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“I’m A Big Fan Of You” — aespa’s Karina Makes A Baseball Player Sweat
Aespa‘s Karina recently made the first pitch at SSG Landers vs. Lotte Giants baseball game in Busan. Karina (aespa) | @katarinabluu/Instagram | @katarinabluu/Instagram In a new behind-the-scenes video, Karina showcased just how fast she picks up new skills when a baseball player taught her how to properly pitch the ball. [Video could not be displayed] She was […]
“I’m Really Hot Right Now” — BLACKPINK’s Jennie And Billie Eilish Make Each Other Blush
BLACKPINK‘s Jennie and Billie Eilish are officially our new favorite duo! Jennie (BLACKPINK) | @jennierubyjane/Instagram Billie Eilish | @billieeilish/Instagram Jennie just interviewed the singer at the Hit Me Hard And Soft Spotify event in Seoul, Korea — but it felt more like besties hanging out! | @BLACKPINKGLOBAL/Twitter [Video could not be displayed] The two delved […]
Harrison Butker double downs on controversial comments: 'Not people, but Jesus Christ who I’m trying to please'
Harrison Butker is standing his ground on his controversial takes. The Chiefs kicker put himself in the midst of controversy at the 2024 Benedictine College graduation when he made comments about women’s roles in society, President Joe Biden, the LGBTQ+ community and Pride month. In the days following his commencement speech, he has received both […]
I’m rooting for Melinda French Gates to fix tech’s broken ‘brilliant jerk’ culture
On Monday, Melinda French Gates resigned from the philanthropy organization she ran with ex-husband Bill Gates. That she left is less surprising than that she stayed as long as she did. The couple divorced in 2021. In August 2021, the charity organization told CNN that it was doing a two-year trial period to see if […]