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In 1962, McDonald’s franchisee Lou Groen realized that his cheeseburger sales were down on Fridays, especially during the time leading up to Easter. The reason? Groen lived in Cincinnati, a heavily Catholic area, and observant Catholics were avoiding hamburgers and other meat products on Fridays as part of their faith. Ever the business executive, Groen…

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Greta Gerwig is trading in hot pink heels for a lion, a witch and a wardrobe. During a recent interview with Time, the director of the hit movie “Barbie” said her goal in creating new film adaptations of C.S. Lewis’ “Narnia” for Netflix is to give viewers a “magical re-enchantment of the world.” Netflix CEO…

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“Mary Poppins” is apparently no longer practically perfect in every way. The beloved Disney classic has been slapped with a rating change in the U.K., losing its “U” rating for “universal,” the equivalent of a “G” rating in the U.S., in favor of a “PG” rating, meaning parental guidance is suggested. Apparently, the 1964 film,…

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For late country music legend Loretta Lynn’s grandkid, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Her granddaughter, Emmy Russell, stole the hearts of “American Idol” judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie on a recent episode. When talking about her childhood in Nashville, Tennessee, the country music capital — Russell revealed she would…

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Former reality TV star Todd Chrisley, who was convicted alongside his wife Julie Chrisley of tax evasion and bank fraud in June 2022, claims he’s been prevented from attending church services as he continues to serve a 12-year sentence behind bars in Florida. Chrisley, a 54-year-old real estate tycoon who rose to fame with his…

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Former Minnesota Vikings receiver Blake Proehl is going all-in on his music career, and he’s so serious about the new endeavor he told TMZ Sports that he’d take a Grammy over a Super Bowl win. The 25-year-old blew the “American Idol” judges away during his audition on the 22nd season of the singing show, even…

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Former Boyzone star Shane Lynch recently accused pop star Taylor Swift of engaging in satanic rituals and demonic practices during her sold-out shows and warned of the damaging effects such music has on children. He recently told Ireland’s Sunday World, “I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot…

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Matthew Slater, a special teams player for the New England Patriots, recently announced his retirement and thanked God for his time in the NFL. He started his announcement with 2 Timothy 4:7, which reads, “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.” He added, “As a player,…

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From an early age, actress Hilary Swank knew she wanted to act. An interest in the craft, coupled with her natural talent, ultimately led Swank to make a significant change: leave her high school after her sophomore year and move to California. She and her mother, Judy, who recently separated from Swank’s father, drove from…

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Beyoncé has gone country. In anticipation of her upcoming new album, the iconic entertainer released two singles with some serious twang. “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” have soared up the streaming charts, with “Texas Hold ‘Em” debuting at Number 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. When one of the most prominent artists…
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