Thursday August 18: Daily Links

THURSDAY 8.18


NEWS STORIES

 



Dr. Oz Gets Asked About His Wegers Crudite

Mehmet Oz got embarrassed when he attempted to look relatable to the little people by filming himself shopping at a Wegmans and talking about high prices. Unfortunately he got the name of the store wrote, calling it wegers, and turns out Pennsylvania straphangers don’t know what the hell crudite is. When asked about the gaffe he thought the best way to appear relatable would be to brag about all the wonderful things he’s done for the little regular people he knows nothing about.

This is like watching an alien pretend he’s human.

Read more at mediaite


Trump Org CEO Flips

According to sources, Allen Weisselberg has turned on his former company and employer. He’s withdrawn his plea of not guilty in a tax fraud case, and is willing to testify against his former employer in court.

The walls are closing in Donny.

Read more at mediaite.


Jews Are Being Harassed by Hate Mail

A slew of antisemitic letters and flyers were delivered ot Jewish homes this week showing a rise in hate group activity. Florida, NY, NJ and California were just some of the targeted locations.

So much for liberal education.

Read more at JPost.com


NYC 911 Tribute Museum Closing

A museum that was once visited by hundreds of thousands each year is now closing due to low attendance.

Like we said, never remember.

Read more at NY Post.


Billionaire Will Give Six Million to Save Central Park's Boathouse

The owner of The Boathouse says he can’t afford to keep it up and running, with high labor costs, and rising cost of food, but a secret billionaire is saying he’ll save the iconic restaurant with a six million dollar cash infusion to renovate.

And free crudite with every boat rental

Read more at NY Post.


Mrs. Million Dollar Listing Got Arrested

Johanna Altman, the wife of Million Dollar Listing star Matt Altman, was arrested for felony domestic violence on August 4th.

Just because you have a nice house doesn’t mean you have a nice spouse.

Read more at E Online.



SPORTS



MSG Says Knicks Sale Rumors Not True

“We have no plans to sell either of the teams,” MSG senior VP of communications and marketing Natalie Ravitz said today among rumors that The Knicks may be up for sale.

The bad news is James Dolan is keeping the Knicks. The good news is well there is no good news.

Read more at NY Post


Jake Paul Goes Yard

This guy couldn’t hit water if he fell out of a boat.


Lebron Gets 2 Year Deal Worth Almost 100 Million

The Lakers have agreed to pay LeBron James $97.1 million over two years, and they gave LB a third year player option.

Eating up the money for all the other players they need.

Read more at ESPN.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Anxiety Attacks Keeping Jonah Hill Away From All Movie Promotion

“Through this journey of self-discovery within the film, I have come to the understanding that I have spent nearly 20 years experiencing anxiety attacks, which are exacerbated by media appearances and public facing events. You won’t see me out there promoting this film, or any of my upcoming films, while I take this important step to protect myself. If I made myself sicker by going out there and promoting it, I wouldn’t be acting true to myself or to the film. I usually cringe at letters or statements like this but I understand that I am of the privileged few who can afford to take time off. I won’t lose my job while working on my anxiety. With this letter and with ‘Stutz,’ I’m hoping to make it more normal for people to talk and act on this stuff. So they can take steps towards feeling better and so that the people in their lives might understand their issues more clearly.”

It would be easier if you fucks would stop bringing up his weight.

Read more at Variety


Jonah Hill Hated McLovin on Superbad at First

Judd Apatow revealed that Hill and Christopher Mintz-Plasse did not get along initially on the set of Superbad. Apatow said Mintz Plasse was “very caustic and attacked Jonah and did improvs insulting Jonah”

Probably kept bringing up his weight.

Read more at INdiewire.


Taylor Swift Really Wanted a Role in Twilight

Swift really wanted to be an extra in one of the movies, even just someone in the cafeteria would have been good enough. Director Chris Weitz regrets the decision now, but he turned her down. He thought she would be too much of a distraction.

Yeah, why let the biggest star in the country in your movie? Might end up drawing all her fans.

Read more at buzzfeed


Rapper Apologizes For Painting Over Iconic Manchester Mural

British recording artist Aitch caused a commotion after his team painted over a mural of Joy Division’s Ian Curtis with an ad for his new album. Aitch claims he had no idea where the new promo was being painted, and promised he and his team would get it fixed. “No way on earth would I want to disrespect a local hero like Ian.”

This sums up everything there is to say about modern culture.

Read more at Stereo Gum


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Timbaland and Swizz Beats Says Triller Owes Em $28 Mill

The two musicians created a music series called Verzuz and sold the series to short form video platform Triller. But Triller hasn’t paid up so they’re suing for $28 million owed.

Wasn’t Michael Jackson the guy who did triller?

Read more at The Verge


Zoe Kravitz Regrets Comment About Will Smith Slap

“It’s a scary time to have an opinion or to say the wrong thing or to make controversial art or statements or thoughts or anything,” she said. “I have very complicated feelings around it. I wish I had handled that differently,’ she said. “And that’s OK.”

Got that America? Keep your real opinons to yourself. That’s America 2022.

Read more at CNN



TRENDING & VIRAL



Kids Mullet Contest Picks Finalists

The US Mullet Championship is in full swing and the kids and teens categories are the easy favorites.

This is the weirdest episode of toddlers and tiaras I’ve ever seen.

Read more at TMZ


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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Americans Aren't Saying What They Really Think

A new survey shows a lot of us have one opinion we say in public and another that we really think when no one is watching.

Good. Suppress all your thoughts cause you’re not changing anybody’s mind.

Read more at Axios



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