Monday 10/24/21
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Sad to see Jay of Jay and the Americans has died.
"Today, we mourn the passing of David Blatt a/k/a Jay Black and we acknowledge the great successes we had with him both as a partner and as a lead singer," the band wrote. "We shared both wonderful and very contentious times, and much like an ex-wife, we are so proud of the beautiful children we created. We'll always remember The Voice."
And we also lost James Michael Tyler, best known as the coffee shop manager Gunther on the hit show "Friends," died peacefully at his home on Sunday, according to his representative Toni Benson. He was 59.
"The world knew him as Gunther (the seventh "Friend"), from the hit series Friends, but Michael's loved ones knew him as an actor, musician, cancer-awareness advocate, and loving husband," Benson's statement read.
Tyler passed away at his Los Angeles home Sunday after a battle with prostate cancer, which was first diagnosed in 2018, according to Benson.
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Ed Sheeran has tested positive for COVID-19.
On Sunday, the 30-year-old English singer-songwriter took to social media to reveal that he's self-isolating and will continue giving interviews and performances from his home. The news arrives less than a week before the release of his upcoming album, =.
"Hey guys. Quick note to tell you that I’ve sadly tested positive for Covid, so I’m now self-isolating and following government guidelines," Sheeran wrote on Instagram. "It means that I’m now unable to plough ahead with any in person commitments for now, so I’ll be doing as many of my planned interviews/performances I can from my house. Apologies to anyone I’ve let down. Be safe everyone."
Ed Sheeran’s COVID-19 diagnosis has put a damper on “Saturday Night Live.” The singer – who was scheduled to appear on the Nov. 6 show and now, “SNL” producers are “scrambling” to find a replacement
A source tells us that Sheeran, 30, will not be allowed into the US with a positive COVID-19 test. They’re looking to replace him with “another singer who appeals to the same demo,” the source says, someone like Shawn Mendes or Justin Bieber. According to the insider, there’s also a chance “SNL” could let Sheeran perform remotely, though that has yet to be decided.
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The holidays might be just a little dimmer this year. On top of the ornaments and wreaths and presents caught up in America’s continuing supply chain mayhem, Christmas lights are in short supply this year. Shipping woes have been plaguing almost all holiday decorations, though a few additional kinks have made the market for Christmas lights even more troubled.
If you want new lights this year, it’s probably a good idea to try to buy them early.
Jesue says, however, that items could still show up on shelves sporadically through the fall due to shipping snafus. “As we get into mid-November, there might be even more Christmas goods on the shelves,” he says. “Unlike in the past, where most of the retailers have their stuff in and normally be 100 percent up going even into that first weekend in November, there’s going to be a lot of small and midrange retailers that just have some empty space waiting for goods to come in.” If you can’t find your holiday decor just yet, hold out for a Christmas miracle.
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Random food news.
Kellogg’s is facing a class-action lawsuit for not having enough strawberries in their whole-grain frosted strawberry Pop-Tarts pastries.
As a popular quick breakfast snack, the sugary Pop-Tarts treat has been known to many for not being the most healthy choice of food, but that’s not the issue. The issue is in the name “Strawberry Pop-Tarts,” where when you read the list of ingredients at the back of the box, you find that the filling is made with “2% or less” of pears, apples, and strawberries — making the “Strawberry” part of the name inaccurate.
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Juice boxes are the latest victim of the supply-chain issues causing shortages of various products across the country.
Supermarkets are running low on the children’s favorite thanks to a smaller-than-expected apple crop this year and shortages of bottles and juice box containers.
Some juice box manufacturers are now scaling back production efforts on some flavors to focus on ones that can be produced more easily, O’Brien said, adding that “cranberry-based juices and cocktails are not reporting any crop or product supply issues” — though they might be less popular with kids. (watch the "cocktails" label, there's less actual fruit juice in them.)
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A new study found we use it to cheer ourselves up an average of two times a week.
1 in 4 people say music has been even more important during the pandemic. And 1 in 5 have listened to the radio more than ever.
More stats - 54% of us have certain songs we turn to again and again to cheer ourselves up.
37% of people have created specific playlists for different moods. Like if you're tired, you might put on your "Party Playlist."
Two-thirds of people admit at least one song has made them cry before.
1 in 10 people say they've expanded their taste in music during the pandemic, and listened to stuff they wouldn't normally put on.
30% of people are looking forward to getting back out there and seeing live music again soon.
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Earlier this month, a woman in northern Michigan was watching TV in her living room when a burglar walked into the room.
She screamed, and her husband chased the guy off. But cops tracked him down nearby.
His name is Kevin Tighe, and he's 43. He was in his parents' backyard when they found him. But when a cop tried to talk to him, he ran off into the woods.
It was dark out, so he got away. They even brought in a K-9 unit but couldn't find him.
But it turned out they didn't need to because Kevin ended up getting lost in the woods, and had to call 911 to come save him.
They figured out where he was, and he flagged them down when he saw them coming. He's facing charges for breaking and entering, and resisting arrest.
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Billie Eilish is coming out with her first fragrance next month, called "Eilish".
She said, quote, "Perfumes have been one of my greatest joys in life, and I've always wanted to make one. It has nothing to do with me, I'm just branding it so that people see it."
It's packaged in a bronze-colored bottle shaped like a woman's bust. It's just a generic woman's figure not Billie's. She said she chose to highlight the chest, shoulders and collarbone because they're her favorite parts.
"What I love so much about them, is that they are so naturally beautiful without having to show anything."
As for the scent, it's going to be a mix of creamy vanilla, rich cocoa, and soft spices. Billie said, quote, "I was chasing this idea of this ambery color, this dark brown caramelized thing. I wanted it to feel cozy, almost like the word November."
Available exclusively at BillieEilishFragrances.com
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Weekend Box Office
Dune $40.1M
Halloween Kills $14.5M
No Time to Die $11.9M
Venom: Let There Be Carnage $9.1M
Ron's Gone Wrong $7.3M (new animated movie)
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