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Arts & Entertainment
Billy McFarland Is Reportedly Working On Memoir Titled, "Promythus: The God of Fyre'
Billy McFarland has a memoir he's been hand-writing...but what does Ryan Seacrest have to do with it?
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Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
Was Netflix's Fyre Fest Documentary A 'Shadow P.R. Campaign' For Jerry Media?
We really need a third documentary to sort through this Fyre doc mess.
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Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
Comedians Join Forces To Fight Joke Thievery With #FuckFuckJerry
'They amassed millions of followers by posting other people's content for years, often without attribution.'
By
Ben Yakas
Food
A NJ-Based Pizzeria Is Selling This Fyre Fest-Inspired Slice
Brought to you by the same joint that hawks gender reveal lasagnas!
By
Paula Mejía
Arts & Entertainment
Ja Rule Watched Those Fyre Fest Docs This Weekend And Has Some Thoughts
'I had an amazing vision to create a festival like NO OTHER!!! I would NEVER SCAM or FRAUD anyone what sense does that make???'
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Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
Netflix & Hulu Fyre Fest Docs Are Throwing Shade At Each Other's Ethics
FuckJerry may have been unethical.
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Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
Hulu Releases 'FYRE FRAUD' Doc Days Before Netflix Releases Fyre Fest Doc
Like I always say: fight Fyre with Fyre.
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Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
Fyre Festival Scammer Billy McFarland Sentenced To Six Years In Prison
The judge said, 'It is my conclusion based on all the submissions that the defendant is a serial fraudster and that to date his fraud like a circle has no ending.'
By
Ben Yakas
Arts & Entertainment
Fyre Fest Founder's Attorney Claims He Scams Because He's Mentally Ill
Billy McFarland's attorney says his client suffers from some type of mood disorder, 'bipolar related disorder,' ADHD, and alcohol abuse, which altered his behavior and resulted in 'delusional beliefs of having special and unique talents that will lead to fame and fortune.'
By
Ben Yakas
Food
Ferry Frustrating: Diner En Blanc Left Some Participants Fuming Over Long Wait For Boats
Some of those who attempted to access the exclusive picnic found themselves stranded in Battery Park for hours.
By
Claire Lampen
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