Author: Amy Davis

On January 4th, US President Joe Biden named nineteen Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients. This is one of the nation’s highest civilian honors, given in recognition of exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, the pursuit of world peace, and/or other significant societal, public, or private endeavors. 2025’s recipients include Emmy award winner Michael J. Fox, Oscar winner Denzel Washington, AFI founder George Stevens, Jr., and U2 frontman Bono. Recipients from the world of sports include former basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson and soccer player Lionel Messi. Political leaders including the late Secretary of Defense…

Peacock has released the first trailer for its documentary on, now-disgraced, rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. “Diddy: The Making Of A Bad Boy” will explore his earlier years, to the current onslaught of accusations against him. Speaking with the people closest to Combs through his childhood and decades-long career.  This 90-minute special will follow the rapper/producer’s journey into becoming Puff Daddy, and then re-branding to Diddy. Focusing on the “forces that shaped the man and may have made him a monster.” “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” features never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best. In…

Move over 7/11 you aren’t the only ones encouraging customers to bring in odd containers anymore. Theater chain Cinemark is getting in on the action for National Popcorn Day, January 19th, with their own BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket) promotion.  Customers can bring in any container, bag, or tote and get it filled up for just $5! The only catch is that containers can’t exceed 400 oz or the equivalent of two XL popcorns. Given theater concession prices, this is still one heck of a good deal.  For those that can’t make it to the theater, the company is also offering…

We are opening 2025 with some of the least shocking news imaginable. Hot on the heels of “Squid Game” season 2’s premiere, Netflix has greenlit a 3rd and final season. The streamer has already crafted some teaser art and set a release window for later this year. The first season of “Squid Game” hit Netflix in 2021 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Its story centers around a lethal competition that draws in players with the promise of a $45.6 billion cash prize. Season 1 centers around Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), a desperate father who enters the game and is…

Well, we are saying goodbye to 2024 with one of the weirdest stories we’ve seen all year. On December 30th, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) stopped a Rolls Royce Ghost for allegedly speeding along Highway 99. During this seemingly routine traffic stop, the officer found cannabis and a one-month-old baby spider monkey.  The driver was charged with a DUI, possession of cannabis for sale, and owning a primate, which is illegal in the state of California. “The monkey was safely taken by Animal Control where he will receive the proper care,” reads CHP’s Facebook post. “Some next level monkey business! …

Welcome Players – the game is about to begin. Again. CASETiFY has just launched a new line based on season 2 of Netflix’s mega-hit series “Squid Game!” This special collection brings the show’s intense themes and iconic imagery to life. The collaboration heavily features the circle, triangle, and square shapes symbolizing the show’s terrifying storyline. This new line includes a Young-hee Phonecase Dangler along with a print case that tries to capture the essence of the show’s most complex character. But if you’re looking for something less overt, the Game Sign Metal Chain Wrist Strap allows for both fashion and…

Time has apparently not been kind to Buddy, played by Will Ferrell in 2003’s “Elf.” Over the weekend, Ferrell dressed up as a disheveled version of the character to attend a hockey game. This version came complete with a five o’clock shadow and a fake(???) cigarette. The December 29th match was between the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers. Ferrell, is a long time fan of the Kings and often attends their games. Just normally not dressed as an elf who has fallen on hard times. During the game he told a broadcaster for FanDuel Sports Network that “it was…

Did you think we were making it out of 2024 without more streamers purging content? We are sorry to burst anyone’s bubble and report that Paramount+ is removing several Nickelodeon titles from its library. The losses include favorites like “Doug,” “Blue’s Room,” and “Big Time Rush.” The shows “My Life As A Teenage Robot,” “AwesomenessTV,” “Breadwinners,” “Game Shakers,” “House of Anubis,” “Let’s Just Play: Go Healthy Challenge,” “Welcome to the Wayne,” “Wonder Pets,” and “Zoofari” were also removed. Along with shows based on the DreamWorks Animation movies “Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness” and “The Penguins of Madagascar.” Earlier this…

The holidays are stressful for most people, but especially delivery workers who have to get everyone their gifts on time. On December 22nd, Sgt. Shawn Robert was on a routine patrol at 2am in Lakeville, MA when he spotted something strange in the woods. When he investigated the sergeant found three large totes full of Amazon packages spread out several feet into the woods. Robert put the totes onto a pickup truck and brought them back to the Lakeville Police Department, where they counted 80 packages. Of course, the officers began to investigate the discovery but it didn’t take long…

Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman is currently portraying the cantankerous spy boss Jackson Lamb on Apple TV+’s “Slow Horses.” It seems his performance on the show is realistic enough for MI5 to hire him… to narrate “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Albeit a slightly updated version. Oldman Takes on Christmas The British counter-intelligence agency has partnered with Apple TV+ and the actor to breathe new life into this Christmas classic. Re-titling the project “A Christmas Story from MI5,” the video accompanying his narration takes place in Thames House (not Regent’s Park, like the show). “’Twas the night before Christmas when all…