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Why Texans Should Always Sprinkle Coffee Grounds Around Their Bird Feeders
Why on Earth would Texans want to begin doing something that sounds as silly as sprinkling coffee grounds around their bird feeders?. I mean, don't we have enough to worry about already?. I recently installed a bird feeder outside my Tyler, Texas area home. So when I ran across a...
Drake Is Estimated to Have Lost an Astronomical Amount of Money From Gambling Over the Years
While Drake is a dominant force in music, his track record as a high-stakes gambler isn't as stellar. Drizzy has been taking insane risks with his money these past few years ever since joining Stake, an online casino and sports betting company, in December of 2021. Since then, he's reportedly wagered over a billion in cryptocurrency through the platform and gambled away a fortune of real money on sporting events as well.
Texas BBQ Owner Trashes Ex-Workers Stand Claiming Stolen Recipes
Houston BBQ Feud: East Texas BBQ Owner Slams Former Employee for Recipe Theft. Down in the ol' armpit of the state; Houston, Texas, a BBQ showdown is sizzling hotter than the grills. The owner of the beloved East Texas BBQ, known for their mouth-watering brisket and savory ribs, has ignited...
50 Cent Won’t Stop Going In on Rick Ross for Getting Attacked in Canada
50 Cent can't stop, won't stop, going in on Rick Ross after Rozay was attacked at a music festival in Canada over the weekend. Rick Ross and his crew getting jumped at the 2024 Ignite Music Festival in Vancouver on Sunday (June 30) has been a trending topic. And Rozay's nemesis 50 Cent has been taking every opportunity to go in on the Bawse. The day after the incident, on Monday (July 1), Fif shared a video on social media commenting on the fight.
Three Texas Lakes Named As Dirtiest In All Of Nation
There's nothing like hanging out at a Texas lake is there?. Especially when it's scorching hot in the Lone Star State. Just imagine jumping into the lake or floating around on an inner tube. If that doesn't seem like a perfect summer day, with a cold beverage of your choice, then we don't know what is.
Lay Bankz’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
Lay Bankz is a playful amalgam of what hip-hop looks like in 2024. A confident rapper who sings, dances and has the kind of zeal that leads to superstardom. She's a bit spicy, too; don't sleep on her clap-back game. And she does it all with that Cheshire-cat like smile that lights up a room. While TikTok can get a bad rap for making artists popular that don't deserve the acclaim, the 20-year-old Philadelphia native has used the platform to her advantage by showcasing her personality in myriad ways. The songs that got her noticed—"Left Cheek (Doo Doo Blick)," "Na Na Na" and "Tell Ur Girlfriend"—are full of the lively lyrics that complement her spirit. But she does things a little different for her 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle by bringing her serious side to light.
‘Suffocating’ Friend Furious After Being Told They Are Too ‘Clingy’
A woman's friend became upset after she told them they were being too "clingy." "I've got this friend, let's call them Sam. Sam's a great friend, don't get me wrong. But lately, they've been all up in my business 24/7, and it's starting to feel suffocating. Like, I can't even go to the bathroom without getting a text from them asking what I'm up to," the woman wrote on Reddit.
Lil Mama Blames Nicki Minaj for Influencing a Generation of ‘Musical Prostitutes’
Lil Mama blames Nicki Minaj for Influencing a generation of "musical prostitutes" in response to the performances at the 2024 BET Awards. On Monday (July 1), Louisiana rapper Dee-1 shared a post on Instagram where he criticizes the 2024 BET Awards in song form due to the multiple number of sexually charged performances from female rap artists at the awards show on Sunday (June 30).
50 Photos Catching Lindsay Lohan Growing Up in Front of the Camera
Lindsay Lohan was able to achieve worldwide recognition thanks both to her acting roles as a young adult and a few notorious bumps she encountered along the way. Lohan was born July 2, 1986 and grew up on Long Island. After taking acting gigs for commercial appearances, the young star would land her first major role in the 1998 remake of The Parent Trap.
‘Maxxxine’ Review: A New Stab at ’80s-Style Horror
Everywhere Maxine goes, men recognize her — but only men. No wonder; Miaxine is a porn star and men are her target audience. But recognition by skeezy dudes is not what Maxine craves. She wants to be really famous. She often repeats a mantra: “I will not accept a life I do not deserve.” And Maxine is firmly convinced that she deserves more.
What You’ve Heard About Crows Is Bizarrely True and a Bit Frightening
Do we dare talk about Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 horror classic, The Birds? Except right now, I'm talking about real life and the creepy fact that we should never cross a crow because they never, ever forget a face and even pass it on their flock. And yes, that flock passes...
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
Instances In Texas Where People Aren’t Tipping Anymore
Texas is just like everywhere else in the country right now, it’s difficult to pay all your bills and still try to save some money for later. Inflation has been kicking everyone in the country right in the wallet and it’s making people try to be more cautious of their spending. And that includes not tipping as much anymore.
Cracker Barrel Testing A New Menu At Select Texas Locations
When it comes to Cracker Barrel, you pretty much know what you are going to get if you are a frequent customer of theirs. But now Cracker Barrel has decided to do a major test with some new menu items at select Texas locations. Don't worry though, the new items...
SHOCKING: Texas Mom Leaves Kids in Hot Car While She Shops
We will file this under "not fit to be a parent." A San Antonio woman has been arrested after she allegedly left her three children in a car that was locked and turned off for almost an hour. The temperature outside at the time of the incident was in the upper 90's.
Horrible Crash in Texas Over the Weekend Was Fatal
There was a horrendous vehicle crash that took place in Texas this past Saturday that ended the life of one man. It was Saturday morning when an 18-wheeler crashed into a home in Mission, Texas. It didn’t take long for details about the crash and photos of the tragic incident to be posted to social media.
Fans Divided Over Whether Drake’s Madame Tussauds Wax Figure Looks Like Him
Drake fans are divided over whether his Madame Tussauds wax figure looks like him. On Tuesday (July 2), Madame Tussauds unveiled a revamped Music area at Madame Tussauds New York, which included a new wax figure of Drake. Drizzy now joins the likes of Beyoncé, J Balvin, Megan Thee Stallion and others.
These 5 Rappers’ Wax Figures Are Just Awful
Wax figures can be hit or miss. There are the times when people get it right. Like Post Malone's likeness created by the famed wax sculpture-making company Madame Tussauds that left him awestruck in June of 2024. Or the life-like Takeoff wax figure that went viral in January of 2024. But then there are the ones that people have deemed objectively bad.
Cardi B Insists She Will Never Become a Republican
Cardi B may not be voting in the upcoming election, but she's adamant that she'll never support the Republican party. The Bronx rapper was clear on her political stance in a tweet she wrote in response to someone saying she "betrayed our country and turned Republican" on Monday (July 1).
This Massive Restaurant In Texas Seats 2,800 People
We've heard it many times before. Things are bigger in Texas. But what I've recently discovered takes "big" to a new level. Billed as the biggest restaurant in Texas, The Oasis on Lake Travis in Austin is a multi-tiered, half-inside/half-outside Tex-Mex dining experience. I bet you've never seen a place quite like this.
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