He took his shot — and hit nothing but net. A longtime street musician scored his dream gig with the Knicks last week when two Madison Square Garden execs happened upon his drumming performance outside the World’s Most Famous Arena. “What are the odds of you just walking past while I’m here trying to bust … Read more
The Met Gala hasn’t even hit the red carpet — and it’s already soaked in controversy. Staff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art discovered hundreds of bottles filled with what appeared to be urine hidden inside the venue ahead of fashion’s biggest night, in a grotesque protest aimed at this year’s high-profile co-chair, Amazon founder … Read more
The newest iPhone offering is getting an ugly reception. Leaked footage of a supposed “dummy model” for the long-rumored iPhone fold has sparked aesthetic upset. The latest video is courtesy of the YouTube channel Max Tech, where content creator Vadim Yuryev wields a squat device believed to be the forthcoming iPhone Fold, tentatively titled iPhone Ultra, as well … Read more
Panera Bread’s latest menu item is drawing backlash online, as employees of the chain are claiming the new item leads to perfectly good bread and extra salad being tossed in the trash. The fast-casual chain’s new Salad Stuffers, which launched April 8, are marketed as “a bread bowl for your salad.” But workers posting on Reddit claim … Read more
Many airline passengers insist they’re being forced to check their carry-on bags — even as empty overhead bins on planes remain onboard. Across social media, travelers are sharing stories of being told space has run out, only to board and find empty compartments still available. The complaints are fueling questions about airline boarding practices, and whether speed … Read more
Talk about some sky-high baggage fees. Furious Southwest Airlines customers are sounding off over the carrier’s controversial new policy — which critics have slammed as a so-called “fat tax” after one traveler was allegedly forced to cough up nearly $1,000 for a second seat. Earlier this year, Southwest Airlines enacted its eyebrow-raising policy change, requiring … Read more
Jannik Sinner’s girlfriend, Danish model Laila Hasanovic, enjoyed some R&R in France before he looks to win a three-peat in the Australian Open, which gets under way in Melbourne this week. Hasanovic shared a carousel photo post on Instagram, showing some of her itinerary in the French alps, including a massage, a workout and sauna … Read more
A disturbing new trend has emerged on TikTok that has parents and experts alarmed, with teens accused of turning humiliation into content. What might look like a quick laugh online is leaving real-world damage. Dubbed the “flip the camera” challenge, the trend sees a group of teens dance while handing a phone to an unsuspecting … Read more
Target missed the mark on this new initiative. A new staff policy at Target, part of a program called 10-4, is forcing employees to engage with customers more, the retailer confirmed to USA Today. Employees within 10 feet of a customer are now required to smile, make eye contact, wave, and use “friendly, approachable and … Read more
Talk about hitting it out of the park. Singer Tinashe dazzled the Dodger Stadium crowd on Tuesday night with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 4 of the World Series, an eventual Blue Jays 6-2 win over the Dodgers. The performance, which received rapturous applause before Tinashe, 32, hit her final note, was … Read more
This is far from a monster mash. Fans are blasting Season 3 of Ryan Murphy’s controversial Netflix show, “Monster” on social media. “Just finished the first two episodes of Monster : The Ed Gein Story. I have no f*cking idea what I’m watching. This sh-t is disturbing and weird as hell,” one fan said on … Read more
While dogs are man’s best friends, it appears that pooches are causing a stir in San Francisco, with residents sharing their grievances. In the “r/sanfrancisco” forum on Reddit, users discussed how the city is “running out of patience” with dogs. “The worst is dogs in grocery stores, which is a health code violation,” commented one user. … Read more
Watch out, “Love Island,” there might be a new reality dating show sweeping the nation in a few weeks. The U.S. Open announced Thursday that it would be filming, producing and releasing its own YouTube series called “Game, Set, Matchmaker,” which “fuses the emotional rollercoaster of a dating show with the electric energy of one … Read more
It might not be all it’s cracked up to be. Summertime is when many tourists travel to European hotspots like Italy and Greece — but oftentimes the experience people encounter there during the busy season is anything but relaxing. According to Jam Press, 27-year-old Gabriella Barras spent close to $3,000 on a four-day trip to … Read more
A damning new documentary condemns Stockton Rush, the founder and CEO of OceanGate, the defunct company whose Titan submersible imploded in the Atlantic Ocean June 2023. Former employees allege in “Titan: The OceanGate Disaster” on Netflix that their boss’ self-absorption and consistent willful negligence tragically led to the death of the five passengers, including Rush … Read more
SAO PAULO — Videos featuring emotional moments with hyper-realistic baby dolls have sparked both online fascination and political debate in Brazil, with lawmakers even bringing the lifelike dolls into legislatures. Influencers have staged situations such as birth simulations and strolls in shopping malls with the hand-crafted baby figures, known as “reborn” dolls, creating videos that have gone viral. … Read more
Forget wedding bells — all these brides are hearing is cha-ching. Attending weddings is a costly adventure in itself, but that only scratches the surface of what the bride’s closest friends have to dish out. Between booking flights, staying in an Airbnb where everyone splits the bride’s share, food, drinks, goodie bags and so on, … Read more
That’s the way the cookie crumbles for Costco shoppers. The retailer has been accused of shrinkflation after eagle-eyed customers noticed that their new cookie flavor has fewer in the package than usual. Food blogger @costcobuys shared a video on Instagram of Costco’s new brown butter sugar cookies, which includes 21 cookies for $7.99 — but … Read more
All three “Jeopardy!” players were left stumped by a final puzzle about the hit ’80s show “Cheers.” During Tuesday night’s “Final Jeopardy!” round, fans called the clue a “triple stumper” after each contestant failed to answer correctly. Game show host and former “Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings announced the category was “Classic TV Shows.” The prompt … Read more
Travelers have recently reported encountering “gate lice” and “seat squatters,” but there’s another controversial plane trend sparking fiery discussions on social media. Flyers are calling out fellow passengers who play music or watch videos out loud not using earbuds. In the “r/unitedairlines” Reddit forum, one flyer titled a post “Anti-headphones,” asking, “Do we have a term for … Read more