Author: Rod Price

Tom Brady’s New Dog Is Actually His Old Dog — Thanks to Cloning

Tom Brady’s latest pet story sounds straight out of Black Mirror.

The NFL legend revealed that his new dog, Junie, isn’t just any puppy — she’s the clone of his late dog, Lua. Yes, a literal genetic twin.

Brady worked with a company called Colossal Biosciences to make it happen. The same biotech firm has been making headlines for its goal to bring back extinct animals like the woolly mammoth, and now apparently, they’re also helping superstar athletes bring back their best friends.

Brady’s connection to Colossal isn’t just personal — it’s financial. He’s also an investor. So, when he talks about how amazing the technology is, he’s speaking both as a proud dog dad and as a stakeholder.

In a statement that definitely sounds like it went through a few rounds of PR polish, Brady said, “I love my animals. They mean the world to me and my family. A few years ago, I worked with Colossal and leveraged their non-invasive cloning technology through a simple blood draw of our family’s elderly dog before she passed.”

Junie, the clone, is now part of the Brady household — same DNA, new personality. And Brady says he’s “excited how this technology can help both families losing their beloved pets while helping to save endangered species.”

It’s a strange but very 2025 moment: the greatest quarterback of all time investing in the greatest scientific effort to bring back a dog — and possibly, one day, the woolly mammoth.

Whether you find it touching or slightly spooky, Brady’s love for Lua clearly runs deep. And thanks to some futuristic science, it seems that love found a second life.

Jonathan Bailey Named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”

Jimmy Fallon broke the news on The Tonight Show last night: People magazine’s new Sexiest Man Alive is Jonathan Bailey, the dashing Brit best known as Lord Anthony from Netflix’s Bridgerton.

Bailey’s also starring as Fiyero in the Wicked movies and he’s Dr. Henry Loomis in Jurassic World: Rebirth. In short, this man’s IMDb page is on fire — and now, so is his title.

When asked about the honor, Bailey told People, “It’s a huge honor. Obviously I’m incredibly flattered. And it’s completely absurd. It’s been a secret, so I’m quite excited for some friends and family to find out.”

He may be blushing, but fans aren’t surprised. Between his period-drama charm, modern leading-man energy, and warm smile, Bailey has been the Internet’s collective crush for a while.

The actor also shared that his first crush was Prince Eric from The Little Mermaid.

Bailey, who is openly gay, is reportedly the first openly gay recipient of People’s Sexiest Man Alive title — a milestone that’s getting plenty of cheers online.

When it comes to romance, his “ideal date night” sounds as grounded and sweet as he is. “I love a walk, I do love dinner, theater, films. It depends what number date. You know, if it’s like date 100, then like Legos… Some of my best dates have been Lego dates.”

So, to recap: charming, self-aware, a fan of Disney princes, and down for a Lego-building night in. Yeah, People nailed this one.

The First Nirvana Song Ever Played on the Radio Is Up for Auction

Before “Smells Like Teen Spirit” blew up MTV and changed rock forever, Nirvana’s first moment on the airwaves came from something a lot scrappier: their 1988 cover of “Love Buzz.”

The song, originally by Dutch rock band Shocking Blue, was the band’s first studio recording to ever get radio play—and it marked the beginning of grunge’s slow climb from Seattle basements to global dominance.

Back in ’88, Sub Pop Records had just pressed a few test copies of the band’s debut single. One of those landed in the hands of Scott Vanderpool, a local DJ and Sub Pop insider. The minute it hit his mailbox, Vanderpool threw it on his Seattle radio show. That spin made music history, even if nobody realized it at the time.

That very same test pressing—a 7-inch vinyl stamped with the Sub Pop logo—is now up for auction.

As of last night, bidding had already hit $8,500 (and you might want to check if it’s climbed since). It’s a rare piece of early Nirvana lore, representing the moment they went from garage band to on-air artists.

“Love Buzz” went on to appear on Nirvana’s 1989 debut album Bleach, the raw, heavy record that first showcased Kurt Cobain’s growl and the band’s signature mix of punk energy and melodic hooks.

It might not have topped charts, but Bleach built the underground buzz that set the stage for Nevermind just two years later.

For fans of vinyl, Sub Pop, or Seattle’s legendary grunge scene, this auction isn’t just about owning a record—it’s about holding a piece of rock history. Not bad for a $1 single from a tiny indie label that once just hoped people would listen.

Jennifer Lawrence Opens Up About Plastic Surgery and Why She’s Dialing It Back

Most celebrities prefer to quietly update their looks and hope nobody notices. Jennifer Lawrence? Not so much.

In a new interview with The New Yorker, the Oscar-winning star got brutally honest about her body after having two kids, admitting she’s planning a little repair work in the breast department.

“Everything bounced back, pretty much, after the first one,” she said. “Second one, nothing bounced back.”

Lawrence didn’t shy away from the details, saying she’s not trying to drastically change her appearance—just restore what motherhood, as she put it, “took away.”

The Hunger Games actress also revealed she gets Botox, but she has to be strategic about it, because she needs her forehead to move when she acts.

It’s a refreshingly candid take in a world where Hollywood stars usually deny, deflect, or blame “great lighting” for visible changes. Lawrence’s willingness to be open about cosmetic work fits perfectly with the personality that made her famous early on: unfiltered, funny, and sometimes too real for her own good.

She also acknowledged that her no-filter approach has rubbed some people the wrong way over the years. “Well, it is, or it was, my genuine personality,” she explained. “But it was also a defense mechanism.”

The honesty is vintage J-Law—mixing humor and humility in a way that feels more relatable than Hollywood-polished.

In an era where stars carefully curate their image down to every selfie and soundbite, her openness feels like a breath of fresh air.

And while fans might debate her decision to tweak a few things, one thing’s for sure: Jennifer Lawrence is still as unapologetically herself as ever, just with a little extra help from modern medicine.

Joe Pesci Was the Only Person to Turn Down Apple TV’s Martin Scorsese Docuseries

Apple TV is rolling out a five-part docuseries about one of Hollywood’s greatest directors, Martin Scorsese. The project, simply titled Mr. Scorsese, dives deep into the filmmaker’s life and career, featuring interviews with some of the biggest names in entertainment.

But one major name is missing: Joe Pesci.

Director Rebecca Miller revealed that Pesci was the only person who said no to being interviewed for the series. Which, considering his role in so many of Scorsese’s best films — Raging Bull, Goodfellas, Casino, and The Irishman — feels like a cinematic tragedy. Pesci even took home an Oscar for Goodfellas, so it’s not like his absence goes unnoticed.

According to Miller, though, Pesci’s decision wasn’t about ego or scheduling conflicts. It was personal. She explained that Joe “just doesn’t want to talk about the experiences that made him so perfect for this kind of role.” Apparently, those experiences hit a little too close to home.

Miller hinted that Pesci’s childhood in Newark, New Jersey, surrounded by real-life criminals, shaped his ability to play Scorsese’s volatile underworld characters so convincingly. “Joe was marked far worse than Marty was by those people,” she said. “I don’t think he wants to go over all that.”

One of the most famous scenes in “Goodfellas” was based on something Joe actually witnessed:

It’s a reminder that for some actors, art really does imitate life — and sometimes that life is better left off-camera.

So while Mr. Scorsese promises plenty of star power and behind-the-scenes insight, don’t expect any of that signature Pesci fire. The man who gave us “Funny how? Am I funny like a clown?” is sitting this one out, and for reasons only he can truly understand.

The Best Witch Movies of All Time

If you’re in the mood for a little black magic, cauldrons, and broomstick chaos, this list of the 15 best witch movies ever made has you covered.

It runs the full spellbook, from funny and campy to dark enough that you’ll want to sleep with the lights on. Witch movies never really go out of style, and this lineup proves that point, mixing timeless classics with modern horror favorites.

At the top of the list sits The Wizard of Oz (1939). Between Glinda’s glitter and the Wicked Witch of the West’s green face, it’s basically the blueprint for every witchy trope we still love today. Then there’s The Witches of Eastwick (1987), which gave us Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer conjuring chaos—and somehow still made devilish Jack Nicholson look like he was having the time of his life.

Of course, Hocus Pocus (1993) is still the Halloween season’s MVP, with the Sanderson sisters proving that campy magic never dies.

And fans of cozy covens will never get tired of Practical Magic (1998), the holy grail of midnight margaritas, while Bell, Book and Candle (1958) delivers vintage witchy glam with Kim Novak at her most bewitching opposite Jimmy Stewart.

Newer witch tales take things to much darker places. The Witch (2015) and Hereditary (2018) remind us that witchcraft isn’t all sparkly wands—it’s goats whispering in your ear and family dinners that go horribly wrong. The Blair Witch Project (1999) turned found footage into a cultural phenomenon, and The Conjuring (2013) brought demonic possession back to the big screen with a vengeance.

Even the fairytale witches made the cut.

Sleeping Beauty (1959) and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) prove Disney’s been warning us about wicked stepmothers and cursed apples for decades. And tucked among these timeless classics is a new addition: Weapons (2025), already getting buzz for its eerie, witchy undertones that feel straight out of a nightmare.

So whether you want a broomstick comedy, a spellbound romance, or a horror flick that’ll make you swear off forests forever, these 15 witch movies cast a spell that never wears off.

(Now if only someone would teach us that “light as a feather” trick for real.)

Timothée Chalamet Crowned “White Boy of the Year” by NBA Star Anthony Edwards

Timothée Chalamet might already have the acting chops to someday land an EGOT, but this week, he added a much rarer title to his résumé: White Boy of the Year.

Yes, you read that right. The “Dune” star received the cheeky honor from Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards during his online “Believe That Awards” show.

Chalamet beat out a surprisingly competitive list of nominees, including Adam Sandler, Tom Cruise, Pat McAfee, and MrBeast. And in true Chalamet fashion, he didn’t just accept the award with a quick “thanks.” The actor joined the show remotely from Budapest, Hungary, where he’s currently filming, and gave a playful acceptance speech. He even joked about teaming up with Edwards for a “Training Day” reboot, which honestly, someone in Hollywood should make happen immediately.

Social media exploded after the segment aired, with fans and celebrities chiming in to congratulate Chalamet on his newest “achievement.”

The internet seems to agree that if there were ever going to be an official “White Boy of the Year,” Timmy fits the bill—charming, talented, and just self-aware enough to laugh at the whole thing.

So if Timothée ever does go on to achieve EGOT status, he’ll actually be in a league of his own—a WEGOT winner, since “White Boy of the Year” clearly deserves its own category.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – Timothée Chalamet attends the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

15 Old-School Music Devices We Miss Way More Than We Expected

Streaming services may rule the music world now, but for a lot of Americans, nothing will ever beat the crackle of vinyl, the ka-chunk of an 8-track, or the thrill of a mixtape carefully dubbed on a boom box.

UltimateClassicRock.com just put together a list of music gadgets from the past that we still miss, and honestly, reading through it feels like opening a time capsule.

At the top of the list is the pocket transistor radio, a little box of magic that made family road trips and lazy afternoons at the beach feel like adventures. And for kids of the ‘70s and ‘80s, nothing beat the Fisher-Price turntable. You’d sneak Mom and Dad’s double Neil Diamond album and play it until the grooves practically wore out.

Of course, no nostalgia trip is complete without the 8-track player.

Sure, the sound quality wasn’t perfect, but that loud ka-chunk between tracks was an experience in itself. Then there was the portable turntable, where listening to music was practically a ritual: flipping through album covers and reading liner note as the needle hit the groove.

Some memories are tied to very specific setups, like Dad’s leather-wrapped garage radio or his glass-door stereo, where finally being trusted to close those smoky panels felt like a rite of passage. And who could forget the boom box with the handle? It wasn’t just for blasting tunes, it was an instant party kit.

Then came the glory days of personal listening. The Sony Walkman made music feel private for the first time, while the bright yellow Walkman Sport made you feel like the hero of your own movie soundtrack.

Later came the Sony Discman, which was amazing as long as you didn’t move too suddenly and make the CD skip.

Not every device was a hit. The MiniDisc player never really caught on in the U.S., though it earned some cool points among European exchange students. But the car multi-CD changer? That was peak road trip nostalgia. Loading up your CD binder before heading out often felt more exciting than the trip itself.

Music might be more convenient now, but it’s hard not to miss the personality those gadgets brought to the experience. Streaming is fine, but nothing compares to the magic of slamming a cassette into a boom box or hearing the first crackle of a vinyl spin.

Pope Leo Proves His Loyalty to the White Sox by Razzing a Cubs Fan

Pope Leo might serve God, but he was born and raised in Chicago, and his second allegiance is to the White Sox.

That loyalty was on full display this past Sunday when the pontiff was gliding through Vatican City in the Popemobile after mass, surrounded by tens of thousands of cheering onlookers. Somewhere in the crowd, one brave (or possibly clueless) heckler decided to test the Pope’s patience by yelling, “Go Cubs!”

Now, Leo may preach forgiveness and neighborly love, but not when it comes to a good crosstown rivalry. Without missing a beat, he fired back, “Han perdido! They lost!”

If your Spanish is a little rusty, “han perdido” means “they lost,” which makes this divine clapback even better.

The Cubs had just been knocked out of the National League Divisional Series by the Milwaukee Brewers, and apparently, Pope Leo wasn’t in the mood for Cub-related trolling.

The moment quickly went viral, with fans around the world praising the Pope’s hometown spirit.

Even Sox fans back in Chicago were calling it “the holiest burn of the season.”

Of course, this isn’t the first time a public figure has shown some baseball bias, but it might be the first time the Bishop of Rome joined the ranks of salty sports fans. Then again, if you’ve lived through as many disappointing Cubs seasons as Chicagoans have, it’s easy to understand why the pontiff’s prayers go toward the South Side instead.

So next time you’re in Vatican City and thinking about shouting “Go Cubs” at the Pope—maybe don’t. Unless you’re ready for some holy smack talk.

Kevin Federline Says Britney Spears’ Conservatorship Shouldn’t Have Ended

Kevin Federline is stepping back into the spotlight, and he’s bringing some serious claims with him.

In his upcoming memoir, You Thought You Knew, Federline reportedly says he doesn’t believe Britney Spears should have ever been released from her conservatorship.

In an excerpt that’s already making waves, Kevin writes, “The truth is, this situation with Britney feels like it’s racing toward something irreversible. It’s become impossible to pretend everything’s OK. From where I sit, the clock is ticking, and we’re getting close to the 11th hour. Something bad is going to happen if things don’t change, and my biggest fear is that our sons will be left holding the pieces.”

That “11th hour” line alone is giving tabloids plenty to work with. But it’s his claims about their sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James (now 20 and 19), that are drawing the most attention.

Federline says the boys were afraid to be around their mother at times because of her erratic behavior. He even alleges that more than once, they woke up in the middle of the night to find Britney standing silently in their doorway, holding a knife.

Britney’s camp, unsurprisingly, is not having it. A rep for the singer responded, “With news from Kevin’s book breaking, once again he and others are profiting off her, and sadly it comes after child support has ended with Kevin. All she cares about are her kids, Sean Preston and Jayden James, and their well-being during this sensationalism.”

It’s the latest turn in what’s been nearly two decades of public ups and downs for the former couple, who divorced in 2007.

Britney’s conservatorship—once the focus of the #FreeBritney movement—was terminated in 2021 after 13 years.

Federline’s book is set to hit shelves on Tuesday, October 21st, and if this early drama is any indication, it won’t just be fans who are reading. The whole world will be watching how Britney responds next.

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