Tuesday January 31 Daily Links

TUESDAY 1.31


NEWS STORIES

 



Sixth Officer Fired From Memphis PD

Preston Hemphill was not initially disciplined for the horrific attack that lead to Tyre Nichol’s death. But now, a day after the police body cam revealed his role in events, he too has been relieved of his duties. He was not seem actually kicking or punching Nichols, but he did use his taser on him and was heard saying “I hope they stomp his ass” during the assault.

Finally a white guy.

Read more at Mediaite.


It Took 6000 Gallons of Water to Put Out Burning Tesla

Normally putting out a car fire only takes about 500 gallons of water, but a Tesla that spontaneously caught fire on a highway this weekend required 6,000 gallons to contain the blaze.

How much water would it take to put out the twitter fire Elon Musk started?

Read more at NY Post


Matt Gaetz Coordinates With Fox and Brags About it

According to a Times writer, Gaetz once “boasted to colleagues that he began each day instructing aides to call Fox News bookers to determine what message du jour he should be trumpeting.”

So now we know who the Gaetz Keeper is.

Read more at mediaite


Trump Gives a Shout Out to His Main Man Al Capone

The Don compared himself to Al Capone, in a shout out meant to evoke sympathy. “Because of the Weaponization, Targeting, and Unprecedented Harassment, I believe that I have more lawyers working for me on this Corrupt Law Enforcement induced Bull…. than any human being in the history of our Country, including even the late great gangster, Alphonse Capone!” he said.

And you also have Syphilis. You guys are like twins.

Read more at Mediaite.


Matt Schlapp and His Wife Are No Longer on Air on Fox

Ever since Herschel Walker’s aid accused Matt of groping him, Shlapp and his wife Mercedes have been conspicuously missing from Fox News. Prior to the allegations they were both regulars on air but now they have not been seen in weeks

We know what Matt did. Why is Mercedes being dragged into this?

Read more at Mediaite.




SPORTS



Brock Purdy Has a Torn UCL

San Francisco’s third string QB, who started in this weekend’s game against the Eagles has been diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that will keep him out for six months

Linsanity part two.

Read more at ESPN


Boston Radio Trashes Gronk

Scott Zolak and Rob “Hardy” Poole totally roasted Rob Gronkowski on their show Monday morning. They mocked him for messing up pronunciation and overall poor broadcasting.

You realize that he did bring some trophy’s home for you guys right?

Read more at mediaite.



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Michael Jackson Biopic Has Found Their MIchael

Antione Fuqua has cast Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson to play the King of Pop in an upcoming biopic.

The ad for the role said Must dance. Singing? Don’t worry about it.

Read more at ET Online


Austin Butler Spoke in Public Without His Elvis Accent

Austin spoke this weekend at the AARP The Magazine’s 21st Annual Movies for Grownups Award to introduce director Baz Luhrman. And for the first time since appearing in the movie Elvis, he spoke publicly without the character’s southern twang.

Damn. The one place that would have really appreciated the impression.

Read more at Daily Mail.


Everyone's Dunking on Martha Stewart Selfie

Martha posted a new photo of her face, which she swears is unfiltered. She also maintains that she’s never had plastic surgery of any kind. Although she is 81, her face is practically wrinkle free. The internet went boo-nanas refusing to believe Stewart’s claims.

Can we just let an old lady have a nice moment? Feel good about herself?

Read more at NY Post


Hulu Cancels Reboot Despite Raves From Critics

Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville and Judy Greer starred alongside Paul Reiser and Rachel Bloom in the critically lauded series.

Don’t worry they’re already working on a Reboot.

Read more at THR


Showtime is Changing Its Name

Paramount announced today that the television channel previously known as Showtime will now be referred to as “Paramount+ With Showtime.” “Now, with SHOWTIME’s content integrated into our flagship streaming service, and select Paramount+ originals joining the linear offering, Paramount+ will become the definitive multiplatform brand in the streaming space — and the first of its kind to integrate streaming and linear content in this way,” Paramount CEO Bob Bakish said in a memo to staff Monday.

Does anyone understand any of this?

Read more at Variety.


Marilyn Manson Sued For Rape

A new lawsuit accuses Marilyn Manson of repeatedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old over a course of three years and then threatening to kill her family if she spoke out.

In other news, Marilyn Manson has been assaulting our ears for decades.

Read more at NY Post


Marie Kondo Is So Over Being Tidy

Kondo says that after the birth of her third child, she’s kind of given up on being neat at home. “My home is messy, but the way I am spending my time is the right way for me at this time at this stage of my life,” she told the Washington Post.

Yeah we all know how that goes.

Read more at The Guardian



VIRAL & TRENDING



Mr Beast Heals the Blind

For his latest stunt, viral entertainer “Mr. Beast” helped 1,000 blind people see again. 55 million people have already viewed his latest video on YouTube in which he pays for 1,000 blind or near blind individuals who couldn’t afford cataract surgery were given teh procedure for free.

This makes Jesus look like a slacker.

Read more at CNN




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