McDonald’s is set to announce a new corporate strategy at a worldwide gathering for franchisees and suppliers in Las Vegas, the company said in a statement on Monday. The strategy, which the burger giant is calling “McDonald’s>NEXT,” focuses on increasing automation, raising standards for hospitality, leaning on social media for marketing, and making its sandwiches … Read more
“The Thorn Birds” star Rachel Ward candidly opened up about leaving Hollywood behind to become a farmer in Australia. Born to an aristocratic family in Britain, Ward, now 68, launched a successful modeling career across London, Paris and New York City before moving to Los Angeles in the early 1980s to pursue acting. However, during a recent episode … Read more
Stars are just like us, and Olivia “Livvy” Dunne was the latest example for baseball fans. Dunne, the former LSU gymnastics star, was in attdence for boyfriend Paul Skenes’ start for the Pirates on Saturday against the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto. She was invested in the game as the broadcast caught her … Read more
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
Forget prune juice — a Trader Joe’s sweet treat is the new unexpected laxative shoppers are learning about the hard way. The beloved grocery store’s new sugar-free Sweet and Sour Gummy Worms contain 14 grams of fiber per eight pieces — a single serving. To put that into perspective, that amount is roughly half of … Read more
Run, Sébastien, run! During his Major League Soccer career, Sébastien Le Toux built his reputation on relentless endurance, routinely covering more ground than younger teammates and opponents. “I was not strong, I’m pretty skinny, and I don’t really like physical contact, but running was something that I could do for an entire game,” the former … Read more
A former Bravo television star is trading boozy Hamptons blowouts for politics — launching an unlikely bid to unseat a sitting Republican in Congress in rural Minnesota. Luke Gulbranson — a model-turned-actor known for his role on “Summer House” — said he’s done with showbiz and has moved back home to Minnesota’s Iron Range to … Read more
Lauren Betts’ feet helped UCLA win its first-ever NCAA women’s basketball championship on Sunday. Now, she’s hoping they might just land her a spot on a prestigious TV competition show. Betts, who went viral last month for a choreographed routine she and two of her teammates consistently hit throughout the Bruins’ run to the 2026 … Read more
Oh, say can you eat? Fans at Yankee Stadium have a full plate of new reasons to rise out of their seats, other than for Aaron Judge, this upcoming season. Ahead of the Bombers’ home opener (April 3), on Tuesday, the Bronx stadium previewed a mouth-watering array of new eats hungry revelers can chow down … Read more
Dew it for your health? While water is essential to life — it serves as building material for cells, helps regulate body temperature and lubricates joints — many Americans aren’t hydrating enough. Adding one supplement, though, can provide an extra boost to help you reach your water goals and keep your body functioning properly and … Read more
Mets Opening Day included a fitting baseball circle-of-life moment. Rookie outfielder Carson Benge, making his Mets regular season debut, brought Citi Field to its feet when he blasted a solo home run in the sixth inning, the first of his major league career, as the Amazin’s rolled to an 11-7 win over the Pirates in … Read more
The “Baywatch” reboot is continuing to make a splash — this time with two new stars ready to steal the spotlight: Olivia “Livvy” Dunne and Brooks Nader. Dunne, the acclaimed LSU gymnast, hit the sand on Venice Beach Tuesday with model and TV personality Nader, sizzling photos show. Though the stars skipped the classic red … Read more
American-born freestyle skier Eileen Gu is making waves online over a now-viral image of a dating profile that fans are saying belongs to her. The apparent profile is speculated to be on Raya, a members-only dating app that is used by many celebrities, and features a photo of 22-year-old Gu looking over her shoulder. “Pro … Read more
Australian top seed Talia Gibson and India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli sprinted off the court in the middle of their second-round match at the W100 Bengaluru Open on Thursday after a swarm of bees invaded the stadium. Both tennis players paused play as a ball boy pointed at the insects across the court at S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in … Read more
From teen pregnancy to porn – and now, public office. “Teen Mom” alum and OnlyFans star Farrah Abraham’s political ambitions are already causing whiplash. The reality TV lightning rod jumped into the race for Austin, Texas mayor earlier this week – only to pull out hours later after learning on live TV that the election … Read more
An iconic Shohei Ohtani home-run ball that was expected to sell for millions this month ended up netting only six figures. The baseball — which Ohtani smacked over the fences at Dodger Stadium during his legendary NLCS Game 4 performance in Los Angeles back in October — landed a mere $292,800 when bidding closed on … Read more
Michael Rapaport is setting his sights on a new career path. The 55-year-old actor announced on the Monday, Jan. 5 episode of his “I Am Rapaport” podcast that he plans on running for mayor of New York City in 2029, stating, “My name is Michael Rapaport, a.k.a. Mayor Rapaport. Mr. Mayor Rapaport.” “Let me tell you something, guys, … Read more
Buccaneers legendary radio play-by-play announcer Gene Deckerhoff is calling it a career after 37 seasons as the voice of the club. Deckerhoff, who joined the organization in 1989, will retire after the 2025 NFL season, the Buccaneers said in a press release Wednesday. He is the third-longest play-by-play announcer for an NFL club, behind the Eagles’ Merrill … Read more
Forget the ball drop — these New Yorkers will be counting down the miles instead. At midnight, thousands will trade the party scene for pavement, sprinting into 2026 in the annual New York Road Runner’s Midnight Run through Central Park. “I want to think that if I ring in the New Year in this healthy … Read more
ESPN celebrated longtime broadcaster Pam Ward on Tuesday morning with a video saluting her almost three-decade career following her recent retirement. The nearly two-and-a-half-minute video package featured salutes from WNBA legends Tamika Catchings and Rebecca Lobo, Fever coach Stephanie White, colleague Holly Rowe and others. “You’re someone I’ve looked up to,” Rowe said in the … Read more