It was the year that trolls and tabloid fodder took over. It was the year that beef became the chief marketing strategy. It was the year that hype trumped truth. And we're not even talking politics yet. In these absurd times, rap provided an equally surreal soundtrack. This ranked year-end list — which includes the hip-hop albums voted onto NPR's original 50 Best Albums of 2018 list, with writing that was originally published there — provides an unintentional reflection of the overwhelming weight we bore in 2018.
The Furries Have Landed And Pittsburgh Is Giving Them A Bear Hug
It was a warm, humid day in downtown Pittsburgh — and it was even hotter for the more than 1,400 people who were wearing animal costumes. Adults and kids trekked the city's streets wearing ears and tails, paws and full-body animal suits, much like the ones you'd see at Disneyland.
Long the butt of jokes, the worldwide population of anthropomorphic animal enthusiasts known as "furries" continues to grow. And every summer, they gather in Pittsburgh for the world's largest furry convention, dubbed Anthrocon.
This Breaks My Heart: Red Sox Fans and MLB World Mourn Devastating Loss ofEx-Yankees Nemesis
The MLB world is in mourning today. It was recently reported that former Seattle Mariners’ player Lee Tinsley has sadly passed away. The former outfielder had also played for the Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies in the 90s. Tinsley was a member of the MLB from 1993 to 1997, after which he began coaching various teams in the major leagues.
Tinsley died on 12th January 2023 in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is survived by three children.
This once-thriving Baltimore marketplace has been mostly abandoned for the last 40 years. I visited
I explored a mostly-abandoned outdoor mall in Baltimore that was a thriving market in the 1800s. Poverty and decreasing population have contributed to the area's loss of businesses and customers. Abandoned buildings remain, but efforts to repurpose them are in place. Old Town Mall is a mostly-abandoned shopping district in Baltimore, Maryland. Old Town Mall is in Baltimore, Maryland. Joey Hadden/Insider Read more: I explored an abandoned amusement park and found stunning art-deco attractions and a thriving artists' hub
Ron Jeremy -- I'm Giving Death a Hard Time
Ron Jeremy REFUSES TO DIE ... and TMZ has the photo proof!!
After undergoing multiple surgeries for a heart aneurysm last month, the 59-year-old porn legend is making a miraculous recovery ... and even took a photo with a nurse while giving the ol' thumbs up.
It's pretty incredible considering Ron's situation was so bad, he was put in the intensive care unit at L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai hospital.
But now, Ron's rep tells us the porn giant is "
Disney princesses with thin figures are more damaging to girls' self-esteem than those with curvier
Disney's blockbusters have captivated children for generations, with many dreaming to look 'as pretty as a princess' one day.
But scientists now say that Cinderella and Aurora are among countless characters that are more harmful to the self-esteem of young boys and girls.
New research, led by the University of California, has shed light on the connection between the body shape of a youngster's favourite princess and their confidence.
Aurora, Snow White and Cinderella were deemed to have a 'less positive' influence on a child's self-esteem based on their thinness.
How 'The Last Farewell' Symbolizes the Show's Cancellation Drama
When the network decided to cancel Little House on the Prairie, they didn’t alert Michael Landon, the show’s executive producer, writer, director, and star. They simply removed it from the schedule. After the show ended, the Little House on the Prairie team went on to film three movies: Look Back to Yesterday, Bless All the Dear Children, and The Last Farewell. The Last Farewell, in particular, mirrored Landon’s feelings about the show’s cancellation, according to Melissa Gilbert (who played Laura Ingalls Wilder).
Kristaps Porzingis On A Yacht With A Super Hot Chick!
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Laurent Lafitte et son pouse
Laurent Lafitte et son épouse – Demain 10 mai, Laurent Lafitte prendra la relève en tant que maître de cérémonie du festival pour la 69e édition du Festival de Cannes, qui se déroulera du 11 au 22 mai. Rencontre avec le nouveau chef d’orchestre sur la Croisette. Pour son rôle dans le prochain film d’Albert Dupontel, “Au revoir là-haut”, Laurent Lafitte, le maître de cérémonie du 69e Festival de Cannes, nous a confié qu’il espérait apporter une excitation débridée au personnage.
The Dont Worry Darling Trailer Is a Horny Truman Show
Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling has fans begging for a glimpse of Harry Styles and Florence Pugh smooching. Now she has kindly given you a second opportunity with a new trailer. Inspired by The Matrix and Inception, the movie’s trailer gives us added context to a film with a Truman Show–esque plot starring Pugh as a pampered, picture-perfect 1950s housewife who feels something may be wrong in her ideal life.