The claimed creator of the French dip sandwich is bidding Los Angels adieu. Cole’s, one of the city’s oldest and most famous restaurants, will close this weekend after several attempts to stay open in downtown LA. The 118-year-old eatery will serve its last meal on March 29, capping off its historic run with a weekend-long … Read more
She was dialed up to Eleven. Retro Netflix hit “Stranger Things” recently ended after five seasons and ten years, giving nearly every character a happy ending — except for Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown). She got an ambiguous farewell where she sacrificed herself to save everyone else, making everyone believe she’s dead. Mike (Finn Wolfhard) said … Read more
Since the first Winnie-the-Pooh book was published in 1926, the tales of a honey-loving bear and his animal friends have sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. But, as Gyles Brandreth writes in “Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear: A. A. Milne and the Creation of ‘Winnie- the-Pooh’ ” (St. Martin’s Press), behind the children’s … Read more
‘Til battery death do us part. Artificial intelligence could be rendering life partners obsolete. A Japanese woman is going viral after marrying a persona named Klaus that she created using ChatGPT. Japanese human bride Kano photographed in a romantic scene next to her AI groom. RSK Sanyo Broadcasting Kano, 32, was in a three-year engagement … Read more
It’s time to boogie! The parent lifestyle brand behind the viral breast milk-flavored ice cream is back with another odd, sweet treat. On Monday, Oct. 27, Frida launched Boogie Bites Candy — booger-inspired candy that’s said to resemble “the real thing.” Frida launched Boogie Bites Candy — booger-inspired candy that’s said to resemble “the real … Read more
Who would’ve ever thought that cat food is actually tasty? A Michelin-starred chef has created a burger made out of the stuff you would usually only serve to your kitty cat — and apparently, it’s good. Alice Ostan is a renowned chef and animal lover who worked with London-based cat food brand KatKin to create … Read more
Boys will be…millionaires. Most adolescent boys are playing video games or with a ball outside — yet this Seattle teen has more money in his pocket than most adults twice his age have. Alex Butler invented a wildly successful card game called Taco vs. Burrito when he was only 7-years-old — which has turned him … Read more
She cashed in her chips. Lay’s introduced a new chip flavor chosen from tens of thousands of suggestions in its annual $1 million contest Tuesday. The “Do Us A Flavor” contest winner was the Bacon Grilled Cheese. The Bacon Grilled Cheese, created by Paula George from Okla., beat out more than 70,000 other submissions in … Read more
British physicists claim they’ve created the “world’s smallest violin” — and, by the looks of it, they could take a bow for their masterpiece invention. The brainy bunch at Loughborough University used nanotechnology to build the teeny instrument, which is no bigger than a speck of dust and can only be seen with a microscope. Made of … Read more
Fans of The Original Crumbs Bakeshop are in for a sweet treat. On Monday, the beloved New York City bakery announced that their new four-pound Colossal Cupcakes are now available at Kroger Family Stores. The gigantic cupcakes each weigh 68 ounces, or 4.25 pounds, and can feed about 20 people, a spokesperson for the brand … Read more
What was meant to be a low-key night of snacks and laughs took an unexpectedly emotional turn for two best friends. Instead of their usual catch-up routine, Alexis arrived at Jasmine’s home with a laptop and a surprise: a fully edited 24-minute funeral montage of herself, complete with dramatic music, touching tributes, and heartfelt messages. … Read more
Mother’s Day ain’t what it used to be. The family of Anna Jarvis, the holiday’s founder, are following in their ancestor’s footsteps — by refusing to recognize the controversial date. Jarvis, born in 1864, wanted moms to have a deeply personal day to celebrate them. Her vision for the holiday was to be a tribute … Read more
Approximately 300 of New York’s most stylish waited for hours in Soho on Saturday morning to enter the first-ever brick-and-mortar store for Telfar, the Beyoncé-beloved brand with a behemoth cult following. The line, which snaked down Broadway and spilled into the alley, began to form hours ahead of the 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting as throngs of … Read more
She’s not messing around. Emily Skye, an Australian fitness trainer and model, is warning parents against buying the toys that she regrets having given to her children. The mother-of-two posted a video on TikTok to share what products should be skipped on children’s wishlists this holiday season. “I made a huge mistake,” she said in … Read more
Typing with long nails can be cumbersome and time-consuming, despite the satisfying sound of a click on the keys. It was a daily struggle faced by Sara Young Wang, whose manicure dilemma inspired her to create the Tippy Type, a $45 keyboard cover designed with long-nailed girlies in mind. “Honestly, I know it’s such a … Read more
First there was “the dress,” then there was the sneakers, now there’s a debate over the color blue. If you’ve ever argued with a friend over whether something is blue or green, you’re not alone. A new test called “Is my blue your blue?” reveals how different — or similar — your color perceptions are … Read more
Grumpy Ben. A source revealed that Ben Affleck’s “erratic mood swings” contributed to his split from Jennifer Lopez, who recently filed for divorce from her husband after two years of marriage. “The truth is there was a great deal of love but also unfortunately what became clear were Ben’s erratic mood swings that he couldn’t … Read more
Polly Pocket might be “tiny but mighty,” but this new collaboration is larger than life. Toy giant Mattel has partnered with Airbnb to turn a Polly Pocket compact into a real-life vacation rental to celebrate the doll’s 35th anniversary Polly is “becoming an Airbnb host” with the creation of the two-story Slumber Party Fun compact … Read more
Hellen Obiri, the Kenyan distance runner and two-time Olympic silver medalist, will make history at the 2024 Paris Olympics — thanks to her shoes. Obiri will be sporting a new sneaker from sportswear company On, but it’s far from a typical sneaker. On’s Cloudboom Strike LS is spray-on footwear. “LS” stands for LightSpray, the trademarked … Read more
When Hannah Ann Sluss celebrated her post-Italy nuptials to Lions running back Jake Funk on Saturday in Miami, the “Bachelor” alum sought a “fun” aesthetic to compliment the vibe of the reception. Clad in a short beaded dress from designer Jaxon James, Sluss — who married Funk in an intimate ceremony last month in Tuscany … Read more