Chick-Fil-A Sets Single-Day Record Way to go, proponents of free speech and haters of same-sex marriage came together for the pursuit of chicken and…well…whatever else they were supporting. And it seems to have worked: Chick-fil-A says it set a sales record on Wednesday, the day that supporters rallied around the fast-food chain amid a debate over its president’s opposition to same-sex marriage. The chain won’t release sales numbers, but “we can confirm reports that it was a record-setting day,” said Steve Robinson, Chick-fil-A’s executive vice president of marketing. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee had called on people to buy food at the chain on Wednesday, which he dubbed “Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day,” after a backlash against the company and their president. It seems like there’s a lot of money to made in p*ssing people off. Who knew? Source
Last week, Conan O’Brien unveiled Chaz the Intolerant Chicken, a new mascot for fast food company Chick-fil-A to use after a key sponsor, The Jim Henson Company, cut ties with them following management’s anti-gay marriage comments. Wednesday, with the story going full steam – it was Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day , in which fans and conservative figures like Sarah Palin threw their support behind the embattled restaurant chain – Chaz returned to Conan’s TBS show. Spoiler alert: Chaz is narrow-minded and enjoys innuendo. Watch and listen to their frank, NSFW dialogue below …
NFL star Tim Tebow can be seen running shirtless, in the rain, and in slow motion no less, in this new video taken at the end of a recent team practice. You are welcome, ladies. You are so very welcome. The New York Jets backup removed his jersey during a heavy downpour, leading to razzing from his teammates and leaving plenty of tongues wagging. Watch. Enjoy. Then watch again if you like. It’s okay.
This certainly puts a whole new spin on The Matrix: Revolutions . Larry Wachowski, the acclaimed Hollywood director responsible for the hit movie franchise has apparently outed himself as a pink-haired transsexual. He recently made an unexpected public debut as Lana Wachowski. Wachowski has been undergoing hormone therapy as part of his sex change treatment for nearly a decade now, according to the Daily Mail (UK). In a trailer for his latest film, Cloud Atlas , Wachowski says in a soft voice: ‘Hi, I’m Lana.’ It’s the first time he has appeared publicly as a woman. Wachowski’s new film, which stars Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant and Susan Sarandon, is one of the most hotly anticipated of the year. At the height of The Matrix ‘s popularity, Wachowski left his wife for a dominatrix called Ilsa Strix. Here’s hoping he’s found happiness since then.
Blake Shelton incited a major Twitter war over the weekend and was eventually forced to apologize for a tasteless joke and a string of insults… all because of a fake turtle’s death. It all started on July 27 when Shelton wrote: Does anyone know if the Eastern Box turtle is protected in Oklahoma? If so I didn’t just swerve to the shoulder of the road to smash one… NPR blogger Barbara J. King quickly responded in shock, asking the country music superstar: That turtle’s life meant something- was your tweet a bad joke? Why would you be so cruel to a living being?” From there, it was on! Shelton especially got into it with a user named @turtlefeed, going off on her/him in reply to that follower questioning Shelton’s apathy for animals: Hey @turtlefeed. Before u make an even bigger dipshit of urself you should research on how much money I have raised to feed homeless animals… Hey @turtlefeed.. I solely have raised over a million dollars in animal rescue/conservation alone… How much have you raised? Oh. Ok. Next! The artist eventually revealed that he was joking all along, but not before getting awfully personal in his insults: The best part of all of this is that the dumb asses didn’t even look to see that I’m not even in Oklahoma today!! I’m in North Dakota!! Do they even have turtles in North Dakota?!!! God almighty! Finally, Shelton received so much flak for his joke and his responses that he tried to issue an apology to put an end to the back and forth: Ok.. Now that “Turtle-Gate” is over I want to apologize for my ignorant joke.. I never ran over a turtle. It wasn’t even possible.
Former political figure/celeb Sarah Palin stopped by a lucky Chick-fil-A restaurant Friday to “support a great business” slash probably denounce gay people. Palin Tweeted and Facebooked a picture of herself, former Alaska First Dude Todd Palin, at Chick-fil-A, looking happy to be at the Houston-area spot. “Stopped by Chick-fil-A in The Woodlands to support a great business,” is her caption, no doubt in support of Chick-fil-A’s anti-gay marriage stance . To be clear, Chick-fil-A’s founders have a right to their opinions, and by visiting there and posting the photo above, Sarah’s exercising that same right. Freedom of speech. Great stuff. But to be equally clear, Palin is all but certainly using it to imply she hates gays without having to say she hates gays. Way to be cowardly – chicken if you will – in your bigotry, Sarah. At least pull a Mike Huckabee and declare a full-on Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day. Ed Helms, Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian and others have called for a Chick-fil-A boycott, while Boston banned the restaurant from the city. Where do you stand on the calls to boycott the chain?
Critics love the effects and praise Michael Fassbender’s performance, but some feel the sci-fi flick gets lost in its own high-mindedness. By John Mitchell Michael Fassbender as David 8 in “Prometheus” Photo: Twentieth Century Fox One of the summer’s most anticipated films, director Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus,” doesn’t open until June 8, but early reviews for the sci-fi blockbuster are already trickling in, something many studios would fear so far ahead of a film’s release — that is, if they weren’t as universally positive. So far, the consensus is clear: “Prometheus” is a flawed film with a lot of great things going for it, most notably a breakout scene-stealing performance from Michael Fassbender (“Shame”), inspired and amazing 3-D effects and plenty of “jolt and amaze” moments that all but assure filmgoers “will be right back for seconds” when 20th Century Fox releases the film next Friday. Critics have nothing but praise for the performances of Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace and Idris Elba, though they are particularly emphatic in their appreciation for Fassbender as the android butler David. When MTV News caught up with Theron recently, she gushed about what makes Fassbender worthy of all that praise . And for fans who can’t wait to see the cast in action, Theron will appear at the MTV Movie Awards, airing this Sunday, June 3 at 9 p.m. E.T. on MTV. “Technically, ‘Prometheus’ is magnificent. Shot in 3-D but without the director taking the process into account in his conceptions or execution, the film absorbs and uses the process seamlessly,” The Hollywood Reporter writes. “There is nary a false or phony note in the effects.” “Scott and his production crew compensate to some degree with an intricate, immersive visual design that doesn’t skimp on futuristic eye-candy or prosthetic splatter,” Variety agrees. Those going in expecting a straightforward prequel to Scott’s “Alien” may be disappointed. While it does answer a few questions burning in the minds of sci-fi aficionados, including some insight into the acid-for-blood aliens of the original series and the spacecraft they are discovered aboard, “Prometheus” is very much its own film. “Much of Scott’s audience are expecting a fully-formed prequel to ‘Alien,'”
Rico Love has been slowly building up his Division 1 record label based out of Miami, Florida through artist like Young Chris and Teiarra Marie. Yesterday we posted a song featuring one of his newest signees, Rabbit… Continue
Samsung Mobile USA reached five million Facebook “likes” and rewarded it fans by throwing a free Santigold concert in NYC. Last night (May 14th), the “L.E.S. Artistes” singer, and her two swagged out dancers, rocked Irving Plaza performing past hits and new joints from her latest album, Master of My Make-Believe… Continue
One week after we saw Lamar Odom traded to Dallas , Bruce and Kris Jenner decided to pay a visit to bid farewell to Khloe Kardashian on Khloe & Lamar . While Bruce supports Khloe’s decision to move to Big D, it’s more than Kris can take … at least according to the script from Ryan Seacrest Productions. Fans of the couple (assuming there are some) have been looking forward to watching this play out since news of the trade broke, so let’s recap it all … “We all know you’re a strong girl, and you have to be there for everybody else. But who’s going to be there for Khloe?” – Kris. Um, the whole giant family? Also, he’s just an NBA superstar who got traded, not a fallen soldier. Minus 10 . “My family and I have never really lived apart, but Lamar needs me.” – Khloe. Plus 50 . That he does. When she arrives, she senses something amiss with his transient lifestyle in Dallas. “Lamar is so sore and tired and he needs his own bed. I have got to find us a place ASAP,” she says. Attentive wife. Plus 20 . Lamar’s feeling the heat: “Being on a new team for the first time, everything is mental and all eyes are on me. The pressure is on.” Minus only 5 , because while the man gets paid millions to perform under pressure, we do sympathize. Walking by a local bar sponsoring a Kardashian look-alike contest and meeting fans who show their appreciation, Khloe feels the love. Minus 45 for people caring about the Kardashians that much, but Plus 20 for being loyal fans. “It’s the first game of the season and I feel anxiety to perform at a high level and do my job well,” Lamar says on opening day. He does not do so. Minus 15 . Undeterred, Khloe sets romantic post-game scene at their new home. “I’m hoping a little romance, candles, maybe that can make him smile.” Aww. Plus 10 . When that doesn’t work, she calls home. “I feel like I’m trying and it’s not going the way that I thought it would,” she says. Stop calling mom. Minus 15 . Fortunately, Lamar comes back in to comfort her. “You make me happy,” he tells Khloe, apologizing for taking things out on her. Good man. Plus 30 . EPISODE TOTAL: +40. SEASON TOTAL: -90.
