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10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Jan 4-10

Sean Penn chills with a drug lord, Ricky Gervais roasts Mel Gibson, and Ziggy Stardust returns to the stars. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.

David Bowie Passes Away at 69

The world lost a legend on January 10, 2016, when David Bowie passed away at 69 after a private battle with cancer. The music icon had just released his final album Blackstar two days earlier, making the news feel like a surreal and devastating final act.

Sean Penn’s Secret El Chapo Interview

In one of the most bizarre celebrity-meets-crime stories ever, Rolling Stone revealed Sean Penn had secretly interviewed notorious drug lord El Chapo while he was on the run. The meeting supposedly helped Mexican authorities track the kingpin down.

Ricky Gervais Roasts Mel Gibson at the Golden Globes

Ricky Gervais hosted the Golden Globes again in 2016 and didn’t hold back. He roasted Mel Gibson to his face, poking fun at Gibson’s past scandals. Meanwhile, The Revenant won Best Drama, and The Martian confusingly won Best Comedy.

Is the New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square Racist?

The team behing the Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball’s official Twitter account apologized after tweeting “#BallLivesMatter” on New Year’s – a play on the Black Lives Matter movement. Critics slammed it as tone-deaf, while others chalked it up to a silly attempt at puns. The tweet was deleted quickly.

George R.R. Martin Delays Next Book

Just in time to crush fans’ New Year optimism, George R.R. Martin confirmed he wouldn’t finish The Winds of Winter before Game of Thrones Season 6 aired. A decade later, the book still isn’t out, and fans are still not okay.

The Most Anticipated Movies of 2016

Fandango’s annual hype list for 2016 was packed with blockbusters. The top picks included Batman v Superman, Captain America: Civil War, and Rogue One, kicking off a massive year for superhero and sci-fi fans.

“The Force Awakens” Breaks U.S. Box Office Record

Star Wars: The Force Awakens officially became the highest-grossing film ever in the U.S. in January 2016, passing Avatar. It was a nostalgic mega-hit that brought back Han, Leia, and Chewie while launching a new trilogy. It still holds the record a decade later.

Sylvester Stallone Says He’s Done with Rambo (Spoiler: He Wasn’t)

In 2016, Sly Stallone claimed he was hanging up Rambo’s headband for good, telling Variety, “The heart’s willing, but the body says, ‘Stay home!'” That didn’t last – he returned for Rambo: Last Blood in 2019, proving you can’t keep a good action hero down.

Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza Head to Cooperstown

Baseball legends Ken Griffey Jr. and Mike Piazza were elected to the Hall of Fame. Griffey made history with the highest voting percentage ever at the time, receiving 437 of 440 votes (99.3%).

Science Debunks the “Mommy Kiss Fixes Boo-Boos” Myth

A study confirmed what skeptical toddlers suspected: a kiss from mom doesn’t medically help a scraped knee. Still, science can’t measure the magic of comfort, so moms everywhere carried on smooching boo-boos anyway.

Survey Says: People Are Secretly Over a Lot of Christmas Traditions

The holiday season may look magical on Instagram, but in real life, not every Christmas tradition feels like a warm mug of cocoa. A survey dug into which traditions people are still excited about, which ones they tolerate, and which ones they quietly wish would be banished to the North Pole. It gathered thousands of responses, giving us a surprisingly honest look at how people REALLY feel about holiday rituals. If you need proof that holiday burnout is a thing, well, here it is.

So, what are people still gung-ho about?

Secret Santa surprisingly takes the top spot, with 54% of respondents saying they’re still into it. Maybe it’s the thrill of trying to guess which coworker bought you a mug shaped like a reindeer. Or maybe it’s the $20 limit that keeps things from getting too awkward.

Snow came in at 42%, which makes sense. Snow is beautiful in movies and on postcards, and slightly less delightful when it’s blocking your driveway.

A solid 41% insist that all presents must be opened on Christmas Day, no exceptions. This rule is beloved by traditionalists and feared by anyone who travels between multiple households and ends up opening gifts in the back seat of a car.

Christmas entertainment holds steady. Christmas music, Christmas movies, and Christmas carols all hover in the low 40s and 30s. Apparently there are still plenty of people who will listen to Mariah Carey voluntarily and even leave the house to sing about figgy pudding.

Decorations also make the list, though only 29% are still truly enthusiastic about decking the halls. Hosting Christmas parties isn’t wildly popular either, with 27% saying they’re up for it. That number feels right, considering hosting means cleaning, cooking, and pretending not to notice when someone uses your good hand towels.

Then there’s the spicy category: 26% of respondents say they’re legitimately offended if someone doesn’t like Christmas. Not “bummed,” but offended. Good luck to the polite introverts trying to navigate that one.

Ugly Christmas sweaters still have fans at 25%, tied with baking cookies. Honestly, both traditions have the same vibe: fun, cute, and slightly messy.

Some traditions ranked much lower. Only 21% of people want the tree up before Thanksgiving. And Christmas family photos? Just 14% are really into those, which tracks considering how many of them end in tears, bribery, or matching plaid pajamas no one wanted.

Finally, only 11% of people make their own Christmas cards, which raises the question: Who ARE these people, and what kind of free time do they have?

If nothing else, this survey proves that even the most beloved holiday rituals can get a little . . . complicated. But whether you’re team “let’s do everything” or team “how about we just chill,” at least you can rest easy knowing you’re not the only one feeling that holiday fatigue creeping in.

From Killer Snowmen to Grumpy Cat, These Are the Worst Holiday Movies Ranked

If you need a little schadenfreude to go with your holiday cheer, buckle up.

“Paste“ magazine has officially crowned the worst Christmas movies ever made, and it is a spectacular parade of cinematic coal. If you love bad movies, cult classics, or anything involving killer snowmen, this is basically your Super Bowl.

This rundown has everything from campy horror to sequels literally no one asked for. At the top of the list is the beautifully awful “Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2”, the 1987 gem best known for the line “Garbage day!” If you’ve somehow never witnessed that scene, treat yourself.

What makes this ranking especially fun is the mix of styles. You get low-budget slashers, strange sequels, and those “How did this get made?” titles that only resurface during the holidays.

Here’s the Bottom 20:

  1. “Silent Night, Deadly Night Part 2” (1987)
  2. “Elves” (1989)
  3. “Santa Claus” (1959)
  4. “Last Ounce of Courage” (2012)
  5. “A Karate Christmas Miracle” (2019)
  6. “Jingle All the Way 2” (2014)
  7. “Santa with Muscles” (1996)
  8. “Santa Claws” (1996)
  9. “A Christmas Story 2” (2012)
  10. “Jack Frost 2: Revenge of the Mutant Killer Snowman” (2000)
  11. “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians” (1964)
  12. “Deck the Halls” (2006)
  13. “Surviving Christmas” (2004)
  14. “Saving Christmas” (2014)
  15. “Christmas Evil” (1980)
  16. “The Nutcracker in 3D” (2009)
  17. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (1998)
  18. “Santa’s Slay” (2005)
  19. “Grumpy Cat’s Worst Christmas Ever” (2014)
  20. “Rudolph and Frosty’s Christmas in July” (1979)

If you use the holidays as an excuse to binge both classics and catastrophes, this list is your new watch guide. Just maybe pace yourself, or risk having “Jack Frost 2” haunt your dreams.

The Most Christmas-y Christmas Movies of All Time

Everyone has that one holiday movie they’ll defend with the passion of a thousand jingle bells.

But instead of arguing over hot cocoa again this year, we finally have something resembling science to settle the debate. A new study took 20 popular holiday films and ran them through 20 different data points to determine the ultimate Christmas movie of all time. Yes, it is possible to quantify festive spirit, and yes, someone actually did it.

Researchers broke their ranking into four main categories. They counted Christmas references in each movie, including things like Christmas outfits, holiday songs, uses of the word “Christmas,” and any direct Santa sightings. Then they compared that with the film’s box office success, critic and audience reviews, and how much festive buzz each movie still generates across social media and search trends every December.

And according to the data, the most Christmas-y Christmas movie of all time is the original Home Alone.

Surprised? While it scored lower than you’d expect in sheer Christmas references, the movie crushed the competition in box office performance and long-term holiday hype. Even with just five shots of Christmas outfits, 11 Christmas songs, 13 uses of the word “Christmas,” and a single Santa cameo, Kevin McCallister still reigns supreme.

Here is the top ten, in case you need to update your holiday watchlist:

  1. Home Alone (1990)
  2. Elf (2003)
  3. Love Actually (2003)
  4. How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000, Jim Carrey version)
  5. The Santa Clause (1994)
  6. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
  7. Arthur Christmas (2011)
  8. Gremlins (1984)
  9. The Polar Express (2004)
  10. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

For the people who insist Die Hard is a Christmas movie and will absolutely not let that argument die, good news and bad news. It did make the list, but it landed just outside the top ten at number eleven. It was followed by Home Alone 2 and Scrooged.

So whether your holiday vibe is cozy, chaotic, romantic, spooky, or aggressively pro-Bruce Willis, now you can cite actual data when declaring your favorite Christmas movie the rightful king of the season. Merry science to all, and to all a good movie night.

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Dec 14-20

Google searches, Kardashian butts, and Barbara Walters hits on Bradley Cooper. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.

The Top Google Searches of 2015

Google revealed what the world obsessed over in 2015 – everything from Lamar Odom and Caitlyn Jenner to “Jurassic World” and obviously fake babies. It was a year of comebacks, scandals, and dinosaurs.

Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year Is “Ism”

Merriam-Webster couldn’t pick one word in 2015 – so they went with a suffix: “ism.” As in racism, feminism, terrorism, capitalism… basically all the “isms” that dominated headlines and debates that year. It was less about one word and more about how we defined the times – literally.

The Best TV Shows of 2015

E! News crowned the best of the small screen in 2015. “Game of Thrones” topped their list, followed by “Mr. Robot,” “Outlander,” “Fargo,” and “How to Get Away with Murder.”

Advance Ticket Sales for “The Force Awakens” Hit $100 Million

Before it even hit theaters, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” had already smashed records with $100 million in advance ticket sales. Fans camped out, crashed websites, and debated Kylo Ren theories months in advance. The Force was awakened – and it was profitable.

“Thriller“ Is the First Album to Go 30x Platinum

Even in 2015, nobody could touch the King of Pop. The RIAA confirmed “Thriller” had become the first album ever to go 30 times platinum – that’s 30 million copies sold in the U.S. alone. Zombies, red jackets, and dance moves that refuse to die.

“Lardass” Autocorrects to “Kardashian”

Someone realized iPhones had started autocorrecting “lardass” to “Kardashian,” and the internet exploded with laughter. The prompt popped up after typing in the first five letters (L-A-R-D-A) because it was just one letter off the start of “Kardashian.” ‘K’ is also right next to the ‘L’ on keyboards, so that didn’t help.

Barbara Walters Calls Bradley Cooper “Very Screwable”

During her annual “Most Fascinating People” special, Barbara (then 86) got a little too real – declaring Bradley Cooper “very screwable.” America nodded in agreement as Brad blushed, and Barbara cemented her place as the queen of unfiltered truth bombs.

“Sports Illustrated” Names Serena Williams Their Sportsperson of the Year

Serena dominated 2015, winning everything she touched – except her own charity 5K. Fresh off being crowned Sportsperson of the Year, she hosted a charity race in Miami and caught a cab halfway through. She’d been dealing with injuries, and insiders claimed she wasn’t even planning to run it at all. It drew jeers online, but hey… even legends deserve a break. The ‘Sportsperson’ nod was the mag’s first for a solo woman since 1983.

Wahlburgers Goes National

Mark and Donnie took Wahlburgers from a family project to a full-on burger empire in 2015, announcing a nationwide expansion. There were only five locations – in Massachusetts, New York, and Toronto – when they announced another 100-150 were on the way. They made good on the promise, building to 109 locations by 2023. But they reversed course and closed most of them two years later. By mid-2025, the count was back down to 32.

Secret Santas Pay Off Nearly $500,000 in Walmart Layaway Items

Holiday spirit hit big in 2015 when three anonymous donors paid off almost half-a-million bucks in Walmart layaway bills. Hundreds of families got the surprise of their lives – proof that even in a year full of “isms,” generosity still made headlines.

The 10 American Traditions That Will Disappear Soon

People online have been predicting which American traditions will fade out in the coming decades, and honestly, some of these feel less like predictions and more like things we are already halfway done abandoning. (For good reason.)

Here are the top traditions people think are on the chopping block:

  1. Class reunions
    People say social media killed these because we already know what everyone looks like, where they live, and what they had for lunch. But on the flip side, social media also lets people reconnect, which might actually boost reunions for the brave souls who want to face their former lab partners in person.
  2. Trick-or-treating
    One person said trunk-or-treating has wiped out their neighborhood foot traffic. Plus, the internet now provides a map of “rich neighborhoods with king-size candy bars,” so kids are basically treating Halloween like a heist movie.
  3. Flashy gender reveal events
    After years of exploding smoke bombs, property damage, and a few accidental wildfires, people think gender reveals will go back to being cute, quiet cake-cutting moments. (The forest animals will appreciate keeping their habitat, un-scorched.)
  4. Black Friday chaos
    The in-store stampede era is already fading. Deals now last roughly 30 days, and Cyber Monday stole Black Friday’s spotlight anyway. The term “Black Friday” may soon just refer to “that day you stayed home and bought nothing.”
  5. The Miss America pageant
    This one is barely hanging on. Pageant enthusiasm peaked decades ago, and most Americans now treat them like retro curiosities, similar to landlines or Jell-O molds.
  6. Private fireworks
    Between safety laws, irritated neighbors, and the annual “guy who blew off his thumb” news stories, personal fireworks may slowly fizzle out. Expect an uptick in city-run drone shows, which are flashier and significantly less explode-y.
  7. Daylight Savings Time
    Look, people wish this would die, but the odds of America agreeing on a time system are roughly 0%. Still, the dream lives on.
  8. Big, expensive weddings
    Many Americans can’t justify spending the price of a car on one day. Small weddings, courthouse ceremonies, and backyard celebrations are becoming the norm. Bonus: fewer speeches from relatives who shouldn’t have a microphone.
  9. Thank you cards
    People online called them “a pain,” and most believe a text or in-person thanks covers it. Etiquette purists may faint, but everyone else is ready to retire hand cramps and postage stamps.
  10. Christmas cards
    These used to arrive in stacks. Now? Mostly from older relatives or parents with fresh family photos to show off. The digital era is slowly taking over, and the mailbox is mostly full of credit card offers and political flyers anyway.

Whether these traditions fading away is sad or a relief depends entirely on how nostalgic you are. But if class reunions vanish and gender reveals chill out, most Americans will probably survive.

What do you think will happen in the years to come?

The Greatest Christmas Movie Villains of All Time

When it comes to holiday movies, we like to pretend everything is cozy, sparkly, and wrapped in a bow. But deep down, we all know the truth.

Christmas movies would not hit the same without a deliciously grumpy, cackling, chaos-loving villain stirring the hot cocoa.

And thanks to “People“ magazine, we now have an official ranking of the Greatest Christmas Movie Villains of All Time.

It includes everything from old-school classics to modern holiday mischief, and it proves one thing: Christmas might be all about goodwill, but audiences really love a character we can boo from the couch while wearing pajama pants.

Topping the list is Mr. Potter from “It’s a Wonderful Life”, played by Lionel Barrymore.

He is the ultimate Christmas curmudgeon, a man who looks at holiday cheer the way most of us look at expired eggnog. His brand of villainy is grounded in pure greed and zero remorse, which pretty much makes him the blueprint for every cinematic holiday grouch that came after. (Fun bonus trivia: Lionel Barrymore is Drew Barrymore’s great uncle.)

Right behind him is Oogie Boogie from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”.

If you enjoy your villains with a little musical flair and a whole lot of creepy charm, Oogie’s your guy. He is basically a festive fever dream made of burlap and bad intentions.

Coming in third is the neighborhood tormenter of every kid’s childhood, Scut Farkus from “A Christmas Story”.

His entire personality hinges on bullying children in the snow while wearing that iconic coonskin hat. Generations of viewers still flinch when they hear his name.

It is a fun reminder that holiday movies are not just twinkly lights and heartfelt lessons. They are also home to some of the most memorable villains ever created, the kind we love to hate because they make the hero’s big Christmas redemption feel that much sweeter.

And if People ever expands the list, yes, Stripe from Gremlins absolutely deserves a spot.

Here’s the full list:

  1. Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore) from “It’s a Wonderful Life”
  2. Oogie Boogie from “The Nightmare Before Christmas”
  3. Scut Farkus from “A Christmas Story”
  4. Comet and the Abominable Snow Monster from “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
  5. Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman) from “Die Hard”
  6. Ted Maltin (Phil Hartman) from “Jingle All the Way”
  7. Harry and Marv (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) from “Home Alone”
  8. The Grinch (Jim Carrey) from “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
  9. Ebenezer Scrooge (George C. Scott) from the 1984 version of “A Christmas Carol”
  10. Jack Frost (Martin Short) from “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause”

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Dec 7-13

Crystal Pepsi, rude texts, and Margot Robbie in a bubble bath. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.

Willard Scott Retires from the “Today” Show

After 35 years of birthday shout-outs, Willard Scott said goodbye to “Today.” The man who once was Ronald McDonald (seriously) left behind a legacy of smiles, smooches, and Smuckers-sponsored centenarians. He’d already been semi-retired for a quite a while, with Al Roger filling in as the main weatherman on most days since 1996.

Ending Texts with Periods Makes You Sound Rude

A study found ending your texts with a period made you seem cold or angry. Gen Z agreed. Suddenly punctuation became passive-aggressive, and everyone started ending messages like this instead

Texting Makes You Temporarily Deaf

Meanwhile, a separate study found focusing on your phone can actually make you “temporarily deaf.” So if your spouse yells your name while you’re deep in a text thread… you’re not ignoring them, it’s just science.

Crystal Pepsi Comeback

A grassroots movement to resurrect Crystal Pepsi caught fire online in 2015, complete with petitions, hashtags, and an overwhelming amount of communal nostalgia. It actually worked – Pepsi handed out 13,000 six-packs that December, and eventually brought it back for real in the summer of 2016. It hasn’t been offered again nationwide since then.

Facebook’s Most Talked-About Topics of 2015

Before TikTok ruled the world, Facebook was where we debated everything. The site dropped lists of 2015’s most talked-about stars, shows, and athletes – proof we’ve always loved arguing in the comments. Ed Sheeran topped the list of the most talked-about entertainers,“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was #1 among movies, and“Game of Thrones” topped the list of TV shows.

Taylor Swift Is Billboard’s Artist of the Year

Her “1989” album topped their Billboard 200 Albums list that year, and also their Digital Albums list.

YouTube’s Most Viewed Music Videos of 2015

The biggest hits of the year lived on YouTube. The #1 video from the list still sits among YouTube’s all-time most-watched a decade later. “See You Again” by Wiz Kalifa and Charlie Puth racked up 1.2 billion views in 2015. (“Baby Shark” owns the record by an impressively wide margin.)

The 10 Holiday Smells We Love Most

A poll by “Huff Post” and Glad found the Top 10 in order are: Hot chocolate, freshly baked cookies, the smell of a fire, peppermint, apple cider, pine trees, potato latkes (a Hanukkah staple), pie, candles, and gingerbread.

“Walking Dead” Star Bitten by a Fan

Actor Norman Reedus got bit by an over-excited fan at a 2015 convention in New Jersey. He wasn’t hurt and handled it like a champ – dude had some experience in avoiding a serious bite.

“The Big Short” hit theaters across the U.S.

The Adam McKay flick finally helped fans understand the basics of the 2008 financial crisis that wiped out their savings – thanks to a cast of A-listers, fourth-wall breaks, and Margot Robbie explaining subprime loans from a bubble bath.

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Nov 30-Dec 6

Scott Weiland passes away, a big Salvation Army donation, and an unwanted “Bud Weisser” at Budweiser. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.

The Top Yahoo Searches of 2015

The top search on Yahoo in 2015 was “Bobbi Kristina Brown” after she tragically passed away that July. Other top searches included “iPhone,” “Caitlyn Jenner,” “Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Halftime sharks,” and the term “man bun.” (Also of note: People were still using Yahoo back then.)

Scott Weiland Is Found Dead on His Tour Bus

Tragic news hit rock fans in early December 2015 when the Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman was found dead on his tour bus. The 48-year-old’s long battle with addiction cast a shadow over his career, but his voice defined an era of ‘90s alt-rock.

Someone Left a Check for Half-a-Million Dollars in a Salvation Army Kettle

Talk about holiday spirit! A Salvation Army worker in Minnesota opened a red kettle to find a $500,000 cashier’s check inside. The anonymous couple instantly made it one of the largest single kettle donations ever.

The Most Streamed Artists on Spotify in 2015

Spotify crowned Drake the most-streamed artist of 2015, with over 1.8 billion streams. The top female artist was Rihanna, the #1 song was “Lean On” by Major Lazer, and the top-streamed album was “Beauty Behind the Madness” by The Weeknd.

Rolling Stone’s Top 50 Songs of 2015

“Rolling Stone” released its Top 50 Songs of the year, with “Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd taking the top spot, followed by “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap and “Hotline Bling” by Drake.

“Bud Weisser” Caught Trespassing at Budweiser Brewery

You can’t make this up: 19-year-old Bud Weisser was arrested for trespassing at a Budweiser brewery in St. Louis. Police said he refused to leave – perhaps feeling entitled by name alone. Internet headline writers thanked him for the gift.

Baby Names Inspired by Instagram Filters and “Empire” Characters

BabyCenter.com released a report on baby naming trends for 2015. Some of the trendiest names were based on Instagram filters like Lux and Valencia,“Empire” characters like Dre and Lucious, and royalty like Duchess and Sultan.

“Boomerang Gifts” Go Viral

A “boomerang gift” is when you give someone something you’ll enjoy too – like a Netflix subscription, concert tickets, or a fancy blender you’ll “borrow.” It’s half-thoughtful, half-selfish.

The Most Shocking Celebrity Break-Ups of 2015

The “E! News” round-up included Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner, Mandy Moore & Ryan Adams, Blake Shelton & Miranda Lambert, Gwen Stefani & Gavin Rossdale, Kourtney Kardashian & Scott Disick… and Kermit & Miss Piggy. The on-and-off Muppet couple had released a joint statement that August announcing the split.

A New Shopping Channel That Only Sells Guns

Move over QVC – 2015 introduced GunTV, a shopping network dedicated solely to firearms. It sparked instant controversy when it was announced that December. It launched in April 2026 but missed its mark and shut down just nine months later.

10 Things That Happened 10 Years Ago: Nov 23-29

Reese’s Poop, crotchless “Golden Girls” undies, and Kobe Bryant retires. Here’s what was in the news 10 years ago this week.

Do Reese’s “Christmas Trees” Look Like Poop?

Reese’s Christmas Trees went viral on social media after someone (correctly) pointed out that the definition wasn’t always there… so they often looked more like festive little turds. Reese’s had been selling them since 1993, so it wasn’t exactly a new issue. But the internet roasted the chocolate blobs so hard, you could almost smell the peanut butter. 💩

Kobe Bryant announces retirement in a poem

Kobe didn’t just say goodbye—he rhymed it. The Black Mamba announced his retirement with a heartfelt poem that made fans cry, teammates cheer, and English teachers proud. It was part farewell, part Shakespeare. Kobe retired at the end of the 2015-2016 season. He was tragically killed four years later in a helicopter crash just north of L.A., along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others.

“Gremlins 3” rumors take off

Zach Galligan – who played Billy Peltzer in “Gremlins” and “Gremlins 2: The New Batch” – said the long-awaited third installment would not be a remake. There had been reports a year earlier that the movie was being “fast-tracked.” But a decade later, we’re still waiting. It’s now slated to hit theaters in 2027.

Ringo Starr’s personal copy of “The White Album” goes up for auction

It was stamped with “No.0000001” and was expected to sell for up to $60,000. It instead sold for a whopping $790,000. That’s a lot of money for something you can also stream for free. Peace, love, and deep pockets.

“Golden Girls” lingerie line includes crotchless Blanche panties

Because 2015 was wild: someone released Golden Girls underwear. An Etsy shop started selling granny underwear with images of the “Golden Girls” on the front. The ones with Dorothy’s face on the front were low rise… Sophia’s were high-waisted… Rose’s were sheer… and Blanche’s were crotchless. Eap pair cost $45 and were the perfect way to say, “Thank you for being a freaky friend.”

Police get called to domestic disturbance, but it’s just a man afraid of spiders

Police in Australia responded to reports of a woman screaming and a guy yelling, “I’m going to kill you.” But it turned out he was alone and had just seen a big spider. He was screaming while chasing it around to kill it.

Santa steals a helicopter in Brazil

Ho-ho-holy crap! A man in Brazil dressed as Santa hijacked a helicopter and vanished. Forget the sleigh and reindeer – this Kris Kringle apparently wanted his own whirlybird. Somewhere, the Grinch was impressed.

Woman’s murder plot foiled by bad spelling

A woman in London poisoned her husband with antifreeze and forged a note saying he didn’t want to be resuscitated. She was caught because she misspelled the word “dignity” as “dignerty.” Cops matched the misspelling to other samples of the woman’s writing. She got 15 years in jail for attempted murder. Her husband survived.

Darth Vader robs convenience store

A guy dressed as Darth Vader tried to rob a convenience store in Florida but was taken down by an unexpected weapon: blue cheese dressing. The clerk hurled it at him, and that was enough to scare off the Dark Lord.

Adele breaks NSYNC’s single-week sales record

Her album “25” sold 2.43 million copies in the U.S. in just four days, breaking the boy band’s single-week sales record of 2.41 million for “No Strings Attached” in 2000. She’d eventually hit 3.38 million sold, aided (in a big way) by the fact that her album was withheld from streaming services for the first 7 months after it was released. Her record stood for a decade until Taylor Swift’s “The Life of a Showgirl” hit 3.48 million in 2025.

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