“The Simpsons” doesn’t always get it right. The animated sitcom’s prediction that Kamala Harris would become the next US president didn’t come to fruition, after Donald Trump won the 2024 election on Wednesday. The show, which has infamously predicted many future events over the past 35 years, signaled that Harris, 60, could become president way … Read more
A bet is a bet. Angel Reese jokingly bet Shaquille O’Neal $100,000 on whether he would make a free throw, as seen in a video she posted Wednesday on her Instagram Story. “$100,000 dollars if you make this shot. Let’s see,” Reese said. That’s when O’Neal, who infamously struggled with free-throw shooting during his NBA … Read more
Charles Barkley has been the focal point of most of the chatter about what happens to TNT’s iconic “Inside the NBA” studio crew if the network officially loses NBA rights. Shaquille O’Neal should be right up there with him. TNT’s parent company Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has sued the NBA, saying that the league infringed … Read more
A loving brother shed almost 240 pounds to be eligible for a donation scheme to help save his sister’s life after she was diagnosed with kidney failure. Matthew Flanagan, 24, tipped the scales at 437 pounds as a teenager and once spent nearly $8,000 on takeaways in one year. But when he was told he … Read more
Sounds like The Mad Dog woke up on the wrong side of the bed. Up bright and early Monday, Chris Russo was one of many thrilled to watch the clash between two tennis greats – Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic – hosted at the Paris Games. However, tennis analyst Rennae Stubbs on the call apparently … Read more
Charles Barkley is never afraid to call it as he sees it, and he did so again after TNT was rebuffed by the NBA in its attempt to match Amazon’s bid for broadcast rights, which it has had for more than 30 years. “Clearly the NBA has wanted to break up with us from the … Read more
Universal Music Group’s stock plunged 24% on Thursday, erasing more than $16 billion in market value after it revealed its revenue growth from subscription and streaming services fell below expectations. The Netherlands-based music industry giant – behind big names including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish – saw its market capitalization tumble to $39.9 billion, down … Read more
A popular UK tourist attraction has lost a whopping $170,000 worth of donations after it banned cash. Visitors to the Roman Baths in Bath have been stopped from throwing money into the historic attraction and are instead asked to make a contactless payment. But the move has had devastating consequences. The charity organisation behind the … Read more
A young girl has Mickey Mouse to thank for a remarkable act of kindness. Leilani Hatton, age 5, from Darlington, England, recently took a trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, but came home without her teddy bear. Hatton’s family traveled roughly 4,200 miles for the trip and had the bear named Jofli with them up until … Read more
A celebrity psychologist whose videos have been viewed by millions has been barred from practising after entering a “sexual relationship” with a client, which he says could not have happened due to his erectile dysfunction. Sydney-based psychologist Dr Ali Sahebi was found guilty of “unsatisfactory professional conduct” and “professional misconduct” at the NSW Civil and … Read more
A hectic moment for bettors — including Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy — got even more stressful Sunday. When climate protesters stormed the 18th green at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn., it delayed the finish to an event coming down to the wire between Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim. Portnoy, who placed a $180,000 … Read more
The tribe has spoken. A former “Survivor” contestant beat a “Jeopardy!” contestant who was on a 15-game winning streak on Wednesday night’s episode. Drew Basile, 23, who came in sixth place on Season 45 of “Survivor,” dominated the match against returning champion Adriana Harmeyer, 34, and Tekla Sauter. Adriana Harmeyer, Drew Basile and Tekla Sauter … Read more
Princess Henry reporting for duty. Meghan Markle would be known as Princess Henry if she loses her title as the Duchess of Sussex, according to a royal expert. Ingrid Seward, editor in chief of Majesty Magazine, told The Royal Beat that it’s unlikely Meghan, 42, and Prince Harry, 39, will be stripped of their royal … Read more
Well, Kendrick Lamar did accuse Drake of having a gambling addiction on “Meet The Grahams.” Drake doubled down, betting $565,000 on Tyson Fury ahead of his Undisputed Heavyweight Championship bout with Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk won the fight, a split-decision thriller which included a near stoppage of Fury in Round 9, costing Drake $565K. Drake lost … Read more
Following a “nightmare” Christmas in 2020, UK mom Verity Bambury vowed to sleigh future holidays by prioritizing her health. “With my sweet tooth, I couldn’t help but overindulge over the yuletide season. Surrounded by temptation, I went all out,” Bambury, 49, explained to SWNS. The former university lecturer dropped 126 pounds in 13 months with … Read more
“Wheel of Fortune” fans might be some of the most opinionated people on the internet. During the April 30 episode of the game show, contestant Kimberly Wright from Apopka, Florida, made a colossal mistake that cost her over $7,000 — sending fans watching at home into a tailspin. Wright made it to the express round and … Read more
Prince Harry has lost his bid to appeal the London High Court’s decision to strip him and his family of taxpayer-funded UK security protection. The Duke of Sussex, 39, has now been ordered to pay 90% of the UK Home Office’s legal costs for defending the court’s initial ruling. In February, Sir Peter Lane, the … Read more
Talk about the Big Apple. A whopping 60% of New Yorkers are either overweight or obese — a sad statistic that weighed Gotham down considerably in a new ranking of America’s healthiest cities. The city that never sleeps huffed and puffed its way onto the list at No. 18 overall, out of 182 US burgs. New … Read more
An Alaska Airlines passenger and her dog were reunited Thursday after the pet was accidentally left off a flight from North Carolina to Seattle and later escaped the airport, the airline said. The dog, named Moose, was supposed to have flown on a flight out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport with its owner on Tuesday night, … Read more
It was a nightmare-bnb experience. A UK family had to cancel their dream Spanish vacation just hours before departure after losing more than $5,000 in an elaborate Airbnb “clone” scam. “I felt devastated for my children and my husband,” Emma Last, 48, told PA Real Life of the holiday hornswoggling. “One [of her children] didn’t … Read more