Clearly, brand allegiance doesn’t pay like it used to. United Airlines is getting rid of one of the biggest benefits previously offered to its top-tier loyalty program members. Members of Premier 1K, United’s highest loyalty tier, received an email this week that the Chicago-based airline will nix the free Clear Plus membership perk, effective May … Read more
Sam’s Club Plus members have about six weeks left to use a coveted perk, and they are letting the wholesale giant know they are not happy about losing it. Effective August 19, Plus members will only get free shipping on orders from Sam’s Club’s website or app on “qualifying orders of $50 or more,” the … Read more
Just call him Fusilli Dan. Dan Lee, 30, Army veteran, has recently launched his new Farina Pasta Bar food truck with the support of a nonprofit “food truck incubator” for veterans and active military spouses.The Sayreville native joined up after high school, serving through 2015. “You meet a lot of different people,” said Lee. “It’s … Read more
Jerry Seinfeld is taking back his “insulting” comments about Howard Stern. Seinfeld, 70, threw shade at the host of “The Howard Stern Show” when he appeared on Dana Carvey and David Spade’s “Fly on the Wall” podcast Wednesday. “Howard is interesting. Howard is a great interviewer, but comedy chops, I mean, can we speak candidly?” … Read more
These local talents are hitting all the right notes. Singers from New York and New Jersey are showcasing their vocal chops on “American Idol’s” Hollywood Week episode, airing Sunday on ABC. Among the aspiring “Idols” who wowed celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan was Brooklynite Ajii Hafeez, who credits his keyboard teacher … Read more
Tua Tagovailoa showed off his softer side on Monday. The Dolphins quarterback joined the Manningcast as part of ESPN’s “Monday Night Football” broadcast, and brought along his guitar. As the Bengals tried to keep the Jaguars at bay in the second quarter, Tagovailoa showed off his chops. “Let’s see. I could play, maybe ‘Tears in … Read more
“Saw X” quickly chopped away at its competition. The tenth installment in the “Saw” franchise took in $8 million on its opening night Friday, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The horror flick, which cost a paltry $10 million to produce, “manages to make you feel something beyond gross-out adrenaline,” New York Times said. Landing in second … Read more
She’s a smokeshow who fights forest fires. Katelyn Johnson, 29, is speaking out about her career as a hazard tree feller, chopping down burning conifers set ablaze during dangerous wildfires. The stunning blond — who proudly holds her own in the male-dominated field — has been working in the industry for almost five years, heading … Read more