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BuzzFeed sells ‘Hot Ones’ to group led by Soros investment firm
Hot off the presses: “Hot Ones” has been sold. Buzzfeed announced Thursday, Dec. 12, the series famous for its “heated” interviews, with spicy questions and spicier wings, for $82.5 million. The buyers make up a consortium led by an affiliate of Soros Fund Management, an investment firm founded by billionaire George Soros. The group also… -
Stanley recalls 2.6 million mugs after burn injuries from faulty lids
The popular mug and water bottle brand Stanley issued a recall Thursday, Dec. 12, on 2.6 million of its steel cups following reports of burn injuries. The recall includes all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action Travel Mugs sold between June 2016 and December 2024. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the mugs can shrink when… -
Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women include Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and more
What do Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Mexico’s president have in common? They’re all featured on Forbes’ Most Powerful Women of 2024 list. This annual ranking highlights 100 women who are redefining power across the globe. The list uses four key metrics to measure influence: money, media, impact and spheres of influence. For political leaders, factors… -
J.J. Abrams inks new first-look deal with Warner Bros.
Filmmaker J.J. Abrams and Warner Bros. Television are starting a new chapter in their nearly 20-year relationship, according to Deadline. The new agreement follows months of negotiations and could have a major impact on TV and film projects. Bad Robot, Abrams’ production company, has secured a deal after its previous $250 million agreement in 2019.… -
New charges filed in former One Direction Singer Liam Payne’s death
Two more individuals have been charged in connection with the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne. The 31-year-old died on Oct. 16 after falling from a third-story hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to court documents obtained by Rolling Stone, the newly charged individuals include the hotel’s reception head and manager. Details… -
Social media aesthetic copyright case heads to court
Can you copyright a social media aesthetic? That’s the question in a legal battle between influencers Sydney Gifford and Alyssa Sheil. Gifford claims Sheil copied her “sad beige” vibe, including her content’s minimalist look, curated shopping lists and product recommendations. Gifford claims brand under threat Sydney Gifford, known for her “sad beige” aesthetic, has built… -
‘Brat,’ ‘demure’ and ‘brain rot’ battle for 2024 Word of the Year
What’s the word of the year for 2024? Well, it depends on who you’re asking. The Collins Word of the Year is “brat,” meaning “characterized by a confident, independent, and hedonistic attitude.” Pop singer Charli XCX inspired this meaning with her album titled “Brat.” “Brat” can still mean a misbehaved child. However, this year, the… -
Jamie Foxx reveals brain bleed, stroke in Netflix special
Jamie Foxx is now revealing the truth behind the mystery illness that hospitalized him earlier this year in a new Netflix special. In “What Had Happened Was,” Foxx returns to Atlanta, the city where his health crisis began, to share the details of his frightening experience. The mystery illness revealed Back in April 2023, Jaime… -
Roy Rogers restaurant chain bets on ‘Yellowstone’ to help boost sales
Roy Rogers, a restaurant famous for its burgers, fried chicken and roast beef sandwiches, is making a comeback with a new location in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The chain hopes its appeal to Western nostalgia will attract more customers drawn to the ongoing popularity of the Western drama series “Yellowstone.” Roy Rogers Expands in the… -
Disney influencer dies after allergic reaction at holiday event
Dominique Brown, a Disney theme park enthusiast and influencer, passed away Thursday, Dec. 5. Brown suffered a severe allergic reaction at a holiday event in Los Angeles hosted by BoxLunch. The 34-year-old was known for her love of Disney and co-founding Black Girl Disney. She reportedly had a severe peanut allergy and, according to reports,… -
New holiday songs look to climb chart as Mariah Carey’s reign continues
Mariah Carey’s 1994 holiday song and veritable phenomenon, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has been at the top of Billboard’s “Holiday 100” for 62 out of the chart’s 70 total weeks since it began the tally in 2011, the company announced Monday, Dec. 9. The chart ranks holiday songs by streaming data, radio… -
Final curtain falls on Taylor Swift’s billion-dollar ‘Eras Tour.’ What’s next?
Taylor Swift’s record-breaking “Eras Tour” came to a spectacular close on Sunday, Dec. 8, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over nearly two years and more than 150 shows across five continents, the tour solidified Swift’s billionaire status and left an undeniable economic imprint worldwide. A billion-dollar boost Swift captivated fans, old and new, with the Eras… -
New ‘Harry Potter’ series receives greenlight for production in 2025
The “Harry Potter” franchise is set to return with a new TV series. Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a new television series, promising to revisit the franchise like never before. The series will be filmed at Leavesden Studios in England, the same location as the original movies, and is set to span an entire decade.…