Call it a Slurpee shake-up. 7-Eleven is slashing hundreds of stores — and supersizing what’s left — as the convenience giant pivots from quick pit stops to full-on food destinations. Amid a national trend towards better eats and bigger stores from other, growing chains like Wawa, Sheetz and Bu-cee’s, the long-running brand confirmed it will … Read more
More travelers are deliberately cutting it close at the airport in a viral gamble known as the “airport theory.” The social media trend encourages passengers to arrive just minutes before clearing security, often just 15 minutes ahead of boarding, in an attempt to avoid long waits and extra time spent inside the airport terminal. Despite the obvious … Read more
Manhattan’s oldest Italian restaurant is about to serve its final meal. After 120 years on West 46th Street’s Restaurant Row, Barbetta will close its doors tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 27. The decision to shutter the eatery, which is also the longest-running family-owned restaurant in the city, comes after the death of longtime owner Laura Maioglio. She … Read more
The happiest place on Earth may be a little less joyful in the coming weeks. Disneyland is temporarily closing its beloved Monorail from next month for the first time in more than 65 years, a new report claims. According to Inside The Magic, Disney has announced that the attraction will be out of service from Mar. … Read more
LOS ANGELES — Serenity now! A century-old film and TV studio where “Seinfeld” and other hit shows were shot could shut down after the owner defaulted on a $1.1 billion loan. It’s the latest in a series LA entertainment industry defaults, which have left Hollywood begging for mercy. Republic Ave. on the lot of Radford … Read more
The two victims who lost their lives in the car crash involving English heavyweight boxing star Anthony Joshua in Nigeria on Monday have been identified. Sina Ghami and Latif Ayodele, both Joshua’s friends, died in the accident, Matchroom Boxing — the promotional company representing Joshua — said in a statement. Anthony Joshua is pictured after … Read more
Jack in the Box plans to close dozens of restaurants by the end of the year in an effort to cut costs and boost revenue. The franchise said earlier this year it would shutter between 150 and 200 underperforming stores by 2026, including 80–120 by the end of this year, under a block closure program. In May, … Read more
She’s no match for him. Princess Anne has been dethroned as the “hardest-working member” of the royal family by none other than King Charles himself, according to a new report. The 77-year-old monarch participated in a staggering 535 engagements up until Dec. 18, per the Court Circular, which has kept count of the official outings … Read more
Glenn Close has her death all planned out. The “All’s Fair” actress, 78, appeared on Wednesday’s episode of Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ “Wiser Than Me” podcast and revealed that she’s currently building a replica of her grandparents’ stone cottage, and wants to die there. “They had this wonderful stone cottage on their farm, on their property that … Read more
Glenn Close volunteered as tribute. On Thursday, audiences got their first look at the actress, 78, as Drusilla Sickle in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” In the trailer, Close is unrecognizable with fake, bright white teeth, thin eyebrows and facial prosthetics. She also dons an orange bob, fake lashes, and bright red lipstick. … Read more
Are you surprised? This is what she’s been reduced to! Glenn Close has responded to the harsh reviews “All’s Fair” has received since its Tuesday premiere with a surprising Instagram post connected to her hit 1987 movie “Fatal Attraction.” Close – who stars in the new Ryan Murphy-created legal drama alongside Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy … Read more
Meghan Markle is in her comeback era. The Duchess of Sussex, 44, was seen on the set of her first acting project in eight years in California on Wednesday. Markle climbed into the back seat of a Range Rover at the basecamp for Amazon MGM Studios’ “Close Personal Friends” and was driven to the film’s … Read more
Elizabeth Taylor’s close friend is revealing intimate new details about the screen icon’s love life. The new Fox Nation docuseries, “Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar,” which was executive produced by Kim Kardashian, has reignited interest in the legendary actress’s storied romances. Now, Vicky Tiel, who shared a long friendship with Taylor and served as the late actress’ … Read more
Prince William is reflecting on his relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. During the recent episode of Eugene Levy‘s Apple TV+ series, “The Reluctant Traveler,” the future king, 43, shared that his relationship with his grandparents became closer the older they got. “Yes, I had a good relationship,” the Prince of Wales replied … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My friend of 50 years passed away a few months ago. I sent a fruit basket to her family and tried calling, but I was unable to get through. I couldn’t reach them via email or text either. I also sent a sympathy card. I heard nothing back from her husband or the … Read more
DEAR ABBY: When my lifelong friend “Cheryl” and I would talk once a week to catch up with each other’s lives, she’d describe her other friends’ woes in a really animated way, including a loud voice and extremely vulgar words about those friends. She even talked about her recently departed mother this way. Her mother … Read more
In Glenn Closes’ book, this scene was a must. The actress, 78, got candid on her choice to strip down in her new movie “The Summer Book.” The project is a Finnish-English-American co-production, and is adapted from the 1972 novel of the same name by Tove Jansson. Glenn Close in “The Summer Book.” Courtesy Everett … Read more
Football announcer and analyst Kirk Herbstreit revealed he learned of close friend and Grammy Award-winning songwriter Brett James’ death while calling the Bills’ 31-21 win over the Dolphins on Thursday night. “Was calling a game [Thursday] night when I got the news on a text that Brett was in a plane crash and didn’t make … Read more
Bill Simmons believes this won’t the the end for dear friend Jimmy Kimmel — and challenged his former company to stand by the late-night host after ABC pulled his show. “I hope Jimmy’s show sticks around and I hope ABC sticks by him, and I think if they don’t it would be pretty cowardly. I … Read more
movie review WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Running time: 140 minutes. In theaters Nov. 26; On Netflix Dec. 12. TORONTO — After a weak, “I don’t really care whodunit” chapter with “Glass Onion,” writer-director Rian Johnson’s knives have returned to razor-sharpness. “Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” had its world … Read more