Monday August 19 Daily Links

MONDAY 8.19


NEWS STORIES

 



Burning Man Sales Disastrous

The annual festival in the desert is starting soon, and some people are finding out the hard way that if they have a ticket they can’t use, they’re going to take a beating on the resale price. The fest has historically sold out, so even tickets costing $700 could normally be resold. But not this year. There’s a lot of inventory available and buyers are able to get their hands on tickets at around half price.

They’re finally being seen as the nerds that they are.

Read more at sf standard.


George Santos to Plead Guilty to Multiple Crimes

According to The New York Times, George Santos is cutting a deal to avoid going to trial in Federal Court next month facing 23 charges.

Guess it will save him some embarrassment.

Read more mediaite.


Kanye West and His Lady at Trump Rally

Ye and his girlfriend or wife or captive, Bianca Censori, rolled up the a Trump Rally in Beverly Hills in his Tesla truck causing a big stir among the crowd.

Kanye supports Kanye

Read more at TMZ.




SPORTS



The Best Damn Sports Show Period Reunion

More than 15 years after its final episode aired in 2009, members of The Best Damn Sports Show Period will bet together for a reunion panel at Fanatics Fest NYC:

Oddly enough it wasn’t the best. Probably not even the top 20.

Read more at awful announcing


Craig Carton Defends Hawk Tuah Gal

After Hailey Welch threw out the first pitch at a Mets game, she’s taking a lot of heat for being an inappropriate pick. Carton, disgusted by the backlash, tweeted, “Stop complaining and leave ur sanctimonious holier than thou attitudes to yourselves.”

You’ve got a point, Craig, but It doesn’t help if you’re defending her.

Read more at awful announcing.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Colin Jost Fills In For Pete Davidson

With Pete canceling some shows, to focus on his mental wellbeing, his SI and SNL buddy Colin Jost agreed to fill in for him at one of the shows he had to bail on.

Someone’s gotta keep that Boat money coming in.

Read more at silive.com


Robert De Niro Daughter Celebrates His 81st Birthday With IG Snaps

His daughter Drena posted pics of the legend enjoying time with his grandkids and included a video of the 81 year old diving off a boat into the ocean.

This is not how you should celebrate 81. Someones trying to get that inheritance sooner.

Read more people.


Jelly Roll Plays SiriusXM Exclusive Event in the Hamptons

Bradley Cooper, Jimmy Fallon, Andy Cohen and Jon Hamm were some of the guests who watched Jellyroll perform at a SiriusXM listener event in the Hamptons.

Hamptons. Once again, SXM really caters to the common listener.

Read more at pagesix.


Alien: Romulus Tops Box Office

The latest installation in the Alien franchise was the first movie of the summer to knock Deadpool and Wolverine out of the top spot.

Reboots, and sequels. That’s entertainment.

Read more at variety.


Jimmy Buffett Boat For Sale

The sportfishing boat, LAST MANGO II, once owned by Jimmy Buffett, is listed for sale at an asking price of $999,000.

Finally! It’s just been wasting away in Margaritaville.

Read more at wtsp.



VIRAL & TRENDING



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