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Singer-songwriter Huey Lewis on seeing his songs come to life on stage
Singer-songwriter Huey Lewis joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new Broadway musical, "The Heart of Rock and Roll," and working through hearing loss.
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The Complicated Legacy of Morgan Spurlock’s ‘Super Size Me’
Photo Illustration by Erin O’Flynn/The Daily Beast/Roadside Attractions and Getty ImagesMorgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me documentary hit the cultural lexicon with fervor. Spurlock, who died this week at age 53, experienced massive success on the heels of the 2004 film, which would end up grossing $22 million on a $65,000 budget. Super Size Me became such a cultural juggernaut that it was regularly shown to students at school, with Spurlock and team releasing an edited version of the film just for that purpose after it was nominated for an Oscar.The impact of watching Spurlock eat nothing but McDonald’s for 30 days, along with the purported health effects of doing so, sparked a wave of criticism of McDonald’s and fast food in general. However, 20 years later, the fast food industry is doing better than ever—and the health claims the doc makes have been called into question.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Marqueece Harris-Dawson secures enough support to become the next L.A. City Council president
The proposal would trigger a vote on the council presidency vote on Tuesday. If approved, Harris-Dawson would fill the council's top leadership post on Sept. 20.
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Rangers vs. Panthers Game 2 prediction: NHL Eastern Conference Final odds, picks, best bets
Being shut out at home is far from the start the Rangers envisioned, and things will need to turn quickly if they are to even this series up.
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Stan Van Gundy slams ESPN over how they let go of his brother, Jeff: ‘S–t on him’
Stan Van Gundy has some hard feelings toward ESPN over the way that his brother, former Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy, was laid off last year.
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Attorney accuses LAPD internal affairs unit of revealing alleged sex-hazing victims' names
The attorney, Michael Morrison, said he saw the disclosure of the accusers' names as a clear attempt to 'create this animosity.'
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Millie Bobby Brown secretly marries Jake Bongiovi during ‘low-key, romantic affair’: report
Bongiovi, the son of Jon Bon Jovi, popped the question to the "Stranger Things" star in April 2023 after nearly two years of dating.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘incensed’ at leak of Cassie Ventura violent abuse video: ‘Doesn’t tell the full story’
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is reeling in wake of the March raids on his homes and the subsequent release of a 2016 video of him brutally beating then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. “He’s incensed,” a member of his inner circle tells The Post. “Especially about the video. He insists it doesn’t tell the full story about what happened. Not that he’s excusing...
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Yankees vs. Padres, Mets vs. Giants picks and best bets for Friday
The Yankees begin a nine-game West Coast road trip on Friday. Meanwhile, Mets fans are simply looking for anything to inspire hope during an ugly start to the season.
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Blackstone grills are totally worth the hype—Get yours on sale this Memorial Day
It's almost grilling season, after all.
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Bo Nix expected to be the Broncos starting quarterback as Zach Wilson falls
Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos have had a busy offseason drafting a new franchise quarterback in Box Nix.
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Ben Affleck has ‘come to his senses’ about his marriage with Jennifer Lopez
his week in celebrity news, the “We Hear: Quick Fix” podcast covers: Sources tell Page Six that Ben Affleck has “come to his senses” about his “fever dream” marriage with Jennifer Lopez. Michael Strahan’s daughter Isabella says she is suffering memory loss amid her brain cancer battle. And eagle-eyed fans call out Scott Disick for...
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Senate Democrats seek meeting with chief justice after Alito flag controversy
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse are seeking a meeting with Chief Justice John Roberts to discuss Supreme Court ethics issues.
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How Ben Affleck helped Jennifer Lopez with new movie ‘Atlas’ before divorce rumors
The "Dear Ben" singer's co-star Sterling K. Brown opened up about how the Oscar-winning director assisted his wife behind the scenes of the Netflix film.
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The Real Reason Texas Judge ‘Vanished’ After Haunting Trial
Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/FacebookKelli Johnson, a Texas district court judge who has not been seen since the beginning of the month is not “missing,” her brother told The Daily Beast—she is out on medical leave.The rumors about Harris County Judge Johnson began swirling earlier this week, when local news station ABC13 reported had been mysteriously “absent” from her post at the 178th Criminal Court since May 1. Coworkers told the outlet she was exhibiting “manic” behavior before she disappeared and was a “danger to herself and to the community.”But Clay Johnson, the judge’s brother and a local attorney, told The Daily Beast his sister was “fine” and that her family and wife are in “daily contact with her.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Filip Chytil’s harsh reality as he aims to help Rangers in playoffs after lengthy absence
The Czech forward is simply – and rightfully – proud of himself for getting to this point.
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Three porn stars reveal cheating truth
Three porn stars have shared the common action that all three of them consider to be cheating.
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Kyle Cooke admits Craig Conover rubbed him the ‘wrong way’ investing in Loverboy competitor: ‘He lied’
"He has a reputation of lying," the "Summer House" star said on "WWHL" after Andy Cohen asked about the "Southern Charm" star investing in Spritz Society.
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Caleb Carr, military historian and author of best-selling novel "The Alienist," dies at 68
Caleb Carr, the scarred and gifted son of Beat poet Lucien Carr who endured a traumatizing childhood and became a best-selling novelist, accomplished military historian and late-life memoirist of his devoted cat Masha, has died
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Cracker Barrel CEO says it needs an overhaul. Here's what to expect.
Cracker Barrel's CEO said restaurant chain has "lost some of its shine." Here are key changes she's planning this year.
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Our favorite 'Abbott Elementary' cast pairings
In Screen Gab No. 133, we break down 'Abbott Elementary's' best platonic relationships, discuss Netflix's sci-fi actioner 'Atlas' and offer weekend picks.
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8 injured in airboat crash in central Florida, deputies say
An airboat with 11 occupants crashed into a sandbar in central Florida, leaving 8 people injured who were then transported to local hospitals; there were no trauma alerts.
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‘South Park’ brutally takes aim at Lizzo in ‘The End of Obesity’ Ozempic episode
The latest “South Park” special, called “The End of Obesity,” now streaming on Paramount+, takes aim at the Ozempic craze – and brutally targets the singer/rapper, Lizzo.
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Los Angeles Arena Taking Drastic Measures for Caitlin Clark's First Game Against Sparks
Caitlin Clark is playing her first game in Los Angeles against the Sparks, and Crypto.com Arena is making sure it's prepared for the WNBA's star attraction.
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Will Kodai Senga pitch for the Mets this season? | The Injury Report
Kirk A. Campbell, MD, a sports orthopedic surgeon at NYU Langone Orthopedics, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to discuss the obstacles that Mets pitcher Kodai Senga has faced since being diagnosed with a right shoulder injury in early February, whether those additional issues will hinder Senga’s recovery and what threshold the Amazins’...
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Rangers vs. Panthers Game 2 prediction: NHL picks, odds, bets
Tough breaks happen in hockey, but Rangers’ speed and skill can only move up from zero in Game 2.
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The 'Appeal to Heaven' flag involved in Alito controversy evolved from Revolutionary War symbol to banner of the far right
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is embroiled in new controversy over a flag symbolizing Christian nationalism and false claims over the 2020 presidential election.
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Tinashe On the Meme-Fueled Success of Her Viral Single “Nasty”
Tinashe talks to TIME about her song "Nasty" going viral and who really matches each other's freaks
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Citi asks 600 staffers to return to office full-time as Wall Street reinstates pre-pandemic rules
New rules will make it hard for Wall Street banks to allow offsite work for roles such as trading.
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'American Sniper' and other war movies based on real-life military members
True stories of those who have served in the military have been shared with audiences through film. "American Sniper," "Lone Survivor" and "Hacksaw Ridge" are a few examples.
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Putin ready to end Ukraine war if Russia can keep land it now controls: report
“Putin will say that we won, that NATO attacked us and we kept our sovereignty, that we have a land corridor to Crimea, which is true," a key Russian source said.
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Don’t ‘Fry’ Over Memorial Day Weekend, Health Officials Warn
Officials warned that too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation can increase the risk of developing skin cancer and cataracts.
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18-year-old charged in shooting death of Marine in Twentynine Palms
Suspect is charged in the shooting death of a Marine during an alleged attempted carjacking and the alleged attempted murder of two other people, authorities say.
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Gildan Activewear shares climb after board resigns, ousted CEO returns
Gildan's board has been clashing with Browning West and seven other investors that own a total of 35% stake in the company following the ouster of co-founder Chamandy in December.
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Man randomly punches, slashes woman, 64, in vicious NYC attack
Christopher Jordan, 41, punched the older victim and cut her with a knife in an attack that unfolded around 9:15 p.m. on Guy R. Brewer Boulevard near Phroane Avenue in Jamaica, cops said.
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First Black female pilot for Air Force, United Airlines lands final flight
Theresa Claiborne has retired after 43 years of flying, first in the U.S. Air Force then as a Captain at United Airlines. She was the first Black woman in both positions.
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Missouri attorney general race emerges as new front in GOP civil war
Missouri's Republican attorney general primary is pitting incumbent Andrew Bailey against Will Scharf, a lawyer for Donald Trump.
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Country Star Brad Paisely Changes 'American' Song Lyrics to Be Pro-Ukraine
Paisley swapped out some of the lyrics to "American Saturday Night" at the White House, sparking cheers from the audience.
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Trump Co-Defendant Wants to Personally Recount 528,777 Ballots
Trump co-defendant Harrison Floyd has subpoenaed Georgia's Fulton County for all the ballots cast in the 2020 election.
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Ocean Grove, New Jersey, beach ordered to open on Sunday mornings for first time in 155 years
Since 1869, Ocean Grove has closed its privately owned Jersey Shore beach for religious observation on Sunday mornings. Now, the OGCMA has been ordered by the state to open it for the summer.
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NJ tournament game ends in uproar after umpire makes controversial call on game-tying home run
A New Jersey state tournament baseball game ended in controversy after a game-tying home run was waved off when an ump ruled a runner had missed home plate.
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Give These Chefs An Edible: The Teaser For Season 3 of ‘The Bear’ Serves Up More Anxiety Than Ever
They are really letting it rip this season.
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Cavaliers’ Marcus Morris says there was locker room disconnect before J.B. Bickerstaff’s firing
The circumstances around what led to J.B. Bickerstaff’s firing by the Cavaliers are becoming a bit more clear.
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Why Hasn’t J.Lo Denounced Diddy Yet?
Photo Illustration by Erin O’Flynn/The Daily Beast/Getty Images and ReutersIn the past few weeks alone, everyone from 50 Cent to Charlamagne Tha God to Aubrey O’Day to Chaka Khan's adult daughter has taken the opportunity to speak out against Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose physical abuse of his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, was caught on recently unearthed surveillance video.Combs, who is at the center of several lawsuits accusing him of sexual misconduct and rape, got sued by a seventh accuser just this week. Former FIT student April Lampros describes harrowing physical and emotional abuse that she allegedly experienced at the hands of the rapper and mogul. And during the fourth and final alleged assault, the suit states, Combs was in “a very public relationship” with Jennifer Lopez.As the charges against Combs continue to stack up, some of his other exes have begun to come forward to denounce his actions, including Ventura. But Lopez has remained conspicuously silent.Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Civil War’ on VOD, a Thorny, Provocative and Action-Packed Slice of Speculative Fiction That Offers No Easy Answers
Director Alex Garland sidesteps easy commentary on current political divides -- and the film is better for it.
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