Shannon LaNier is a television reporter, actor, author, and a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. He's also a Black man — the sixth… Read the rest of the article: Sixth great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson re-creates his presidential portrait
Fireworks Safety 2020 | Consumer Product Safety Commission Watch this video on YouTube. This new safety video put out by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission shows the many ways… Read the rest of the article: Government safety video reminds us that fireworks are no joke
T Basil presents 60s GOGO Zoom Class Watch this video on YouTube. Oh-so-fine Toni Basil has announced a new online class — on '60s go-go dancing! She'll not only teach… Read the rest of the article: Toni Basil to teach classes on '60s go-go dancing
Oregon's Exploding Whale – 2012 KATU AM Northwest (KATU's 50th Anniversary) Watch this video on YouTube. The story is legendary. Nearly 50 years ago, a whale beached itself on the… Read the rest of the article: Exploding Whale Memorial Park opens near site where that beached whale was blown up in 1970
A Decade of Sun Watch this video on YouTube. Is it hot in here…? Watch ten years of the Sun doing its thing in this 61-minute-long high-def timelapse video. The… Read the rest of the article: NASA made a 10-year timelapse of the Sun
Hamilton Mask-up Parody Medley Watch this video on YouTube. This "Hamilton" parody song justifiably asks, "Can we maybe just all agree to wear a tiny flipping mask?!" I am not… Read the rest of the article: "I am not throwing away this mask," Hamilton parody song
Web-celeb/winemaker The Fat Jew and sparkling-wine-in-a-can brand Babe have announced that they are bringing "mani trucks" to select U.S. cities. These Babe-branded trucks will provide socially-distanced manicures free of cost… Read the rest of the article: "Like a glory hole for your hands": Socially distanced mani trucks announced
Sacha Baron Cohen sing along Watch this video on YouTube. Dressed as a hillbilly, Sacha Baron Cohen pranked a conservative rally on Saturday, Variety confirms. The legendary British comedian got… Read the rest of the article: Sacha Baron Cohen trolls conservative rally with racist sing-along
Entertainment providers have figured out that drive-in theaters are the perfect way to socially distance while having some retro-style summer fun. So, while we wait impatiently for Ghostbusters: Afterlife to… Read the rest of the article: Original "Ghostbusters" returns to drive-ins and theaters starting July 1
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(@lawjsharma) Who can tell real life from sitcom fiction anymore? This mashup video combines actual footage of angry citizens… Read the rest of the article: 'Parks and Rec' mashed up with real-life anti-maskers footage
The Royal Academy of Arts gave the Internet permission to improve that recent botched art restoration in Spain. Behold some of their truly inspired re-works: Done! pic.twitter.com/jatBqqM3vv — Ghost of… Read the rest of the article: Internet fixes botched art restoration with glorious results
When Cooking Websites Feel Like They Need to Tell a Story Watch this video on YouTube. If you've ever tried to get an online recipe, you'll understand why this video… Read the rest of the article: Learning an entire life story just to get a simple waffle recipe
Best Part of Getting Laid Off Watch this video on YouTube. Remember the guy who shared tips on how artists could apply for COVID financial benefits? Well, that's my pal… Read the rest of the article: Advice/inspiration: The "best part of getting laid off"
Some good news: Sorry to Bother You creator Boots Riley teased a new TV series, an "episodic joy ride" titled I'm a Virgo: "I have a show about a 13-ft… Read the rest of the article: Boots Riley teases new "dark, absurd" series "I'm a Virgo"
The summer solstice is important to the Burning Man community, as its when the first Burning Man event happened on San Francisco's Baker some 34 years ago. For this year's… Read the rest of the article: "Larry: The Burning Man Story" premieres in three time zones over solstice weekend
My pals Brittany High and Rob Schulte invited me to be a guest on their podcast, The TV Show Show. The premise is simple — scrutinize your way through a… Read the rest of the article: Podcast: Listen to me dissect the very first episode of "Real World" with "TV Show Show"
How Ta-Nehisi Coates Taught Oprah "Not To Use The Term 'Slave'" | Oprah's Book Club | OWN Watch this video on YouTube. On this Juneteenth, I thought I'd share two… Read the rest of the article: It's not ok to use the term "slave," and the "B" in Black should be capitalized
Did you know that ceiling fans have a switch that changes the direction of the blades? And by changing the direction, you can either help cool or heat the room?… Read the rest of the article: Changing the direction of your ceiling fan can change your life
The Roots- I Am A Slave Black-ish Watch this video on YouTube. The season premiere of the TV show black-ish featured this Schoolhouse Rock!-inspired history lesson about the ending of… Read the rest of the article: The Roots teach a 'Schoolhouse Rock!'-style lesson on slavery
A clever meteorologist in Austin was able to give the weather report from his backyard, because his lawn is so lush that it doubles as a green screen! See the… Read the rest of the article: TV weatherman uses his green lawn as a green screen
