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Wife whose husband has ‘sleepovers’ with ex-girlfriend gets reality check from Dave Ramsey

It’s easy not to fault someone whose husband is engaging in behaviors that are threatening to their marriage to be in a little bit of denial. Especially when their partner appears to be gaslighting them over the nature of their relationship with the other woman.

A video taken from “The Dave Ramsey Show” is an example of a woman going through the process of coming to terms with her cheating spouse with the unlikely help of a celebrity financial advisor.

In a video clip posted to TikTok on December 2023, Kathy from Orlando, Florida, calls Ramsey to see if she should treat her money any differently because of her marriage problems. Kate admitted that her husband of 18 years has been having “sleepovers” with his ex-girlfriend from 25 years ago. The couple doesn’t have any children.


The husband swears that they are “just friends,” which is hard for anyone to believe. “He reconnected with her. I don’t know if he’s going through a midlife crisis. I don’t know what’s going on,” she told Ramsey.

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Kathy is having problems in her marriage, and she called in to The Ramsey Show to ask for advice. #relationshipadvice #relationshipproblems #marriageadvice #marriageproblems #divorce

Regardless if he’s cheating or not, the man is clearly gaslighting his wife by telling her that it is normal for him to be sleeping over at another woman’s house, especially an ex-girlfriend. This type of insidious behavior makes it hard for people to understand what’s reality and what isn’t.

Ramsey stepped in and gave her some clear advice on the emotional situation.

“Normal people that are married do not have sleepovers with the opposite sex ever in any circumstances that they are not married to. That’s just not acceptable social behavior,” Ramsey said. “And the fact that he would try to play it off on that says that he has a level of B.S. in his life that is unbelievable.”

Even though he was speaking the harsh truth, he did so while being mindful of the woman’s feelings.

“I’m trying to be kind because you’re hurting, but you have to be going, ‘This is nuts.’ So, you need somebody outside to say, this is nuts. This is nuts. I just said it, okay?” Ramsey continued.

The woman admitted that she tried to take her husband to marriage counseling, but he didn’t want to go in fear of being “ganged up” on. Ramsey leveled with Kathy and told her she needed help from 2 people: a therapist and a divorce attorney. He said to her that she should have no problem putting the screws to him financially and emotionally for his infidelity.

“If this is the track he decides to go on, and if it ends your marriage, I would make that cost him,” Ramsey advised. “He’s gonna give up some stuff in order for you to make this quick. I would drag it out and make it painful for a while.”

But most importantly, he reminded her that she was the sane person in the relationship and validated her concerns that he may be cheating on her.

“Either you are going to call something that’s crazy, crazy. Or you are crazy,” he said. “So you need to get with a counselor that keeps you in between the ditches and reminds you that you are sane and he is not.”

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Scarlett Johansson’s mom ‘vanishing’ from red carpet in weird optical illusion, explained

Optical illusions never fail to fascinate us, whether they’re purposeful mind tricks or accidental photos that make something look like something it’s not.

Video optical illusions are trickier than images because anyone can edit a video to make something appear to be something it’s not. But occasionally a genuine video illusion comes along that forces our brains to stretch beyond what our eyes are perceiving, which is exactly what happened at a red carpet even in 2006.

In the video, Scarlett Johansson is stopped by a reporter and begins chatting about her dress and the highlight of the awards show. As Johansson speaks, people are seen milling about behind her. A woman in a strapless black dress walks behind her and then seems to disappear completely, as the man who was following the woman reappears on the other side of Johansson, but the woman doesn’t.

Even the woman’s shadow disappears, and slowing down the video doesn’t make it any less wild to witness.

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Johannson, who apparently hadn’t seen the video before, explained to Jimmy Fallon in November of 2023 that the woman in the video is actually her mother.

“I’ve been looking for her for the past 15 years!” she joked.

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So what’s the deal? Did ScarJo’s mom slip into some kind of vortex or portal to an alternate universe or something?

As with every optical illusion, there’s an explanation. For this one, the easiest way to understand it is by looking at the scene from a different angle.

Johansson’s mom just happened to stop at exactly the right spot to be hidden by her daughter and at just the right depth where it’s hard to see that the man following her actually walked right past her.

It seems so clear from this other perspective, but even knowing that’s what happened, it’s still hard to watch the original video and not feel like it’s a magic trick of some sort. That’s what makes optical illusions so much fun, though. Our brains create a reality based on what our eyes perceive, not on what is actually happening.

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Win big and “Make-A-Wish” come true with JTV’s 30th anniversary sweepstakes

For over 30 years, JTV® (Jewelry Television) has offered a wide range of unique and appealing jewelry collections to its customers. And as it commemorates its 30th anniversary, it’s not just about looking back at the journey – it’s about celebrating the present and future with the “Year of Winning” sweepstakes.

The “Year of Winning” isn’t just a sweepstakes; it’s a tribute to the journey of a brand that has become synonymous with quality, variety, and the joy of discovery in the world of jewelry. And you can be a part of this milestone by signing up for your chance to win stunning prizes that reflect the beauty and elegance JTV has offered for years, all while helping the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

JTV’s Impact and Legacy

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As JTV evolved, it stayed true to its core mission of making luxury accessible while always prioritizing customer satisfaction. This commitment has been the cornerstone of JTV’s enduring success and widespread appeal.

The “Year of Winning” Sweepstakes

Imagine setting sail on a breathtaking Alaskan Cruise or boosting your jewelry collection with $10,000 in JTV =Brilliant Cash™. These grand prizes are at the heart of JTV’s “Year of Winning” sweepstakes, celebrating their 30-year legacy.

Entering is simple: just click here to sign up on JTV’s website, and with each visit, you get a chance to win. The excitement doesn’t stop there – every day brings new opportunities to win $30 in JTV Brilliant Cash™ instantly. This sweepstakes isn’t just a chance to win big; it’s a daily adventure, a journey through JTV’s world of stunning jewelry, offering a touch of luxury to your everyday life.

JTV’s Partnership with Make-A-Wish

In the spirit of giving, JTV’s 30th anniversary extends beyond dazzling jewels. Their heartfelt partnership with Make-A-Wish illuminates this milestone. JTV commits to donating 20% of the selling price from their enchanting “Stars Like You” collection to Make-A-Wish.

This collaboration embodies a powerful impact, turning purchases into life-changing experiences for children facing critical illnesses. By choosing a piece from this unique collection, customers are not just acquiring a beautiful item; they’re actively partaking in a journey of hope and joy, making a tangible difference in the lives of these brave young souls.

Anniversary Deals

JTV’s anniversary sale is a treasure trove of deals that sparkle as brightly as their jewelry. Standout items include the elegant White Cubic Zirconia Rhodium Over Sterling Silver Star Necklace, a symbol of sophistication, and the chic 10k Yellow Gold Diamond-Cut Star Anklet, perfect for adding a touch of glamour.

These deals, among others in the sale, aren’t just about celebrating JTV’s 30 years; they’re invitations to indulge in luxury without breaking the bank.

Join the Celebration: It’s A Win-Win for All

Enter JTV’s “Year of Winning” sweepstakes and explore their anniversary deals. By participating, not only do you stand a chance to win fabulous prizes, but you also support the noble cause of Make-A-Wish.

As JTV celebrates 30 years, their “Year of Winning” sweepstakes isn’t just about incredible prizes; it’s a heartfelt celebration shared with the Make-A-Wish mission. This anniversary marks a unique opportunity to win and to uplift, creating moments of joy for all involved. Join in, and click here to be part of this sparkling celebration and contribute to a cause that touches hearts, one wish at a time.

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The Rundown: Nobody Has Started 2024 Better Than Paul Giamatti

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The Rundown is a weekly column that highlights some of the biggest, weirdest, and most notable events of the week in entertainment. The number of items could vary, as could the subject matter. It will not always make a ton of sense. Some items might not even be about entertainment, to be honest, or from this week. The important thing is that it’s Friday, and we are here to have some fun.

ITEM NUMBER ONE – Honestly, good for Paul

It brings me great pleasure to report that Paul Giamatti is absolutely crushing it in the first two weeks of 2024. He’s been crushing it for a while, honestly. Many years. Paul Giamatti seems like a pretty righteous guy. But he’s especially crushing it right now. Start at the top, with his win at the Golden Globes for The Holdovers, a role that is also getting him a bunch of Oscar buzz. Then add in this, the thing where he was spotted housing a cheeseburger after the ceremony while still wearing his tux, with the trophy on the table next to his soda.

I know Hollywood types are pretty jaded about stuff like this after years of seeing celebrities in public, but still. Imagine being the person at the table next to him while this is happening. I would talk about it every day for the rest of my life.

We also learned, during his speech, that he is dating a woman he met while working on Billions.

During his speech, Paul thanked his girlfriend, confirming their relationship for the first time in public.

“I want to say, I love my beautiful girlfriend Clara Wong. Why you bother with me, I don’t know why,” he said during the speech.

It’s unclear how long Paul and Clara have been dating, but they’ve worked together for years. She has appeared in seven episodes of his Showtime series Billions, dating all the way back to season one in 2016.

Which is lovely. I’m happy Paul Giamatti is happy. But that’s not why I’m noting it here. I’m noting here because, well…

To recap so far: Paul Giamatti…

  • Won a prestigious award
  • Celebrated by housing fast food in his tuxedo
  • Is currently dating the woman who played his character’s dominatrix on a premium cable television show

Already tough to beat. But then please factor in this, the thing where he’s getting invited to big-deal awards-season roundtable discussions to talk about his craft and getting to say stuff like this out loud in front of Robert Downey, Jr. and Jeffrey Wright and everyone.

To be an ape in The Planet of the Apes? If that had been it for me, I would have died happy. I couldn’t believe I was going to be able to play a talking orangutan! My agents were like, “Don’t you want to be a human so they can see your face?” And I was like, “If you tell them I want to be a human, I’m going to burn the agency.” Who wants to be the human? And Pig Vomit? I couldn’t believe I was being allowed off the chain like that. I’d just been in a drama school, which always felt terribly confining. I mean, look at me, man, I’m not like a Shakespeare guy. I got out and got this opportunity to do something that was absolutely bananas.

God, that’s awesome. Paul Giamatti is the best. Just a dude who seems to have his head on straight about everything. I love to see people like that thrive, in almost exactly the way he’s thriving so far in 2024. It’ll be tough to keep up this pace for another 50 weeks to finish out the year, but I’m not betting against him.

Good for Paul Giamatti, man.

ITEM NUMBER TWO – DAMMIT

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I wrote about my love of Our Flag Means Death a few weeks ago. What a fun little show. Two seasons of swashbuckling pirates murdering and/or falling in love with each other, headlined by Rhys Darby as gentleman pirate Stede Bonnet embarking on a torrid — and surprisingly sweet — love affair with Blackbeard, portrayed by Taika Waititi. It was beautiful and weird and charming and funny and violent and a bunch of other things slammed together in a way a bunch of other shows with less ambition would never even attempt. Which is probably why, among other reasons, Max decided to axe it after just two seasons.

“While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death, we are so proud of the joyous, hilarious, and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy, and the entire superb cast and crew brought to life. We also thank the dedicated fans who embraced these stories and built a gorgeous, inclusive community surrounding the show.”

That… sucks. It sucks a lot. The show didn’t always work out perfectly, sure. Things could get messy sometimes. But that was the charm of it all. It took swings. I’m not entirely sure I even see the reasons behind cutting it, either. It didn’t seem like a very expensive show to make. It had a passionate little fanbase that wrote missives about it anywhere that would let them log in. There’s value in that somewhere, I have to imagine. Maybe it wasn’t a home run, but it was a solid and consistent single or double, which at the very least, gets people coming to the platform regularly where they might stumble across your other shows. Again, that seems like a useful thing in an era where most streaming networks would kill for any show of theirs to cut through the noise and get people yakking about it.

But what do I know, you know? I’m just a guy with a column who was brought to tears by the show and is genuinely angry won’t get to see where this could have all headed next. I mean, look at this passage from an interview at this very website with showrunner David Jenkins.

Without spoiling anything, does season two end in a way that if that was the last bit, that people aren’t going to light things on fire, that people will accept that as an ending? Is it satisfying or do you have to leave it open to try to push?

It was very important to me to land season two in a place where if this was it, this particular audience would feel like Ed and Stede had their due and it wasn’t just pain, but it was something that could be construed as a happy ending. And I think there’s a clear way forward for a season three, but I think if this were it, I think this could be a kind and non-upsetting and gratifying way to wrap the show up.

With Muppets.

With Muppets.

So… yeah. Just a bummer on a lot of levels. I suppose the best way to end this is with a series of screencaps featuring my beloved Pirate Queen of China, who said this about a character on the show but might as well have been talking about the guy at the company the buck stops with, who we have discussed before. Take it away, ma’am.

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I’m glad we got the two seasons we did but I’m still sad to see a relentlessly fun and original show get dumped when it still had a lot of meat on the bone. This has happened before and it will for sure happen again, but that doesn’t make it not suck.

ITEM NUMBER THREE – God bless Ayo

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There are two things I know for certain that are relevant to our discussions here:

  • Ayo Edebiri is awesome
  • I love a rascal

Which, conveniently, brings us to the “Ayo Edebiri is from Ireland” ruse that she has been helping to keep afloat for a while now despite the fact that she is very much not Irish. I’ll quote my colleague Nina Braca here, who explains this better than I could.

Edebiri took home a Golden Globe for her work in The Bear when in reality, she should be taking home an Oscar for her ongoing performance of “Irish Person.” Edebiri has been committing to the bit that she is from Ireland, thanks to a 2023 video of the actress talking about living in Ireland to prepare for her role in The Banshees of Inisherin, a movie she wasn’t in.

Since this, Edebiri has frequently joked about Ireland being her “home nation,” despite being from Ben Affleck’s home nation, Boston. The joke has caught on, though, and Irish-based accounts even continue to perpetuate the idea that Edibiri is Irish, especially after her big Golden Globes win.

Two more things I know to be true:

  • I love this a lot
  • You guys should watch Bottoms if you haven’t seen it yet

I’ve been over that last thing a few times. Still. Watch Ayo cook.

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Truly Ireland’s greatest actor.

ITEM NUMBER FOUR – Yeah, I’ll watch it

This is the trailer for Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The series, not the movie. The one that was originally set to star Donald Glover and Sharon Horgan but now stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine, which is also fine. The one that is described thusly:

Two lonely strangers land a job working for a mysterious spy agency that offers them a glorious life of espionage, wealth, world travels and a dream brownstone in Manhattan. The catch: new identities in an arranged marriage as Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith. Now hitched, John and Jane navigate a high risk mission every week while also facing a new relationship milestone. Their complex cover story becomes even more complicated when they catch real feelings for each other. What’s riskier, espionage or marriage?

Okay, yes, I will watch this show. I will watch it for… let’s go with four primary reasons, once again via bullet point:

  • I have a longstanding policy of supporting projects where cool people are given tons of money and told to go ahead and cook, and this appears to be that
  • Donald Glover has never let me down
  • Look at this cast: Donald Glover, Maya Erskine, Parker Posey, Wagner Moura, Michaela Coel, John Turturro, Paul Dano, Alexander Skarsgård, Eiza González, Sarah Paulson, Sharon Horgan, Ron Perlman
  • The trailer features the song “Love and Happiness” by Al Green, which probably has very little to do with the quality of the show itself, but also Al Green rules and, yes, I did stop writing this section to listen to “Let’s Stay Together”

It’s settled.

ITEM NUMBER FIVE – Dudes… let Emma go on Jeopardy

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Emma Stone is the best. Not just as an actress. As a person, too. I mean, I think so. I don’t know her. I would like to, though. Emma, if you are reading this, let’s hang out. We can do karaoke and get onion rings. It won’t be weird. It might be a little weird. We’ll figure it out.

I’m already off-track. The point here is that I’ve never seen a story about Emma Stone that makes her seem like a bummer. There are ones about her being friends with Taylor Swift and ones about her almost landing roles on The OC and ones where she and Nathan Fielder commit deeply to a bit on a late-night talk show. Just the best.

And now there’s this one, too: Emma Stone desperately wants to be on Jeopardy.

“I apply every June,” she says. “I don’t want to go on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy.’ I want to earn my stripes. You can only take the test once a year with your email address, and I’ve never gotten on the show. I watch it every single night and I mark down how many answers I get right. I swear, I could go on ‘Jeopardy.’”

I would like to amend my earlier statement. Karaoke is out. Emma Stone, let’s do bar trivia instead. We’ll still get onion rings. It still won’t be more than a little weird. Let’s cook these schmucks and win, like, a t-shirt or whatever the bar is giving away.

Also: Please imagine you get on Jeopardy and you show up for your taping and freaking Emma Stone is standing next to you and just dominating the board the entire time. Imagine how strange that would be. I want to see it. Let Emma go on Jeopardy.

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From Jen:

In the spirit of the discussion of For All Mankind, if you got to make an alternative history show or movie, what would it be?

Okay, two preliminary pieces of business here. The first is that this email is from Jen Miller, who is great and is also a better writer than I am. The second is that it’s related to the thing I discussed last week in this column, where this happened at the end of an episode and made me howl with joyous laughter.

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But to the question…

The temptation here is to pick something serious, something like “What if America lost the Revolutionary War?” or “What if Lincoln had not been killed?” I understand that impulse. But also, I am an idiot, and have these three thoughts in my head right now instead:

What if The Simpsons never existed?
What if my beloved Philadelphia 76ers had defeated Shaq and Kobe in the 2001 NBA Finals?
What if no one ever invented coffee?

These are all very stupid examples but it is fun to imagine a ridiculous butterfly effect from all of these leading to a very different world here in 2024. Think about it for a few minutes or maybe for three days straight. I know I will.

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To New Jersey!

A man was arrested last week after passing counterfeit $50 and $100 bills at a Wawa in South Brunswick over several months, authorities said.

I need to be incredibly clear about something here: This was not me.

I swear.

The bills had the phrase “For Motion Picture Use Only” across the top and in smaller print on the left side.

I SWEAR IT WAS NOT ME SPENDING THE FAKE MOVIE MONEY AT WAWA, OKAY

Leonard went into the Wawa at busy times so cashiers didn’t have to time scrutinize the bills, Ryan said. It wasn’t until the money arrived at a bank that the fake currency was discovered.

While I do not support defrauding your local convenience store with counterfeit money money, I will say that I kind of appreciate the hustle here.

After the store learned Leonard was allegedly passing fake money, his photo was posted in the Wawa, officials said. A store manager told police Leonard had passed about $600 in fraudulent $100 bills since September.

I need this to be the plot of the upcoming sequel to The Accountant. Make it part of a bigger scheme, sure, but definitely include this. Open the movie with some man buying $600 worth of hoagies with money that was used in an action movie and then bring in Affleck to investigate. I deserve this.

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‘Top Gun 3’ Is Already In The Works At Paramount, Even After Tom Cruise’s Recent Warner Bros Deal

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Even though Thomas Cruise (Tom, as you may know him) recently inked a deal with Warner Bros, he’s not done flying high in the sky while attempting to rewrite the laws of physics. Cruise is reportedly on board for a new Top Gun movie with his Maverick co-stars Miles Teller and Glen Powell. Jon Hamm is presumably on standby with his cool aviators.

Puck reports that a third installment of Top Gun is already in the works, with a script from Top Gun: Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger. The news comes after Cruise’s big (and nonexclusive) deal with WB and reports that he was “not happy” with how Paramount handled Top Gun’s initial release, but maybe he’s ready to move past it. On top of that, Cruise is in the middle of working on his eighth (!!!) Mission Impossible installment, which will keep him ocupied for the next few years. That’s not even including all of the time he spends investing in coconut cakes.

It shouldn’t be surpsing that Paramount is looking to bring back some Top Gun momentum. The film has been credited for “saving” the movie industry after the pandemic, something that Cruise did not take lightly.

All of this is to say that if you are looking forward to another Mummy installment, it will be a few years until Cruise is free. For now, he’s going to continue pulling off insane stunts for our entertainment. Remember, he’s doing all of this for us.

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Taylor Swift Is Not ‘A PsyOp’ For The Pentagon, According To The Pentagon, So Let’s Please Move On With Our Lives

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Taylor Swift has been at the center of unhinged discourse in several areas this week, and as per usual, she didn’t ask to be involved in any of it.

Jo Koy thought it was a good idea to lamely joke about the NFL’s coverage of Swift at the 2024 Golden Globes and was met with a now-memed Swift reaction. Selena Gomez whispered some hot gossip to Swift, and people went to the ends of the Earth to discern whether Gomez dared invoke Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, and then Gomez shared what she really said (allegedly). And Page Six reported that Swift and Travis Kelce, her two-time Super Bowl-winning boyfriend, “plan to get engaged this summer.”

All of which is to say, only in the life of Taylor Swift could Jesse Watters’ unhinged conspiracy theory claiming Swift is secretly “an asset” for the Pentagon could be buried in the news cycle by the end of the week. But to officially put it to rest, the Pentagon released a statement on Wednesday, January 10, to state the obvious.

“As for this conspiracy theory, we are going to shake it off,” Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh said (as per Politico), adding, “But that does highlight that we still need Congress to approve our supplemental budget request as Swift-ly as possible so we can be out of the woods with potential fiscal concerns.”

For those who don’t watch Fox News or have somehow luckily avoided this conspiracy theory until now, the backstory (and yes, I am burying this at the end of this article on purpose): Fox News host Jesse Watters dedicated a Jesse Watters Primetime segment on Tuesday, January 9, to the question, “Why Is Taylor Swift Everywhere?” Plenty of reasonable explanations exist, but instead, Watters went this route, as excerpted below:

“I like her music. She’s alright. But have you ever wondered why or how she blew up like this? Well, around four years ago, the Pentagon’s Psychological Operations unit floated turning Taylor Swift into an asset during a NATO meeting. What kind of asset? A PsyOp for combatting online misinformation.”

And now, we wait for Aaron Rodgers’ unsolicited comments on the matter.

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Wyclef Jean, Pusha T, Lola Brooke, And Flau’jae Go From Rags To Riches On ‘Paper Right’

The “rags to riches” tale is a staple of hip-hop, so much so that on Wyclef Jean’s new song “Paper Right,” he’s able to recruit a whole posse cut worth of rappers to help him detail how to stack enough cash to retire a couple of generations. Interestingly, in addition to employing Pusha T, one of rap’s most notable street prophets-turned-business moguls, he also lends the spotlight to a trio of rising stars in Lola Brooke, Flau’jae Johnson, and singer Capella Grety.

The song is part of an outreach program by The Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA) called Retire Inequality. According to the campaign’s website, its mission is to provide savings and investment information to Black Americans, who are likely to not have enough savings to retire. To that end, “Paper Right” references generational wealth multiple times, as well as investing advice, like real estate and side hustling; funnily enough, it might be the first time we’ve ever heard Pusha repudiate the drug game mentality that he’s espoused on basically every other thing he’s recorded (even those odd Arby’s jingles he did a couple of years ago).

All of those artists — save Flau’jae, who’s in the middle of LSU’s basketball season — appeared on The Tonight Show to perform the track last night. Check it out below.

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The ‘Inside The NBA’ Crew Learned How To Milk A Cow

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Few things on television have the potential to get more silly than the last, like, 10 minutes of Inside the NBA. By that point, everyone on set is just kind of done for the day because it’s nearly 1:30 in the morning, so the producers can schedule something pretty funny and get an extremely good segment out of it.

Thursday night’s national TV slate stunk — the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics so badly that TNT just put another game on (which was also, at the time, a blowout) and the Phoenix Suns rode a hot Bradley Beal shooting night to a blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers — so the guys really could have used something fun to close out the evening. It turns out they got that, as they got to celebrate it being National Milk Day by learning how to milk a cow. As such, some hay got dropped on set, a cow got walked out there, and Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson both sat down on a stool and got to work.

Here’s the really great thing about this segment, aside from Kenny Smith’s general hesitancy to milk a cow: The guys were clearly fascinated by the whole thing! They asked a ton of question in an effort to learn more and more about the process of milking a cow, because clearly, none of them had any idea what goes into it and they thought it was interesting. It was a funny and entertaining segment, but it also taught people about how milking cows works, and really, you can’t ask for anything more than that.

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‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2: An Update On Everything We Know About The New Season (Update For January 2024)

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The Last of Us proved to be a massive hit for HBO, and fans of the series starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are champing at the bit for Season 2 that will continue the story of the critically-acclaimed video game. Fortunately for Last of Us fans, the month of January 2024 saw a flurry of activity as the creative team got to work locking down the Season 2 cast so it can start production next month.

Here’s everything to know about the new season:

Plot

Just like The Last of Us Season 1 tackled the events of the first video game, Season 2 will begin adapting the hit sequel The Last of Us Part II. That game catches up our main characters after Joel gunned down a group of Firefly resistance fighters after learning that that harvesting the cure for the cordyceps virus would kill Ellie. After escaping with an unconscious Ellie, Joel lied to her and said the Fireflies had no way of creating a cure with a blood.

That lie will come back to haunt both of them as the story continues. Here’s the official synopsis for the sprawling The Last of Us Part II video game, which will be adapted in Season 2, Season 3, and possibly even Season 4:

After slaughtering members of the Fireflies rebel group to save Ellie, Joel is now living in Jackson with his surrogate daughter, as well as Maria and his brother Tommy. When a violent event disrupts their peace, Ellie becomes obsessed with hunting down those responsible, even as she’s forced to deal with the physical and emotional repercussions of her actions.

Cast

In January 2024, casting for The Last of Us Season 2 kicked into overdrive. Kaitlyn Dever joined the series in the pivotal role of Abby, confirming months of rumors that the actress was being considered for the character who plays a central part in the The Last of Us Part II video game.

On the heels of Dever joining the series, Variety reported that Beef star Young Mazino has been cast as Jesse, “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at terrible cost.” That news was followed shortly by reports that Isabel Merced has been cast as Dina, a character who showrunner Craig Mazin described as “warm, brilliant, wild, funny, moral, dangerous and instantly lovable.”

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey will obviously be back to reprise their roles as Joel and Ellie, respectively. Gabriel Luna is also expected to return as Joel’s brother Tommy.

Release Date

The Last of Us Season 2 is set to start production in February 2024, which most likely puts it premiere some time in 2025. HBO has yet to announce a release date as of this writing.

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Doja Cat Lyrically Rains Holy Hell On ‘Jeezu’ From Jeymes Samuel’s ‘The Book Of Clarence’ Alongside Kodak Black & Adekunle Gold

When the film’s director and soundtrack executive producer, Jeymes Samuel, teased that the world wasn’t ready for what was up his sleeve, it wasn’t an exaggeration. Following months of fighting off claims that she’s a Satanist, The Book Of Clarence’s official soundtrack gave Doja Cat the divine platform to part her sea of haters for good. If there was ever any lingering doubt that Doja Cat isn’t a “real rapper,” it should be put to bed thanks to her verse on “Jeezu.”

Doja Cat lyrically rains holy hell down on her naysayers. “Pass the Kirkland, I see she thirstin’, see me, and they nerd out / I been doin’ God’s work, haters got the word out / Y’all got an agenda, but we’ll see how that gon’ turn out / Many false prophets leavin’ brothers with a firm doubt / Father, please forgive me, for today, they finna learn now / Put me in the dirt, and you gon’ see, I make it worthwhile,” raps Doja.

Yes, she’s a force in the pop space, but she made it clear that she’s no rap slouch. In his verse, Kodak Black used it as a confessional to address his troubled past with Adekunle Gold there to finish out the holy trinity.

Listen to Jeymes Samuel, Doja Cat, &Kodak Black’s new track “Jeezu” featuring Adekunle Gold above.

The Book Of Clarence is in theaters now. Find more information here.