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Willie Geist Says Savannah Guthrie Looked Like Michelle Pfeiffer in “Scarface ”at His and Wife's Joint 50th Birthday Party
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Willie Geist Says Savannah Guthrie Looked Like Michelle Pfeiffer in “Scarface ”at His and Wife's Joint 50th Birthday Party

Willie Geist and Savannah Guthrie co-hosted Today with Jenna & Friends and discussed a '70s themed birthday party they attended. Geist compared Guthrie's outfit to Michelle Pfeiffer's in Scarface. Guthrie noted Geist and her husband had a "pornstar vibe" with their costumes.

July 21, 2025 Read on People
Uma Thurman Knew “Pulp Fiction” Would Be ‘Special,' but She Wasn't the Studio's First Pick
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Uma Thurman Knew “Pulp Fiction” Would Be ‘Special,' but She Wasn't the Studio's First Pick

Uma Thurman reflects on Pulp Fiction's unexpected success, recalling it as a "small" film that became a cultural phenomenon and launched her career. Despite initial studio preferences for other actresses, Tarantino cast Thurman, leading to her Oscar nomination and subsequent roles in major films. Thurman also discusses how her Kill Bill training aided her in her new action role in The Old Guard 2.

July 21, 2025 Read on People
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Shared Key to Lasting Marriage, 'Surreal' Memory Watching “Cosby Show” with Daughter, 8, Before Death
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner Shared Key to Lasting Marriage, 'Surreal' Memory Watching “Cosby Show” with Daughter, 8, Before Death

Shortly before his death, Malcolm-Jamal Warner revealed he married in 2017 and has an 8-year-old daughter. He discussed his decision to keep his family's identity private, emphasizing the happiness they bring him. Warner also shared memories of watching "The Cosby Show" with his daughter and its lasting impact.

July 21, 2025 Read on People
“Dancing with the Stars”' Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Renew Their Wedding Vows After 11 Years of Marriage
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“Dancing with the Stars”' Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov Renew Their Wedding Vows After 11 Years of Marriage

"Dancing with the Stars" pros Daniella Karagach and Pasha Pashkov renewed their wedding vows in Cabo San Lucas after 11 years of marriage, a number significant to them. The intimate ceremony included their 2-year-old daughter and close friends, celebrating their love in a relaxed atmosphere. The couple shared photos of the beachside celebration on social media.

July 21, 2025 Read on People
Will There Be an “Untamed” Season 2? What We Know (So Far!) About the Netflix Thriller's Future
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Will There Be an “Untamed” Season 2? What We Know (So Far!) About the Netflix Thriller's Future

Netflix's limited series "Untamed," starring Eric Bana as a park ranger investigating a murder in Yosemite, has viewers wondering about a potential season 2. While not yet confirmed, showrunners have teased the possibility of Bana's character solving crimes in a different national park if the show is renewed. Season 1 concluded with the resolution of the murder mystery and closure for Bana's character, Kyle Turner, regarding his son's death.

July 21, 2025 Read on People
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Claims Fans 'Lashed Out' at New Singer Emily Armstrong Because 'She Wasn't a Guy'
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Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Claims Fans 'Lashed Out' at New Singer Emily Armstrong Because 'She Wasn't a Guy'

Mike Shinoda believes the backlash against Linkin Park's new singer, Emily Armstrong, stems from fans being uncomfortable with a female lead after Chester Bennington's death. Armstrong joined Linkin Park in 2024 and the band is currently on their From Zero World Tour. Shinoda stated that they are not erasing the past, but are coming out here for each and every one of you.

July 21, 2025 Read on People
UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

UK and 27 other nations condemn Israel over 'inhumane killing' of Gaza civilians seeking aid

The UK and 27 other nations condemned Israel's "inhumane killing of civilians" seeking aid in Gaza and called for an immediate end to the war. The statement criticizes Israel's aid delivery model, while Israel rejects the condemnation, accusing Hamas of spreading lies and undermining aid distribution. Gaza's health ministry reports numerous deaths from Israeli fire while waiting for aid and from malnutrition.

July 21, 2025 Read on BBC News
Nasdaq 100 momentum unmatched since 1999 so brace for a shakeout, says BTIG

Nasdaq 100 momentum unmatched since 1999 so brace for a shakeout, says BTIG

BTIG warns of a potential market shakeout, citing the Nasdaq 100's extended streak above its 20-day moving average, a pattern last seen before the dot-com bubble. Despite recent record highs, weakening seasonal trends and peaking reversal indicators suggest increased volatility, particularly for risky assets like the ARK Innovation ETF, with a possible rotation into utilities expected.

July 21, 2025 Read on CNBC
Man Steps Aside to Let Woman Sit at Park. He Watches Her Sit in Dog Poop and Insists It Wasn't His Fault
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Man Steps Aside to Let Woman Sit at Park. He Watches Her Sit in Dog Poop and Insists It Wasn't His Fault

A man at a crowded park let a woman take a seat he knew was covered in dog poop. The woman sat, got poop on her skirt, and blamed him for not warning her. He defended his actions, stating it wasn't his responsibility to check the ground for her.

July 21, 2025 Read on People
Block's stock pops on addition to S&P 500

Block's stock pops on addition to S&P 500

Block's shares surged 7% after being added to the S&P 500, replacing Hess following its acquisition. Meanwhile, Robinhood shares fell nearly 5% despite its strong market performance, having been repeatedly overlooked for inclusion in the S&P 500.

July 21, 2025 Read on CNBC