Saturday April 8 Daily Links
SATURDAY 4.8
NEWS STORIES
Supreme Court Justice Took Free Trips to Europe for 15 Years from Donor
Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife have been enjoying free luxury trips for 15 years courtesy of Republican Super Donor Harlan Crow. He never disclosed the trips and says he was advised by friends that he wasn’t required to.
Oh okay. Too bad you don’t have anyone around you who could research it for you.
A Miami Beach is Full of Shit
No swimming this week at Crandon Park, a Miami area beach where lots of fecal bacteria have made the waters unsafe.
Great job DeSantis
Some People Think Austin Could Have a Serial Killer
Police say there’s no evidence of foul play in the death of a man on Rainey Street but some are starting to believe there is a serial killer targeting men on Rainey Street, a popular tourist spot in downtown Austin. A 33 Year old man was found dead last week, and his body was recovered from Lady Bird Lake. He was the second body found in the lake in recent weeks and the seventh in the last ten months.
Looks like not everyone is loving that Austin growth spurt.
The Pope Declares Sex to Be a Beautiful Thing
Pope Fancis talked about sex, masturbation and pornography in a new documentary. “Sex is one of the beautiful things God gave to human beings,” the pontiff said in a conversation with 10 Spanish-speaking young adults for a documentary called “The Pope: Answers.”
Not the kind that you guys have.
New Report Uncovers Astonishing Depravity at Baltimore Archdiocese
More than 150 Catholic priests and others associated with the Archdiocese of Baltimore sexually abused over 600 children- a staggering number- according to a new report released this week. The abuse occurred over a period of 80 years. One period had 11 different abusers over a fifty year span, and one abuser was found to have over 100 victims.
Like the pope says……
SPORTS
Two Giant Trees Fall During Masters
It was incredible luck that no one was hurt when two massive trees fell suddenly during the game, with many bystanders in close proximity.
Golf is the most dangerous sport in the world.
well THIS was terrifying pic.twitter.com/qfIm2w4zKW
— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) April 7, 2023
WWE Has to Apologize for Auschwitz Promo
When a photo of Auschwitz was used to promote a match everyone was furious even Auschwitz called out the WWE for the move. “We had no knowledge of what was depicted. As soon as we learned, it was removed immediately,” said a spokesperson.
Woke. So Woke.
So WWE used footage of Auschwitz in the Rey Mysterio vs. Dominik Mysterio video package that aired on its pre-show. Relevant shot is at about the 15-second mark. What an unforced error that is. pic.twitter.com/DbZY9BOOx5
— Kenny (@fusionaddict) April 2, 2023
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
nothing here yet
Jimmy Buffett is Worth a Billy Now
Welcome to the billionaires club Jimmy Buffet. Your merch, licensing and flip flops have got you into the three comma club.
That’s a lot of money for someone with 5 okay songs.
Woody Allen Could Win an Oscar This Year
His new French film, set in Paris, written in French would be eligible for Best International Feature this year. Coup De Chance is his 50th film and some are saying its his best yet.
Odd s are no matter what language it’s in, it’s going to stink. We’ve seen the last ten movies.
Coolio Died from Fentanyl
A spokesperson for the rappers family said the coroner found Fentanyl in his system. They also believe his severe asthma was a factor in his death.
Not too coolio.
MoNique Comes Out as Bi in New Netflix Special
Her trailer teased it and her new special the comedian talks about her long time secret desires and fantasies to explore. “Now I know y’all are looking at me in this moment saying, ‘Wait a minute b-tch, are you a motherfu–ing d-ke?’ No I’m not, all the way,”
With jokes like that, she’s going to really be a hit at the Pride parade this year.
Fans Call out JLO For Launching Booze Brand
Jennifer Lopez released her new alcoholic brand, Delola, this week with a message on Instagram. “I have been grinding non-stop for decades, and more and more I’m realizing the importance of enjoying life,.I just wanted to create something better — something better tasting, better ingredients, something I would want to drink with my friends and family, and that is Delola.” The problem for some fans is, she doesn’t drink herself, and has talked about alcohol’s negative effects in the past. So they viewed the move as a classless cash grab.
Well she can’t have any liquor at home, Ben’s there.
Wicked Is About to Surpass Cats
Wicked is now the fourth longest running musical on Broadway or at least it will be when the Wizard of Oz prequel runs its 7,486th show this week, outlasting Cats. The number one spot is pretty secure with Phantom of the Opera clocking in nearly double the performances, but that show is closing in April which will lock in its #1 spot somewhere around 14,000 shows. Chicago and Lion King are next in line with 10,300 and 9,900 shows under their betls.
That’s wicked cool.
Mick Mars Sues Motley Crew
The Crew guitarist says the crew has been gaslighting him, trying to get him to quit the group for years and they want him to leave without retaining his 25% interest in various revenue streams. They offered him a 5% interest in the 2023 tour which he is not playing on. Mars is alleging that the band doesn’t even play live, but that he did during the 2022 tour.
They’re just gonna wait him out.
Paul Schrader Doesnt Mind Assisted Living Life
Schrader and his wife moved to an assisted living facility because his wife was diagnosed with Alzheimers and he wanted to be with her and allow her to get additional care she requires. And he says it’s not that bad.
From Taxi Driver to Medication time.
VIRAL & TRENDING
Riley Reid Twitter Got Hacked and Really Racist
Porn Star Reilly Reid says those hateful things coming from her Twitter account aren’t her, and Twitter isn’t doing anything about it.
I dunno this kind of sounds like Riley.
Kings Guard Goes Off
I guess this King Charles thing has everyone on edge.
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRcpJbcG/
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
50 Best Movies of The 2020s
Here’s a list you can really sink your rage into. The fifty best movies of the 21st Century so far, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
You won’t agree with any of them and you probably haven’t even heard of #1.
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