Wednesday 8/9/23
Celebrate:
Book Lovers Day
International Coworking Day
International Day of the World's Indigenous People
National Hand-Holding Day
National Polka Day
National Rice Pudding Day
National Veep Day
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The Barbie movie just crossed the $1 billion mark and now she's getting her own experience at Mattel's new Adventure Park.
The theme park is set to open up in 2024 in Glendale, Ariz. and will feature rides and experiences based on the toymaker's biggest products. That includes Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends, Masters of the Universe, Pictionary, Uno among others. Barbie's section of the park will host a life-size beach house, including a look at her dreamy closet, and a rooftop bar and restaurant.
The park will be geared toward both children and adults and the company stresses how many attractions will be inside and air-conditioned - a relief from the burning desert sun.
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When a movie or TV show becomes a cultural phenomenon, there's often a wave of baby names based on the characters. Looks like Barbie and Ken might just be next.
BabyNames.com says that searches for Barbie blew up by 300% in July . . . and searches for Ken increased by 200%.
To date, the name Ken peaked in popularity in 1963, and Barbie hit its high point in '64.
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Taylor Swift tops the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards nominations.
She leads with eight — seven for her “Anti-Hero” music video and a nod in the artist of the year category — followed by SZA, who has six.
Beyoncé is also nominated for artist of the year.
Doja Cat, Kim Petras, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Olivia Rodrigo and Sam Smith are tied at five nominations, and BLACKPINK, Diddy and Shakira each received four.
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, scheduled for September 12th.
See the nominees and vote for video of the year here.
https://www.mtv.com/vma/vote/video-of-the-year
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Celebrities recently got together to film a new fundraising TV special for Stand Up to Cancer.
It'll include appearances from Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Elizabeth Banks, Ken Jeong, Don Cheadle, and Julianne Moore.
Katie Couric says, quote, "We had a pared down, lower key celebration this year because of the strike.
"It was an incredibly moving hour highlighting inspiring patient stories, saluting the brilliant scientists, and reaffirming our motto that 'This is where the end of cancer begins.'"
The special will also include comedy sketches and musical performances from past shows.
It'll air on all major networks including ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC on Saturday, August 19th at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Season 40 of Jeopardy! doesn’t kick off for another month, and if you tune in regularly, you might notice more than a few familiar aspects each night.
The fallout from the ongoing Hollywood writer's strike has caused showrunners to recycle questions that will come from various shows and seasons. However, Michael Davies, Jeopardy! showrunner told the Inside Jeopardy! podcast that there will be some new questions that were prepared by writers before the strike.
Celebrity Jeopardy! will feature all new questions and contestants as the second season of the spin-off was completed before the strike.
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The newest style trend from TikTok is to wear shoes that don't match your outfit AT ALL . . . like a sundress with army boots, or a casual outfit with heels.
Someone came up with the name "Wrong Shoe Theory." Basically, you choose an outfit and then pair it with the WORST possible shoes.
Guys have been getting away with this for a while . . . somehow, suits-and-sneakers became a thing a while back. But it seems like "Wrong Shoe Theory" is mostly a trend for women.
An influencer posted a video explaining it, where she tries different combos. Like a dress with New Balance sneakers, and a flowery Amish-looking outfit with black combat boots.
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DJ Casper, the creator of the world-famous "Cha Cha Slide," has died at 58 years old.
The Chicago native lost his battle with cancer on Monday.
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Today's Useless Fact of the Day - It takes about two-and-a-half pounds of grapes just to make one bottle of wine.
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