A Man Was Arrested for Battering His Wife . . . with a Slice of Pizza – LINK
Congress to consider new no-fly list for unruly passengers – LINK
NC bill could ban participation trophies for local youth sports – LINK
Easter Spending in 2023 – LINK
Speaking of Chick-fil-A, they announced that they were discontinuing their side salad . . . and then immediately reversed the decision after “feedback” from fans. (Full Story)
Teacher shot by 6-year-old student sues school officials for $40 million – LINK
McDonald’s tells corporate employees to work from home ahead of layoffs, report says – LINK
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Dwayne Johnson and Disney Are Making a Live-Action “Moana”
ANOTHER Disney live-action remake is in the works . . . 2016’s “Moana”. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made the announcement yesterday with a short video filmed in Oahu, Hawaii with his two younger daughters. He will produce and return as Maui, the demigod of the wind and sea. The girl who voiced Moana in the animated original, is returning to executive produce, but there’s no word if she’ll play Moana again. Dwayne said, quote, “This story is my culture, and is emblematic of our people’s grace and warrior strength. I wear this culture proudly on my skin and in my soul . . . “This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reunite with Maui, inspired by the mana and spirit of my late grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, is one that runs very deep for me.” Here’s Dwayne, along with his daughters, from an Oahu beach with the announcement.
A “Harry Potter” TV Show Is in the Works
A “Harry Potter” TV series is in the works, and if it happens, it’ll probably end up at HBO Max. This won’t be a spin-off series like the “Fantastic Beasts” movies. Instead, each season will be related to one of the “Harry Potter” books. It’s not clear what, if any, characters we already know will be involved. J.K. Rowling WILL have some creative input, but she won’t be the primary creator or showrunner.
The New “Fatal Attraction” Series Will Examine What Happens AFTER Alex Is Killed
Even if remakes and reboots aren’t your thing, the new “Fatal Attraction” series that’s coming to Paramount+ might be worth watching, because it has a compelling twist. In addition to showing the affair between Dan Gallagher and Alex Forrest that causes so much chaos, it also flashes forward to 15 years later, when Dan is getting out of prison for Alex’s murder. In a new trailer, Dan . . . played by Joshua Jackson . . . says, quote, “Every day that I have been in [prison] I have thought about Alexandra Forrest, because I need to understand what I did, how she died and why.” He also says, quote, “I did not kill that woman, and I’m going to prove it.” (Lizzy Caplan plays Alex. The show debuts on Paramount+ on April 30th.)
GLADIATOR 2: Russell Crowe Reveals He’s ‘Not Involved’
Russell Crowe has revealed that he is “not involved” in the upcoming action film Gladiator 2, but wishes lead actor Paul Mescal “the best of luck.” Fans have speculated that Maximus will return to the film in a flashback, even though he died in the original movie. The new film follows Lucius (Paul Mescal), the son of Maximus and his lover Lucilla (Connie Nielsen). It is set to be released in 2024.
Bella Ramsey from “The Last of Us” Eats Their Cereal with Orange Juice
Sure there’s pineapple on pizza . . . or peanut butter and pickles . . . but have you ever thought about orange juice with cereal? Bella Ramsey from “The Last of Us” revealed this combo in a recent interview with “The Hollywood Reporter”. They said they tried it years ago when they didn’t have milk. Bella later shared a photo of what it looks like, and the Internet is pretty divided. One person tweeted, quote, “They’re actually a genius, why have I never thought of this.” But another said, quote, “Bella sweetie, I have absolutely nothing against you, but [what the eff] IS this . . . looks like watery vomit.”
Scarlett Johansson Said Her Ego Is Too Fragile for Social Media
Scarlett Johansson thinks her ego and brain are too fragile to have social media. On “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast”, she said she’s like a delicate flower and that reading comments would give her too much anxiety. She said she had Instagram once for three days and wasted too much time on it. Quote, “I felt so bad. Like I was missing out on this random person’s life . . . I then become like a 3-year-old with their mom’s phone where I get completely absorbed into it. So, that’s why I know I can’t have it.”
Despite Gary Rossington’s Death, Lynyrd Skynyrd Will Continue
Gary Rossington, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s last surviving original member, died last month. But that will NOT mean the end of the band. After “much discussion,” they’ve decided to soldier on. Skynyrd issued a statement saying they, quote, “feel that continuing to perform live, and keeping the music alive, is in the best interest of the fans and everyone involved.” Lead singer Johnny Van Zant added, quote, “We have come together with the founding band member estates, and everyone involved, and feel the music should continue for everyone to love and enjoy. “So we will continue to perform for the Skynyrd Nation.” That means the Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour with ZZ Top will go on as scheduled this summer. They’ll play at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater on August 17th.
Fleetwood Mac Singer Christine McVie’s Cause of Death Revealed
Fleetwood Mac singer and keyboardist Christine McVie reportedly died of a massive stroke after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. She died last November at age 79. According to her death certificate, Christine’s primary cause of death is listed as bilateral renal infarction and ischemic stroke, large atrial thrombus, and atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat). Cancer was noted as the secondary cause of her passing. The death certificate notes she died in London and that her body was cremated. McVie’s family broke the news of her death on her Instagram account, writing that she died after a “short illness.”
Marvel and IMAX Hosting Guardians of the Galaxy Marathon
Do you have seven hours to stay at the theater? Do you want to see Guardians of the Galaxy 3 before anyone else? Marvel and IMAX will hold a Guardians marathon on Wednesday, May 3rd. Ticket holders will see the first two movies and be the first public audiences to watch Guardians 3. Screenings will be held at participating IMAX theaters. Tickets are on sale now.
Metallica’s Theatrical ’72 Seasons’ Album Listening Party on April 13th
Metallica has teamed with Trafalgar Releasing for a worldwide listening party in theaters for the upcoming album ’72 Seasons’. Not only can you experience the album through a movie theater’s sound system, but each song will also come with band commentary. Metallica will also premiere a music video during the listening party on April 13th – one day before ’72 Seasons’ release date. Head to Metallica.film to find a theater near you hosting a listening party. It’s going to be at Ronnie’s in South County; Marcus Des Peres Cinema; and Marcus St. Charles Cinema.
Coachella Will Livestream All Six Stages Both Weekends
There’s never been a better time to NOT go to Coachella. Because this year, for the first time ever, all six stages will be livestreamed across both weekends. Plus, archived sets will be available each night following the livestream, and many performances will be made available on demand. Coachella goes down April 14th through the 16th, and April 21st through the 23rd. The bill includes Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean, Calvin Harris, Rosalía, Gorillaz, Burna Boy, Becky G, Wet Leg, Blondie, Willow, and tons more.
Steven Tyler Wants Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed
Did you know that Steven Tyler from Aerosmith is being sued for sexual assault? Last December, his former girlfriend Julia Holcomb sued him and accused him of sexual assault while she was a minor in the 70s. Of course, Steven wants the lawsuit dismissed. In his memoir from a couple years ago, he wrote that he “almost took a teen bride” and her parents had signed over legal guardianship to him. Here’s what he wrote, quote, “With my bad self being 26 and she barely old enough to drive and sexy as hell, I just fell madly in love with her.” In his legal filing, Steven claims that Julia’s allegations are either wholly or partly inadmissible since she gave consent and since he was protected as her legal guardian. His claim also said that his actions were “legitimate, justified and in good-faith,” and since Julia didn’t “sustain any injury or loss by reason of any act or omission”, the lawsuit should be tossed.
Rock Stars with Questionable Pasts
Elvis Presley – Priscilla Presley was only 14 when she had met the King of Rock and Roll who was then 25 years old. They met while he was serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and was stationed in Germany in 1959. Elvis once allegedly told his friend Rex Mansfield that Priscilla was “young enough that I can train her anyway I want.” Priscilla has said the pair didn’t have sex until they were married when she was 24 — Elvis wanted a virgin apparently — but her young age at the time of their first meeting certainly makes the relationship questionable to say the least.
Ted Nugent – In 1978, Ted Nugent became the legal guardian of 17-year-old Pele Massa as an arrangement with her parents. This is because he couldn’t legally marry her. “It just really wasn’t a terribly appropriate situation in most people’s eyes,” said Massa years later, “And now, it would be criminal.” Courtney Love also accused Ted of doing stuff to her when she was 12 and he was 28.
Jerry Lee Lewis – In 1958, Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin, Myra Gale Brown, at the age of 22 while still married to his first wife. Jerry Lee had to cancel his tour after journalists caused an uproar about the age of Myra Gale Brown.
Jimmy Page – A woman named Lori Maddox was just 14 when she began a relationship with Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page. Page was 28 at the time.She went into detail about a time when Jimmy Page who allegedly told her “I told you I’m going to have you.” She also claims he had his manager Jimmy Cole take her to the hotel to meet him without her knowing where she was going.
David Bowie – That same woman, Lori Maddox allegedly lost her virginity to David Bowie at the age of 14 and he was in his mid-20s.
Marvin Gaye – Janice Hunter, the second wife of Marvin Gaye, revealed in her memoir “After the Dance” that they had met when she was only 17 and he was 34.
Iggy Pop – Iggy Pop reportedly wrote his song “Look Away” on his 1996 album about his relationship with a woman named Sable Starr. The lyrics entail that Pop slept with Sable Starr when she was only 13 years old and he was 10 years her senior.
Mick Jagger – Again, Lori Maddox allegedly began having a relationship with Mick Jagger when she was 17 years old. She said, “I remember being 17 and hanging out at the Record Plant in LA. I was friends with the owner and everybody recorded there.” She details a jam session between Mick Jagger and Stevie Wonder with three of the Beatles that went sideways. She claims the session left Jagger upset and he took her to a bondage-themed bedroom.
10 Disturbing Movies Millennial Parents Show Their Kids
When you introduce your kids to the stuff you used to watch when you were their age, you realize that some of that stuff is actually pretty messed up. Here’s a list of 10 disturbing movies that millennial parents show their kids:
- “The Dark Crystal” (1982): Yeah, it’s a Jim Henson puppet movie, but some of those puppets are legit NIGHTMARE FUEL.
- “Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey” (1983): Okay, so the two dogs and the cat make it back home safely, but it’s pretty traumatic watching them face constant peril . . . G rating or not.
- “Matilda” (1996): Based on the book by the now-infamous Roald Dahl, it features neglectful parents and an evil teacher who throws children by their hair and force-feeds them as punishment.
- “Labyrinth” (1986): A teenage girl calls out to the Goblin King to take her baby brother away, then instantly regrets it and tries to get him back. Featuring David Bowie in some seriously tight pants as the Goblin King.
- “The Witches” (1990): Roald Dahl again, and these witches are seriously creepy . . . even for adults.
- “Legend” (1985): Before he played Pennywise in the ’90s version of “It”, Tim Curry was pretty terrifying as the Lord of Darkness.
- “Willow” (1988): It starts with an evil queen slaughtering pregnant women and their babies, in order to thwart a prophecy that says a child about to be born will end her reign.
- “The Secret of NIMH” (1982): A G-rated animated movie about the National Institute of Mental Health experimenting on rats.
- “Hook” (1991): Robin Williams’grown-up version of Peter Pan has to rescue his children from Captain Hook, but he doesn’t come off as a terribly good dad.
- “Return to Oz” (1985): Electroshock therapy, wheelie monsters, and a room featuring an evil princess’s extra heads? That’s quality children’s entertainment right there. (Okay, I call B.S. “The Neverending Story”, anyone? That scene where Atreyu’s horse “dies” in the Swamps of Sadness?)
CELEBRITIES CELEBRATING A BIRTHDAY
Jamie Lynn Spears is 32. “Zoey 101” and Britney’s little sister.
Natasha Lyonne is 44. Nadia on “Russian Doll”, the chick who keeps dying and reliving her last birthday. She’s also Nicky on “Orange Is the New Black”.
Former Cardinal and just inducted Hall of Fame 3rd baseman Scott Rolen is 48.
David Blaine is 50. Magician.
Jill Scott is 51. Grammy winner who played Lady Eve on “Black Lightning”. She’s also in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married” movies.
Nancy McKeon is 57. Jo Polniaczek on “The Facts of Life”
Robert Downey Jr. is 58. He IS Iron Man.
David Cross is 59. “Arrested Development” superstar, formerly of “Mr. Show”.
Hugo Weaving is 63. Elrond the Elf King in the “Lord of the Rings” and “Hobbit” movies . . . Agent Smith in the “Matrix” movies . . . Megatron in the first three “Transformers” movies . . . and The Red Skull in “Captain America”.
David E. Kelley is 67. Superstar writer-producer of HBO’s “Big Little Lies” . . . “Ally McBeal” . . . “The Practice” . . . “Boston Legal” and “Boston Public”. He’s married to Michelle Pfeiffer.
Former Cardinal Tom Herr is 67.
Craig T. Nelson is 79. Mr. Incredible in “The Incredibles” . . . the dad on NBC’s “Parenthood” . . . “Coach” . . . and the dad in “Poltergeist”.
Mr. Clive Davis is 91. Record business legend.
Rebecca Wild
Today’s birthday girl has been in 306 fine films, including:
– The Adventures of Buck Naked
– Backdoor to Taiwan
– Big Boob Boat Butt Ride
– Booty And The Ho’ Fish
– Full Metal Babes
– I Know WHO You Did Last Summer
– Reservoir Bitches
– Ski Sluts
– And who can forget her role in 1995’s The Violation of Felecia
Rebecca Wild is 51 years old.