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Lottery Winners: Where Are They Now

Carly Kazempoor — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 20:54:20 +0000

It’s the age-old question – can money buy happiness? It certainly feels like it when you’re behind the wheel of a brand new Tesla or sipping a fine glass of champagne, but the fates of various lottery winners over the years shows that the answer is still unclear.

Remember the episode of Family Guy where the Griffins hit the jackpot and lose it all – twice? That happens way more than you think! While some lottery winners have become success stories (hello, waterpark!), others have fallen victim to the finer things and lost it all in tragic ways. Read on to meet a few lucky winners, and how money has changed their lives!

10 Movies We Predict Will Be Nominated for an Oscar in 2020

Carly Kazempoor — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 23:21:18 +0000

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Ah, the Oscars. For a select few, there is a reason to see 10 movies in a row and channel your inner film critic by providing classy commentary about the plot and pacing. For the rest of us, they’re an excuse to sit on the couch with snacks and judge Rachel Weisz’s outfit. Seriously, what was she thinking this year?

The 92nd Academy Awards will be held on February 9, 2020 – the earliest it’s ever been – and the competition is strong. 2019 was an outstanding year in entertainment – with no shortage of superheroes and films that make us laugh, cry and audibly gasp in the theater, often all at once (looking at you, Joker). Oscar nominees will be announced in January, but we’re ready to share our top predictions now!

The True Story of Ford vs. Ferrari

Carly Kazempoor — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 22:49:50 +0000

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What do you get when you put two A-listers behind the wheel of an epic sports drama? A lot of critical acclaim, Oscar buzz, and mixed accounts of what ACTUALLY happened. Ford v. Ferrari has been a hit since its November release, with audiences praising the action sequences and stellar acting by leads Matt Damon and Christian Bale. While most films based on a true story tend to blur the lines between fact and fiction – Ford v. Ferrari tends to stick pretty closely to real-life events. What really happened, may you ask?

As the title suggests, the film chronicles the story of Ford Motor Company as they seek revenge on Ferrari after a business deal gone wrong. It all began in 1963 – when Ford CEO Henry Ford II saw his chance to increase revenue and sell sports cars to the Baby Boomer generation. Yes, you read that correctly. We may say “OK boomer” today, but the 60’s saw a change in purchasing habits that meant boomers had plenty of disposable income to spend on houses, nice clothes, and luxury cars. That’s where Ferrari came in.

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Henry Ford II, the eldest son of Edsel Ford and eldest grandson of Henry Ford, was convinced by top executives that the way out of their sales slide was a sleek sports car. Ford didn’t have any available at the time, and generated the idea of purchasing Ferrari – which was then a cash-strapped company known primarily for race cars. Enzo Ferrari was initially pleased with their deal – in which Ford would pay $10 million for the company and all assets.

However, the former race car driver was unwilling to budge on a clause in the contract that granted Ford full control over the Ferrari motorsports program. Insults were hurled – with Ferrari calling Ford an “ugly” company and apparently telling Henry II that he could not compare to his grandfather – before Ferrari walked away from the deal and sold a majority stake in Ferrari to Fiat. As you can imagine, Henry II was not pleased.

CIRCUIT DE LA SARTHE, FRANCE – JUNE 19: Henry Ford II and his wife Maria during the 24 Hours of Le Mans at Circuit de la Sarthe on June 19, 1966 in Circuit de la Sarthe, France. (Photo by Rainer Schlegelmilch) source

Hurt and humiliated, Henry Ford II orders his racing division to build a car to defeat Ferrari at 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the most prestigious automobile races in the world. He enlists the help of automobile designer Carroll Shelby (Damon) and racer Ken Miles (Bale) to design and drive a supercar beyond Ferrari’s wildest dreams, and the rest was history.

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To avoid potential spoilers, we won’t delve too deep into what happened next. You’ll need to see the movie for that! But just know that Henry Ford II’s pride was avenged, and it’s safe to say that both Ford and Ferrari are doing pretty well these days. One tidbit that the film left out, however, is the mystery surrounding the tragic death of Bale’s character. While Ken Miles supposedly died in a violent car crash in 1966, there are a deal of conspiracy theories surrounding his passing. Many believe that the death was due to a mechanical failure, or maybe even him faking his own death. Start Googling now, friends…

Who is the Reigning Queen of The Real Housewives

Carly Kazempoor — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:44:47 +0000

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If you say you’ve never seen an episode of Bravo’s smash Real Housewives series, you’re lying. Since the reality series premiered over a decade ago, it’s transformed from a guilty pleasure for moms to a pop culture phenomenon – with seven individual series featuring women from Orange County, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, New Jersey, New York, Dallas and Potomac. In 2019, millions still tune in to get a glimpse of the life of an affluent housewife – from table flips to thousand-dollar spa treatments.

What has led to the success of the Real Housewives franchise? Undoubtedly it’s the designer purses and yacht parties, plus the rise of social media and viral memes – like the one of a certain blonde housewife yelling and pointing at a white cat – but it’s also the spirited women that lead the show. Between all their blowout fights and family drama, they’re all queens who have turned their everyday lives into a spectacle that viewers can’t look away from. Who is the reigning queen of the Real Housewives franchise? Read on for our top 5!

SNL Romances That Started on Set

Carly Kazempoor — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 19:23:09 +0000

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Between all the political incorrectness bad wigs, you may not think of “Saturday Night Live” as the sexiest spot to meet your life partner – but a few lucky stars beg to differ! The iconic sketch show has gone live from New York for over forty years, and it’s produced not just golden impressions and amazing musical performances, but also some of our favorite celebrity couples. There’s nothing more attractive in a partner than a sense of humor – just ask Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde! Live from PopDisclosure, it’s our favorite “Saturday Night Live” romances that have happened on set!

Craziest Fashion Trends From Each Decade

Carly Kazempoor — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 22:44:07 +0000

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Imagine this – you visit your abandoned MySpace page from 2007 for a bit of nostalgia, but end up horrified and asking yourself what the hell you were thinking when you got dressed that day. These cringe-worthy moments happen to the best of us… even starlets! Throughout the decades people have experimented with a variety of fashion and beauty trends. Not all have been pretty, but each is a symbol of expression in society and serve as inspiration for today’s fashion and beauty enthusiasts. At least, that’s what we tell ourselves when we see our old studded belts. Read up on just a few of the craziest fashion trends from every decade!

10 Pick Up Lines That Actually Work

Carly Kazempoor — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 22:25:49 +0000

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In the era of Tinder and Hinge, terrible pick-up lines are just a swipe away. They range from cheesy and hilarious to awful and inappropriate, and we’ll get a few terrible lines before deleting Tinder and telling our friends how we are SO done with dating (hint: we’re lying). Of course, every once in a while you’ll hear a quality pick-up line that may make you want to get to know them a little better, even if its out of pity. On a scale of “are you DTF?” to “I’m a multimillionaire who wants to sweep you off your feet,” here are a few solid pick-up lines that work.

Top 10 Celebrity Photoshop Fails

Carly Kazempoor — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:53:23 +0000

Wait, you’re telling us that Beyoncé isn’t perfect? The rise of social media has led to tons of celebrities being outed for their terrible Photoshop skills – including Queen B herself. Sure, it can be tempting to get that flawless shot for Instagram, but celebrity money means you can afford somebody better at Photoshop. Somebody should remind every member of the Kardashian-Jenner family. Six toes, wavy walls, lumpy abs… we’ve seen it all. Are you ready to see some of the worst celebrity Photoshop fails of all time?

10 Celebrities Who Died Too Young

Carly Kazempoor — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 21:10:44 +0000

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Do you remember the moment you found out that Robin Williams died? We sure do. The media has convinced us that celebrities are these immortal, untouchable beings – armed with enough money and power to make all their troubles disappear. Of course, the truth is that stars are people just like us. They’re vulnerable to sickness, scandals, and even death… with many celebrities leaving us far before their time. Read on to discover the top 10 celebrities who died way too young.

Did Paris Hilton Invent the Selfie?

Carly Kazempoor — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 20:09:48 +0000

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Did Paris Hilton invent the selfie? The heiress took credit for the internet phenomenon back in 2017, and you may have a few questions. Hasn’t Paris Hilton not been a thing since 2005? Can one really create an entire concept of taking a self-obsessed photo of yourself? Kim Kardashian has a book with pages upon pages of selfies… isn’t she the selfie queen? The answer is no, yes, and a gentle reminder that it wasn’t too long ago that Kimmy was cleaning out Paris’s closet. Paris Hilton was the 2000s icon we didn’t know we needed, but did she really invent the selfie?