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Pedro Pascal proves he’s just like us on flight to Cannes Film Festival
The “Last of Us” we’d expect to see in economy. Pedro Pascal shocked fans when he was spotted flying economy on a commercial flight from London to the Cannes Film Festival in France — proving even A-listers don’t always need first-class service. The heartthrob was en route to the world premiere of his latest film,…
Read MoreDave Portnoy didn’t wait long to twist the knife into Knicks
Dave Portnoy put a nail in the coffin for the Knicks after their second straight tough loss to the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals in New York on Friday night. The Barstool Sports founder, who is a diehard Celtics fans, couldn’t help but troll the Knicks, who sent the defending champs home in the…
Read MoreYankees lose to maybe the worst team ever
DENVER – This weekend represents a lose-lose situation for the Yankees at Coors Field. If they win, they are supposed to. If they lose, it will be treated by some as a catastrophic event against the historically awful Rockies. Friday represented the latter, and while the sky did not immediately fall on the Yankees, perhaps…
Read MoreBilly Joel diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus: What is it?
(NEXSTAR) – Billy Joel has canceled his upcoming shows after being diagnosed with a brain disorder known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, according to an online message posted to his social media channels. “Under his doctor’s instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period,” the…
Read MoreHouse Republican says he doesn't use straws: 'That's what the women in my house do'
(The Hill) – Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said during a recent interview that he does not use straws, telling Fox News that is “what women in my house do.” Fox News producer Johnny Belisario asked GOP lawmakers in both chambers of Congress on Thursday about host Jesse Watters’s “rules for men.” “He says men should…
Read MoreBritney Spears given warning after smoking on LAX-bound flight: Reports
(NEXSTAR) — Oops! Pop icon Britney Spears made air authorities want to “Scream & Shout” after the “Ooh La La” singer lit a cigarette and began smoking aboard a private Thursday flight home to Los Angeles from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. TMZ, who first reported the incident, explains that the in-flight crew aboard the private…
Read MoreFather of 4 detained by ICE at citizenship interview after living in US for 12 years
Related video: White House defends deportation of children born in the U.S. (KTLA) – A 31-year-old Danish national who was going through the naturalization process after living in the U.S. for more than 10 years was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials during a routine appointment to finalize his citizenship, according to multiple…
Read MoreBoat ramp closures not stopping some businesses on Lake Travis
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Memorial Day weekend is here and that means the lakes and rivers across Central Texas will be busy. While many boat ramps are open across Central Texas, the low water levels have on Lake Travis have closed many down. MAP: Which public boat ramps are open and closed in Central Texas? Austin…
Read MoreBad Bunny’s Steamy Underwear Selfie Leaves Little to the Imagination
Bad Bunny is making you look. The “MONACO” singer—real name Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio—got hearts racing May 23 when he stripped down in a steamy underwear selfie on Instagram. In the pic, Bad Bunny ditched his clothes and solely rocked a pair of white Calvin Kleins, showing off his tattooed chest and thighs. While the skimpy…
Read MoreDivisive Democrat David Hogg says this congresswoman is ‘the type of leader’ the party needs
Activist David Hogg described far-left Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Friday as “the type of leader” the rudderless Democratic Party needs. “I love her. She is amazing,” the embattled vice chairman of the Democratic National Committee said of the outspoken Dallas congresswoman during an appearance on “The Breakfast Club” radio show. “I think that people…
Read MoreMachine Gun Kelly Begs Ex to “Stay With Me” in New Song After Megan Fox Breakup
Machine Gun Kelly has a question for his emo girl. On May 23, the musician dropped a new song titled “Cliché,” in which he asked an unnamed ex, “Tell me, would you stay with me?” “Baby, we could make this home,” MGK (real name Colson Baker) sang in the chorus. “You should run away with…
Read MoreTexas Senate unanimously passes $8.5 billion school funding bill
AUSTIN (Texas Tribune) — Texas public schools are one step closer to receiving new state money after the Senate on Friday unanimously approved an $8.5 billion funding package, a deal born out of lengthy negotiations with the House. House Bill 2 provides districts a $55 per-student increase to their base funding while setting aside a new pot of…
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