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‘Harry Potter’ at the Hollywood Bowl: A magical night in L.A.
HOLLYWOOD, California — Fifteen years ago, my parents and I lined up outside of a Los Angeles movie theater to catch the first showing of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone at midnight. I clutched my copy of the first … Continue reading
These shark tea bags that turn your drink red will make tea time very interesting
Something’s telling us that we won’t be getting many RSVPs if we serve Daisho Fishery Company’s new tea at our next party. The Japanese seafood export company’s plans to expand into the tea business by manufacturing great white shark-shaped tea … Continue reading
Student desperate for smoke-free dorm builds elaborate fresh air device
Being a nonsmoker and living in a dorm with roommates who all smoke can be a recipe for disaster — especially when they see no issue with lighting up inside. An unfortunate university student from Nanning in southern China found … Continue reading
Kevin Durant on his $150 shoes: ‘I’m not an $88 player’
Kevin Durant’s signature Nike sneakers used to be much cheaper than they are now. The KD2 retailed for $88, while the latest iteration of his shoe, the KD9, goes for $150, according to Nick DePaula of the sneaker site NiceKicks. What’s … Continue reading
Dana Carvey compresses his impression skills down to bite-size bits
Someone edited Master of Disguise down to two minutes. Sans turtle, of course. Vanity Fair’s celebration of mimicry continues. Following their videos with Walking Dead actor Ross Marquand, they nab one of the all-time greatest comedic impressionists ever, Dana Carvey, to flex … Continue reading
Indian government steps up efforts to check online trolling against women
India’s women and child development ministry has announced that it will take strict action against those trolling and posting abusive remarks against women online. SEE ALSO: Internet troll pleads guilty to posting sexist, derogatory comments on Facebook Last month, … Continue reading
Musical theatre geek Ariana Grande joins NBC’s ‘Hairspray Live’
Mama, Ariana’s a big girl now. Pop star Ariana Grande just announced on Twitter that she will be playing Penny Pingleton in NBC’s Hairspray Live. SEE ALSO: ‘Hairspray’ will be NBC’s next live musical After a series of tweets building … Continue reading
Ramsay Bolton of ‘Game of Thrones’ is basically the Ed Sheeran of Westeros
In his past life, Iwan Rheon, who plays Ramsay Bolton on Game of Thrones, reportedly dreamed of a career involving a little less acting and a little more singing and songwriting. Read more… More about Standalone Featured, Real Time, Got, … Continue reading
Kanye West is fashionably moody in new Francis and the Lights video featuring Bon Iver
Kanye West’s #RealFriends include Francis and the Lights and Bon Iver. The rapper lent his presence to the new Lights music video for “Friends,” which features Francis and Bon Iver, a.k.a. Justin Vernon, dancing boy band style in a plain … Continue reading
Beyoncé on Alton Sterling, Philando Castile’s deaths: ‘This is a human fight’
In the wake of the fatal shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile by police in Baton Rouge and Minnesota, Beyoncé issued a statement on Thursday with a powerful message: “The war on people of color and all minorities needs … Continue reading
