Sydney Thomas, the viral ring girl from the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight in November 2024, threw fans for a loop when she revealed her Halloween costume. The 22-year-old influencer dressed up as a sexy version of Norwegian soccer star, Erling Haaland, as seen in an Instagram carousel post on Wednesday. Her post included an AI photo … Read more
Happy Corner Hospitality, which has conquered multiple Manhattan neighborhoods, will next smile on Midtown Madison Avenue. The restaurant group founded by Charlie Levy recently opened its Miami-born, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern flagship, Motek, at 60 W. 57th St. on the throbbing southeast corner of Sixth Avenue. And he’ll soon bring another Happy Corner brand, Yalla Motek, to … Read more
Anything goes for LeBron James in his 24th NBA season. Even mid-game alcohol drinking is on the table, after what happened on Monday night. LeBron James of the Philadelphia 76ers smiles during a game against the Chicago Bulls on Nov. 2, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. NBAE via Getty Images LeBron ran past … Read more
After flooding your feed with influencers, TikTok wants to feed you. The tech giant announced the launch Must-Eat, a new “community-powered” guide to help users find local restaurants in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and New York City. According to TikTok, 27 million Americans visited an independent restaurant, cafe, or shop after seeing it first … Read more
One of HBO’s most popular shows arrived in Beverly Hills Wednesday — in fresh floral form. The renowned Greystone Mansion & Gardens is bringing the hit series “The Gilded Age” to life through an eight-day exhibit. From October 28 through November 4, guests can walk through one of Los Angeles’ most wealthy areas as they … Read more
Desperately seeking decency. Under a new US law, online dating platforms must now alert users if someone they have interacted with is banned for fraud. The Senate passed the bipartisan Romance Scam Prevention Act unanimously last month, and President Trump signed it into law on Tuesday. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as lonely folks sought companionship … Read more
The Los Angeles Rams parted ways with kicker Harrison Mevis after two crucial missed kicks in the Rams’ Monday Night Football loss to the Buffalo Bills. The sports world has turned on Mevis since the Rams released him. And rightfully so, since his 55.6% field goal percentage was 32nd in the NFL this season and … Read more
There are countless pooches and kitties who give great face on camera, but how many can brag that they have an agent? Of the top pet talent agencies in New York City, “there are probably three major players,” said Cat Long, owner of All Creatures Great & Small, one of which is hers. “We’re also … Read more
Southern California’s premier Scottish festival returned to Ventura County Fairgrounds for its 22nd edition this weekend. The Seaside Highland Games transformed the fairgrounds into an immersive, family-friendly Scottish village. Visitors enjoyed three live entertainment stages featuring Celtic rock and folk bands on Oct. 10, and the festival is still ongoing on Oct. 11. Sign up … Read more
After 25 years in finance, former Goldman Sachs partner Stacy Polley has been singing a new tune. The banker — a Goldman star who ran their fixed income sales — has taken Broadway by storm, performing a series of highly personal cabaret shows in recent years. Her latest one, set for Thursday at Sony Hall, … Read more
Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports’ partnership with Fox Sports is coming with a shakeup. Barstool will no longer appear on the network’s “Big Noon Kickoff” ahead of college football games on Saturday, with Portnoy confirming a report by The Athletic. Portnoy, along with other Barstool personalities, has been a part of Fox Sports’ college football … Read more
A San Diego Padres fan with the X username @Eggorian went viral for using social media to find a date for his beloved team’s playoff game. “Do you want to go to the #Padres / Cubs playoff game on Wednesday night with me? This is me. I sit here….dugout club section 4. Due to circumstances … Read more
Fighting off lawsuits against his Fanatics empire has already cost Michael Rubin eight figures. But the sports business mogul is adamant it’s an expense he will never cut back on. Fresh off scoring victories in multiple civil cases involving his Fanatics business in the last few months, Rubin vowed to the California Post on Wednesday … Read more
The cat’s out of the bag. ‘My Cat From Hell’ star Jackson Galaxy is taking over a Napa Valley animal rescue, with plans to turn it into a safe haven for cats in need. The internet personality will transform the We Care Animal Rescue in St. Helena, California into the headquarters of the Jackson Galaxy … Read more
Bring your appetite. A new list from Yelp reveals the 25 best new restaurants in the country for 2026 — and California is serving up more winners than any other state, with five spots on the list. Three California newcomers cracked the top five, including LA’s Firstborn, which snagged the No. 2 spot. Sign up … Read more
McDonald’s rivals are not lovin’ the competition. McDonald’s is going all in on GLP-1 users, and taking down the competition along the way. On Wednesday’s Investor Day meeting — where companies present long-term strategy — the Golden Arches revealed it would start experimenting with new, more protein-packed menu items. Sky Anderson, the president of McDonald’s … Read more
You better ‘Believe’ it. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! museum in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is closing after nearly 60 years. The long-running tourist attraction announced Tuesday that its doors will shutter by year’s end — but did not give a specific closing date or a concrete reason for the closure. Sign up for the California … Read more
People wait all year for the Feast of San Gennaro. Vendors pay thousands of dollars for the chance to be there. And then, almost overnight, Little Italy comes alive. Food stands spring up along 11 blocks, the smell of sausage and peppers fills the air, music spills into the streets and an estimated million people … Read more
Move over Costco, Krispy Kreme is coming for your churro groupies. Krispy Kreme is taking on fall with a brand new debut — Churro Doughnut Dots. The new, poppable treat is made with its signature light and airy dough and tossed in a cinnamon and sugar coating. Each order of Churro Dots comes with eight … Read more
The NFC West is expected to be football’s most competitive division this season. And one NFC West star’s wife doesn’t seem to appreciate another team turning to AI for a competitive advantage. Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald made waves when he told The Athletic that he believes AI tools like Copilot will become a … Read more