Sunday July 17, Daily Links

SUNDAY 7.17


NEWS STORIES

 



Eric Adams Looking to Hire a Smokesperson

The city needs a Cannabis NYC Founding Director to manage all things weed once recreational shops are up and running.

Sounds like a great job for Pete Davidson.

Read more at NY Post.


Does Elon Musk Have a Breeding Kink?

Rolling Stone says celebs like Musk who have gaggles of kids have a breeding kink that explains their prolific parenting.

Maybe he’s just trying to put together a football team against Nick Cannon’s family.

Read more at rolling stone


Jan 6 Committee Wants Those Erased Secret Service Texts

Texts sent to and from secret service officers were conveniently erased as soon as authorities started to ask questions.

They really are a secret service.

Read more at huffpost.



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CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Tony Rock Sez Chris Rock Got Slapped Cuz Of Tupac

In a recent interview, Tony Rock sez that Will Smith slapped Chris because Will has to constantly hear about Jada’s love of Tupac and the perception that Will is soft. Yeah, well, Tupac wouldn’t have thrown a $3 million birthday party for Jada – and how soft is that?

Read more at Barstool.


Demi Moore Brings Her Dog to See The Mona Lisa

No, pets aren’t allowed in the Louvre, but Demi brought her chihuahua Pilaf along for the tour anyway.

Looks like the dog is getting more out of it than Demi.

Read more at NY Post.


Is Robert Downey Jr. Supporting Armie Hammer?

A source told Vanity Fair that Downey paid for Hammer to spend six months in a Florida rehab last year. And Hammer and his family allegedly are currently in LA, staying with him .

Maybe Robert was afraid he looked too delicious.

Read more at buzzfeed.


Top Gun is Now Paramount's Biggest Earner

A total box office worldwide of $1,208.5M means Top Gun Maverick is Paramount’s #1 highest grossing film globally

Great news for Paramount, bad news for Bob Evans.

Read more at deadline.


Russo Brothers Call Theater Experience Elitist Bullshit

The directors of The Gray Man are backing up the Netflix model of film release with a short theatrical run followed by streaming within a week. “A thing to remember, too, is it’s an elitist notion to be able to go to a theater. It’s very fucking expensive. So, this idea that was created — that we hang on to — that the theater is a sacred space, is bullshit. And it rejects the idea of allowing everyone in under the tent.”

We can literally watch your films while sitting on a toilet.

Read more at indiewire


Emily Ratajkowski and Hubby Divorcing

Sources say the model and dancer who became a star after performing in the music video for Blurred Lines is planning to divorce her husband because he cheated on her.

This is great news for Robin Thicke.

Read more at Harpers Bazaar


Beanie Feldstein Has Tonsillitis

It was recently announced that Beanie Feldstein will be making an early departure from the Broadway production of Funny Girl. Now even her short remaining run is cut short after the actor developed tonsillitis and has no voice.

What a great coincidence.It’s almost funny.

Read more at pagesix.


Scrubs Producer Arrested

Eric Weinberg has been arrested. He’s accused of luring and sexually asssaulting a number of women over a period of 7 years.

Still not as big of a crime as producing Scrubs.

Read more at CBS News


Jennifer Lewis REALLY Loves Her Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Lewis says she’s so excited about her addition to her Hollywood Walk of Fame star that she just might sleep next to it.

If things don’t change soon, she may have to.

Read more at TMZ


Dunder Mifflin's Scranton Office Made of Legos

A 1,164 lego seat that replicates The Office from the American version of The Office will go on sale starting October 1st and will retail for $120. The full cast appears in mini figures, and the kit also includes a stapler in Jello, a Dundie a pot of a chili and Jim’s teapot.

This is literally better than the show.

Read more at Axios


Johnny Depp's Fanbase Growing By Leaps and Bounds

Ever since he won his defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard, Depp’s fanbase numbers have skyrocketed.

Did Johnny Depp have a trial? I hadn’t heard about it.

Read more at Newsweek


Hollywood Covid Protocols to Continue Through September

The DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, the Teamsters and the Basic Crafts have all agreed to the eight extension of covid protocols because of the recent surge.

Better put a monkey pox protocol in there too.

Read more at deadline



VIRAL & TRENDING



Tracy Morgan Having a Time

He lives every week like its shark week.

@haleymadeline_

@Tracy Morgan☑️ living his best life in Omaha 🔊 #singit #tracymorgan #fyp

♬ original sound – Haley Madeline


Armpit Hair Is BACK

Well, armpit hair never really went away, it’s just cool to grow it out again. Bush is back, armpit hair is back, next comes the mustache.

Read more at the WSJ.



STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Fruit Can Make You Happy

A study finds that eating more fruits can help keep depression at bay and improve mental well-being.

That must be why monkeys are so happy

Read more at studyfinds.



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