
MLB rumors: Rays hopes take hit, Red Sox controversy, Orioles-Kevin Brown update
MLB rumors: Rays postseason hopes take major step back with Shane McClanahan injuryThe Tampa Bay Rays were red hot to start the 2023 season, having a commanding first-place lead in the AL East. However, the team fell back down to Earth once the team entered the All-Star break, and watched the riva...
2023-08-09 06:22

Alabama brawl turns spotlight on Montgomery's racial history
Viral video of a chaotic brawl along Montgomery, Alabama's riverfront has renewed national conversations about racial tensions in America.
2023-08-09 05:58

Lula Enlists Neighbors in Brazil’s Battle to Save the Amazon
The leaders of South America’s Amazon nations gathered in Brazil on Tuesday as President Luiz Inacio Lula da
2023-08-09 03:46

Braves Rumors: 3 prospects Atlanta should call up before Sept. 1
The Atlanta Braves were relatively quiet at the trade deadline, but as rosters expand at the beginning of September, they should consider some minor-league additions.With Atlanta general manager Alex Anthopoulos holding onto the majority of his MLB-ready prospects at the MLB trade deadline, it w...
2023-08-09 01:20

NL MVP race is latest chapter in Ronald Acuña-Freddie Freeman friendly rivalry
Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. and Dodgers' Freddie Freeman are going head to head in the NL MVP race in 2023. Who's coming out on top?As the NL MVP race heats up this season, one current Braves player and one former Braves player could wrestle for the coveted award. The rumored favorit...
2023-08-08 23:58

Taylor Swift friendship bracelet trend has Etsy shop owners cashing in
Jamie Tompkins works full-time as an events manager in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, but stays up well past midnight to work on her budding side hustle: making friendship bracelets for Taylor Swift concert goers.
2023-08-08 22:19

Airbus open to potential partner in Brazil's Helibras, executive says
By Gabriel Araujo SAO PAULO Airbus would be open to sell a stake in helicopter maker Helibras to
2023-08-08 21:48

AJ Pritchard calls quits on acting career after just one Hollyoaks role
AJ Pritchard has decided acting isn't for him, after his viral Hollyoaks scene saw him and brother, Curtis, roasted online. The ballroom dancer caught the attention of Twitter users for the rather awkward scene where the duo, who played Marco and Jacob, plot the downfall of their dance teacher in a children's playground. "Hollyoaks were so happy with everything. That's all that matters", he said of the 2021 cameo. "I enjoyed it but I feel like acting isn't my forte." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter
2023-08-08 20:16

UK Electoral Commission says it was hacked by 'hostile actors'
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Electoral Commission said on Tuesday it had been targeted in a complex cyber incident first identified last
2023-08-08 19:54

'Let's Make a Deal' host Wayne Brady says he is pansexual
Wayne Brady, known for hosting the TV show "Let's Make a Deal," has announced that he is pansexual.
2023-08-08 18:16

Tributes pour in after Cha Cha Slide creator DJ Casper dies age 58
Tributes have poured in for DJ Casper, who died aged at the age of 58 on Monday (7 August) after his battle with cancer. The Chicago legend – whose real name is Willie Perry Jr – was famed for his classic 'Cha Cha Slide' that topped the charts in 2000. Speaking to ABC7, he spoke about the success of the track, saying he never expected it to be an international phenomenon. "When I first did it, I did it as an aerobic exercise for my nephew at Bally's," Casper said. "From there, it just took off. Elroy Smith from WGCI grabbed ahold of it," he said. "I have one of the biggest songs that played at all stadiums: hockey, basketball, football, baseball; they played it at the Olympics," Casper said. "It was something that everybody could do." He went on to discuss his health after being diagnosed in 2016 with two forms of cancer, "renal and neuroendocrine, which is kidney and liver." "They went in to try to do surgery, and they found out the kidney was connected to the main artery, so they decided not to do it," he said, adding they decided to "just treat it" instead. "I used to weigh 236 pounds, and I think I'm about 60 pounds less," he said at the time. "If you know me, you know I'm not going to stop. I'm going to continue to go. I'm going to continue to go until I can't go." Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The sad news has prompted a flood of emotional messages online, with one person writing: "RIP DJ Casper, whose 'Cha Cha Slide' has been an immeasurable and integral part of seemingly every inter-generational celebration I’ve ever attended." Another added: "DJ Casper brought joy to so many with the 'Cha Cha Slide'. His legacy will live on through the countless celebrations and events where his music continues to unite people in dance. My condolences to his loved ones." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-08 17:46

Why is MrBeast being sued by the company making his burgers?
YouTuber MrBeast is being counter-sued for $100 million by Virtual Dining Concepts, the company behind Beast Burger restaurants. MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, shared in June that he was going to be “moving on” from his Beast Burger restaurants in order to concentrate more on his snack business with his chocolate bar brand Feastables. Just over two years ago Donaldson partnered with Virtual Dining Concepts (VDC) to launch over 2,000 ‘ghost kitchens’ to make Beast Burger available across the United States. VDC are suing Donaldson for failing to honour his contractual obligations, as well as intentional tortious interference. The lawsuit was filed on Monday morning in the Supreme Court of the State of New York for the County of New York. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter The suit, obtained by Variety, is a response to Donaldson suing VDC and its parent company last month, wanting to terminate the deal for his restaurant chain, alleging the burgers it served were called “disgusting,” “revolting” and “inedible” which damaged his reputation. Last week, VDC hit back at the suit claiming it was “riddled with false statements and inaccuracies”, as well as calling it “meritless” and “ill-advised”. “This case is about a social media celebrity who believes his fame means that his word does not matter, that the facts do not matter, and that he can renege and breach his contractual obligations without consequence,” the suit states. “He is mistaken.” The counter-suit claims that Donaldson had breached the parties’ agreements and interfered with business dealings. As a result, it has damaged the reputation of MrBeast Burger and VDC, turned away customers and ruined relationships with suppliers and vendors. The lawsuit also contains examples of deleted tweets from the YouTube star’s account where he writes that he wished to close the burger business, writing: “the company I partnered with won’t let me stop even though it’s terrible for my brand.” VDC was co-founded by Robert Earl, who is the founder and CEO of Planet Hollywood. The company has backed celebrity brands including those from Mariah Carey and Mario Lopez. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-08 16:49