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The end of January always marks a sentimental time for Beatles fans around the world. Jan 30, 2024, marks 55 years since the last time the band members played together in concert. The Founding of the Beatles in Liverpool Source: Tigerbww/Wikipedia When John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Star, and George Harrison decided to form the Beatles rock band in 1960, they likely had no idea just how huge they would become. In less than five years, the British group was selling out stadiums, and their records sat at numbers one through five on America’s Top 40 chart. Beatles Decide to…
Martha Stewart is a chef, author, and TV personality, who is undoubtedly one of the most famous people on the planet. And a new docuseries by CNN shows all the highs and lows of Martha’s life with over 50 years in the spotlight. “The Many Lives of Martha Stewart” tells of Martha’s rise to fame, time in prison, and her magnificent comeback. But one of the juiciest details included is that Martha apparently stole a recipe that essentially launched her career. The Recipe in Question Source: Amazon In 1982, Martha Stewart released her first book, “Entertaining,” and in it, she…
As one of the most popular streaming sites on the planet, Netflix currently has more than 247.2 million paid subscribers. Since 2008, when Netflix started offering its streaming services, one of its customers’ favorite features has been the fact that there are absolutely no advertisements on the platform. But that’s about to change. Understanding Netflix’s Subscriptions Source: @MichaelSaves/YouTube Previously, Netflix only had two subscription options: Standard and premium. Both plans provided unlimited access to ad-free content, but premium had special features such as multi-screen viewing and HD resolution. But now, Netflix has announced that there will be three options: Basic…
The former long-serving host of “The Tonight Show,” Jay Leno, has been forced to file a petition in an attempt to become the conservator of his wife’s estate. Leno argues in the wake of his wife’s decreased cognitive abilities due to dementia, he needs to obtain a conservatorship to organize a plan for the future of her estate. Leno Forced to File for Conservatorship Source: Kevin Winter/Getty Images The comedian has been married to his wife, Mavis, for over 43 years. Recently, he filed a petition with the Superior Court of California, hoping to be named the sole conservator of…
Many have appreciated the ex-“High School Musical” star’s built physique — but now that Zac Efron has bulked up for his role in “Iron Claw,” he’s gone viral. The problem? Health experts are flagging the workout routine he did to get him to this point, stating that it could put the average person at risk for a stroke or other medical emergencies. Where Does the Risk Lie in This Routine? Source: YouTube/KVUE Per findings reported in the Daily Mail, consistent heavy lifting over weeks or months of time can lead to deadly consequences. The outlet cited specialists from Set for…
Snoop Dogg has left many of his fans confused after directing warm words toward Donald Trump in a recent interview. After admitting he “has love” for the former president, fans online have begun to speculate upon Snoop Dogg’s current political beliefs and who he may endorse in this year’s presidential race. Snoop Dogg’s Early Political Beliefs Source: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images The Californian rapper has typically voted for Democratic presidential candidates over most of his career. Snoop Dogg disclosed he voted for Obama in 2012. However, he attacked on numerous occasions Trump during his time as president. Beef with Donald Trump…
Just last week, Carolina Shiino won the Miss Japan Grand Prix 2024 pageant, and her crowning has ignited quite the debate in Japan and around the world. And that is because Carolina Shiino, though she has lived in Japan all her life, was originally born in Ukraine and is the first naturalized citizen to ever win the competition. Who Is Carolina Shiino? Source: @pageantempire/Instagram Carolina Shiino was born in Ukraine, and neither of her parents are of Japanese descent. They moved their family when Carolina was only five years old to the city of Nagoya, Japan, where Carolina lived for…
The Sunday Times reported a contribution of £5.35 billion to UK public finances by the country’s wealthiest individuals. Notable figures such as J.K. Rowling and Ed Sheeran are included among the UK’s highest taxpayers. This list offers a glimpse into the financial obligations fulfilled by some of the UK’s most affluent people. Alex Gerko’s Top Position Source: XTC Marktes/X The Sunday Times’ 2024 Tax List reveals that Alex Gerko, originally from Moscow and now a British citizen, is at the top of this list. His estimated tax payment stands at an impressive £664.5 million for the financial year 2023, amounting…
TikTok and social media users are calling the Oscars anti-feminist after Margot Robbie was excluded from the list of best female actresses for her role as Barbie. Yet, Whoopi Goldberg hit back at critics, claiming not everyone gets a prize, suggesting other women deserve the trophy ahead of Robbie. Academy Award Nominations Revealed Source: Carlo Allegri/Getty Images The 96th annual Oscars nominations were released last week and caused a lot of controversy. Even with the widespread success of Barbie, Greta Gerwig didn’t receive a nomination for Best Director. A further shock came when Margot Robbie was left out of the…
Former California governor and celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger was recently detained at the Munich Airport in Germany for several hours in a strange turn of events. Apparently, Schwarzenegger forgot to declare a luxury watch that he planned to auction off for charity at an event in Austria, and the airport authorities had an almost unbelievable amount of questions about it. “Arnie” Was on His Way to an Important Event Source: Schwarzenegger Climate Initiative On January 16, 2024, Arnold “Arnie” Schwarzenegger was traveling from Los Angeles to Munich on his way to Austria for a fundraising event organized by his nonprofit, the…