Wednesday May 18: Daily Links

WEDNESDAY 5.18


NEWS STORIES

 



Bill de Blasio Running for Congress?

NY-10, a newly drawn district needs a Congressman and former Mayor de Blasio wants the spot.

Well you left office so popular so why not

Read more at NY Post.


Guy Who Shit on Plus Size SI Swimsuit Cover Gets Bullied

Toronto psychologist and rightie Dr. Jordan Peterson shit on the new sports illustrated cover featuring plus size model Yumi Nu, saying “Sorry. Not beautiful. And no amount of authoritarian tolerance is going to change that.” The blacklash on Twitter was so overwhelming that he is quitting twitter for awhile and asked his staff to change his password so he can’t sneak back in.

It’s fun to say mean things to someone but its not fun when people say mean things to you.

Read more at NY Post.


Buffalo Shooters Covid Defense?

Some relatives of the Buffalo shooter are blaming covid19 and the pandemic for Payton Gendron’s racist shooting spree and 180 page racist statement. They suggested he snapped because of his paranoia and isolation due to the pandemic.

Hey man we all got covid. We all got locked in.

Read more at NY Post.


MTA's $30 million Staircase

The CEO of the MTA said this “stunning… first class” 15-foot wide staircase at the “center” of Broadway Plaza at 43rd Street Street would provide tourists and others with a clear path in and out of the “Crossroads of the World.”

In the meantime all the seats are still sticky.

Read more at NY Post.


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SPORTS



Kyrie Apologizes for Immaturity and Isolation

On an episode of I Am Athlete, Irving said about the Cvaliers, “If I was in the same maturity line and understanding of who I am, and I look back, we definitely, definitely would’ve won more championships, because there would’ve been a better man-to-man understanding about what I’m going through. I didn’t know how to share my emotions,” Irving said. “I didn’t know how to do that. So instead of sharing, I isolated myself. I just started pouring myself more into the game — I had one of my better seasons but I wasn’t connecting with everybody as much during the championship year. So 2017, it was a different year for us. We went against Golden State, we went against a great team. When you’re not a great team and not clicking on all cylinders and together, you’re easily defeated. You’re defeated before you can get to the arena.”

This would mean more if you would have changed.

Read more at People


Disney Putting XFL on ESPN, FX, ABC

Yeah, they’re still trying to blow up the XFL, and now disney is teaming up with Dwayne Johnson’s league to help make it more television accessible.

But their stadiums will draw like the pandemic lockdown is still on.

Read more at Variety


Steve Aoki's Opening Pitch Proves He Should Stick To Hitting Play On A Laptop

Maybe practice a little beforehand, Steve?

Watch the video on Twitter.


ESPN Announces 30 For 30 On 2000 Ravens

ESPN is producing a doc on the 2000 Baltimore Ravens. It’s safe to assume they won’t be bringing up Ray Lewis’s white suit.

Read more at Barstool.


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CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Shakira Nails The Watch It Once Tik Tok Challenge

Earl Douglas, you can do this.

Watch it on YouTube.


Edie Falco to Play Pete Davidson's Mom

Peacock Comedy Series ‘Bupkis’ Just cast Mrs. Soprano to play Pete’s mother.

This will be like Jersey meets Staten Island. In other words, Staten Island.

Read more at Variety..


Clapton Has The Cov. and Cancels Shows

Eric Clapton hated the vaccine, and quarantines and thought Covid was a bunch of bullshit but now he’s got to shut down his tour because he’s got it.

Is Van Morrison free to step in?

Read more at Deadline.


Fox Announces New Members of the Fox Fam

At the FOX upfronts, Susan Sarandon, Tom Brady and Sean Hannity showed what they have in common, we’re all part of one Fox, which might not sit well with people who watch the FOX tv network or Fox sports but don’t care for Fox News.

Well at least we’re keeping it white.

Read more at THR


Valerie Bertinelli Divorcing Tom Vitale

After 10 years Val is ending her marriage to Tom Vitale who she married after divorcing first husband Eddie Van halen.

Yeah it’s tough to follow Van Halen.

Read more at pagesix.


Neil Patrick Harris Sorry About Amy Winehouse Cake

It’s been eleven years since NPH decided to serve a “Corpse of Amy Winehouse” platter at a party and he’s finally admitting he was wrong. He said “A photo recently resurfaced from a Halloween-themed party my husband and I hosted 11 years ago. It was regrettable then, and it remains regrettable now. Amy Winehouse was a once-in-a-generation talent, and I’m sorry for any hurt this image caused.”

This isn’t you, this is something Barney Stimson would do.

Read more at Jezebel


Is There a Chance Johnny Depp Could Have a Future with Pirates Franchise?

When Jerry Bruckheimer was asked if Depp might someday return to his former role in Pirates of the Caribbean films, he said “Not at this point. The future is yet to be decided.”

In other words, he’s never coming back. Arrrrghh.

Read more at CNN


Harrison Ford to Star in Yellowstone's Second Prequel

It’s a prequel to the hit series but a sequel to the other prequel. 1932 will star Harrison Ford (presumably as Kevin Costner’s Pop) and Helen Mirren in the years before the Dutton Family that we know came to be in charge of the ranch.

Let’s see if he can keep from saying anything homophobic.

Read more at The Wrap.



TRENDING & VIRAL



Cats Know and Remember Each Others Names

A new study says some cats are so smart that they can remember the names of other cats they meet.

And some cats don’t even know if their own names are mayo or toast.

Read more at Study Finds.


Kid Gets a Game Ball Chucks it Back

Balls belong on the field.



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Most Controversial Cannes Movies

How’s Howard the duck not on this list.

Read more at Variety



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