Day: August 8, 2023

ESPN strikes $1.5B deal to jump into sports betting with Penn Entertainment

You know ESPN the sports media giant. Now brace yourself for ESPN Bet, a rebranding of an existing sports-betting app owned by Penn Entertainment, which is paying $1.5 billion plus other considerations for exclusive rights to the ESPN name. The deal, announced Tuesday, could take Walt Disney Co.-owned ESPN into Read More

‘Sharknado’ heads back to theaters in honor of 10th anniversary

An outrageous and over-the-top disaster film that captivated curious moviegoers and sparked a franchise is headed to the big screen in honor of its 10-year anniversary. “Sharknado,” a film from Burbank-based production company The Asylum, will make its mainstream theatrical return on Aug. 15 for a two-day celebration. The indelible Read More

Strategies for Effective Talent Development: Nurturing Future Leaders

In today’s competitive business landscape, organizations recognize the importance of talent development as a critical driver of success. Effective talent development strategies aim to identify and nurture individuals’ skills, knowledge, and potential to enhance their performance and contribute to organizational growth. This article will explore various strategies for effective talent Read More

Dog named ‘Taylor Swift’ gives birth to pups named after singer’s hits — now she’s looking for a home

As Taylor Swift’s six-night stint at SoFi Stadium comes to a close and the popstar moves onto the next city, a local animal shelter is hoping that her fans will welcome their own Taylor Swift into their homes permanently. Best Friends Animal Society is trying to find a home for Read More

Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in Los Angeles

A judge sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting and wounding hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David Herriford handed down the sentence to the 31-year-old Lanez, who was convicted in December of three felonies: assault with a semiautomatic firearm; having a loaded, unregistered firearm in a Read More

Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout on Sept. 9 Will Benefit Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne

Ryan Getzlaf, Hawken Miller, CureDuchenne founder Debra Miller, Paul Miller Newport Beach-based nonprofit CureDuchenne has a fun fundraiser coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9. Former Anaheim Ducks superstar Ryan Getzlaf and his wife Paige are hosting the 12th annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point. Read More