late Last Year At St. Barths

The interaction between Brady and Burrow comes a month after reports emerged that the Fox Sports analyst and Earle are “hooking up,” per People Magazine.

Previously, it was reported that the duo met through mutual friends while visiting St. Barths and partied into the New Year alongside other high-profile friends.

They were also said to have briefly reconnected at a sporting event later that month and have remained in touch since their initial meeting.

“[Alix] and Tom have still been texting since New Year’s,” said a source, per US Weekly. “They knew each other would be at the game, but it wasn’t a planned event together.”

More recently, the two were seen together again in public over Super Bowl weekend, where they appeared to recreate their St. Barths’ chemistry at a party hosted ahead of the big game.

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Tom Brady And Alix Earle Are Yet To Confirm Any Romantic Involvement

While neither Tom Brady nor Earle has confirmed any romantic involvement, both are currently not tied to any other relationship.

Brady is nearly four years post-divorce from his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen, whom he was married to for over a decade.

The pair split due to irreconcilable differences, and Bündchen has since moved on with her jiu-jitsu trainer Joaquim Valente.

The supermodel who shares two children, Benjamin and Vivian, with Brady, welcomed her third child, River, with Valente, earlier this year.

Alix Earle Is Fresh Off A Break Up

Unlike Brady, who has been single for over three years now, Earle is just three months removed from her split with Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Berrios, whom she dated for two years.

In a post shared to TikTok following the split, the internet personality appeared to hint at the reason behind the breakup, saying she couldn’t “be what Braxton needs.”

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At the time, she also revealed that they had been in a long-distance relationship for five months, which coincided with Berrios’ demanding NFL schedule and her filming commitments for season 34 of “Dancing with the Stars.”