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Bill Murray Reflects on Controversial Incident Halting 'Being Mortal'
Bill Murray reflected on the allegations and eventual $100,000settlement that derailed and subsequently shuttered Disney’s Searchlight Pictures adaptation of Being Mortalback in 2022. In a new inter… [+4440 chars]
Google and Pokémon Unite for a Nostalgic Easter Egg Hunt
Google and Pokémon have teamed up to reveal a new Easter egg mini game. Fans can now catch all 151 Pokémon through Google Search in an elaborate hunt for the original characters from the Kanto region… [+1639 chars]
Arrest over wildfire that triggered 'major incident' in Northern Ireland
A man has been arrested by police investigating a "significant" wildfire that triggered a major incident in Northern Ireland. More than 100 firefighters and 15 fire appliances were deployed on Satur… [+2373 chars]
Stars Shine at the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony: A Look at Celebrity Highlights and Surprising Choices
Can you imaging A Real Pain without the award-winning performance from Kieran Culkin??? Comedian and actor Eric Andre recently revealed that he was originally offered the role of Benji by writer/dir… [+1768 chars]
Heated Feud Erupts in CBS' Fire Country Over Controversial Deal with Oxalta
The following contains spoilers from the April 4 episode of CBS‘ Fire Country. CBS’ Fire Country this week ignited a heated mother/son feud when Sharon (played by Diane Farr) — thanks to a tip from … [+1743 chars]
Bookstore Encounter Highlights Gender Bias in Children's Sections
If you thought nobody buys books at brick-and-mortar bookstores anymore, you’d be wrong. According to Statista, bookstores sell more than 700 million paper books each year. New bookstores are even po… [+4726 chars]
The Curious Case of Seasoned Sour Cream: A Midwestern Mystery
When it comes to food, every region has its staplesthose little menu items or pairings that feel totally normal until you leave town and realize no one else knows what youre talking about. Thats exa… [+3075 chars]
A Walmart Encounter and Unexpected Karma: A Tale of Misunderstanding and Retribution
Shutterstock/Reddit Imagine going to a store to shop for some essentials when another customer thinks you work there and starts chasing you, literally threatening you and yelling at you. You might … [+2595 chars]
Narcos: Mexico Star Manuel Masalva in Critical Condition After Health Scare
Narcos: Mexico alum Manuel Masalva is fighting for his life after suffering a health emergency. The 43-year-old is in a medically induced coma at a hospital in Dubai and in critical condition after … [+1006 chars]
Kathy Bates Engages with Fans and Celebrates Co-Star at 'Matlock' Panel Event
If you’re a Redditor commenting on the latest Matlock episodes, know that series star Kathy Bates might be reading. Bates was joined by showrunner and executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman on Satu… [+2949 chars]
The Forgotten Letters: A Journey Through Secrets and Memories
“ChatGPT, enhance this secret and tell me every line on the postcards.” Therell come a time when all of us must leave here.Will you keep me here with your lies?Surrounded by the illusion of success.… [+1880 chars]
Street Fighter 6 Characters Join the UniVersus Card Game with New Challenger Series
Posted in: Capcom, Card Games, Games, Street Fighter 6, Tabletop | Tagged: street fighter, UniVersus UniVersus revealed a new set of cards coming to the series, as the characters and more from Stree… [+2434 chars]
Exciting Updates from the 2025 Breakthrough Prize Ceremony and Coachella Festival!
A couple of small changes have been to both weekends of the upcoming 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival! On Friday (April 4), FKA Twigs announced that she had to pull out of her scheduled… [+1073 chars]
When Helping a Customer Goes Awry: A Librarian's Experience
Shutterstock/Reddit What would you do if you were at work and offered to help a customer but the customer didn’t believe that you actually worked there? Would you try to prove to the customer that … [+1625 chars]
Shueisha Delivers Exciting News: All of Captain Tsubasa for Free for a Limited Time
Shueisha gave sports fans a pleasant surprise by offering the entire Captain Tsubasa manga library for free for a limited time. Sports fans can read all 113 chapters of the prestigious soccer manga o… [+2323 chars]
Exploring the Potential for a Spinoff Featuring Katt Williams' Character in 'One of Them Days'
Spoilers for One of Them Days lie ahead, so read on at your own discretion. So far, there have been some excellent films released as part of the 2025 movie schedule. What may be one of my favorite f… [+5835 chars]
Rachel Chinouriri's Journey: A Slow Burn to Stardom
Mark Savage When Rachel Chinouriri played London's O2 Arena last month, she cried. The new wave indie songwriter was there as the support act for Sabrina Carpenter, just a week after her first Brit… [+7340 chars]
Navigating the Complexities of Modern Dating: Insights from TikTok's Daavi Gazelle
Navigating the modern dating world at any age is no easy feat, especially if your goal is a genuine connection. There are more options than ever beforeapps, setups, social circles, and more. Somehow… [+5460 chars]
The Terrifying Transformation: A Closer Look at Bruce Banner’s Hulk-Out in Ang Lee’s 'Hulk'
The powers of Marvel’s Dr. Bruce Banner are well-known for being attached to his suppressed anger. After his exposure to gamma radiation in a freak accident, Bruce transforms into the Hulk any time h… [+5844 chars]
The Hilarious Origins of Beef-A-Reeno in 'Seinfeld's Iconic Episode
In the "Seinfeld" episode "The Rye" (January 4, 1996), Kramer (Michael Richards, star of "The Michael Richards Show") becomes enamored of a canned pasta product called Beef-A-Reeno, mostly because he… [+1730 chars]
The Timeless Appeal of Ferris Bueller's Day Off: A Celebration of Fun and Friendship
How could I possibly be expected to write a movie post on a day like this? Well it worked for Ferris, I figured Id give it a try. It is something all of us did as teenagers. We still do it as grown-… [+1870 chars]
A Surge in Ticket Scams as Britons Seek Glastonbury Access
<p>Building society makes warning to fans desperate not to miss out as resale for Glastonbury festival approaches</p><p>One in four Britons say they have fallen victim to a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/mar/31/changing-threat-police-hunting-hi-tech-scammers-uk-billions">ticket scam</a> involving an in-demand event and lost £82 each on average, according to research issued ahead of the official Glastonbury festival ticket resale.</p><p>High demand and low availability, fuelled by “fomo” (fear of missing out), were creating a “perfect storm” for scammers, said Nationwide building society, which commissioned the analysis.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/money/2025/apr/07/one-in-four-britons-victim-of-ticket-scams-for-in-demand-events-says-nationwide">Continue reading...</a>
IDF responds after Hamas hits Israeli cities in rocket attack: 'Must pay a heavy price'
Israel struck back after Hamas terrorists launched rockets from central Gaza towards Ashdod and Ashkelon in Israel's Southern District on Sunday, causing damage and debris, per the IDF.
The Wizard of Oz Returns to the Spotlight at Las Vegas Sphere
Thanks to the first Wicked movie and its upcoming sequel, there’s some Wizard of Oz fever going around. The original 1939 film celebrated its 85th birthday last year ahead of Wicked, and now it’s get… [+1244 chars]
Minecraft Movie Achieves Box Office Success Despite Mixed Reviews
The film boasts a star-studded cast including Jason Momoa, Jack Black and Jennifer Coolidge.
Disney Reveals First Trailer for 'Tron: Ares', Sequel to 'Tron: Legacy'
Tron: Ares imagines a world where AI takes on a physical form. Tron: Ares imagines a world where AI takes on a physical form. Disney just released the first trailer for Tron: Ares, the long-planned… [+1561 chars]
Box Office Boom: 'A Minecraft Movie' Surges to $301 Million Worldwide
“A Minecraft Movie” is smashing all box office projections
The Chaotic Journey of Writing a Novel: A Personal Reflection on Workflow and Creativity
The 7 writing apps I used to start and finish my book Can you ever use too much software? Yes, but hear me out first. The 7 writing apps I used to start and finish my book Can you ever use too muc… [+12312 chars]
A Parent's Perspective on Experiencing Disney World with a Toddler
Getty Images; Caralynn Matassa/Business Insider <ul><li>I've been to Disney World dozens of times but I went with my daughter for the first time this year.</li><li>At 2 years old, there was a lot sh… [+9385 chars]
The Who Proves Age is Just a Number at London Concert
Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend lit up London in a rare, fiery performance for Teenage Cancer Trust — decades older, still unmistakably The Who.
This Co-Op Led Internet Service Offers a New Model for Closing the Digital Divide
The dream of free, high-speed, community-owned internet was once a reality in New York City. The People’s Choice Communications, a worker and community-owned internet cooperative, launched in 2020 an… [+8065 chars]
Unlocking the Secrets of Comedy: A Guide for Aspiring Comedians
Comedy is an art, but it's an art that everybody practices, no matter their background, education, or taste. It's just human nature! Even if you don't think you're funny, trust us, you are, it's prob… [+2921 chars]
Lawsuit Filed Against Filmmaker Paul Schrader Over Allegations of Sexual Assault and Harassment
Filmmaker Paul Schrader is the subject of a lawsuit by a former personal assistant, who alleges that he sexually assaulted and harassed her during her time of employment, reports The Independent news… [+2149 chars]
Classic Anime 'Future Boy Conan' Set to Stream on RetroCrush
'Future Boy Conan' is coming to RetroCrush. © NIPPON ANIMATION CO., LTD. The classic anime Future Boy Conan will be coming to the anime streaming service RetroCrush later this month. Specifically,… [+1371 chars]
Weekend Gaming Challenges: Share Your Unexpected Favorites!
This weekend, readers, there's an extra challenge for you. In addition to the excellent tales of game-playing and cat-contentedness we always get, I'd like anyone who's interested in partaking to tel… [+2404 chars]
Filmmaker Paul Schrader Faces Lawsuit Over Allegations of Sexual Assault and Harassment
Taxi Driver and American Gigolo screenwriter Paul Schrader has been accused of sexually assaulting and harassing a past personal assistant, as well as breach of contract for allegedly backing out of … [+3585 chars]
The Evolution of April Fool's Day: A Reflection on Humor in a Changing World
An abundance of timidity in a volatile world means Fool’s gold is losing its shine
Celebrating 50 Years of 'Reideen the Brave' with Exclusive Golden Toys
'Reideen the Brave' is actually getting a gold toy. U-Treasure With Reideen the Brave celebrating its 50th anniversary, the classic super robot anime is getting a suitably golden celebrative toy. … [+2148 chars]
Fieldstone Counseling and Current Discussions Around Cultural Narratives
I’m grateful to Fieldstone Counseling for sponsoring the blog this week. Fieldstone Counseling is a biblical counseling organization based in Northeast Ohio, offering both in-person and remote counse… [+1836 chars]