As Americans gear up to enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend with sizzling backyard BBQs and sales galore, ranks of revelers will travel to amusement parks all over the country — eager to kick off the unofficial start of summer with a day of outdoor thrills and fun. But before your family races toward the ever-taller … Read more
After being postponed in 2025, the Red Bull Soapbox Race descended Saturday on downtown Los Angeles. More than 30 teams competed from all over the country, bringing wacky chaos to First Street. The “Krusty Krew,” featuring Joshua Thomas and Thomas Castellan from Tesla, built the Patty Wagon. Their vehicle appeared as a full hamburger with … Read more
Amusement park patrons looking for some animation-themed family fun may be disappointed when heading to Six Flags Magic Mountain this summer. The Valencia, California-based theme park announced that their popular Bugs Bunny World will be closing several rides, as they change that area to Looney Tunes World, slated to debut later this summer. The newly-launched … Read more
Tourists planning on a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth might want to double check that your favorite Disney ride is open, following several closures announced ahead of the summer months. Pixie Hollow and “Fantasmic” have joined the already announced list of closures at the Anaheim theme park in Southern California, which includes fan-favorite … Read more
Hold onto your Mickey ears — and stow that Stanley cup. Disneyland is banning the bougie reusable water bottles from a top ride following a surge in shutdowns — revealing that attached-at-the-lip tourists are creating operational headaches at the happiest place on earth. At a recent briefing, park officials said that a growing number of temporary … Read more
Next time you order Uber, check Lyft. A new study revealed that toggling between the two apps can save you serious cash. According to a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research, there’s an average price difference of 14% for the same route between the two ride-sharing apps. While that might mean there’s … Read more
You’ve got rail. Tom Hanks went incognito and rode the subway alongside fellow train commuters in New York City on Tuesday. The “Forrest Gump” star, 69, was spotted taking the 6 line through the Big Apple. Tom Hanks rode the subway alongside fellow commuters in New York City on Oct. 21, 2025. BrosNYC / BACKGRID … Read more
A thrillseeker broke the world record for riding the most roller coasters in one week — reaching an adrenaline-pumping 55. Dean Stokes, 36, had set himself the summer challenge of riding every single rollercoaster in the UK — but his plans were scuppered by Storm Floris. However, he still managed to set a Guinness World … Read more
Sydney Charlet’s got drive. To cover her hefty Upper West Side rent, she’s become the hero that Gotham didn’t realize it needed: “The Car Sitter.” Charlet, 29, a Big Apple transplant from Seattle, Washington, charges her new NYC neighbors — mostly locals around her age — up to $50 for a 90-minute car-sitting session during alternate … Read more
Han Solo subway spotting. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart rode the subway in New York City alongside fellow commuters on Monday. Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford walking in New York City on March 31. BrosNYC / BACKGRID Calista Flockhart, Harrison Ford step out in NYC. BrosNYC / BACKGRID Calista Flockhart and Harrison Ford on a … Read more
Wendy is on the move. Wendy Williams was photographed heading to dinner in New York City on her mobility scooter Saturday amid her guardianship battle. The 60-year-old former talk show host was all smiles on her journey to Max Tucci’s Noho hot spot Tucci. Wendy Williams on her scooter going to Tucci in NYC on … Read more
Disney revealed new details about two rides coming soon to Walt Disney World on Saturday, drawing inspiration from two of their most beloved 21st century movie franchises. A new Cars attraction at Magic Kingdom will feature off-road vehicles to simulate the feeling of “racing over rocky terrain, ascending to mountain peaks, and dodging around geysers,” according to … Read more
One proud mama. Wendy Williams got emotional as she attended her son’s college graduation on Thursday in a rare outing as she battles early-onset dementia. Wearing a sparkly dress and Chanel shoes, the former daytime TV host, 60, accessorized with a Louis Vuitton bag as she rode a red electric wheelchair in and out of … Read more
A woman who flies across the USA for free saves “tons” — because her brother is a pilot. Sophia Bamford, 22, started getting free flights in March 2024, when her brother Anthony Bamford, 23, put her on his standby list. This means whenever her brother is flying a plane and it is not full — … Read more
A grandmother is facing tens of thousands of dollars in fines after she was busted in a sting operation this weekend for giving revelers rides to the annual Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert. Susie Holland, 61, thought that she would offer a helping hand and make a little extra cash on the side … Read more
A giant, 40-foot-long slide, notorious for its bumpy rides, is back in business after being shuttered for two years amid safety concerns. The six-lane slide at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, which went viral in 2022 after videos emerged showing riders bouncing along its ramp, reopened Friday. This time around, Michigan’s Department of Natural … Read more
Nearly a dozen thrill-seekers at Orlando theme parks reported dizziness, chest pain or lost consciousness over a three-month period, according to a Florida state document. The 11 incidents occurred at Disney World and Universal, including four at their water parks, between April and June, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Florida theme parks are required to self-report … Read more
Bill Murray is everywhere. The famous actor and Cubs superfan enjoyed Chicago’s 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday night before taking a subway ride after the game, hopping on the 7 train from Citi Field. “Riding the train after a Cubs win with Bill Murray. I just never thought it would be in New … Read more
He’s in an LIRR state of mind. Rock legend Billy Joel revealed he has ditched his helicopter for a much more humble form of transportation to get to and from his concerts: the Long Island Railroad — where other cynical commuters brush him off as a lookalike. The 74-year-old “Uptown Girl” crooner used to fly … Read more
Ed Begley Jr. could be described as Hollywood royalty: The actor is a son of another actor, Ed Begley, who won a best supporting actor Oscar in 1963. But the younger Mr. Begley, a longtime member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, commuted to this year’s ceremony … Read more