Month: October 2024

What we know about the ‘Freaky Friday’ Sequel

What we know about the ‘Freaky Friday’ Sequel

Disney finally confirmed last Friday that ‘Freaky Friday’ will indeed be getting a sequel. Rumors of a possible reunion between Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan have swirled for years now, but fans now have an official release date.   The buzz began back in October of 2022 when Curtis made an appearance on The View. She […]

Brooklyn Rapper Ka dies at 52

Brooklyn Rapper Ka dies at 52

Kassem Ryan, known by his stage name Ka, died unexpectedly on Saturday. His family broke the news by releasing the following statement on social media Monday: “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kassem Ryan (1972-2024), the rapper and producer known as Ka, who died unexpectedly in New York City on October 12 at […]

The Weaponization of Social Media in Global Elections

The Weaponization of Social Media in Global Elections

In recent years, social media has transformed from a platform for connecting friends and sharing content into a powerful political tool. Global elections, in particular, have seen the rise of social media weaponization, where platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are manipulated to influence voters, polarize societies, and spread misinformation. At the heart of this […]

Operator dead after NJ Commuter Train hits tree

Operator dead after NJ Commuter Train hits tree

Early Monday morning a train operator was killed after colliding with a tree. The crash happened at around 6 a.m. on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail tracks in Mansfield Township, New Jersey. 42 people were on board the train when it happened. 23 of them were injured and were taken away in ambulances, […]

Richard Block dies

Richard Block dies

Professor of Cinematic Arts at USC and former president of Kaiser Broadcasting, Richard Block has passed away. Block passed away due to unknown causes on September 30th with the news not becoming public until this weekend. He was 97. Known as “Dick”, Block had a very big role in the entertainment business. He developed a […]

Biden-Harris tour areas affected by storms

Biden-Harris tour areas affected by storms

Over the weekend, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris visited various areas throughout the country that have been affected by the recent hurricanes. Joe Biden took an “aerial tour” of St. Petersburg and Tampa and saw the demolition caused by Hurricane Milton last week. He then detailed some of the measures the federal […]

Gillian Wonderland Pier’s Last Day

Gillian Wonderland Pier’s Last Day

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, NJ shut its doors for good yesterday. The pier had been in business since 1929, but because of issues maintaining the boardwalk, they were forced to shut things down. The mayor of Ocean City and former owner, Jay Gillian said it was no longer a feasible business. Things were […]

Virgin Galactic Collaborates With Spacewear To Develop Outfits For Space Tourists

Virgin Galactic Collaborates With Spacewear To Develop Outfits For Space Tourists

Virgin Galactic and the Italian apparel brand Spacewear are in discussions to develop clothing for future astronauts and space tourists. According to Reuters, this collaboration is one step closer to Virgin Galactic’s vision of commercialized space tours. The agreement has not yet been finalized, but if it closes, production could begin sometime in 2025. Founded […]

‘Velma’ animated series canceled at Max

‘Velma’ animated series canceled at Max

Max officially announced earlier this week that their animated series ‘Velma’ would be canceled after just two seasons. The series followed the iconic Mystery Inc. but with a new spin on things. In this alternative universe, Velma is the star. There were some other major changes from the original idea of classic Scooby-Doo shows. For […]

Ain’t no Mountain high enough for the Yankees!

Ain’t no Mountain high enough for the Yankees!

Diana Ross and the Supremes once did a song called… Ain’t no mountain high enough! I believe that this should be the Yankee’s theme song this season. They have dealt with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Every time that they seem like they can’t go any further a different player steps […]

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