Today's Fonseca Show Best of Calls:
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- The NY Post says "pink Christmas trees" are trending this holiday season.Pinterest says searches for "pink Christmas trees" have increased by 286% in the last six months due to the Barbie movie. Amazon, Walmart and Wayfair are already selling a variety of pink trees
- The New York Post says Taylor Swift attended last night’s Chiefs-Packers "Sunday Night Football" game at Lambeau Field. She arrived with Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany, after flying in on her private jet.
- Page Six says Suzanne Somers was recently laid to rest in a pair of custom Timberland boots. Her husband signed the boots with loving messages
- NBC says Michelle Pfeiffer recently got a black eye while playing pickleball.She Instagrammed three selfies showing the shiner and warned others to "Stay out of the Kitchen!!"
- The Sun says Kim Kardashian was spotted shopping in New York while carrying a $250,000 Hermes crocodile bag. Her handbag is so big that it resembles a tacky suitcase.
- The Daily Express says Dunkin' Donuts has partnered with Bisto gravy to create the "Aah! DUNKIN'" Gravy Donut. The limited edition Christmas donut is stuffed with apple sauce and sage & onion stuffing. It is topped with Bisto gravy. The special treat is available on a first-come, first-served basis at select Dunkin’ stores
- WTHR says competitive eater Geoff Esper won the World Shrimp Cocktail Eating Contest over the weekend. He downed 16 lbs and 11.2 oz of shrimp. Geoff beat his record from last year. Joey Chestnut finished second by eating an even 16 pounds of shrimp
- Business Insider says Mattel rolled out a Barbie doll to honor Cherokee Nation chief Wilma Mankiller. There is a spelling error on the box. Instead of saying "Cherokee," it says "chicken". Mattel allegedly did not consult Mankiller's daughter or the Cherokee Nation’s design team
- NJ.com says Manischewitz is recalling their dark chocolate coins ahead of Hanukkah because they may contain undeclared milk. People with milk allergies may have a serious allergic reaction if they consume the candy.
- BroBible says Deion Sanders and his longtime girlfriend, Tracey Edmonds, recently split up after being together for 11 years. Edmonds took to social media to announce the amicable breakup. Sanders called her an amazing woman and mother.
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Hooray for Hollywood: Here are this past weekend's box office results.
1. “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” $21 million.
2. “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” $14.5 million.
3. “Godzilla Minus One,” $11 million.
4. “Trolls Band Together,” $7.6 million.
5. “Wish,” $7.4 million.
6. “Napoleon,” $7.1 million.
7. “Animal,” $6.1 million.
8. “The Shift,” $4.4 million.
9. “Silent Night,” $3 million.
10. “Thanksgiving,” $2.6 million.
How Much Would The '12 Days Of Christmas' Gifts Cost You In 2023?... According to a new study by PNC Bank
One Partridge in a Pear Tree: $319.18 ($20.18 for the partridge and $299 for the pear tree)
Two Turtle Doves: $750
Three French Hens: $330
Four Calling Birds: $599.96
Five Gold Rings: $1,245
Six geese-a-Laying: $780
Seven Swans-a-Swimming: $13,125
Eight Maids-a-Milking: $58
Nine Ladies Dancing: $8,308.12
10 Lords-a-Leaping: $14,539.20
11 Pipers Piping: $3,207.38
12 Drummers Drumming: $3,468.02
The Daily Mail newspaper says Dua Lipa has allegedly broken up with her boyfriend, Romain Gavras. A source says, "She has blinkers on when it comes to her career and the pair ended the relationship before things turned sour. Romain considered Dua to be a workaholic but she doesn't plan on slowing down for anything or anyone."
Geo TV says Beyoncé and Jay Z recently had dinner with Tom Cruise and Henry Cavill in London. Beyoncé was in London for the premiere of her Renaissance concert film.
Post Malone tells Country Rebel magazine that he is recording a country album."Country record is coming... I keep singing a song that we made while I was in Nashville, and it's so sick, but it's not out."
Us Weekly says Rihanna wants to have a baby girl with ASAP Rocky. A source says, “Rihanna adores her boys, but she’d still love to have a girl one day. She’s always wanted lots of kids, so that’s definitely something they discussed.”
Thirsty for News says Usher is allegedly hoping his Super Bowl halftime show will help him return to ‘’The Voice’’. The show is not interested in bringing on coaches with scandalous personal lives, which is why Usher was previously put on the no-go list.
Page Six says Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were recently spotted at a Christmas bar in Kansas City. They were wearing matching squirrel sweaters. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes attended the party with his wife. They were wearing reindeer costumes.
WOGX says the University of Florida will debut a new course in the Spring called "Musical Storytelling with Taylor Swift and Other Iconic Female Artists." The course will explore Taylor Swift's discography and songwriting. Students will analyze themes in Swift's music and draw connections to other female artists like Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday.
The Daily Mail says Michael B. Jordan's $430,000 Ferrari was destroyed in a crash outside a Hollywood studio. The actor hit a parked car, triggering his airbags. No signs of impairment were found, and no charges have been filed.
Radar Online says Gwen Stefani is allegedly bored living on Blake Shelton's Oklahoma ranch. She wants to return to Los Angeles. A source says, "What started as a bold move has transformed into a source of discontent, as Gwen finds herself on a 1,300-acre ranch in the heart of cowboy country, far removed from the urban lifestyle she's accustomed to. At first, the move was a big adventure. But all her friends are in L.A. while she's stuck in the middle of nowhere."
OK! Magazine says Sofía Vergara has allegedly gone "man crazy" following her divorce from Joe Manganiello. A source says, "Sofía is man crazy right now. She is eager to find a new husband. She’s naturally a flirt but it’s turned way up — she’s just in that zone. People are watching their men around Sofía, and for good reason: She’s one of the sexiest women on the planet, and men go gaga for her. Of course women are nervous. They can’t help but see her as a threat."
Nick Cannon tells People magazine that he spends $200,000 a year taking his 12 kids to Disneyland. “The money often goes to paying for hotel rooms for the kids, a chaperone to take them around the park and other add-ons along with the base tickets for the theme park. Disneyland is expensive already off [the] top if [you’re] trying to stay in the hotel. It's not how it used to be. You gotta make reservations.”
AM New York says a "Mean Girls" themed pop-up restaurant is coming to New York City in January. The pop-up, called the Mean Girls Experience, is inspired by the original film and coincides with the release of the new "Mean Girls" movie. Guests can enjoy cafeteria-style food, explore iconic sets from the film, and visit a Cool Mom Bar.
Gossip Ireland says ‘’Pretty Woman’’ originally had a dark ending. In the original version, Julia Roberts’ character Vivian would have been abandoned by Richard Gere's character on a side street. Disney picked up the film and changed the ending
TMZ says Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man character won't be returning to Marvel films. Downey's character was killed off in 'Endgame'. Marvel chief Kevin Feige confirms that moment will not be undone.
Top 10 Worst Cities For Traffic ... According to a new survey by the traffic app company getcircuit.com
1. New York City
2. Chicago
3. Los Angeles
4. Boston
5. Washington DC
6. Houston
7. Philly
8. San Fran
9. Honolulu
10. Dallas
10 Money-Saving Tips For The Holidays ... According to a recent survey by The Globe and Mail
1. Set a hard budget and stick to it.
2. Trim your gift list to the essentials.
3. Buy in bulk at places like Costco to save on everyday items.
4. Suggest a change to expensive gift-giving traditions within your family or friend group.
5. Use your rewards points or miles for travel to save on expenses.
6. Take advantage of free gift wrapping services offered by retailers.
7. Use deal websites and loyalty points to save on dining out at restaurants.
8. Browse digital flyers for the best deals on groceries and gifts.
9. Send digital holiday cards instead of physical ones to save on postage costs.
10. Consider using public transportation or carpooling to save on transportation expenses.
Veggie Survey
A new study by PHL17 reveals that adding smiley face-shaped potatoes to meals can increase a child's willingness to eat vegetables. Other findings: - 67% of parents say their picky eaters are more likely to eat vegetables when they are presented in a fun shape - 45% of parents say their children have asked for smiley face potatoes
Holiday Gift Survey
A new survey by Argos reveals that 73% of people have received a terrible holiday gift. Other findings:
- 28% of people have received an expired gift card
- 28% of people have received dead plants
- 25% of people have received out-of-date chocolates
- 21% of people have received a regifted present
- 20% of people have received something that the giver got for free from work
Holiday Music Survey
A new survey by CouponFollow reveals that the most popular holiday song on shopping and retail playlists is "Winter Wonderland". Other findings:
- 52% of people say holiday music boosts their shopping mood.
- 19% of people leave, or avoid entering, when a store plays holiday music.
- top-rated Xmas songs are … "White Christmas" by Bing Crosby followed by "Sleigh Ride" by The Ronettes, "The Christmas Song" by Nat King Cole, and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Sam Smith.
Dear Fonseca
My husband and I attended his office Christmas party on Saturday. Towards the end of the evening, at the bar, his drunk boss walked over, put her arm around him, and passionately kissed him on the lips. Everyone gasped. She then looked at me and said she was going to borrow him for a few minutes. My husband and I argued on the way home. He said I have no reason to be mad and that he deserves a pass because it was his boss who kissed him and she was drunk. He says he has no one to complain to. I told him he should have pushed her away. He says doing that would have caused even more problems. Does he deserve a pass? Should I even be mad?