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Donald Trump Greeting, Sitting Near Jason and Brittany Aldean Has Twitter Losing Its Mind
Donald Trump has officially made his grand entrance at the Republican National Convention. The former president met with one of his more famous supporters Jason Aldean and his wife Brittany. Now, X (formerly Twitter) is losing its mind. Images and video of Trump greeting the couple and sitting near Aldean...
Little Girl Thrown From County Fair Ride Prompts Safety Investigation: "You Need To Stop This Ride"
One little girl was flung out of a ride at an Indiana county fair. Concerns and investigations followed as people wondered how something so dangerous and life-threatening was allowed to happen at all. One Facebook user, Anna Deorto, was sitting next to the girl when the accident took place. "It['s]...
Bob Newhart Died And Fans Of The Comedic Icon Are In Disbelief
Bob Newhart, best known for his legendary deadpan humor, has passed away. The Illinois native died at his Los Angeles home after a series of short illnesses, according to his publicist, Jerry Digney. He cut his teeth doing sharp satire, showcased in projects such as The Bob Newhart Show and the aptly titled Newhart.
'American Idol' Insiders Suggest Lionel Richie And Luke Bryan May Be Off The Show
Hello, is it rumors you're looking for? (That's for all my fans of real music!) Now, as usual, before we dive into the speculation, I want to clarify that we're dealing with exactly that: speculation. Take it with a grain of salt, spay and neuter your pets, yadda, yadda, yadda. Anyway, if the streets are to be believed, American Idol is on the cusp of having a real host problem!
Mass Recall For Thousands Of Pounds Of Hot Dogs
Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog! (Yeah, you will be subjected to some horrible jokes here.) Looks like somebody let the dogs out earlier than intended! AW Farms, a Kentucky-based meat processing facility and public market, issued a recall on their hot dogs. The Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service was notified by officials in Kentucky that the hot dogs were produced and distributed without federal inspection.
Senators Chase Secret Service Director at RNC: "Owe The People Answers"
Four senators took it upon themselves to confront Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle at the Republican National Convention. They demanded that she either "resign tonight or start answering our questions." GOP Sens. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, John Barrasso of Wyoming, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, and James Lankford of Oklahoma...
Tennessee Man Dies After Being Burned By 150-Degree Hotel Shower
76-year-old Tennessee native Alex Chronis was staying at the Econo Lodge in Erlanger, Kentucky. This was back in November 2021 while Chronis was on a work trip. Per the Knoxville News Sentinel, Chronis was badly burned during a morning shower. According to a lawsuit filed by Chronis' estate, "the water was more than 150 degrees, a temperature that can cause third-degree burns within seconds of exposure."
Maren Morris Breaks Silence About Wardrobe Malfunction
It's likely not the show of embarrassment you expected it to be. Maren Morris showed off a little more than her singing ability at a recent performance. I'm not going to explain it further — this is why we have handy links to catch you up fully! Anyway, in the following days of the wardrobe malfunction, Morris said nothing about it. No apology posts, no "Oh my God, I'm so embarrassed," just silence. Until recently, that is!
WWE Legend To Speak At Republican National Convention
The Republican National Convention is getting a bit of star power with the appearance of this WWE legend. Hulk Hogan will be speaking shortly before Donald Trump takes the stage. His appearance comes as a surprise to some. The retired WWE legend will speak ahead of Trump on the final...
UNC Chapel Hill Frat Bros Who Protected American Flag During Protest Make A Splash At RNC
Several UNC Chapel Hill frat brothers recently made a splash during their appearance at the Republican National Convention. Several fraternity brothers protected the U.S. flag during a pro-Gaza protest. They joined together to stop the flag from touching the ground. For their efforts, attendees at the RNC commended the young men.
New Details Around Trump Rally Sniper Surface Including Chilling Final Message
Details around Trump Rally shooter Thomas Matthew Crooks continue to surface. Investigators learned that the sniper left behind a chilling final message. On Steam, the popular gaming platform, Crooks allegedly wrote: "July 13 will be my premiere, watch as it unfolds." Additionally, they found several searches on Crooks' laptop. These included searches for both Trump and Biden. He also reportedly searched when the DNC convention was and when Trump was having a rally.
Kathy Bates Talks Starring In Reboot Of Andy Griffith Classic
Kathy Bates is a true, understated American treasure. She played one of my all-time favorite villains in Misery's Annie Wilkes. She's also, you know, one of the most prolific actresses of all time! So, when it came time to discuss who could possibly star in a reboot of Matlock, Bates was such an obvious lock for the role!
Ingrid Andress Cancels Shows After Disastrous National Anthem Performance
When it rains, it pours. Ingrid Andress (figuratively) died via microphone during a recent worldwide butchering of "The Star-Spangled Banner." Most of y'all know the score by now. But that's the rough synopsis for those just joining us! Since her ill-fated performance, Andress has been torn asunder by casual viewers, fans, online pundits, and celebrities alike. Even Parker McCollum had to mention that he'd never perform the National Anthem.
Singer Ayres Sasaki Dies After Being Electrocuted on Stage In Freak Accident
A recent music performance turned into an unbelievable tragedy. Singer Ayres Sasaki died after being electrocuted on stage. It can only be described as a freak accident. Brazillian singer Ayres Sasaki was performing in Salinopolis, Brazil on July 13. That's when a fan interaction killed him. A soaking-wet fan approached and hugged him. However, this simple interaction caused an electric shock. The singer was electrocuted by a cable on stage and died from his injuries.
Fandango Founder J. Michael Cline Dies At 64 — All Confirmed Details About His Passing
Fandango founder J. Michael Cline has tragically died at 64-years-old. The finance executive died on Tuesday after falling from a New York City high-rise hotel. The pieces of the events leading up to his death are still being put together. But here's all the confirmed details I have right now about the Fandango founder's untimely passing. According to TMZ, Cline committed suicide. These reports are also confirmed by the Hollywood Reporter.
Mark Cuban Takes A Dig At Elon Musk Over Recent Donald Trump Support
It's safe to say that Mark Cuban probably isn't the biggest fan of Elon Musk or Donald Trump. He recently took a dig at Musk for his support of the former president for reelection. Musk shared a photo of Trump with a thumb's up. The billionaire and owner of X...
Will 50 Cent Be At The Republican National Convention? Answered
Despite rumors to the contrary, it seems as if rapper 50 Cent won't be making an appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, according to published reports. Instead, he plans to be in Shreveport getting ready for August's Humor and Harmony festival, according to The Hill. Some Find New...
This 'Cheers' Actor Struggled With Alcoholism While Filming Classic Sitcom
Let's talk about Cheers and the resilience of one of its actors. No, it's not Ted Danson. Usually, I make more of an effort to bury the lede in articles like this for suspense's sake. However, I'll cut right to it. We're talking about an actor who was so good in Cheers that they gave his character his own successful spin-off show: Kelsey Grammer!
Parker McCollum Explains Why He Doesn't Sing The National Anthem After Ingrid Andress Backlash
The Ingrid Andress National Anthem controversy has effectively transcended life itself. For those of you just joining us, Andress sang the National Anthem, and it was a total disaster. After the overwhelmingly (and ongoing) negative response to the performance, eyes dreamily drifted over to Parker McCollum. The likes of Pat McAfee wondered how things would've gone if McCollum got on the mic instead.
Rob Lowe Recalls Getting Knocked Out by Tom Cruise
Apparently, Tom Cruise needs to partake in some celebrity boxing matches! Rob Lowe is telling outlets about the time Cruise knocks him out cold. Recently, Lowe appears on an episode of the Rich Eisen Show to tell some stories about the good ol' days. One of these experiences sees Rob at 17 years old, hungry for acting roles. Fortunately, Francis Ford Coppola casts him in hie 1983 film, The Outsiders as Sodapop Curtis. Alongside him, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, and Diane Lane star in the movie.
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