Justin Timberlake performed a surprise concert in Las Vegas this week at the opening of the Fontainebleau Hotel. The black-tie crowd included celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Tom Brady, Keith Urban, and Sylvester Stallone. Timberlake didn’t mention the highly-publicized accusations Britney Spears made about him in her recent memoir, but he did say “no…
Train’s Pat Monahan Announces Musical Stage Adaptation of Mark Ruffalo-Keira Knightley Film ‘Begin Again’
Train appeared on The View yesterday, and singer Pat Monahan revealed that they’ve been writing the music for a stage version of the 2013 musical-comedy Begin Again, which starred Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo. He didn’t provide any additional details about the project, including whether anyone from the movie is involved. As for the timeline, he says “it’s really…
Virginia Beach Named One of the Most Caring Cities in America
The 757 Cares! A WalletHub survey of 100 American Cities found the most compassionate cities in America. The metrics included caring for the community, civic engagement, fundraising, caring for the vulnerable, and caring for the workforce. Madison, Wisconsin is the most compassionate city overall. Boston ranked #1 in the “Caring for the Workforce” category, San…
Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin Around The Xmas Tree’ Reaches Top of the Charts 65 Years Later
Brenda Lee’s holiday classic “Rockin Around The Christmas Tree” remains at No. 1 for a second week on the Billboard Hot 100. The song reached #1 last week, 65 years after its release, to become Lee’s third Hot 100 No. 1 single, and the now 79-year-old singer’s first since 1960. Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for…
Chrismutts Toy Drive: Spread Holiday Cheer to Chained Dogs in Southeastern Va and Northeastern NC
The Community Animal Project is collecting toys (new and used) for a Christmutts Toy Drive! These toys will be distributed to chained outdoor dogs in our service area of Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. These toys make all the difference in their day. Hampton Roads residents can drop off donations at the following locations:…
Taylor Swift Named Time Magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
Taylor Swift is Time magazine’s Person of the Year. Time Editor Sam Jacobs made the big reveal on the Today show Wednesday morning. He says, “In a year when the world is divided — there’s a lot of light and a lot of darkness, there are a number of different choices that could have represented 2023 but we picked someone who represents joy —…
Beyonce’s ‘Renaissance’ Concert Film Wins Box Office With $21M
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé earned a better-than-expected $21 million at the domestic box office this weekend, the biggest post-Thanksgiving opening in two decades. But the concert movie struggled overseas, with just $6.4 million from 94 markets. It’s also far below the $92.8 million that Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour earned in its opening weekend, but nobody expected…
Kelly Clarkson’s Ex-Husband Ordered to Pay Her Over $2.6 Million for Mishandled Business Deals
Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband Brandon Blackstock has been ordered to pay her over $2.6 million for business deals he unlawfully handled when he was her manager. He was paid commissions for different deals, like $1.9 million for her contract with “The Voice” and $450,000 for her collaboration with Wayfair. The contracts should’ve been made with her talent agent, NOT him. So…
Penny’s Journey: A Shepherd Mix’s Triumph Over Adversity, Now Ready for a Forever Home!
Shelter Pet Saturday brought to you by Pitbull Tobacco & More. Penny is a 3-year-old Shepherd mix who steals the hearts of everyone she meets. This sweet, beautiful young pup came to Norfolk SPCA as a 10-week old puppy from one of our transfer partners. She was adopted but sadly returned three years later due…
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Concert Film Hits Streaming On Dec. 13
Taylor Swift announced Monday that The Eras Tour concert film will hit Video On Demand (VOD) on December 13th — which is also Swift’s birthday. It will include three songs not in the theatrical release: “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer,” and “Long Live.” “I have a birthday coming up and I was thinking a fun way…