Melbourne man charged with lighting fires had ducklings in his underwear, police allege – LINK
It’s the “Sickest Day of the Year” When We’re Most Likely to Skip Work – LINK
Dogs, cats, other pets: would they eat you if you died? – LINK
Police video shows 3rd grade teacher being arrested after allegedly being drunk on first day of school – LINK
Parent detained after bomb threat causes Parkway lockdowns – LINK
The Jaguars added high-tech urinals to test player hydration – LINK
Kevin Hart is laid up in a wheelchair after racing a former NFL player. In an Instagram video, the 44-year-old comedian reveals that he tore muscles in his lower abdomen and thighs as a result of running a 40-yard dash against former New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley. Kev calls himself the “stupidest man alive.” The star says he thought he could beat his friend in a race. You may remember a few years ago Kev seriously injured his back in a near-fatal car crash – LINK
Matthew McConaughey doesn’t smoke pot, according to his wife Camila Alves. She says, quote, “I don’t think people actually [have] this image of Matthew anymore because the kind of work and things he’s been doing . . .But when we first started dating, it was this image of Matthew of getting high, laid back, no shirt, whatever. Which, I’m like, ‘The guy doesn’t even smoke. What is this vision coming from?'” That’s fine if Matthew doesn’t smoke ANYMORE. But I think we all know he DID – LINK
Whoopi Goldberg set the record straight about her sexuality in a conversation with Raven—Symoné after Raven told Whoopi that she gives off “lesbian vibes.” Take a listen – LINK
Whoopi said she has lesbian friends who she had to set boundaries with.
She added, “I’ll tell them, ‘I’m not gonna kiss you, but I’ll kiss you over here, I’ll do this, but I’m not going to do this’ … and they’re like, ‘OK!’
There’s a TikTok challenge where Taylor Swift fans are swinging their cats in a circle while the song “August” plays. But an animal rights group says this can cause stress and even injure the animal. https://nypost.com/2023/08/23/taylor-swift-fans-go-too-far-with-viral-cat-challenge-pet-advocates/
Chip and Joanna Gaines from the show “Fixer Upper” are developing a roller-dancing reality competition series for Max. Skaters will compete for a cash prize, and the show will debut early next year. “Putting on a pair of roller skates is like reuniting with your childhood. There’s just something about it that appeals to everyone . . .”We are so excited to bring this nostalgic competition to life.” https://people.com/chip-and-joanna-gaines-are-creating-a-roller-skating-dance-competition-7814149
MUSIC:
Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins’ son Shane joined Taylor’s side project Chevy Metal for a set of classic rock covers in Simi Valley, California at Harley’s Valley Bowl. https://consequence.net/2023/08/dave-grohl-shane-hawkins-chevy-metal-watch/
Staind have shared a third track from Confessions of the Fallen, which is due out September 22nd. Check out “In This Condition” on YouTube.
Talking Heads members David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth have announced another appearance to promote the upcoming re-release of Stop Making Sense. It’s slated for September 13th at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York. Their first appearance will be September 11th at the Toronto International Film Festival at the world premiere of the IMAX version. After that screening, they’ll be interviewed by filmmaker Spike Lee. Both the screening and Q&A will be shown live in IMAX theaters across the world on the 11th. The upgraded film will be in IMAX theaters on September 22nd and regular theaters September 29th.
AXS TV has partnered with SPIN magazine on SPIN 100 Greatest Rock Stars, a 12-part series premiering October 2nd at 8 p.m. ET. Among those highlighted are Kurt Cobain, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Nicks, Jimmy Page and Elvis Presley.
AND FINALLY:
Trash this List: Which tracks would make your list of the five best country songs ever? The site StudyFinds.com took a stab at it. According to the results, here are the top five country songs of all time . . . https://studyfinds.org/best-country-songs/
1. “I Walk the Line” by Johnny Cash (1956)
2. “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver (1971)
3. “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks (1990)
4. “Live Like You Were Dying” by Tim McGraw (2004)
5. “Jolene” by Dolly Parton (1973)
Celebrities Celebrating a Birthday
Rupert Grint is 35. Ron Weasley in the “Harry Potter” movies.
Chad Michael Murray is 42. Jack Thompson on “Agent Carter”, and Sam Phillips on “Sun Records”. Before that you knew him from “One Tree Hill” and “Freaky Friday”.
Dave Chappelle is 50.
Marlee Matlin is 58. 1987 Best Actress Oscar Winner for “Children of a Lesser God”.
Reggie Miller is 58. Retired NBA all-star and basketball commentator for TNT.
Craig Kilborn is 61. Original host of “The Daily Show” who went on to host “The Late Late Show” until 2004.
David Koechner is 61. Champ Kind in the “Anchorman” movies . . . Todd Packer on “The Office” . . . and Rick the pilot in “Snakes on a Plane”.
Mike Shanahan is 62 – Former NFL Head Coach for the Denver Broncos.
Cal Ripken, Jr. is 63. Baseball Hall of Famer. He didn’t miss a day of work for 16 YEARS. Of course, he only worked from April through September.
Steve Guttenberg is 65.
Vince McMahon is 78. Former WWE Chairman.
Alyssa Allure
Today’s birthday girl has been in 279 fine films, including:
– 18 Inches of Mayhem in the Jungle
– Barby’s on Butt Row
– Booty Duty 3 & 4
– Dr. Trashy: Makin’ The Rounds
– Gutter Mouths 4
– Hollywood Hineys 9
– Rear End Enthusiasts
– Smalley Pauley’s Excellent Adventure
– White Trash Whore 6
– And who can forget her role in 1997’s Ass Gas And The Mystical Glop
Alyssa Allure is 51 years old