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Michael Richards Revisits "Kramer" and the rant that roiled his reputation

Michael Richards Revisits "Kramer" and the rant that roiled his reputation

The "Seinfeld" actor goes behind the scenes of the iconic TV show and delves into the night he hurled the N-word during a comedy club meltdown.

By Paul Bond On 5/26/24 at 8:00 AM EDT

O.J. Simpson's verdict fell on the same day as mine

O.J. Simpson's verdict fell on the same day as mine

The widespread coverage of his passing opened the wound.

By Jenni Dawn Muro On 4/22/24 at 7:56 AM EDT

O.J. Simpson ghostwriter on why he let him "murder" Nicole in book

O.J. Simpson ghostwriter on why he let him "murder" Nicole in book

Pablo Fenjves, the ghostwriter behind O.J. Simpson's book, got a "feeling" about the twin killings while sitting with Simpson.

By Jenni Fink On 4/11/24 at 3:28 PM EDT

Ron Goldman's father reacts to O.J. Simpson's death

Ron Goldman's father reacts to O.J. Simpson's death

O.J. Simpson died on Wednesday, his family said in a post on social media.

By Matthew Impelli On 4/11/24 at 12:46 PM EDT

Caitlyn Jenner's two-word response to O.J. Simpson's death

Caitlyn Jenner's two-word response to O.J. Simpson's death

Jenner married Kris Kardashian, a close friend of O.J. Simpson and Nicole Brown Simpson, a few years before Simpson's murder trial began.

By Katherine Fung On 4/11/24 at 12:01 PM EDT

O.J. Simpson family speaks out about father's death

O.J. Simpson family speaks out about father's death

The death of O.J. Simpson, a famed athlete who was accused of killing his wife, was announced on Thursday.

By Anna Commander On 4/11/24 at 10:49 AM EDT

O.J. Simpson has some advice for Donald Trump after indictment

O.J. Simpson has some advice for Donald Trump after indictment

Simpson's attorneys always had one rule for him as a client, whether it was Johnny Cochran, Allen Dershowitz, Peter Neufield or the late F. Lee Bailey.

By Nick Reynolds On 6/9/23 at 3:10 PM EDT

O.J. Simpson mocks Lindsey Graham "crying" on TV requesting money for Trump

O.J. Simpson mocks Lindsey Graham "crying" on TV requesting money for Trump

O.J. Simpson said it "did not seem right" to ask people to send their hard-earned money to Donald Trump for his legal woes.

By Gerrard Kaonga On 4/4/23 at 9:54 AM EDT

O.J. Simpson bets on Alex Murdaugh being found not guilty

O.J. Simpson bets on Alex Murdaugh being found not guilty

Simpson said while it was a "mistake" for Murdaugh to testify in his own murder trial, there remained "a lot of reasonable doubt" on the final day of trial.

By Katherine Fung On 3/2/23 at 5:03 PM EST

O.J. Simpson hopes Elon Musk can get him verified on Twitter

O.J. Simpson hopes Elon Musk can get him verified on Twitter

The controversial former NFL star congratulated Musk on taking over Twitter before putting in a personal request.

By Jon Jackson On 10/28/22 at 3:05 PM EDT

Chris Rock's Reference to Nicole Brown Simpson Slaying in Oscar Joke Panned

Chris Rock's Reference to Nicole Brown Simpson Slaying in Oscar Joke Panned

The comedian has continued to make light of the infamous slap. But some observers weren't laughing at a recent joke by Rock.

By Jake Thomas On 8/29/22 at 10:10 PM EDT

O.J. Simpson Wants Deshaun Watson Sexual Misconduct Charges to 'Go Away'

O.J. Simpson Wants Deshaun Watson Sexual Misconduct Charges to 'Go Away'

O.J. Simpson said in a Twitter video now that a decision has been made regarding Deshaun Watson, he would like to see the case disappear from news coverage.

By Jamie Burton On 8/2/22 at 10:41 AM EDT

Achieving the User Experience Trifecta: From "Buy-In" to "Trying" to "Doing

Achieving the User Experience Trifecta: From "Buy-In" to "Trying" to "Doing

The counterintuitive piece triggers curiosity and a desire to find out more, otherwise known as "buy-in." The intuitively correct part triggers curiosity and a willingness to give something a try, called "trying." And finally, we are "doing" when we reach the practically doable stage.

By Mark Goulston On 6/22/22 at 11:31 AM EDT

John Oliver Slams O.J. Simpson for Speaking Out on Will Smith Oscars Slap

John Oliver Slams O.J. Simpson for Speaking Out on Will Smith Oscars Slap

"Nope, not you O.J., not you. No one wants to hear from you on this," said John Oliver on Sunday's installment of HBO's "Last Week Tonight."

By Ryan Smith On 4/4/22 at 7:43 AM EDT

O.J. Simpson Told Wife He Would 'Get Away With' Killing Her—Caitlyn Jenner

O.J. Simpson Told Wife He Would 'Get Away With' Killing Her—Caitlyn Jenner

O.J. Simpson was tried and and acquitted for the 1994 murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown, and her friend, Ron Goldman.

By Ryan Smith On 11/1/21 at 12:43 PM EDT

Kim Kardashian Jokes About Sex Tape, Kanye West and O.J. Simpson on SNL

Kim Kardashian Jokes About Sex Tape, Kanye West and O.J. Simpson on SNL

The reality television star said she met her first Black person because of her late father. "Want to take a stab in the dark at who it was?" she said.

By Khaleda Rahman On 10/10/21 at 5:39 AM EDT

O.J. Simpson Says GOP Lawmakers 'Gaslighting' Americans With January 6 Lies

O.J. Simpson Says GOP Lawmakers 'Gaslighting' Americans With January 6 Lies

Simpson urged Americans to listen to the Capitol police officers who were attacked and not the "gaslighting" politicians claiming the insurrection was non-violent.

By Benjamin Fearnow On 5/22/21 at 4:34 PM EDT

OJ Simpson Says He's a Fan of Liz Cheney Because She 'Stands Up for Truth'

OJ Simpson Says He's a Fan of Liz Cheney Because She 'Stands Up for Truth'

The embattled congresswoman has received some support from unlikely source.

By Jon Jackson On 5/11/21 at 2:47 PM EDT

Elon Musk Jokes About His Tweets, His Son's Name and O.J. Simpson on 'SNL'

Elon Musk Jokes About His Tweets, His Son's Name and O.J. Simpson on 'SNL'

"It's pronounced: Cat running across the keyboard," Musk said of his son's name.

By Christina Zhao On 5/9/21 at 12:25 AM EDT

OJ Simpson Says Derek Chauvin Case 'Classic Case of Depraved Indifference'

OJ Simpson Says Derek Chauvin Case 'Classic Case of Depraved Indifference'

"I think the man deserves it, to what degree? You've got to let the jury speak. It's the American way," Simpson said Tuesday.

By Benjamin Fearnow On 4/20/21 at 2:52 PM EDT

Ford Bronco Launch Date Moved to Avoid Clash With O.J. Simpson's Birthday

Ford Bronco Launch Date Moved to Avoid Clash With O.J. Simpson's Birthday

The planned July 9 reveal would have coincided with Simpson's 73rd birthday—which a Ford spokesman previously said was "purely coincidental."

By Khaleda Rahman On 6/21/20 at 11:01 AM EDT

Anthony Scaramucci Compares Trump to OJ Simpson

Anthony Scaramucci Compares Trump to OJ Simpson

Anthony Scaramucci compared President Donald Trump to O.J. Simpson, saying both men got away with one crime, but won't get away with a second criminal act.

By Benjamin Fearnow On 12/2/19 at 2:16 PM EST

O.J. Simpson Sues Las Vegas Casino After They Accused Him of Being Drunk

O.J. Simpson Sues Las Vegas Casino After They Accused Him of Being Drunk

O.J. Simpson has sued a Las Vegas casino for defamation of character after it banned him from the premises for allegedly behaving in a drunken, disruptive manner.

By Melissa Lemieux On 11/8/19 at 8:55 PM EST

'Students For Trump' Deletes Tweet Supporting OJ Simpson Democrat Comments

'Students For Trump' Deletes Tweet Supporting OJ Simpson Democrat Comments

The "Students For Trump" Twitter account expressed their support for O.J. Simpson — and later deleted — his Tuesday claim that Democrats are pandering to voters and "not providing any real solutions."

By Benjamin Fearnow On 7/30/19 at 5:40 PM EDT

O.J. Simpson Joins Twitter, Platform Soon Flooded With Memes and Parodies

O.J. Simpson Joins Twitter, Platform Soon Flooded With Memes and Parodies

Simpson's appearance on the platform arrived close to the 25th anniversary of the murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman

By Gillian Edevane On 6/15/19 at 10:50 AM EDT

Kim Goldman Speaks Out, 25 Years After Her Brother's Murder

Kim Goldman Speaks Out, 25 Years After Her Brother's Murder

Ron Goldman's sister has launched a new 10-episode podcast called "Confronting: O.J. Simpson," which coincides with the anniversary,

By Hayley Prokos On 6/12/19 at 5:20 PM EDT

New Casey Anthony Evidence Allegedly Uncovered

New Casey Anthony Evidence Allegedly Uncovered

"I'm guessing the prosecution would have loved to have this information," said the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial.

By Lauren Gill On 1/16/18 at 3:57 PM EST

Is John Travolta Dead? Siri Might Tell You He Is

Is John Travolta Dead? Siri Might Tell You He Is

Is Siri confusing the man with the career?

By Stav Ziv On 12/6/17 at 10:02 AM EST

JLaw: Would Kardashian Sleep With Trump or Kim Jong Un?

JLaw: Would Kardashian Sleep With Trump or Kim Jong Un?

"If you could save the world, who would you rather sleep with?"

By Stav Ziv On 11/3/17 at 1:13 PM EDT

Marcia Clark Says Harvey Weinstein Will Face Charges

Marcia Clark Says Harvey Weinstein Will Face Charges

The lead prosecutor on O.J. Simpson's criminal trial thinks "a lot" of charges are headed Weinstein's way.

By Anna Menta On 10/19/17 at 11:26 AM EDT