I ordered a cake using Costco's 'mysterious' box system, and will never doubt the big-box retailer's

 Posted on August 12, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  777 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

In May, a tweet shed light on Costco's cake-ordering process, which some people called outdated. You can't call to order — you must write your order on a form and physically slip it into a box. Baffled by the seemingly archaic method, I decided to test it for myself. In May, a tweet about Costco's cake-ordering process went viral, with the big-box retailer's method baffling Twitter users (myself included). [Read More]

John Lennon Inspired This Cartoon Character

 Posted on August 12, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  514 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Music / TV The Beatles exerted so much influence on popular culture that John Lennon inspired one of the Animaniacs. Here's the story behind this. Published on November 30, 2020 2 min read The Beatles were so influential they even inspired cartoon characters. A famous cartoon character from the 1990s was inspired by John Lennon. Here’s a look at why a voice actor drew inspiration from John — and other ways The Beatles are connected to this animated show. [Read More]

Marwencol: the incredible WWII art project created by a cross-dresser who was beaten up by bigots

 Posted on August 12, 2024  |  12 minutes  |  2526 words  |  Aldo Pusey

PhotographyMark Hogancamp nearly died after being jumped by five men in 2000. After waking from a coma with no memories, he developed an extraordinary coping device: he built a miniature town in his garden where he reimagines the horrors of war Mark Hogancamp woke up one day in terrible pain in an unfamiliar room. His memory was gone. He looked up at the ceiling and tried to piece together what had happened. [Read More]

Hakeem Nicks' Giants Super Bowl Ring Sells For $117K At Auction

 Posted on August 11, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  218 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Getty/Heritage Auctions Parting ways with his Super Bowl ring just got much easier for Hakeem Nicks ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned the former NY Giants star's bling fetched a whopping $117,000 at auction this weekend. The gavel officially dropped on Saturday -- netting Nicks around $40K more than what Heritage Auctions officials had initially expected it to sell for. It's great news for not only Nicks ... but charities as well -- as we're told the former wideout had planned to donate a portion of the proceeds to those in need. [Read More]

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater Step Out Together in NYC For Dinner With Her Dad

 Posted on August 11, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  603 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Ariana Grande and rumored boyfriend Ethan Slater have taken a big step in their relationship as the couple was recently spotted grabbing dinner in New York City alongside the pop star's father.  Pictures obtained by ET show the Wicked movie co-stars and Broadway alums jumping out of a black SUV and heading into a local Italian restaurant with Grande's dad, Ed Butera, in tow.  During the most recent outing, a few days before Christmas, the " [Read More]

Jerry Bruckheimer Is Cool With You Thinking Top Gun Is a Gay Film

 Posted on August 11, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1128 words  |  Martina Birk

In the 35 years since its initial release, director Tony Scott’s Top Gun has become a classic of ’80s action cinema: the star vehicle that rocketed a then-24-year-old Tom Cruise to the top of Hollywood’s A-list, triggered a military-recruiting boom, and immortalized the line of dialogue “I feel the need — the need for speed!” But over that time, the action thriller has also developed a secondary prestige: the “gayest movie ever made. [Read More]

Sofia Richie's $116,000 wedding registry at Gearys revealed

 Posted on August 11, 2024  |  6 minutes  |  1239 words  |  Martina Birk

Guests lucky enough to snag an invitation to Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge's lavish French wedding celebration last weekend likely had to pay it forward with a gift chosen from the couple's extravagant registry. The 24-year-old bride, who opted for Chanel for her three bridal ensembles at the rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception, appeared to have just as expensive tastes when it came to curating a wish list for her and her groom. [Read More]

Tiger Woodss $500M Exit: Timeline of the Tiger-Nike Partnership Explored

 Posted on August 11, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  759 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Nike. It’s a brand that’s seen young athletes bursting into the scene, stood by them through their careers, and watched them grow, so much so that the brand became a part of their identity. After Michael Jordan took that first step in 1984, many others followed suit. From Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal to Cristiano Ronaldo and LeBron James. Who else? Tiger Woods. But a $500 million partnership that’s lasted nearly three decades, one that’s made Woods among the most influential athletes in the world, could be nearing its end. [Read More]