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- The Daily Mail says Dana Carvey is taking a break from work and social media because of his son's death. Carvey expressed his gratitude for the support and love he has received.
- Newsweek Magazine says Walmart is locking up jeans and other items behind glass security doors because of shoplifting.
- The Daily Mail says Red Robin has unveiled a burger-flavored martini made with vodka and beef broth. Jack in the Box is making caviar-topped curly fries for an upcoming food festival
- Guilty Eats says Burger King restaurants in Sweden have added the Oreo Waffle to their menu. The Buttermilk Waffles are infused with Oreo Cookies and topped with Vanilla Ice Cream, more Oreo Cookies, and chocolate syrup
- Chew Boom says Ben & Jerry's has launched a new flavor called Pecan Pie. The buttery ice cream is filled with pecans, pie crust pieces and swirls of caramel. The ice cream is available for a limited time.
- Eating Well says Lay's potato chips will taste different in the future. Lay's plans to reduce the sodium content in their chips by 15%. The change is part of their goal to meet global sodium reduction recommendations
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Hooray for Hollywood: Here are this past weekend's box office results.
1. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” $44 million. (CINEMA SCOOP .. The film cost $100 million to produce. The film earned $54.5 million overseas for a total weekend opening of $98 million)
2. “Trolls Band Together,” $30.6 million. (CINEMA SCOOP .. The film cost $95 million to produce. It earned $78 million overseas for a total weekend opening of $108 million)
3. “The Marvels,” $10.2 million.
4. “Thanksgiving,” $10.2 million. (CINEMA SCOOP .. The film cost $15 million to produce. It earned $2.4 million overseas for a total weekend opening of 12.6 million)
5. “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” $3.5 million.
Fan Dies At Taylor Swift Show: The Daily Express says Taylor Swift was "devastated" after a fan died of cardiac arrest during her concert in Rio. 23-year-old Ana Clara Benevides had a heart attack because of the 100-degree temperature at the show. Despite Swift's efforts to provide relief and lead a chant for water, Ana could not be revived. The singer expressed her grief on social media and extended her condolences to Ana’s family and friends.
Swift posted: “I can't believe I'm writing these words, but it is with her shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show. I can't even tell you how devastated I am by this. There's very little information I have other than the fact that she was so incredibly beautiful and far too young. I'm not going to be able to speak about this from the stage because I feel overwhelmed by grief when I even try to talk about it. I want to say now I feel this loss deeply, and my broken heart goes out to her family and friends. This is the last thing I ever thought would happen when we decided to bring this tour to Brazil.”
Ana's father tells the New York Post newspaper, “I lost my only daughter, a happy and intelligent girl. She was about to graduate in psychology next April, saving money. I have no words to express my pain. She left home to fulfill a dream and came back dead. I want it to be found out whether they were in fact prohibited from bringing water, whether there was negligence in providing assistance.’’
The paper says the heat index inside the stadium was allegedly 140°
Entertainment Weekly says Patti LaBelle has told Taylor Swift to stay home and skip the Chiefs-Eagles game tonight because the Chiefs are going to lose. The R&B singer and Philly native says the Eagles are going to win the Super Bowl rematch.
Entertainment Tonight says Taylor may miss the Chiefs-Eagles game tonight due to a change in her Eras Tour schedule. Her parents and Travis Kelce's parents are expected to meet for the first time at the game. Swift had to postpone her concert in Brazil on Saturday due to extreme temperatures
Page Six says Harry Styles' mother, Anne Twist, is defending his decision to get a buzz cut. She posted; “When you consider that H has a legacy of kindness and inclusion, has always made every effort to make everyone feel seen and appreciated for exactly who they are. There’s an irony in the negativity he’s been shown for having a haircut. Sorry but I don’t get it.’’
The Denver Post says the University of Colorado-Boulder will host Taylor Swift laser shows in late November and December. The shows will bring Swift's biggest hits to life with lasers.
Camila Cabello tells Cosmopolitan magazine that she refers to her fashion mishaps as her "Adam Sandler moments". "I have so many and they're all documented annoyingly. When I didn't care, I was like, 'Guys, I just need to be a person. I'm going to pretend like I'm not in the public eye,' but there are just so many pictures around. But you know what? It's kind of funny; it's like my Adam Sandler moments."
People Magazine says Mariah Carey doesn't own any sneakers. She prefers heels, but they give her blisters. The singer mainly wears slippers
The Blast says Justin Timberlake is allegedly considering legal action against Britney Spears because of her tell-all memoir. Timberlake is facing backlash and questions about his infidelity. He initially planned to wait for the backlash to pass, but it’s consuming his life and making his family unhappy.
Pride magazine says Beyoncé's upcoming film, "Renaissance," is expected to make $20 million during its opening weekend. The film combines concert footage and documentary elements and is set to be released next month.
The New Zealand Herald says Post Malone surprised fans at an Auckland bar by joining in on a karaoke session. He sang The Proclaimers' "500 Miles" and Sublime's "What I Got" while enjoying a beer and a cigarette.
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes tells ESPN that the team is not distracted by Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift. "I think it becomes a bigger deal to the fan bases than it does the guys that are actually in the building. I've been lucky enough to meet Taylor and see how good of a person she is. I think you understand why it hasn't become a distraction or anything like that because everybody cares about being the best they can be every day."
Gossip Ireland says the cast of ‘Friends’ may reunite at the Emmy Awards to honor Matthew Perry. A source says, “When it comes to Matthew’s death, emotions are still running high and it is still a very touchy situation, which is totally understandable. But Jen, Lisa, and the rest of the cast want to honor him publicly at some point and give him the tribute he so rightfully deserves – and there have been rumblings to do it at next year’s Emmys. They all would love to get together on stage to speak about him and also have their own unique moment sharing memories about him and telling the world about the man he was in real life. If they can all agree on a worthy tribute and get the blessing of his family, they will absolutely get together to make that night a special moment for Matthew and all who loved him”
The New York Post says an outfit worn by Matthew Perry's character, Chandler Bing, on "Friends" is being sold for $8,400. The ensemble includes a dark wool shirt jacket and jeans. The seller’s description of the outfit reads: “The shirt jacket is a one-off piece custom made (no tags or size inside) for Matthew Perry to wear for the specific episode, hence the sketch print, meaning it’s an original design by the TV show’s Costume Designer for Friends. “Ensemble and costume sketch are both in very good condition considering this was worn in 1994”
Music Times magazine says Britney Spears' second memoir is allegedly going to feature more dirt on Justin Timberlake. A source tells the website, "She'll share more of her experiences with Justin/ She was painted as the bad guy for so many years. They were both very young and made mistakes. It wasn't just him. He feels that he's been unfairly targeted by Britney and her fans and doesn't deserve this."
The Blast says Justin Timberlake is allegedly considering legal action against Britney Spears because of her tell-all memoir. Timberlake is facing backlash and questions about his infidelity. He initially planned to wait for the backlash to pass, but it’s consuming his life and making his family unhappy.
People Magazine says Mariah Carey doesn't own any sneakers. She prefers heels, but they give her blisters. The singer mainly wears slippers
ComicBook.com says Tim Allen has had discussions with the cast of Home Improvement about a potential spinoff series. Allen, who played Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor on the show, mentioned the idea of a series about the children of the original characters.
In Touch Weekly says Tom Brady and Irina Shayk are back together after breaking up due to her alleged attempts to play him and her ex, Bradley Cooper, against each other. An insider reveals that their relationship is now casual. “They’re back on. Their relationship started off as very casual, so when they ‘broke up,’ there were no hard feelings, and they kind of left things open-ended. Apparently, the attraction is still there between them. And Irina totally understands. Tom was married to Gisele for 13 years. He’s having fun, and so is Irina.’’
TMZ says Hulk Hogan's son, Nick Hogan, was recently arrested for a DUI in Clearwater, Florida. Nick refused to submit to sobriety testing during the traffic stop. His Instagram suggests he was attending a bikini contest at his dad's restaurant before the stop. Nick was involved in a previous car accident in Clearwater when he was a teenager. His friend suffered a serious brain injury.
Ace Showbiz says Will Smith's former assistant, Brother Bilaal, claims he was mad at Jada Pinkett over an alleged affair with Marc Anthony. Brother suggests that Will became enraged when he walked in on Jada and Marc on their sofa. Will's representative has denied the accusations
Holiday Shopping Survey
A new survey by TD Bank reveals that 80% of holiday shoppers are looking for discounts. Other findings:
- 96% of people expect to overspend this holiday season
- 68% of people say inflation will impact their holiday shopping
Holiday Party Survey
A new survey by Sanders Candy reveals that 50% of people attend holiday parties just for the treats and desserts. Other findings:
- 43% of people have stayed at a party solely to eat treats and then left
- 76% of people indulge in eating sweets during the holiday season
- 48% of people have hidden their favorite treats to avoid sharing them with others
- 46% of people admit to "always" or "often" eating sweets that belong to other family members.
Infidelity Survey
A new survey by Emucasino reveals that 28% of people have cheated on a partner. Other findings:
- 20% of people waited over a month to tell their partner they cheated
- 9% of people kept their infidelity a secret from their partner for less than a month
Dear Fonseca,
We had our office Christmas party last Friday. We did it early this year because some people are going to be on vacation in December while others are expecting babies or having surgery. I was stunned during our Secret Santa gift exchange. A co-worker took the wedding present I gave her and turned it into a Secret Santa gift. Another co-worker ended up with the gift. I paid a ton of money for it and am so angry that it was regifted. I'm sending an Email today to my co-worker demanding a refund for the gift. My sister says I should stay quiet about it and not ruffle any feathers. I think what my co-worker did is in poor taste I should be reimbursed for the present. I bought a wedding gift not a Secret Santa gift. Should I be reimbursed? What do you think? I want my money back.