Every sport has a player that people automatically picture when the topic is discussed, regardless of what they think of them. Tom Brady is the face of football. Lebron James is the face of basketball. In the case of wrestling, the one person that you think of is John Cena. ...
The world of sneakers has always been abundant in overpriced footwear, but the issue seems to escalate with Nike’s proposed price increases. According to CNBC, the prices will be raised to around 2 to 10 dollars for any kind of footwear. While this increase may not seem that bad, it ...
Turning a whole movie series into a TV show may sound odd, but it’s the direction that HBO is taking with the famous Harry Potter franchise. Announced a few years ago, the show was said to be a full retelling of the story in an episodic format, with each season ...
It is time for local New Yorkers to get their feet wet this week! According to CBS News, a parade of ships arrived at the New York Harbor this Wednesday to celebrate this year’s fleet week and provide all sorts of fun activities for the crowds to enjoy. For those ...
Do you ever tire of the same savory foods and wish to embrace your sweet tooth? If so, then Max Brenner might be the place for you! This restaurant is quite unique in that the menu is completely composed of food and desserts that are covered in chocolate. This chain ...
“Show, don’t tell” is an unwritten rule in filmmaking and storytelling that prioritizes expressing themes and meanings to the audience through visuals, rather than just telling them. Good dialogue often helps fill in the gaps of what’s going on with the plot and characters, but too much of it can ...
There are hundreds of plays and strategies that teams make use of throughout their games, with most of them playing into the strengths of the players. Many plays have been scrutinized in the past and even have gotten banned, which is the current debate NFL is having over the Philadelphia ...
Saturday Night Live has been a staple of American television for decades, with a large, dedicated audience tuning in for all the sketches and skits that leave them laughing. The show has made plenty of changes over the years, with every season ending with cast members saying their farewells before ...
Piracy has forever been an issue for artists in any field of entertainment. The allure of free music without any need for subscriptions or other forms of payment is often too enticing for some. Although the negatives are pretty apparent, the rise of this activity is due to the rise ...
The famous Brooklyn Bridge in New York found itself amid a huge accident last Saturday when a large navy ship collided with the structure, resulting in two deaths and multiple injuries inside the vessel. The world got to see the result of this tragedy with many videos and pictures displaying ...
The many efforts of revolutionary game development have taken forms that go beyond just the controller and screen. Many people still remember Nintendo’s power glove and all the earlier versions of virtual reality that tried to implement more of the player’s actual movements into the games. Even as technology evolved, ...
The semifinals for the championship have never felt so tense, with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics trading game after game with each other. The recent match that went down yesterday proved that the Celtics still have some fight in them, but the Knicks are still ahead with their ...
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