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The Taylor Effect: Taylor Swift's impact on Travis Kelce's brand

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

He's the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end and she's in the box suite. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce caused quite a frenzy when they appeared publicly for the first time since rumors of their budding romance started weeks ago. This has had an impact on Kelce's brand, in a good way. Sports and business investor Joe Pompliano pointed it out on X, formerly Twitter. "Travis Kelce has had a busy 24 hours: 7 catches for 69 yards and a TD, Gained 300,000+ social media followers, +400% increase in merchandise sales, Top 5 selling jersey in the NFL," he wrote. "That's the Taylor Swift effect."Taylor Swift, center, attended the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football game against the Chicago Bears with Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, at lower left, Sept. 24, 2023 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)While many eyes were on the "Karma" singer sitting in the box suite with the NFL star's mom during Sunday's game at Arrowhead Stadium, Kelce was putting in major work on the field. He finished the ...

West Hollywood’s New Bar Next Door Serves Up A Porn Star Martini

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

Move over, Espresso Martini – The Porn Star Martini has arrived and made its debut last week at West Hollywood’s new neighborhood watering hole next to Prince Street Pizza.  The Bar Next Door is tucked inside the landmarked  Streamline Modern Sentney building, located at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Cory Avenue by Ronald Webb and built by Ralph Sentney in 1938. It housed the Cukor Lipton Agency and was a short drive from one of its most famous clients’ homes, Marilyn Monroe.The old Hollywood-style hangout introduced the sexy cocktail which features vanilla vodka, Passoa passion fruit liqueur, fresh lime juice, fresh passion fruit and vanilla syrup served with a side of champagne.The fruit-forward cocktail was first concocted by Douglas Ankrah in 2002 at Townhouse Bar in Knightsbridge, London. The Porn Star Martini was originally known as the Maverick Martini after a nightclub in Cape Town, South Africa but was renamed by Douglas, who imagined it as something a porn star migh...

Two Drivers Died in Two-Vehicle Collision on North Faudree [Odessa, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

Major Car Crash Resulted in Two Individuals’ Death at Faudree RoadODESSA, TX (September 26, 2023) – Thursday morning, two drivers died in a major two-vehicle collision on Faudree.According to OPD, a white 2017 Cadillac traveling northbound and a grey 2015 Ford heading southbound hit head-on and both drivers of the vehicles were pronounced dead.Responding medical personnel arrived and transported the two patients to a hospital. Tragically, both occupants succumbed to the injuries.Moreover, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. The roadway was later reopened.At this time, the identities of the deceased patients remain undisclosed to the public.Police did not release any additional information at this time. However, an active investigation into the fatal two-vehicle collision is still underway.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving memories o...

Raymond Allen Leonard Arrested after DUI Crash on Phairfield Street [Bakersfield, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

Two Children Hospitalized after Solo-Vehicle Crash in Northwest BakersfieldBAKERSFIELD, CA (September 26, 2023) – Friday evening, a DUI crash into a house left Raymond Allen Leonard arrested and two children hospitalized.Authorities received reports of two juveniles pinned under a vehicle at around 7:35 p.m., at 3900 Phairfield Street.Upon arrival, the officers learned that a 2012 Dodge Charger traveling eastbound on Powder River Avenue failed to negotiate a southbound turn. As a result, the Dodge went across Phairfield Street and into a bedroom of a residence.Responding emergency personnel extricated the two children and transported them to Kern Medical for treatment of major injuries. Officials identified the children to be a 5-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy.Meanwhile, police arrested the Dodge driver, 33-year-old Raymond Allen Leonard, for driving under the influence and causing injury. Leonard was booked into Kern County Jail, according to CHP Officer Tomas Martinez.Th...

Alfonso Rios Killed, Young Girl Injured in Pedestrian Crash on Crawford Avenue [Dinuba, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

72-Year-Old Man Killed While Picking Up Grandaughter at Jefferson Elementary SchoolDINUBA, CA (September 26, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a pedestrian crash on Crawford Avenue left Alfonso Rios dead and a 4-year-old hospitalized.The collision happened on Crawford Avenue and Terrace Drive, near the Jefferson Elementary School.According to reports, Rios was walking his granddaughter home from school when a car struck them. The impact of the collision left the two victims with serious injuries.First responders arrived at the site of the collision shortly after. Despite the life-saving efforts, medics pronounced 72-year-old Alfonso Rios was declared dead at the scene.Meanwhile, his 4-year-old granddaughter was airlifted to Regional Medical Center before being transported to Valley Children’s Hospital. She was eventually discharged from the hospital and is expected to recover.Police said the involved driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the investigators.The family of...

Paul Samaniego Arrested after Fatal DUI Crash on Wurzbach Parkway [San Antonio, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

Moped Versus SUV Collision Near Lockhill Selma Road Left Rider DeadSAN ANTONIO, TX (September 26, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, police arrested Paul Samaniego following a fatal two-vehicle crash on Wurzbach Parkway.The fatal collision happened around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Wurzbach Parkway and Lockhill Selma Road.According to the police, a white Range Rover collided with a man in an eastbound red Vespa on Wurzbach. Investigators claimed that the Vespa rider made a left turn on Lockhill Selma when the crash occurred.Tragically, responding medical personnel declared the 59-year-old man driving the moped dead at the scene.Meanwhile, the police arrested the Range Rover driver for driving while intoxicated, even though the driver had the right of way. Authorities identified the DUI driver as 40-year-old Paul Samaniego.No further details regarding the Wurzbach Parkway DUI crash have been released to the public. San Antonio Officials will provide more information about th...

Hollywood Writers Review Tentative Contract, Actors Still On Strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

Hollywood writers and producers have reached a tentative contract agreement after more than 100 days on strike.The Writers Guild of America (WGA) announced that the agreement was made with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) and is reviewing the final details and language.“The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement,” the WGA said in a brief statement. “This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 days. More details coming after contract language is finalized.”While the writers strike has seemingly ended, Hollywood actors represented by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), continue their strike efforts, seeking a contract of their own with the AMPTP.“To our fellow union siblings who serve on the WGA Negotiating Committee, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on secu...

Two cool rock acts combine forces for 2 big shows in San Francisco

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

The Dandy Warhols have long been one of the coolest acts on the planet.It was true in the ’90s, as the group released its first two albums — “Dandys Rule OK” and ” …The Dandy Warhols Come Down” — the latter of which ranked among the finest indie-rock records of the decade.It’s remained true in the 2000s, with the Dandys putting out such terrific platters as “The Dandy Warhols Are Sound,” “Welcome to the Monkey House,” “Odditorium or Warlords of Mars” and, best of all, “Thirteen Tales from Urban Bohemia.”And the group’s most recent single, “The Summer of Hate,” most certainly sounds cool — in a retro rad kind of way.“Musically, ‘The Summer of Hate’ became our homage to the sounds of The Damned, The MC5, and probably a bit of the Stooges in there as well,” singer-songwriter-guitarist Courtney Taylor-Taylor says.Fans will be hoping to hear that new single as wel...

Las Vegas’ newest resort is a $3.7 billion palace, 23 years in the making

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

By Christopher Palmeri, Bloomberg NewsReal estate mogul Jeffrey Soffer has waited 23 years for this moment.On Dec. 13, the Florida-based developer will open Las Vegas’ newest resort, a $3.7 billion palace with seven pools, 36 restaurants and bars, as well as a private club on the top floor with spectacular views of the skyline.What really stands out about the Fontainebleau Las Vegas isn’t the height — at 67 stories it’s the tallest hotel in Nevada — or the 46-foot sculpture by Swiss artist Urs Fischer in the south lobby. It’s how long it took to get built. Soffer acquired the land in 2000, but lost control of the mostly done project during the 2008-2009 financial crisis. Two more owners came and went, including billionaire Carl Icahn, before Soffer reacquired the still unfinished building in 2021 for a fraction of its original construction cost.“It’s one of the great, crazy stories in real estate,” the 55-year old said as he walked the property on a recent afternoon. “There’s always...

Apple exec defends tech giant’s decision to make Google default search engine on Apple iPhones, Macs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:05:02 GMT

By PAUL WISEMAN | AP Business WriterWASHINGTON — A top Apple executive defended the tech giant’s decision to make Google the default search engine on Apple iPhones and Macs, saying there was no “valid alternative.’Testifying in the biggest antitrust trial in a quarter century, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services, said Tuesday that there wasn’t “anybody as good’ as Google at helping phone and computer users search the internet.The U.S. Department of Justice has accused Google – its very name is synonymous with scouring the web — of smothering competition by paying Apple, Verizon and other tech companies to make its search engine the first that users see when they open their devices.Related ArticlesTechnology | Apple’s $59 fake-suede ‘FineWoven’ iPhone case is its biggest dud of 2023 Technology | Woman rescued from outhouse toilet after climbing in to retrieve Apple Watch, police say Technology | Magid: Apple’...