Tuesday May 21 Daily Links

TUESDAY 5.21
NEWS STORIES
Irans President Dead, Tehran Blames Crash on US Sanctions
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died. He was killed after the helicopter he was riding in crashed on Sunday, along with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. The Iranian government is blaming US Sanctions on the helicopter crash that killed President Raisi. They’re saying that sanctions have limited their access to parts for repairs.
Helicopters should be the last thing you put your Prez on.
Ivan Boesky Dead
The disgraced financier was the inspiration for Gordon Gekko, in the movie Wall Street.
Thank god I thought you said Ivan Putski
Assange Can Appeal Extradition
In the UK, the Royal Courts of Justice ruled that Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the United States on espionage charges.
This has been going on so long we forgot whos side we’re on.
SPORTS
McAfee Mocks NBA Coverage
Pat spent considerable time on Monday mocking ESPN for their coverage that desperately leaned toward a Knicks Celtics matchup, going so far as to say the press were simping for the Knicks.
It would be nice if people would just call the game, like adults.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kid Rock Used NWord and Waved a Gun at a RollingStone Writer
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Kid Rock used racist language and allegedly waved a gun at the writer. “I got a f***ing god*** gun right here if I need it,” Rock shouted while waving a black handgun around, Rolling Stone reported.
Saying racist things and waving a gun around was the name of his last album.
more stories coming soon
Check Out the Guest List for George Lucas 80th
The famous filmmaker marked his milestone birthday with a star-studded party on Saturday, May 18 at Skywalker Ranch. The guest list included Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Samuel L. Jackson, Tyler Perry, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Robert De Niro, Glenn Close, Queen Latifah, Kerry Washington, Steve Martin, Chris Rock, Don Henley, and Jon Favreau, among others.
The cantina band kept everyone entertained
Demi Moore Horror Body Transformation
“My little dog… always recognized me. That’s all that counted,” joked Moore, about her crazy transformation for Horror movie The Substance.
Im queasy and I haven’t even seen a picture yet .
Matthew Perry Visits Courtney Cox
“He visits me a lot, if we believe in that,” Courteney explained on the May 19 episode of CBS Sunday Morning. “I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew. I feel like there are a lot of people that guide us. I sense Matthew’s around for sure.”
Courtney, he’s dead.
Kevin Costner Talks About Being from Compton
“I lived in a place called Compton, California. I funded a movie called Black or White; it was my version of a level of racism that exists in our country, Compton and Beverly Hills.” He added, “I can’t [check] every box every time I try to make a movie, but I’m absolutely conscious of what’s at stake in trying to represent people. I probably fail and succeed at every turn, but my aim is true,” said Costner, 69.
Pretty sure you’re not in Compton
Chet Hanks Explains Drake vs Kendrick to His Dad
Chet posted screen shots of his texts with Tom Hanks where Chet tries to explain the Kendrick Lamar Drake feud.
Youre about to get blocked by your parents.
https://x.com/The_SummerMan/status/1792587780473659813
VIRAL & TRENDING
nothing here yet
EVERYTHING
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