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Sports LeBron James Throws Chalk Before Every Game — What's the Ritual All About?
As one of the best players in the history of the NBA, many want to know why LeBron James throws chalk into the air before every game. Let's get into it.Television The Writers Strike Is Likely to Hit Soap Operas Before Any Other Format
Now that writers across television are on strike, many fans of soap operas want to know whether their favorite shows will be affected.Influencers Taryn Delanie Smith May Have Been Miss New York, but She's Also Hilarious
Although she may be best known as Miss New York, Taryn Delanie Smith is creating a more comedic persona with her 'Heaven' videos on TikTok.Trending Meet the "Tiny Mom" Who Gave Birth to Two "Enormous Babies" and Went Viral
Alexis LaRue is a 22-year-old tiny mom from Minnesota with two enormous twin babies that have taken TikTok, and the world, by storm.Sports Nikola Jokić's Older Brothers Both Played Basketball When They Were Growing Up
Nikola Jokić is one of the best players in the NBA, and it turns out that his family is part of the reason he's had so much basketball success.Entertainment Murder Memorabilia Collectors May Want a Menendez Brothers Basketball Card
The Menendez brothers are famed killers, and some fans also spotted them on a 1990–1991 basketball card. They were spectators at a game.Entertainment Justin Nettlebeck Left the 'Q101 Morning Crew' in Chicago — Fans Aren't Happy
'Q101 Morning Crew' co-host Justin Nettleback recently announced he was leaving the show, leading some to wonder what happened to him.Music Spotify Users Are Annoyed After the App Repeatedly Queued up the Wrong Songs
Why is Spotify queuing the wrong songs? Some users are annoyed the app seems to be malfunctioning. Is there a way to fix it? Here's what we know.Entertainment The TikTok Aerosol Challenge Left a Teenager With Burns on Most of His Body
A teenager in North Carolina was severely burned after attempting the TikTok aerosol challenge. What does TikTok aerosol challenge entail?Sports Shaquil Barrett Is Mourning the Loss of His 2-Year-Old Daughter After an Accident
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett lost his two-year-old daughter in an accident in April 2023. Let's get to know all four of this kids.Television Actor James Brolin Provides the Narration That Makes 'Sweet Tooth' So Endearing
The narrator of 'Sweet Tooth' has a voice that's likely familiar to anyone who occasionally finds themselves watching classic Hollywood films.FYI Getting "Zombied" Is the Latest Way the Internet Can Ruin Your Dating Life
What does getting "zombied" mean in dating? It's a new term that's starting to arise in dating circles, and many want to know how it's used.Sports Chris Mortensen Battled Throat Cancer, and He's Been Back on ESPN for a While
Chris Mortensen is covering the NFL draft for ESPN, leading many to wonder what happened to him that led to his absence from the channel.Entertainment Who Will Replace James Corden on 'The Late Late Show'? Rumor Has It CBS Is Changing Directions
James Corden left 'The Late Late Show,' and many audience members want to know who will replace him as host. Will he be replaced at all?Stream & Chill Kate Lost Her Hair in 'Firefly Lane,' but Did Sarah Chalke Shave Her Head?
Sarah Chalke's character loses her hair in 'Firefly Lane,' but did the actor actually shave her head for her role in the series? Here's what we know.Trending TikTok Users Are Receiving a Red Exclamation Point When They Try to Send DMs — Why?
TikTok users are experiencing frustration after seeing a red exclamation point that tells them that their messages are not sending.Sports Bryce Young's Parents Have Made Major Sacrifices for His Football Career
Bryce Young seems set to be the No. 1 draft pick in the 2023 NFL draft, which has led many to wonder who the quarterback's parents are.Sports The First Round of the NFL Draft Is a Movie-Length Event in and of Itself
The first round of the NFL draft is on Thursday, April 27, but how long will the draft actually take once the ceremony gets started?FYI Using the Pear Emoji Online Apparently Means You're Single and Ready to Mingle
The pear emoji is showing up in many people's profiles, but what does the emoji actually mean, and why is it suddenly all over social media?Reality TV Galey Alix Always Wears a Hat on 'Home in a Heartbeat' — Here's Why
Galey Alix is renovating homes on HGTV, but some viewers are wondering why the 'Home in a Heartbeat' personality always wears a hat on her show.Sports Bryant Gumbel May Have Lost Some Public Standing After Supporting Matt Lauer
What happened to Bryant Gumbel? He has had a long broadcasting career, and many are wondering what he's been up to in recent years.Television Ohio Sports Anchor Dom Tiberi Shaved His Head to Support His Wife's Treatment
Why did Dom Tiberi shave his head? The WBNS sports anchor in Ohio recently shaved his head, but many regular viewers wondered why the anchor did it.Music Fans Are Convinced That Miley Cyrus Secretly Released Music Under a Pseudonym
Some people think that Miley Cyrus is releasing music under another name, and fans are now wondering if Clara Pierce is actually Miley Cyrus.Entertainment Who Are Carol Burnett's Daughters? She Welcomed Three Children With Joe Hamilton
Six-time Golden Globe winner and comedian Carol Burnett has three children with TV producer Joe Hamilton. Here's what to know about them.Music Morgan Wallen's Parents Created a Stable Home for Him Growing Up
Morgan Wallen's parents influenced his interest in music, and they continued to support him as he became a country music star. Let's meet them.Celebrity Bam Margera Is on the Run in Pennsylvania and Wanted by Police in the State
'Jackass' star Bam Margera is on the run from authorities in Pennsylvania, leading many to wonder where he is now and what happened to him.Reality TV Gary King Claims He Hooked Up With Kenya Moore's Assistant at BravoCon
Gary King claims that he hooked up with Kenya Moore's assistant during a recent BravoCon. So, who is Kenya Moore's assistant? Let's get into it.Entertainment Tucker Carlson Is Out at Fox News — What Are His Plans for the Future?
Following Tucker Carlson's sudden departure from Fox News, many are wondering what the former primetime host is going to do now. Let's get into it.Celebrity Relationships Nicholas Braun From 'Succession' Says He's Never Been in a Long-Term Relationship
Who is 'Succession' star Nicholas Braun dating? The Cousin Greg actor's romantic life may be quieter than you might have thought.Entertainment 'Friends' Star Matthew Perry Regrets Insulting Keanu Reeves in His Memoir
Matthew Perry's memoir examined his struggle with addiction, and it also led some to wonder why he seemed to hate Keanu Reeves.Sports Wrexham Has Been Promoted to the Football League, but What Does That Mean?
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Wrexham football club has been promoted, but plenty of people might need that promotion explained.Sports Florida Panthers Fans Have Been Throwing Rats on the Ice for Decades Now
Florida Panthers fans have thrown rats on the ice at hockey games for years, and many are now wondering how this strange tradition started.Reality TV Len Goodman's Wife Is Among the Many Who Are Mourning the 'DWTS' Judge's Death
Following the surprising news of Len Goodman's death, many wondered who the iconic 'Dancing With the Star' judge's wife and family were.Sports The Golden State Warriors Left Oakland for San Francisco for Money, of Course
Why did the Golden State Warriors leave Oakland? The city lost its last remaining sports franchise, and folks are curious about the reason.Celebrity Relationships Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens's Relationship Timeline: A Look Back at Their Dating Years
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens's relationship history: They dated from 2005 to 2010, and we're breaking down every moment of their romance.Sports Ted DiBiase Jr., a Former WWE Wrestler, Has Been Indicted for Welfare Fraud
Ted DiBiase Jr. is the son of a famous wrestler and a former wrestler himself, but now, news has broken that he's involved in a welfare fraud case.FYI The SpaceX Starship Exploded, but Many Claim It Was a Success
The news that one of Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets exploded in midair was trending for much of April 20. Why did the Starship actually explode?Trending "Fox Pretty" and Other Related Terms Have Been Trending on TikTok, but What Do They Mean?
"Fox Pretty" is one of several terms trending on platforms like TikTok, but what do these terms mean, and how are they used?Music A New Spotify Integration Means You Can Now Include Music in Your BeReals
BeReal now has a Spotify integration that is designed to add more authenticity to your posts, but how do you add music to your BeReals?Reality TV Oliver Saunders's Wife Samantha Puts All the Blame on Her Husband for Cheating
Oliver Saunders's wife Samantha has had plenty to say about her husband's infidelity in the months since the cheating scandal went down.Entertainment Boston Radio Host Jeff Kuhner Is Missing From His Show, Fans Are Concerned
Jeff Kuhner's radio show is huge in the Boston area, but fans are concerned after he seemed to disappear from his show suddenly. What happened to him?Trending Spotify Is Skipping Songs By Itself for Some Users — Here's How to Fix It
Spotify is running into a glitch where it repeatedly skips songs for some users, but there are ways to fix the fairly annoying problem.Celebrity Rupert Murdoch's Children Are Like the 'Succession' Siblings Come to Life
Rupert Murdoch is a titan in the media industry, and his six children are all part of what feels very much like a real-life version of 'Succession.'Sports Victor Hedman's Injury Kept Him off the Ice for Game 1, but What Happened?
What happened to Victor Hedman? He left a playoff game early, leading many to wonder whether he's injured and if he's OK. Get the details here.Politics Trump's Instagram Posts Are So Outlandish Some People Think He's Been Hacked
Donald Trump recently returned to Instagram, and his posts are so strange that some people assume the former president was hacked. What's going on?FYI Google Search Briefly Stopped Working Correctly for Some Users — Here's Why
Google search briefly stopped giving a list of links to some users. Many took to social media to ask why Google search looked different.Reality TV 'Street Outlaws' Newcomer Jessica Heath Is an Experienced Street Racer Already
Jessica Heath is a new addition to the 'Street Outlaws' universe, but she is not new to street racing. What do we know about Jessica?Celebrity Elon Musk Has a Scar on His Neck That Many Are Noticing for the First Time
Why does Elon Musk have a scar on his neck? Many people recently noticed the scar and naturally, they wondered where it came from.Entertainment TikTok's New Font Is Driving Regular Users Crazy, Change Sparks Backlash
TikTok has a new font, and the change has led to a major backlash inside the community. The app's most dedicated users aren't happy.Celebrity Keanu Reeves' Mom Has Also Been Working in the Movie Business for Decades
Keanu Reeves' mom Patricia Taylor has worked for decades as a costume designer in the film indsutry, which (arguably) makes Keanu Reeves a nepo baby.