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‘Veep’ Just Dropped A Hilarious Sneak Peek At Season 6

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HBO's 'Veep' Season 6 Trailer

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Fans know that HBO’s Veep concluded season five on a depressing note, one that only became more significant after this past November. Selina is bumped from the Oval Office and an important policy she worked very hard on is also taken from her. It was actually pretty sad territory for a comedy but it really made for some good TV. Kudos to HBO.

Thankfully for the main character and for anxious fans waiting for more, she’ll get a shot at redemption in season six, which seemingly involves short skirts and other forms of hilarity. Check out the first look at the upcoming new season, courtesy of star Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

How will Selina rebound? We don’t know, but luckily we won’t have to wait long to find out as Veep will return to HBO on April 16.


‘Game of Thrones’ Actor Hints That Your Favorite Characters Could Meet In Season 7

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'Game of Thrones' Season 7 Actor Teases

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For years, Game of Thrones has flung its main characters all across Westeros and beyond for their own individual adventures. This has definitely made for some spectacular TV but it hasn’t stopped fans from desperately hoping for a few reunions and meet-ups for certain characters. Now, star Liam Cunningham (who plays my main man Ser Davos) is hinting that characters will in fact be linking up this season. Sweet.

Here’s what Cunningham had to say to IGN:

“The progress of the show with the White Walkers and all that stuff, it’s pretty obvious nobody’s going to be able to take this force on their own. So when we’ve had all these, for all these seasons, disparate stories come from disparate ends of Westeros, it has been – and it’s been signaled from the end of last season – that there’s a lot of people and situations going to be coming together. It was kind of interesting to meet some people who I normally only meet on a red carpet. Who that is and when that happens remains to be seen.”

Cunningham may be trying to be coy, but GoT fans are too smart/delusional to fall for such theatrics.

We know Cunningham’s character Davos is currently in the company of everyone’s favorite bastard Jon Snow, so we can safely assume that Davos, Snow, and company will be involved in these “coming together” situations. Of course Arya could arrive at Winterfell to surprise Jon and Sansa, but we’re holding out hope for something a little bigger.

Think about it: if you just reclaimed Winterfell and were looking to ally yourself with a powerful friend that will help in the fight against the White Walkers, where would you go?

Our money is on Jon and Daenerys meeting up in the seventh season and forming the best alliance in GoT history while simultaneously fulfilling years of hopeful fan fiction predictions. Stay tuned, Game of Thrones is slated to return this summer.

This London Girl Who Got Fired For Being ‘Too Attractive’ Can Come Work For Us Any Day

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Emma Hulse, a smoking hot 24-year-old from Mayfair, England, says she was sent home from her freelancing job at a central London TV company for being “too attractive.” She claims her manager told her, “You should be on a catwalk.”

Hulse said she was only five minutes into her eight-hour shift when her sexist boss told her to leave.

Via Standard:

Company UNIT TV, based on Great Marlborough Street, accepted the incident happened and have since dismissed the employee who was allegedly involved, who had only been working there for three months.

Ms Hulse told the Standard: “We were supposed to finish at 6pm and I got there for 9.30am and when I got there this other runner started explaining to me what I should do.

“Then they send me on a run. Then my agent text me that I’m no longer required. ”

“I got there and spoke to the line manager and he asked me, ‘are you a model? Are you not doing catwalks, why are you not at the front of house?’

Adam Luckwell, the owner of UNIT TV, said Hulse was dismissed because it was the end of her three-month probation period.

“We found there were a number of things we were not happy with,” Mr Luckwell said. “We decided not to continue with the employment and terminated the contract within three months. We felt he was a bad fit for us and some of the things he was doing was not in line with the company’s policy,” Luckwell told the Standard.

Now, I’m not saying I think Hulse is lying, but when’s the last time a beautiful woman got fired because she was attractive? Last time I checked, studies have shown attractiveness can directly correlate with success, especially when it’s a woman who’s as gorgeous as Emma.

Emma, if you ever read this, come work for COED. There’s an open seat right next to my desk, actually. Got your name written all over it. We don’t discriminate here.

Did We Find The Exact Moment DeMarcus Cousins Learns He’s Been Traded?

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DeMarcus Cousins Traded To New Orleans Pelicans Video

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We don’t know if this is the exact moment DeMarcus Cousins learned he’d been traded from the Sacramento Kings to the New Orleans Pelicans, but it’s pretty funny nonetheless. Cousins, the centerpiece of the biggest deal this season, was talking to the media after last night’s All-Star Game right when news began to break that he was on his way out. Kings beat reporter Manny Vieites claims this video features Cousins learning of the deal from a team handler. Check it out and make up your own mind.

That side eye look, the squinted eyes, the slight head nod of acknowledgment, it all adds up. Plus, that glance he gives the handler when he says he “loves New Orleans.” It is very likely that this is the moment he learned of the deal.

For those of you that have been living under a rock for the last 24 hours, Cousins (along with Omri Casspi) was traded to the Pelicans in return for Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, a 2017 first-round pick and a 2017 second-rounder. The deal, which has been criticized for its lopsidedness, comes just two weeks after the Kings publicly said that Cousins was off the market. We all knew Sacramento was a clown organization, but yeesh.

In Cousins’ seven seasons with the the team, the Kings put together a whopping .353 winning percentage, with no finishes above .500 and no playoff appearances. Cousins is just one of three players in the NBA this season averaging at least 25 points and 10 rebounds per game. The others are Russell Westbrook and… Cousins’ new teammate Anthony Davis. The talented but mercurial big man has one year left on his deal but is eligible to sign a max extension with the Pellies this summer for five years and $180 million.

Take A Wild Guess Which State Has A Woman Who Blows People For $2.14 Worth Of Taco Bell

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What happened to the good ole’ days when if you wanted a taco, all you had to do was go out and blow a dude? First, we try and ban Muslims from entering the country, now we aren’t allowing crackheads to get this daily fix of beefy cheesy goodness. What’s next? A wall on the Mexican border?!

Five women ranging in age from 31 to 48 were arrested Thursday on prostitution charges during a citywide sting, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. One of the women, Buffy Suzanne Bryan, told an undercover detective that she would perform oral sex in exchange for two soft shell tacos, totaling $2.14 from Taco Bell.

Via KJRH:

According to WJXT-TV, Buffy Suzanne Bryan, 47, approached an undercover police officer who posing as a customer. She offered the sex act in exchange for two soft tacos — an order which would have cost her $2.14.

Bryan was arrested charged with offering, committing, or engaging in prostitution or assignation. It was the ninth time she had been arrested for prostitution.

Four other women between 31 and 48 were arrested in the citywide prostitution sting, all of whom had been charged with prostitution at least one time.

Police said that all of the women had been arrested on prostitution charges at least two previous times.

Is The Rock Making A Comeback To WWE Raw Tonight?

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has not set foot inside a wrestling ring since WrestleMania 32 in 2016, but that could change tonight. The People’s Champ is rumored to be making a surprise return to the WWE tonight on WWE Raw in Los Angeles. As everyone knows, The Rock is Beyonce for boys, so you all have every right to be unusually excited.

When The Rock first stepped away from wrestling in 2004, he promised fans that he would return. After seven years, he made good on that promise and has continued to make occasional appearances since 2011 (even if some of them are non-wrestling cameos). We can’t blame the guy for stepping away to make massive movie blockbusters and create his own HBO show, Ballers. Johnson is, after all, Hollywood’s top earner. But we’re excited by the prospect of his return to the WWE, where he first made a name for himself.

Dwayne Johnson Returning To WWE Raw

The timing of his potential return likely isn’t a coincidence as Johnson’s production company Seven Bucks Production is teaming up with WWE Studios for a movie exploring the famous Knight Family, which includes WWE star Paige. The movie, titled Fighting with My Family, will feature Vince Vaughn, Nick Frost, Lena Headey and The Rock himself. Filming is underway with Stephen Merchant directing. In fact, the production is currently shooting at The Staples Center in Los Angeles…which just so happens to be where WWE Raw will be held tonight. You can put two and two together.

Get pumped.

Johnson can also be seen in his upcoming Baywatch reboot, which will hit theaters on May 26.

It Is My Civic Duty To Bring You This Video Of Nina Agdal

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I’ve long believed that Nina Agdal may be the most underrated chick in the world, which is really saying something considering she’s an internationally famous model.

But even as a Victoria’s Secret and Sports Illustrated model who bangs none other than Leo Dicaprio, Nina is still criminally underrated. Think about it. Do you ever hear her name mentioned with the Candace Swanepoel, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, or Irina Shayk? Never. Even Kate Upton’s overplayed, rotund ass get more love than Nina which is truly blasphemous.

Therefore, it is my DUTY TO THE PEOPLE to spread the word of this next-level hot video Nina posted to her Instagram. Maybe if I write enough of these stories, Sports Illustrated will finally stop putting Kate Upton on their Swimsuit Issue covers and move Nina up to varsity. The world is ready for it.

Barack & Michelle Obama Are Going To Make BANK Now That They’re Out Of The White House

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Barack & Michelle Obama Charging $250k Per Speech

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It’s no secret that the presidential salary won’t elevate the First Family into the top 1%. Perhaps that’s why the Obamas are coming out guns blazing in their post-White House careers. Barack and Michelle Obama have reportedly already signed contracts for book deals, guide offers, and paid speeches.

Take a guess on how much they’re charging per speaking engagement? If you answered $250,000 then congratulations, you might be psychic.


Presidential Privilege

Despite an up-and-down eight years in the White House, President Obama left the Oval Office with an impressive approval rating of 60%. It’s no surprise that he’ll be coveted as a speaker and other public appearances and it appears as if he plans to cash in on that goodwill. Respect the hustle.

Apart from his lucrative post-White House opportunities, Obama will also start to receive his annual presidential pension, which is par the course for any former commanders in chief. The expected amount is said to be around $207,000 per year.

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As of now, a date has not yet been set for book releases. However, the Obamas have recently hired attorneys Robert Barnett and Deneen Howell, who also worked with the Clintons and Mia Farrow, to negotiate their upcoming contracts, so the groundwork is being laid.


Mo’ Money

According to Fox Business:

“No doubt [former President Obama’s] first speech could easily command $250,000 at minimum. Michelle will also see numbers around [250k per speech] for the first year as well. Those fees probably won’t drop anytime soon, when you stop and think about it, especially if Obama continues to be vocal, as he [has] said he would.”

In 2011, former president Bill Clinton earned roughly $13.4 million, giving 54 speeches, while Hillary reportedly earned $234,000 per speech from 2001 until she ran for president in the most recent election, according to CNN. Combined, the power couple reportedly earned $154 million in that timeframe. Excuse me while I reconsider my career choices.

The Obamas will surely be investigating their own book deals, which are quite lucrative. The former president already has three books under his belt (Dreams From My FatherThe Audacity of Hope and Of Thee I Sing), which have earned him around $10 million.

Long story short: the Obamas are going to make it rain in “retirement.”


When Can We Expect The ‘Justice League’ Trailer?

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Zack Snyder Teases Justice League Trailer

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Despite the critical shellacking Warner Bros.’ DC Extended Universe has taken, fans are still hoping that the upcoming entries in the series will deliver on all of the hype and excitement surrounding these iconic characters. Wonder Woman is set to hit theaters this summer, but all of WB’s eggs are really in the Justice League basket. With Part I of a planned two-part series (you know, if WB doesn’t scrap the whole thing for being terrible) set to hit theaters in November, fans have been wondering where the first official trailer is.

Well, it looks like fans won’t have to wait too much longer. Director Zack Snyder confirmed via his Vero account that the first Justice League trailer will be out “soon.”

Snyder has long been a fan of using social media to update fans. Just last week he shared footage from the editing room that featured Batman going to town on some bad guys. Will that be enough to hold hungry fans over until the trailer drops? Probably not. So in the meantime, here’s the teaser for Justice League.

And here’s the movie’s official plot synopsis:

“Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes – Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash – it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.”

Justice League will hit theaters on November 17, 2017.

Meet Miss COED 2017 Finalist, Brittany Love From UK

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Voting for the finals of Miss COED 2017 begins this Wednesday, so we’re highlighting each of our contestants before you (unfortunately) have to choose a favorite.

Brittany Love hails from the University of Kentucky and is studying Kinesiology. She would eventually like to become a pediatric oncologist and work for an organization like St. Jude. She’s also the founding member of Alpha Chi Omega and plays intramural sports at UK.

Yet life wasn’t always easy for Brittany. Her grandfather was murdered when she was younger and her dad was tragically killed when he was hit by a car. She also grew up in an area “overrun by drugs and ignorance,” but she’s here today to run for Miss COED 2017 to use it as a platform; she wants others to know that your past does not define you and to always work hard and chase your dreams.

Although Brittany sounds like an incredible lady (which she is), I’ll leave you with a few more fun facts about our girl reppin’ the SEC before you make a decision.

  • If she could change one thing about the world, it would be the hate and superiority some people feel due to race, religion, gender, political views, etc. 
  • She’s the Dance Chair and Greek Song Chair in Alpha Chi Omega. 
  • Her biggest pet peeve is when people are passive aggressive. Amen!
  • She has a TON of school pride and says UK feels like home. 

Don’t forget to check back on Wednesday, February 22 to vote in the finals of Miss COED 2017. You’ll be able to vote for multiple girls once a day for two weeks, so make your voices heard. With your help, one of these ladies – maybe Brittany! – will take the top prize.

The New ‘King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword’ Trailer Is Predictably Nuts

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword Trailer

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Wow, that’s a lot of green screen and CGI.

The story of King Arthur has a rocky big screen track record, which is what makes Warner Bros.’ decision to give the property to notable oddball director Guy Ritchie so head-scratching. Ritchie is a highly stylized filmmaker with some unique flavors that can be pretty awesome. But his individualistic style paints this iteration of the legendary king in a less than appealing light.

Check out the trailer below to make up your own mind about this new take on the classic character.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword stars Charlie Hunnam (Sons of Anarchy) as the titular leader in this break-from-tradition retelling that will follow Arthur’s rise from the streets to the throne. When Arthur’s father is murdered, his uncle Vortigern (Jude Law) assumes power. With his birthright stolen, Arthur grows up in the back alleys of the city with no real understanding of who he truly is. But his life is changed forever when he pulls Excalibur from stone and must confront his destiny.

Alongside Hunnam, the film also stars Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Djimon Hounson, Aidan Gillen, Jude Law and Eric Bana.

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword will hit theaters on May 12.

Meet Miss COED 2017 Finalist, Abigail Rubemeyer From GMU

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There are only two more days until voting begins for the finals of Miss COED 2017, and to say we’re excited is an understatement. We’ve got 14 amazing women each vying for the coveted title, one of whom is Abigail Rubemeyer.

The senior at George Mason University is majoring in Marketing and has already started her own real estate investment company. Uhhh yeah, she’s awesome. But before you make a decision, I’ll leave you with a few more fun facts about our girl reppin’ Wildcard South.

  • She really hates bad drivers. 
  • She’s from Cincinnati, Ohio.
  • She’s a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. 
  • When she stepped onto GMU’s campus, she knew it was where she belonged. 

Don’t forget to check back on Wednesday, February 22 to vote in the finals of Miss COED 2017. You’ll be able to vote for multiple girls once a day for two weeks, so make your voices heard. With your help, one of these ladies – maybe Abigail! – will take the top prize.

Utah Teacher Already Accused Of Sexual Assault Gets Caught With Second Student

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Sarah Lindsay Lewis, a Utah dance teacher, has been charged with rape. Lewis, who was already accused of raping one of her 17-year-old male students, is now accused of having sex with another boy at the school where she worked.

Lewis, 27, from Payson, Utah, teaches social studies and dance at Landmark High School in Spanish Fork. Lewis was officially charged with rape, tampering with a witness, and two counts of supplying alcohol to a minor last month.

Via Salt Lake Tribune:

Prosecutors filed an additional charge of first-degree felony rape and another two counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor, accusing the woman of having sexual contact with a second 17-year-old boy.

Because both of the students are under the age of 18, and Lewis “occupied a position of special trust” as their teacher, prosecutors say the two boys could not legally consent to any sexual contact.

Both of the alleged victims were students at Landmark High School in Spanish Fork, where Lewis taught social studies and dance.

School district officials have said that Lewis was placed on leave immediately after the administration learned of her arrest. She is expected in court again February 27.

Adult Swim Releases First Look At ‘Rick And Morty’ Season 3, But Like Always, There’s A Catch

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Rick and Morty, one of the best comedies currently on television, has been off the air since its second season came to an end in 2015. While a third season has been in the works, creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon have yet to let fans know when exactly it will be released, and have been teasing them every step of the way.

So, it only makes sense that when Adult Swim drops an “exclusive” look at the opening scene of the third season, it’s not exactly what it seems.

After having been missing for nearly 20 years, Rick Sanchez suddenly arrives at daughter Beth’s doorstep to move in with her and her family. Although Beth welcomes Rick into her home, her husband, Jerry, isn’t as happy about the family reunion. Jerry is concerned about Rick, a sociopathic scientist, using the garage as his personal laboratory. In the lab, Rick works on a number of sci-fi gadgets, some of which could be considered dangerous. But that’s not all Rick does that concerns Jerry. He also goes on adventures across the universe that often involve his grandchildren, Morty and Summer. Roiland voices the series’ eponymous characters, with the voice talent of Chris Parnell, Spencer Grammer, and Sarah Chalke providing the rest of the family.

Woman Drives Into Flock Of Birds Expecting Them To Move (Spoiler: They Don’t)

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To be completely fair, I would’ve assumed that the birds were going to move too. However, instead of just plowing into them and hoping for the best, I would at the very least slow down and probably lay on the horn.

Do you know what may make a flock of birds move? A speeding car. Do you know what definitely will make a flock of birds move? A slow moving car that’s blasting its horn.

Long story short: this woman clearly just wanted to massacre a flock of birds. There were multiple ways to deal with this situation, and she chose the one that results in the most avian casualties.

Via NY Post:

A mother and daughter drove straight into a flock of birds on an empty highway, wrongly expecting them to fly away in time. The collision killed numerous birds, and caused snow to scatter all over the car’s windshield. The driver claimed, “I couldn’t slow down that much.”


Louisville Sigma Kappa Sets Roommate’s Bed On Fire, Proving The Hot Ones Are Always Nuts

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Christen McAllister, a beauty pageant contestant, was charged with one count of first-degree arson charges after she allegedly set her roommate’s bed on fire during an argument. McAllister was a top five finisher in the Miss Kentucky USA pageant last month.

McAllister, 22, was arrested after police were called to the 300 block of Armstrong Drive at an off-campus housing community for the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus called The Retreat.

Via Wave 3:

Around 12:15 A.M. February 18, Louisville firefighters were called to the 300 block of Armstrong Drive at The Retreat, a cottage style off-campus student housing community near the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus. Investigators with the Louisville Metro Arson Bureau said McAllister had gotten into an argument with a roommate and then set the roommate’s bed on fire.

Two roommates were inside the home at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

McAllister admitted to setting the fire, according to her arrest report. Arson investigators said the confession was recorded on a Louisville Metro Police Department body camera.

McAllister is a sister of the Sigma Kappa Sorority and studies marketing at the University of Louisville.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

via Twitter

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Aarol Paul Posts Tribute To Mike That Will Have All Fans Missing ‘Breaking Bad’

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There are three types of people in the world: people who think Breaking Bad is the greatest show ever created, people who haven’t seen Breaking Bad, and idiots/liars.

Whenever I come across someone who either hasn’t seen or doesn’t like Breaking Bad, my vibe alarm goes haywire. Red flags all over this place: this person is not to be trusted.

Now, while Bryan Cranston’s Walter White was the main attraction and the reason the show was the powerhouse it was, Breaking Bad wouldn’t be the all-time great series it is without its excellent supporting characters – mainly, Jesse Pinkman and Mike Ehrmantraut.

So, when I see Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) shouting out Mike (Jonathan Banks) in real life, you bet your ass I’m going to miss Breaking Bad now more than ever. I miss Walt, Jesse, Mike… the whole gang. Game of Thrones is fantastic, and HBO’s The Leftovers may very well be my favorite television show of all time (if they crush their third season), but there will never be anything quite like the Shaekpearan tragedy that was the downfall of Walter White.

Just ran across this shot of this beautiful man and I and I had to share it. There’s a story behind this shot. This day. I remember it like it was yesterday. Memories are funny that way. This was the first day back to work after falling head first in love with my wife. Feeling the heat of the Albuquerque sky as I told him about what had happened to me that past weekend. I went on and on about what I was feeling and he interrupted me and asked me a question. He said “Do you put the moon and the stars in the sky for her”? I said I hope so. You don’t know?!? You must know. I called her and he asked her himself and then he sang to her. It was incredible. That’s the type of man that he is. Loud bark and no bite who wears his heart on his sleeve. He’s also a huge romantic so that’s why he wanted to put us on the spot. A couple of years later I asked him to read a poem at our wedding. He asked me if I had one in mind and I said that I wanted him to choose one. I know it will be perfect. And it was. I love this picture. I love this man. Jonathan Banks you beautiful beast you, I miss you every single day.

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Scott Van Pelt’s Impression Of Desiigner Is Out Of This World

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Scott Van Pelt has been ESPN’s coolest anchor for like a decade now. Dude just gets it, ya know? Where athletes either do or do not have ‘the clutch gene,’ SVP just has the chill gene. He’s able to keep up with the times without coming off as an old man who’s trying too hard. If you’re up late enough for his hour of SportsCenter, I suggest you check it out, because the dude is doing something different than everyone else on the channel (other than Michael Smith and Jemele Hill, they’re dope too).

So, it’s no surprise that SVP can bust out a hilarious Desiigner impression without any warning. OF COURSE, he’s got that in his arsenal. Sure, it’s not a very hard impression to pull off –just make a bunch of guttural gorilla/gun noises– but it takes some balls to just unleash that on national television.

While we’re here, we all agree that Desiigner is the worst right? Like it isn’t just me? I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a rapper whose sound I dislike more.

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Demarcus Cousins Chokes Up While Saying Goodbye To Sacramento

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Usually, I’m pretty tough of athletes that act the way Demarcus Cousins has in the past. But for whatever reason, I’ve always gotten this ‘misunderstood’ vibe from Demarcus Cousins. Sure, his antics in games are outrageous, but they’re never vicious. He’s just an emotional dude who needs to learn how to check those emotions from time to time. Plus, my man was in f*cking Sacramento. Imagine being a rich & famous basketball player and being stuck in the burbs. Of allllll the fantastic cities there are in California, you’re stuck in the lame ass capital.

What I’m trying to say is that I’ve kind of always known that Boogie Cousins was a good dude. However, I did NOT expect this type of reaction from him.

Cousins was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, and on the next night, had to say goodbye to the friends and families he had met during his time there. He got emotional, quick.

“My love for this city has never changed,” he said, his voice wavering. He turned from the crowd and appeared to be choked up. “My love for this city has never changed. Even though I’m gone, it’ll still be the same. You know, I’m still lookin’ out for these kids. Every family in this city matters to me; every soul in this city matters to me.

“Everything’s the same. I’m just not in a Kings uniform anymore, which is OK, because, you know, the love is still here. It’s still gonna go on.”

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Is Benicio Del Toro’s ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ Character Related To Original Trilogy Villain?

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Star Wars Episode 8 Rumors

Pop quiz: what’s more secure, Fort Knox or Disney’s death grip on sensitive Star Wars-related information?

As was the case with Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the Mouse House and Lucasfilm are keeping things very tightly under wraps for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. However, YouTuber Mike Zeroh (who has a solid track record when it comes to Star Wars scoops) recently posted a new video to his channel where he claims to know the identity of Benicio del Toro’s mysterious new character.

Warning: The following contains possible spoilers for Star Wars: The Last Jedi

According to Zeroh, del Toro’s character is named Vicrum Fett, as in the same bloodline as infamous bounty hunter Boba Fett. Yeah, I know sh*t just got real.

Zeroh says he found this information on Wikiwand.com, where del Toro’s page listed his character name as Vicrum Fett. It was quickly changed to “TBA.” Other than that, there are no new details regarding the character (though a Google search will still bring you to that page), so it’s unknown how accurate this information is. But, if we are to take this at face value, it does provide this new character with a significant connection to the original trilogy, a strategy Lucasfilm employed well in The Force Awakens.

Check out Zeroh’s video below.

Is del Toro playing Boba Fett’s son? Is it a distant relative? Could he want revenge on Luke Skywalker and company for sending his Papi to the Sarlacc pit? So many questions, literally zero answers.

The very reliable Making Star Wars fan site previously revealed that del Toro’s character was a “man in black,” though is not necessarily a bad guy despite his wardrobe choice and dangerous demeanor. They compared him to Lando Calrissian, but warned that he’s not quite as straight-laced as the space pirate turned rebellion leader. Unfortunately, we still have a ways to go until we get any concrete answers.

Star Wars: The Last Jedi Viewing Details

Release date: December 15, 2017
Director: Rian Johnson
Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill, Benecio del Toro, Carrie Fisher, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern

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