Liam Payne’s death was a ‘wake-up call’ for former One Direction members: report

Liam Payne’s death was a ‘wake-up call’ for former One Direction members: report

Two months after Liam Payne’s tragic death at 31, his former One Direction bandmates — including Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson — are now reevaluating their bond. “[Liam’s death] was a wake-up call for all of them. Prior, they kept in touch sporadically but didn’t have close friendships at all,” a source told Us Weekly on Wednesday. The … Read more

I thrift all of my kids Christmas gifts — I’ll only spend $97 this year, even though other moms call me ‘cruel’

I thrift all of my kids Christmas gifts — I’ll only spend  this year, even though other moms call me ‘cruel’

Sarah Falls wanted to be savvy this Christmas. The mom-of-three set a budget of $97 to spend on presents for her kids. Instead of visiting department stores, the Northern Territory mom has been trawling thrift shops for gifts for her kids, aged four, two and seven months. When she shared her bargain hauls on TikTok, she was stunned by the criticism … Read more

I have two wombs — doctors didn’t realize until my second pregnancy, I call my uteruses ‘limited edition’

I have two wombs — doctors didn’t realize until my second pregnancy, I call my uteruses ‘limited edition’

A woman with two wombs only learned she had multiple uteruses while pregnant with her second child — after doctors missed it the first time around. Hayley Scudder, 34, was told her condition is so rare that the odds are one in a million, so she now refers to her double uteruses as “limited edition.” … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ viewers call out show for ‘Wicked’ category: ‘Incredibly confusing’

‘Jeopardy!’ viewers call out show for ‘Wicked’ category: ‘Incredibly confusing’

This was an unpopular move for Ken Jennings. “Jeopardy!” viewers were not pleased with the 50-year-old host during a recent episode. Paul Clauson, a tax analyst from Madison Heights, Michigan, returned to the game hoping to extend his one-day earnings of $15,201.   He went up against a product manager Jonelle Lonergan from Boston, Massachusetts, … Read more

Chad Michael Murray reveals he and James Lafferty didn’t get a call about ‘One Tree Hill’ sequel series

Chad Michael Murray reveals he and James Lafferty didn’t get a call about ‘One Tree Hill’ sequel series

He’s not heading back to North Carolina. Chad Michael Murray has broken his silence about the upcoming “One Tree Hill” reboot. Murray, 43, told the Los Angeles Times, “We’re not doing it because no one’s ever picked up the phone and said, ‘Hey, we’re doing this,’ so we’re not doing it.” He was referring to … Read more

Mom praised for refusing to call her young daughter ‘pretty’ while wearing makeup: ‘Little ears are always listening’

Mom praised for refusing to call her young daughter ‘pretty’ while wearing makeup: ‘Little ears are always listening’

It’s a pretty great parenting move. Maggie Katz, a mom-of-two and content creator, recently revealed that she refuses to use the word “pretty” when letting her daughter use makeup. In a viral TikTok video that scored over 67,000 views, Katz explained that she tells her 3-year-old daughter Lila that she looks “so fancy” after applying … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ fans call out the show for accepting incorrect answer

‘Jeopardy!’ fans call out the show for accepting incorrect answer

We’ll take the Right Answer for $200. After “Jeopardy!” crowned a new champion on Wednesday, viewers reacted to a shocking moment during the dramatic showdown. During the episode, judges controversially allowed a Final Jeopardy answer that was technically incorrect into play, and it decided the game. “Jeopardy!” fans call out the show for accepting incorrect … Read more

Gen Z, millennials call out dangerous workplace habit bosses need to stamp out

Gen Z, millennials call out dangerous workplace habit bosses need to stamp out

Young Australians don’t always get the best wrap when it comes to their work ethic, but there is a cohort of Gen Z and millennial workers who are burning out at work thanks to a myth perpetuated by their older bosses. “I had to lie on my floor for 20 minutes this morning and remind … Read more

Bengals-Ravens game was ‘very challenging’ for Kirk Herbstreit to call after beloved dog Ben’s death

Bengals-Ravens game was ‘very challenging’ for Kirk Herbstreit to call after beloved dog Ben’s death

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

Hear Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs talk to his kids in prison call on birthday behind bars

Hear Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs talk to his kids in prison call on birthday behind bars

Sean “Diddy” Combs celebrated his birthday behind bars with a phone call from his seven children — and the embattled mogul sounded shockingly positive despite the bombshell allegations against him. Combs turned 55 on Monday, Nov. 4, and while he’s stuck with prison food for his birthday meal, his kids still ordered an elaborate cake and … Read more

Drake appears to call DeMar DeRozan ‘p—y’ after Raptors banner threat

Drake appears to call DeMar DeRozan ‘p—y’ after Raptors banner threat

It’s “Over” between Drake and DeMar DeRozan. The Canadian rapper, who was on the receiving end of a high-profile loss in a beef with Kendrick Lamar earlier this year, is still seething at the former Toronto Raptor, and he made that abundantly clear Saturday. In a contest between the Raptors, whom Drake has an ownership … Read more

The most affordable ski resort in the US is right here in New York — and fans call it ‘awesome’

The most affordable ski resort in the US is right here in New York — and fans call it ‘awesome’

At least there’s one thing in New York that’s still affordable. Skiers looking to save a bundle need not leave the Empire State — where a resort called “awesome” by die-hard fans was just ranked the cheapest in the country. Vacation rental aggregator HomeToGo crunched the data — like so much fresh powder — on popular hills from … Read more

Joe Buck feels ‘sick’ over call before Chris Godwin’s devastating injury

Joe Buck feels ‘sick’ over call before Chris Godwin’s devastating injury

Sometimes, being right isn’t all that great. ESPN “Monday Night Football” play-by-player Joe Buck told The Athletic he is “sick” after his warning to the Buccaneers about prioritizing health over an improbable win proved accurate as Tampa Bay receiver Chris Godwin sustained a gruesome ankle injury that will likely end his season. “You kind of … Read more

John Sterling delivers classic call as Yankees secure first spot in World Series since 2009

John Sterling delivers classic call as Yankees secure first spot in World Series since 2009

John Sterling had plenty of iconic moments to call in the Yankees’ victory in Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday, and for the final out — which secured their first World Series berth since 2009 — in the 10th inning, the legendary play-by-play broadcaster turned to one of his staples. “Ballgame over, American League … Read more

Chilling emergency call from frantic hotel manager details Liam Payne’s final moments before his shocking death

Chilling emergency call from frantic hotel manager details Liam Payne’s final moments before his shocking death

A newly released emergency call detailed the chilling moments that led up to One Direction star Liam Payne’s deadly fall from a hotel balcony in Argentina. A frantic manager for the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires begged law enforcement and requested “urgent” assistance, alleging the out-of-control singer was “putting his life at risk” “Hello, … Read more

Exclusive | Kenny Albert reflects on whirlwind career as he’s set to call 500th Fox NFL game

Exclusive | Kenny Albert reflects on whirlwind career as he’s set to call 500th Fox NFL game

Kenny Albert was in his mid-20s and unbeknownst to him, a Fox Sports executive was listening to tapes of him calling college lacrosse. Albert, now 56, joined Fox Sports for their first year of NFL coverage in 1994 and is set to call his 500th game for the network when the Eagles host the Browns … Read more

Aaron Rodgers struggles at center of explosive Shannon Sharpe-Dan Orlovsky argument: ‘Call it like you see it’

Aaron Rodgers struggles at center of explosive Shannon Sharpe-Dan Orlovsky argument: ‘Call it like you see it’

Shannon Sharpe and Dan Orlovsky didn’t see eye-to-eye when it came to placing blame for the Jets’ struggles following two straight losses to the Broncos and Vikings, respectively. During Monday’s installment of “First Take” on ESPN, the NFL analysts sparred over Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers after he threw three interceptions, including a pick-six, in Gang Green’s … Read more

Gen Z jobseekers are making their parents call and plead to hire them, boss says: ‘They are not prepared’

Gen Z jobseekers are making their parents call and plead to hire them, boss says: ‘They are not prepared’

More like Gen La-Z. The young adult workforce has once again been chided for entitlement as a UK plumbing boss accuses the so-called laziest generation of having their parents call prospective employers to land them a gig. A plumber called into the “James O’Brien Show” (pictured) in the UK to complain that young adult workers … Read more

Mets give Howie Rose standing ovation on plane after amazing Pete Alonso home run call

Mets give Howie Rose standing ovation on plane after amazing Pete Alonso home run call

Howie Rose had been waiting for this moment. So, too, had New York. The long-time Mets’ play-by-play announcer was on the call for Pete Alonso’s go-ahead home run in Thursday night’s deciding Game 3. Later that night, on their flight home to New York, the team played it back for him. “Williams sets, here’s the … Read more

I pay my tween son to take me on ‘dates’ — haters call me toxic, but here’s why it’s good parenting

I pay my tween son to take me on ‘dates’ — haters call me toxic, but here’s why it’s good parenting

“Nasty.” “Embarrassing.” “F–king weird.” Mom Melissa Ann Marie’s been virtually pummeled with those epithets — and worse — for routinely giving her 12-year-old son $50 to take her out on monthly dates.  But the San Diego-based singleton says the mommy-and-me rendezvous are strictly wholesome rather than worrisome.  Mom Melissa Ann Marie caught social media backlash … Read more