Saturday February 10 Daily Links
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10
NEWS STORIES
Biden Responds to Special Counsel Report
In an address to the nation, Biden responded to the critical special counsel report with defiance and strength.
And then forgot everything about it five minutes later.
Ocean Current System Could Collapse
A crucial ocean current system could be on course to collapse with catastrophic impacts on global weather according to scientists.
Dunno what this means but it don’t sound good
Colin Jost Will Host the 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner
Only the best comedians, and those who can joke about the national political picture are chosen to host this event. It’s considered very prestigious to be asked, and this year, Weekend Update.
Hopefully his Staten Island ferry comedy club will be ready in time.
SPORTS
Amazon Prime Expected to Grab a 2024 Playoff Game
After Peacock had huge success with an exclusive stream of one of the 2023 playoff games, Amaon wants in and is expected to buy the rights to stream an exclusive playoff game during the 2024 season .
This is going to make the fans so happy
Kirk Herbstreit Says He Had Nothing to Do with Bringing Dylan Raiola to Nebraska
He admits he spoke to Dylan, but says he had nothing to do with convincing him to de-commit to Georgia and switch to Nebraska. “If I’m guilty of anything, I said that Matt Rhule is a good coach and he’s a good man,” Kirk said.
Dunno what happened but if Kirk gets fired America will be in a better place.
Madden Simulation Tells Us Super Bowl Will Be Very Close
The simulation can’t predict whether Taylor Swift will show up, but it did predict that Kansas City will win in a squeaker, beating San Francisco by a score of 30-28.
So guess there’s no sense in playing now.
Antonio Gates Snubbed by Pro Football HoF
Pro Football Hall of Fame voters somehow snubbed iconic tight end Antonio Gates in his first appearance on the ballot despite scoring more touchdowns than any other player at the position in NFL history.
Looks like we’ve got some guardians at the gates.
Vanessa Bryant Slams Critics of Kobe Statue
Kobe actually helped pick the pose of the statue which was initially planned before his death. “So if anyone has any issues with it, tough shit,” she said, adding, “it is what it is.” The first statue, sculpted by Julie Rotblatt Amrany, features tattoos of their daughters’ names on Kobe Bryant’s arm. Vanessa Bryant said that the other statues would include one with Gianna and another featuring his No. 24 jersey.
It’s 2024 and we still can’t come up with a better idea to memorialize someone than a statue.
FULL SPEECH: Vanessa Bryant unveils Kobe’s statue pic.twitter.com/7q6zb9ok3H
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) February 9, 2024
Vince McMahon Sexually Pursued Wrestler Who Killed Herself
Ashley Massaro wrote an affidavit before committing suicide, saying that Vince McMahon preyed on female wrestlers and destroyed her career when she turned down his advances.
The next Wrestlemania should be in hell.
CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT
Winter Box Office Grosses Hit New Low
There’s a drought at the Box Office this winter, due in part to the writers and actors strike, but also due to a lack of worthy movie titles. In terms of studio fare, February 2024’s lineup is largely anchored by Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend. That’s when the Kingsley Ben-Adir starrer One Love: Bob Marley goes up against Sony’s superhero pic Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney.
No one’s ever heard of any of these movies.
Ben Affleck Got Paid BIG for Dunkin Super Bowl Ad
They paid him $10 Million for appearing in a Dunkin’ Donuts Super Bowl Ad. TEN MILLION!
That’s a lot of dough. Nuts.
Wil Wheaton Triggered by Larry David and Elmo
He wrote a lengthy essay on Facebook slamming Larry David for his mock attack on Elmo on the Today Show. “What the f*** is wrong with that guy? Elmo is, like, the best friend to multiple generations of children. In the Sesame Street universe, ELMO IS A CHILD, who is currently putting mental health and caring for others in the spotlight. And Larry F***ing David … did … that? And thought it was going to be … funny? What? What an ass****. What a stupid, self-centered, tone deaf ass****.” He said his dad was abusive to him as a kid and would grab and shake him the way Larry shook Elmo.
Will must not be able to watch the Simpsons at all.
Pete Davidson Ditches Matt Rife Radio City Gig
Davidson was scheduled to open for Matt Rife, which is odd enough by itself. But he ducked it at the last minute, just two hours before the show was slated to start.
Is he ok? This isn’t like Pete to miss a show
Kanyes Livestream Cut Off By Host After Anti Semitic Lyric
He was performing tracks from his new album Vultures at Chicago’s United Center while also live streaming the performance on a platform called Veep. As he rapped the lyrics “And I’m still crazy, bipolar, anti-Semite, and I’m still the king,” Veeps stopped the livestream.
Shouldnt the problem be fucking with any Jew?
Boris Johnson calls Tucker Carlson a Traitor
After seeing the Putin interview, former UK PM Boris Johnson called Tucker Carlson a traitor.
Less a traitor and more a bad interviewer.
TRENDING & VIRAL
nothing here yet
EVERYTHING
more stories coming soon
everything
STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS
nothing here yet
everything
Read More Stories From the IB Wire
.
.