Thursday June 3: Daily Links

THURSDAY 6.3


NEWS STORIES

 



AMC Stock is Skyrocketting

AMC stock is up 95%, 544%, 1200%? More?

See Joe, it’s all about the snowcaps. #tastebuds

Read more at cnet.com.


Artists Invisible Sculpture Sells for $18,000

An invisible sculpture called IO SONO, Italian for “I Am” just sold at auction. The artist describes it as a space full of energy, and instructed the buyer to display it on an area roughly five-foot-long and five-foot-wide.

Stop laughing, it’s as real as bitcoin.

Read more at design taxi.


The Most Expensive Ten Minutes On (or Off) Earth

A seat on Bezos ten minute joy ride to space is hotly contested with 5200 bidders driving the price up and up. It’s currently at $3 million which is roughly $300,000 a minute.

This will be the most disappointing ride since space mountain.

Read more at The Daily Beast.


Texas Valedictorian Pulls a Switerchoo on her Approved Speech

Instead of her original speech, Paxton Smith delivered a powerful warning against Anti-Abortion Laws.

This is like the last scene in a movie IRL. Anyway we can get you to throw your fist up and freeze frame??

Read more at thedailybeast.


Amazon Stopping Drug Testing for Employees

Amazon is supporting Federal Legalization for Marijuana by refraining from drug testing most employees.

Don’t try to pretend to be Cool Boss, Bezos. We all know when you’ve got dollar signs in your eyes and you’re just trying to get legal weed on Prime Shipping.

Read more at qz.com.



SPORTS



Coach K's Retiring, Get Ready to Watch His Last Hurrah

Duke University’s Coach K, Mike Krzyzewski is retiring but will put in one final season.

Can’t wait for Duke’s next hatable replacement.

Read more at ESPN.


WWE Makes More Cuts

The WWE announced today that they’re saying goodbye to Braun Strowman, Aleister Black, Ruby Riott, Lana, Buddy Murphy, and Santana Garrett.

So good not to read the Honky Tonk’s name on this list.

Read more at barstool sports.


Stephen A Smith Storms Off Set After Shouting at NBA Players

Smith was pissed off that players haven’t done more to complain about the lack of black coaches in the league. “I wanna call out the NBA players. You got something to say about everything else. WHERE YOU AT?!” Smith asked.

So you want them to do your job now too Steven A?

Read more at Mediaite


Tom Brady is Still Trolling Aaron Rodgers

Florida has really brought out TB’s inner douchebag.

@tombrady

They taught me how to use the green screen… I’m evolving. Who wants more TikTok highlights? @bucsnfl

♬ original sound – Tom Brady


Bob Baffert Banned from Churchill Downs for 2 Years

Baffert was suspended by Churchill Downs after his horse, Medina Spirit had a second positive drug test.

If you wanna be the man you’ve got to beat the man! … and to beat the man, you’re going to need a shit ton of horse steroids.

Medina Spirit doesn’t seem to be bothered even slightly

Read more at CNBC.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Lizzo Has Everyone Buying Watermelon and Yellow Mustard

After a Tik Tok user went viral putting mustard on watermellon, Lizzo decided she needed to find out whether it was bussin or disgusting. She seemed intrigued, but then never revealed her verdict. So a Delish writer gave it a shot, and found it very enjoyable.

Lets try to get putting mustard on dogshit trending and see how many idiots jump on board.

Read more at delish.

@lizzo

#stitch with @yayayayummy ummmm I ended up just eating it w tajin 🤭

♬ original sound – lizzo


Oh No Demi Didn't! (Yes, They Did)

After ranting about the dangers of diet culture and advertising sugar free items, Demi Lovato got caught holding a Diet Dr. Pepper microphone at the iHeartRadio music awards last week. And Twitter is taking her to task for it.

Maybe they can just stay it’s a dildo.

Read more at Page Six.


Big Brother Winner Mike Boogie Malin Guilty of Stalking

Former ‘Big Brother’ winner Mike Malin will get two years probation after a court found him guilty of stalking former co-star Wil Kirby.

He just can’t seem to quit him.

Read more at US Magazine


John Hinckley Singer Songwriter?

The man who tried to assassinate Ronald Reagan is now writing and performing music. A video of Hinckley performing his song, “Majesty of Love” is going viral, with a very dark comment section.

Still looking to impress Jody Foster. …


Jo Jo Siwa Asks Filmmakers, Please Delete My Kiss Scene From Upcoming Movie

JoJo Siwa is out of the closet and has a girlfriend, and would really appreciate it if that kissing scene from her upcoming movie, “Bounce” could be removed from the film. She is pleading with Will Smith’s Westbrook production company to cut the scene. Siwa, who is 18, is worried it will confuse her fans.

It’s called acting, kid.

Read more at NY Post.


Jackass Director Got Death Threats from BAM

Jeff Tremaine is alleging in legal documents that BAM Margera made death threats toward him and his children. “Look at your children and grab your pocket book and write a check, if you are greedy, and cheap, look at your children again. If you don‘t sign the paper, look at you children. Sign your stupid f***ing contract before your (sic) not safe anywhere.”

I just can’t seem to quit you.

Read more at tmz.


Obama Surprises Chicago Youth Football Team With Epic Inspirational Speech

The former president went back home to give an inspirational speech to the Chicago Southside Wolfpack.

I hope he ended this one with “Today, we celebrate our independence day.”


Tarantino Doesn't Want His Last Movie To Suck

Speaking on the Pure Cinema Podcast, QT admitted he’s worried about falling into the curse of many great directors- ending on a low note.

“I mean, most directors’ last films are fucking lousy,” he said, before joking that perhaps he should just end with Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.

Luckily Grindhouse wasn’t your last movie.

Read more at moviemaker.com


Billie Eilish Sexy Slumber Party Video

Are we sure this isn’t a Jeffrey Epstein home video?

Read more at NY Post.


Bachelor In Paradise will Replace Chris Harrison With Comedian Guest Hosts

David Spade is just one of the names who could appear in hosting capacity on Bachelor in Paradise.

Hopefully these comedians won’t make a joke of show about trying to find your soulmate on a reality series while you finger bang each other in a hot tub.

Read more at variety.



TRENDING


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VIRAL VIRAL



Watch This Drone Crash Into an Icelandic Active Volcano

This is mesmerizing. A drone heads straight for the lava spewing out of Fagradalsfijial and you can witness its final moments.

This looks so prehistoric it’s like seeing a dinosaur. How is this 2021?



STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Sports Fans Are Out of Control

Everyone’s noticing that the sports fan as a group is de-evolving into barbarian behavior, and wondering if the pandemic is to blame.

Or were we always barbarians and we just didn’t notice.

Read more at The Week.


Mens Brains Are a Lot Like Their Testicles

A new study shows that men’s brains have the same genes and proteins found in their testicles.

And we’ve wasted all this time calling them “dick heads” mistakenly.

Read more at dailymail.co.uk.



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