One night in 1984, Compay Segundo, the Cuban singer and guitarist, heard in his dreams what would become his signature song. “I woke up hearing those four sensitive notes,” Segundo recalled later on. “I gave them a lyric inspired by a children’s tale from my childhood, ‘Juanica y Chan Chan.’” A hypnotic account of peasant … Read more
Jason Kelce and wife Kylie are mourning the death of their family dog. Kylie announced Saturday on Instagram that their Irish Wolfhound, Baloo, had died. The soon-to-be mother of four revealed a touching perspective from their three daughters. The Kelces revealed that their dog, Baloo, has died. Instagram/@kykelce “When I told the girls that Baloo … Read more
A beloved bald eagle who gained popularity for incubating a rock in 2023 is being mourned Saturday after the 33-year-old avian died following intense storms that recently moved through Missouri. Murphy, who surpassed the average lifespan of 25 years, died last week at the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, Missouri. Sanctuary officials believe the … Read more
Pardon my Frenchie. The French Bulldog still has the hearts of dog owners — but another breed is slowly winning people over, according to a report from the American Kennel Club. For the third straight year, the French Bulldog has taken the No. 1 spot as the most popular dog breed in the United States. … Read more
On June 7, 2018, Laurie Woolever sent her boss Anthony Bourdain a text to check in. She and others close to the famed chef turned TV host were worried about him. He was shooting his CNN series “Parts Unknown” in Alsace, France, and photos of his adored girlfriend, Asia Argento, with another man had surfaced … Read more
Chick-fil-A is feeling zesty. Two fan-favorite menu items are returning to the fast-food restaurant chain for a limited time starting on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Chick-fil-A announced that their Key Lime Seasonal Beverages will return to participating Chick-fil-A locations nationwide. Chick-fil-A announced that their Key Lime Seasonal Beverages will return to participating locations. Chick-fil-A The Key … Read more
Move over Rockefeller Center with its towering Norwegian spruce. One of the most poignant seasonal displays is a humble 18-foot tree hidden in Central Park. Every holiday season for nearly the past 40 years, a Hinoki false cypress in the depths of the park comes alive. It’s decorated with hundreds of ornaments memorializing beloved pets … Read more
Costco is making a big change to one of its beloved bakery items — and customers are not happy. Earlier this week, a shopper saw a sign at their local store showing the changes being made to Costco muffins. The bakery is switching to smaller muffins and will no longer offer mix-and-match muffins. Instead of … Read more
For many down under, going barefoot is a way of life. When we’re not getting around in thongs (flip flops, for the dirty-minded), we often forgo shoes when going for a quick trip to the supermarket, the petrol station or Maccas. But now, the rest of the world has discovered our collective shoelessness, leaving many … Read more
The Amazing Kreskin, the beloved mentalist who found fame on television, died Tuesday at 89. The only thing the Amazing Kreskin cared about was performing for all of you, it brought so much joy to his life,” his family said on social media. “The family asks you respect their privacy during this difficult time. “As … Read more
They’re in it for the long haul. John Howard will never forget his first Hess tanker truck gifted by his grandfather many Christmases ago — a green, yellow, red and white 1968 model with a fuel hose and working lights. The oil company had only just begun selling its now-iconic holiday toy in 1964 — and … Read more
Kirk Herbstreit was “really honored” to receive a heartfelt letter from President Joe Biden following the death of his beloved dog Ben last month. In a post shared Wednesday on X, the “College GameDay” analyst uploaded an image of the personal note he received from Biden, who recognized the “comfort and unconditional love” Ben brought … Read more
A popular Thanksgiving side dish that’s served in millions of homes every year is banned across Europe — and not because Europeans are just so jealous of our tasty holiday spread. Stove Top Stuffing, the instant boxed mix that’s cemented itself as a must-have accompaniment for turkey, contains two ingredients that are off limits in … Read more
“Saturday Night Live’s” “Weekend Update” tacked the P’Nut the squirrel saga this week– at it brought his “widow” on to discuss the controversy surrounding the euthanizing of the beloved pet and internet sensation. P’Nut’s bereaved wife, Mrs. Hazel Nut, portrayed by Sarah Sherman, appeared on the newsdesk in widow’s garb to discuss with host Colin … Read more
Apparently, this baker made a killing — and now, it’s killing sweet childhood memories. Sinister rumors about the beloved cheery nursery rhyme “The Muffin Man” are being whisked around on social media, leaving a bad taste in slack-jawed mouths worldwide. “Which nursery rhyme is about murderer?,” began UK-based content creator, @NotMrSpock_Fact, in a trending TikTok tell-all. “The … Read more
Kirk Herbstreit called “Thursday Night Football” on Amazon Prime with a heavy heart. Hours after announcing the death of Ben, his beloved Golden Retriever, Herbstreit was calling the prime-time Ravens vs. Bengals clash. “Calling (Thursday) night’s game was very challenging,” Herbstreit posted to X. “So fortunate to work with such an extraordinary group of people … Read more
Kirk Herbstreit shared the devastating news Thursday that he had to put down his beloved Golden Retriever, Ben, following a battle with cancer. “This is really hard to write but so many of you have loved and cared about Ben that I wanted to let you know. We found out today the cancer had spread … Read more
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Perched on two fingers on the roof of an art gallery in Wellington, New Zealand, the giant sculpture of a hand has loomed over the city for five years. Named Quasi, the 16-foot — almost 5 meters — creation of Australia-based sculptor Ronnie van Hout bears an unsmiling human face — because … Read more
You don’t know Jack — o’-Lantern. Carved pumpkins might be a treasured fall tradition, but one expert is warning that the spooky season staple can turn your home into a total pest magnet. “Porch pumpkins are non-negotiable for Halloween,” said Cassandra Leisz, Creative Director at innovative interiors brand, Ruggable. Carved pumpkins can attract the wrong kind … Read more
One of Brooklyn’s most famous pizza men cooked up a miracle for a customer in need. When Mark Iacono, owner of wood-fired-pizza institution Lucali in Carroll Gardens, learned his patron and friend Theo Alano, 54, was suffering from end-stage kidney disease, he was devastated. Desperate to help in some way, Iacono shared a post with … Read more