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Turkeys aren’t known for flying but their prices are soaring ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. A September outlook report from the United States Agriculture Department estimates that wholesale prices for frozen turkeys will be $1.32 per pound this year, a 40% increase from 2024’s average of $0.94 per pound. The wholesale price is what retailers pay to buy […]
Americans will spend a record $13.1 billion on Halloween this year, but rising prices mean they’re getting less for their money. Costume and candy costs are up due to tariffs and inflation, with candy alone 8% higher. Average spending is $114.45 per person, $11 more than last year. Despite this, 73% of Americans still plan to celebrate. Consumer Alert: Halloween […]
A federal judge has recommended Nelly be reimbursed for legal fees after a $50 million lawsuit filed by former St. Lunatics member Ali Jones was dismissed. Jones claimed he and other group members were owed songwriting credit and royalties for eight tracks on Nelly’s 2000 debut album Country Grammar. While three other members were initially […]
Comedic powerhouse Regina Hall revealed that her iconic portrayal of Brenda Meeks in Scary Movie was mostly improvised. In a Vanity Fair interview, Hall recalled ignoring director Keenen Ivory Wayans’ advice to stick to the script, instead ad-libbing many of Brenda’s funniest moments—like her famous “You’re on candid camera now!” and “Oooh, that’s some scurry […]
In a candid interview with Keke Palmer, Offset reflected on grief, brotherhood, and life after the loss of his cousin and Migos bandmate Takeoff. The Atlanta rapper described Takeoff as “the glue” that kept the group united amid fame and ego. While focusing on his solo career, Offset emphasized that Migos’ legacy remains part of […]
At CultureCon New York, Jennifer Hudson experienced a full-circle moment when she walked through her own “Spirit Tunnel,” a tradition made famous by The Jennifer Hudson Show. Usually reserved for her guests, the tunnel—where staff clap, chant, and cheer—symbolizes joy, celebration, and inclusion. As Hudson made her entrance, fans erupted, mirroring the warmth she brings […]
A milestone moment: sisters Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad—both directing stalwarts—marked “Grey’s Anatomy” hitting 450 episodes. Allen, an executive producer, frequent director, and on-screen force as Dr. Catherine Fox since Season 12, shared a set photo of the pair in director’s chairs as Rashad helmed an episode. The celebration, with Shonda Rhimes, Meg Marinis, Betsy […]
A college football announcer is apologizing for his comment on the size of a rival team’s dance squad. An announcer at an HBCU is under fire on social media for comments he made over the weekend. While football is big at HBCUs, sometimes, the bands and dance teams are even bigger. The band announcer for […]
Bad Bunny will bring his Latin trap and reggaeton swagger to the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl halftime show in Northern California. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Bad Bunny will lead the halftime festivities from Levi’s Stadium on Feb. 8 […]
Congratulations are in order for Rihanna and her partner, A$AP Rocky. The “What’s My Name?” singer took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that she has welcomed her third child, a girl named Rocki Irish Mayers. The new Instagram post features a photo of the Fenty founder, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, holding her […]
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