“The stadium,” writes Frank Andre Guridy in ‘The Stadium – An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play’ (Basic Books), “has never been a merely a sports facility.” From the first wooden ballparks, through the huge concrete edifices of the 1950s and 1960s and on to today’s vast, state-of-the-art arenas, Guridy reveals just what the stadia means to American life — … Read more
A mom is having major regrets after confessing to her adult daughter the uninspiring inspiration behind her unusual first name. “I feel like I made bad choices because I just told my daughter how we came up with her name, and now she hates me,” the woman says on the Tragedeigh Reddit thread. “When I was 22, her dad … Read more
Spirit Airlines is flying high after revealing its new seating policy. The low-cost carrier that has become synonymous with budget air travel is known for charging passengers for nearly every perk — but that’s about to change. Spirit announced Tuesday that there will be “new premium offerings” starting August 2024, including free Wi-Fi, a free … Read more
Love don’t cost a thing. Amid rumors that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez are heading towards divorce, their film “Unstoppable” will have its world premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival in September. They have yet to announce if they will attend the premiere together. Affleck, 51, and Lopez, 54, have not officially confirmed … Read more
It’s not surprising that there will be no testimonials for the 1974 Yankees this year. When you are a franchise that’s won 27 championships, that’s been in 40 World Series — that’s one out of every three ever played — it’s not necessarily on brand to honor a team that finished in second place, which, … Read more
Prince Harry officially received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at this year’s ESPYs Thursday night — after the late hero’s mother said she was “shocked” it was going to the “controversial and divisive individual.” The Duke of Sussex, 39, attended the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles with wife Meghan Markle, 42, at his side. … Read more
Well, this is a drag. Smoking is to blame for 20% of US cancer cases and nearly 30% of cancer deaths, the American Cancer Society (ACS) warns in new research. In fact, the organization insists that four in 10 cancer cases and nearly half of cancer deaths in American adults 30 and older may have been … Read more
At least he’s owning it. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings acknowledged he made a “very harsh ruling” that infuriated viewers during last Wednesday’s episode. Jennings, 50, didn’t accept contestant Kelly Proulx’s guess that was only one letter off. Ken Jennings on “Jeopardy!” ABC The answer to the $2,000 clue was Bridalveil Fall — but Proulx guessed “Bridalveil … Read more
Katherine Heigl can’t escape the drama from “Grey’s Anatomy.” The actress, 45, shut down the rumor that she turned down an Emmy Award nomination for her role in the ABC series on the June 28 episode of Shannen Doherty’s podcast “Let’s Be Clear.” “Well, I didn’t, and everybody keeps saying that. I didn’t turn it down,” … Read more
The twins are gonna keep twinnin’. College basketball stars and social media influencers Haley and Hanna Cavinder signed a three-year footwear and apparel endorsement deal with Under Armour. “TWO OF A KIND. Welcome to the sqUAd @haleycavinder & @hanna.cavinder,” Under Armour wrote on social media. The twins have had an NIL deal with Under Armour … Read more
It was late on Saturday night when Charlie* heard a ping come from his phone. On the screen was a long message from his friend Bella* and fiance Tom*, inviting him and a guest to their highly-anticipated wedding, slated to take place later that year. But Charlie’s excitement was quickly snuffed out when he read the plans, and the … Read more
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The first glimpse of the Giants on HBO’s new offseason edition of “Hard Knocks” has arrived, and with it what appears to be a critical exchange between the team’s front office and now-former Giants running back Saquon Barkley. In the 80-second trailer for the NFL docuseries that dropped Tuesday, general manager Joe Schoen was sitting … Read more
Huge news for the “Shrek” fans. Eddie Murphy confirmed that he’s already begun voice work on the upcoming fifth movie from the animated film franchise. “We started doing [‘Shrek 5’] months ago,” the actor, 63, told Collider in an interview published Monday. “I did this, I recorded the first act, and we’ll be doing it this … Read more
For the first time in more than a decade, audiences will be able to watch Lindsay Lohan take on a leading role in a major-studio, big-screen film. The actress is starring in the sequel to 2003’s “Freaky Friday,” which just began shooting. On Monday, Walt Disney Studios posted a photo of Lohan and co-star Jamie … Read more
It was not as easy as 1 2 3, but Neverland Ranch was the site of a major filming location for an upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. Around 300 people were cleared to descend on the infamous property north of Santa Ynez, Calif., for the shoot in April, according to film permit activity reviewed by SF … Read more
Baby arugula sold at select Publix stores is being recalled after salmonella was detected during routine testing. Florida-based Green Life Farms issued the voluntary recall of one lot of its 4-ounce containers “because they have the potential to be contaminated” with the bacteria, according to the notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled … Read more
In 1982, retiree Donald Dorff was the first person to be diagnosed with a sleep disorder that, unbeknownst to him at the time, would unlock monumental breakthroughs in research for dementia and Parkinson’s. The disorder in question, “rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder” or RBD, caused Dorff to engage in violent movement while asleep. He … Read more
Relationship expert Chanel Contos has busted one of the most common online dating myths she says is plaguing modern relationships, after three years of championing its importance. “We need to break the myth that talking about consent is awkward,” she says. “I think that’s a big barrier in encouraging these conversations,” she says. “I don’t … Read more
Nicole Kidman is grateful to Jodie Foster for replacing her in 2002’s “Panic Room” when she was “having a breakdown.” “There’s this misconception that somehow female actresses are at each other, or they don’t like each other or whatever,” Foster, 61, told The Hollywood Reporter during a roundtable discussion with Kidman, Naomi Watts, Brie Larson, Jennifer Aniston, Anna … Read more