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08/13/2025

Pamela Anderson is partnering with L.A. lifestyle company Flamingo Estate to create “Pamela’s Pickles,” with all proceeds going to the California Wildlife Center, a nonprofit that rescues, rehabilitates, and releases native wild animals along the California coast. The recipe for the pickles comes from Anderson’s great-aunt, who was known for her award-winning pickling and canning skills.

The pickles offer a spicier variation on her great-aunt’s original recipe and feature all organic ingredients, with each limited-release jar priced at $38. Anderson says the project is both a culinary venture and a way to honor her family’s traditions while supporting a cause close to her heart.

The actress shares that she and her sons have volunteered at the California Wildlife Center for years, often spending Mother’s Day helping clean bird cages. They’ve also raised funds for the organization through lemonade stands. She believes that protecting wildlife is important and the pickle project is a meaningful way to contribute to the center’s mission.

08/13/2025

It seems that there’s no such thing as a Chuck E. Cheese story that isn’t somehow negative. Late last week, firefighters were called to a location in Burbank, California. When they arrived on the scene, they found that a woman had managed to get stuck inside one of the restaurant’s games. It’s called Snow Day, and it’s where a player enters a clear tube and places balls for points and tickets. Reportedly, the woman “placed her arm into a hole not intended for body parts.”

08/11/2025

Petunia, a 2-year-old hairless French Bulldog mix that looks a bit like a gremlin, was deemed The “World’s Ugliest Dog” and took home a $5,000 prize.

Her owner, Shannon Nyman of Eugene, Oregon, called Petunia a “world-class snuggler.” She also told the judges that Petunia has a daily coconut oil and sunscreen skin routine to protect her hairless body.

In addition to the cash prize, Petunia will also soon have limited-edition merchandise, sponsored by MUG Root Beer.

08/09/2025

A trailer for "The Office" spin-off "The Paper" came out yesterday. It includes the return of the character Oscar Martinez. It premieres September 4th on Peacock.

The Paper is streaming September 4 on Peacock: https://pck.tv/45hBP6qSynopsis: The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch in the...

08/08/2025

Stop by and see them while you’re at the Festival!

The Valdese NC Lions Club will be at the Waldensian Festival on Saturday, August 9.

What's happening at our booth:

- Selling the famous Lion brooms
- Raffling off a bicycle and a lottery basket
- Drop off for used glasses or sunglasses, prescription or readers

Come by and say hi and celebrate with us!

08/07/2025

Valdese is the place to be this weekend for the 50th Waldensian Festival!

08/07/2025

Today [August 6th] is National Root Beer Float Day! Between the creamy vanilla ice cream and the sweet root bear foam, it’s almost impossible to resist this classic refreshment. August 6th is the day we celebrate this tasty treat.

At the end of the 19th century, Frank Wisner invented the first root beer float. The early versions were called “Black Cows.” Making this delicious beverage is easy. Just add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to a big glass of root beer. But don’t reverse those directions, or you will end up with a big mess!

Today, enjoy this American tradition and make some root beer floats for you and your friends!

08/04/2025

Have you heard of Cat Video Fest? If not, here's an introduction for you! An annual event called Cat Video Fest happened this weekend at movie theaters across the country. A guy in Seattle edits the best cat videos he can find into a full-length movie . . . this year's had a running time of 73 minutes. It's raised over $1 million for charity since 2019.

A triumph! A spectacle! A fuzzy wuzzy cuddle puddle! CatVideoFest all that and more. Our favorite family-friendly cat-themed film event is back this August f...

08/04/2025

Very sad news to share tonight, we’ll miss you Loni.

Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station’s empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy “WKRP in Cincinnati,” died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday.

07/31/2025

Yesterday, thousands of fans took to the streets of Burmingham, England for Ozzy Osbourne's funeral procession. His family followed as his hearse made its way to the memorial at the Black Sabbath bench. The hearse carrying Ozzy's coffin had purple flower arrangements inside that spelled out "Ozzy", and a purple flower cross on the roof.

At the Black Sabbath bench, Sharon exited her vehicle and made her way to the memorial with the support of her kids, Jack and Kelly, as she broke down in tears.

Her other daughter Aimee and her stepson Louis joined, as well as other family members. Before getting back into their vehicles, Sharon faced the crowd and gave them one of Ozzy's signature peace signs.

They each wore an accessory to pay tribute to Ozzy. Sharon wore his wedding ring on a necklace . . . Kelly wore round tinted sunglasses . . . Jack wore a silver cross pin on his tie . . . Aimee had a bat brooch . . .and Louis wore a purple tie with a skull and crossbones print.

Ozzy Osbourne's family and fans are saying goodbye to the Black Sabbath star with a procession through his home city of Birmingham.Read more: https://news.sk...

07/28/2025

Johnny Depp made a surprise appearance at Alice Cooper’s concert at the O2 in London on Friday night to pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.

Depp walked out with his guitar halfway through “Paranoid” and joined in the celebration. He also stuck around for a performance of Cooper’s hit, “School’s Out.”

The two are part of the supergroup, Hollywood Vampires which also features Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry.