Tuesday March 29: Daily Links

TUESDAY 3.29


NEWS STORIES

 



Black And White America Divided Over The Slap

A writer at the Atlantic is pointing out that white people seem to be much more outraged at Will Smith, whereas black people at least somewhat seem to be more willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Meanwhile, deaf Americans are just annoyed that no one’s talking about CODA’s big win.

Read more at the Atlantic.


There's Some Time Missing on the White House Jan 6 Phone Logs

Records submitted show that there’s a seven hour and thirty seven minute gap in White House phone logs on the day of January 6th – possibly implying a coverup. The missing time period ranges from 11:17 a.m. to 6:54 p.m. which overlaps with the time of the capitol occupation. There were calls with eight people prior to 11 and eleven people after 7pm, but no calls logged in between. The committee is looking into whether burner phones or other cell phones may have been used during that time.

Of course those may just be calls to a sex hotline, Trump doesn’t own a computer.

Read more at CBS News.


Former Chelsea Owner And Ukrainian Peace Negotiators Possibly Poisoned

The Russian billionaire who formerly owned Chelsea, Roman Abramovich, and Ukrainian peace negotiators suffered symptoms of a possible poisoning earlier this month after a meeting in Kyiv. They suffered red eyes and peeling skin. They must have eaten some old Russian MRE’s.

Read more at Yahoo News.


30 Couples Marry at Florida Pride Fest

As the Don’t Say Gay bill was signed into law in Florida on Monday, 30 couples got married in a group ceremony during a pride celebration. The crowd shouting We Say Gay to protest the repugnant law.

The culture wars will outlive the Ukraine war.

Read more at MSN


NYC High Life Interrupted by Terrible Elevators

The elevators for the City Bank-Farmers Trust Company Building in lower Manhattan are in such bad condition that outtages often force residents to take the stairs in the 59 story building.

The elevators broke so he slides down a rope….

Read more at DNYUZ.


Germany Outlaws Z

The Z symbol which symbolizes support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict could possibly get you arrested in some parts of Germany.

What’s the problem? Its just a harmless half swastika…

Read more at US News



SPORTS



And The Next Team On Hard Knocks Is..

The Detroit Lions! Great! We get to see how dumb Jared Goff is again. Can’t wait.

Read the announcement on Twitter.


Here Are The Details The New Buffalo Bills Stadium

Tax payers will only have to pay for $850 million of it(what a bargain!), the lease is for 30 years, it’ll be open air, and is planned to be finished in 2026. By that time the team will be neck deep inside a rebuild season, just like the past 30 plus years.

Read more on Twitter.


Who's Replacing Joe Buck at Fox?

Kevin Burkhardt is replacing Joe Buck as Fox’s top NFL play-by-player for the upcoming season.

He’s the best in his price range.

Read more at NY Post


Stephen A Smith Bitched Out the Wrong Will Smith

The ESPN host was not happy with Will Smith’s behavior at the Oscars, and shouted him down on Twitter, or at least he tried to. But because he didn’t check who he was @’ing, he ended up shouting at a red bearded red headed podcaster, which sort of took the piss out of the scolding.

Wait. Are we sure it’s the right Stephen A?



CELEBS & ENTERTAINMENT



Will Smith Posts Apology To Instagram

Will Smith posted his apology to the world and he even mentioned Chris in the apology this time.

They must have offered him more money than TikTok and YouTube.

Read more on Instagram.


Will Smith Slapped A Reporter 10 Years Ago

Footage of Will Smith tappin’ the cheek of a reporter on a red carpet from 10 years ago is making the rounds now. Dude’s got a slapping fetish, just let him live his best life.

Watch on YouTube.


Andy Warhol Headed for the Supreme Court Over Prince Prints

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear and decide a copyright case involving the Andy Warhol estate and a rock photographer who took photos of Prince. Those photos were later used as the basis for Warhol’s Prince series, and the photographer is suing. A lower court ruling decided that the images were fair use, this case has made its way up through appeals courts all the way up to the top courts.

Haven’t you heard? Andy’s dead.

Read more at WSJ.


15 Million People Watched The Oscars

Everyone saw the slap but this year’s Academy Awards broadcast had the second lowest ratings of all time. Last year’s broadcast was the rock bottom lowest.

Next year’s Oscar night will be hotter than an MMA match.

Read more at Mediaite


Roxy Music is Touring!

The band announced their first tour in more than 11 years on Monday. The band is celebrating 50 years since the release of their debut album.

is it raining in New York down 5th Ave? and off Broadway after dark you love the lights don’t you? I could walk you through the park if you’re feeling blue…

Read more at pitchfork.


That's Dr. Taylor Swift to You, Buddy

Tay Swift is getting a doctorate degree from NYU! Well it’s an honorary degree, but she will get to attend graduation at Yankee Stadium this spring, and she’ll be speaking at the commencement ceremony.

They really hope she brings her guitar. #freeconcert

Read more at Page Six


Michael Che is Staying!

Rumors of Michael Che’s imminent departure from Saturday Night Live turned out to be a misunderstanding. The rumor started after Che said something on stage about leaving the show, and as Che put it in a now-deleted Instagram, “some dork transcribed it & wrote and article.” So it was just a joke, said on stage.

Okay, so what’s the punchline?

Read more at Page Six


Joe Rogan Wants to Train Elon Musk to Fight Putin

Elon Musk shot his tweeter off offering to fight Putin man to man with the Ukraine being the prize. Joe Rogan is willing to be the Mickey to Musk’s Rocky. “I offered my services. I texted him,” Rogan said. “Dude I will arrange all of your training.’ I go ‘If you really do fight Putin, ‘I will arrange all your training,’”

Why didn’t your offer to train Chris Rock?

Read more at Mediaite


Who Wants Al Cervik's Golf Bag!!

You remember Rodney Dangerfield’s character’s spring loaded golf bag from Caddyshack? Well someone invented it.

And it comes with a hat and a free bowl of soup.

Read more at Gizmodo.


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Keanu Reeves Movies Scrubbed From Chinese Streamers

The Matrix, John Wick, Speed, Bill and Ted and any other movies with Keanu Reeves have been removed from Chinese movie streaming platforms. Reeves participation in a concert for Tibet prompted the move that removed 19 movies from China circulation.Reeves appeared in the zoom event on March 3rd.

Without the Matrix how will the Chinese know what sunglasses to buy?

Read more at Reuters



TRENDING & VIRAL


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STUDIES, SURVEYS, RANKINGS



Buzzfeed Wants to Reinstate These 21 Slang Words and Phrases

Words like on fleek, buggin and trippin need to come back, says Buzzfeed.

It ain’t a comeback if it never went away.

Read more at buzzfeed



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