Author: Riley Brown
Riley Brown
Riley is a lifestyle and entertainment writer living in San Diego. He received his bachelor's degree in Journalism and Multimedia from the University of Oregon. His work has been featured in many finance and lifestyle publications throughout the US. When he is not writing, Riley enjoys reading and hanging out at the beach with his dog, Miles.
A recent viral video shows a man making some extraordinary claims about a future he claims to have witnessed first-hand. The video has attracted ridicule online and claims of “fake news” but he has provided several pieces of compelling evidence to back up his outlandish tale. The Future is AI Aideal Hwa/Unsplash The man purports to be from a future in which AI is commonplace, even more so than today. Automation will replace most jobs and everyone will have a driverless car. Paradoxically, we also won’t have to worry about our jobs being replaced by automation because all our needs…
Spotify reveals it has signed a new deal with the popular podcast host Joe Rogan, one rumored to be worth over $200 million. The contract extension will allow “Joe Rogan Experience” to stream on other platforms amid a huge restructuring from Spotify. Rogan Signs New Deal with Spotify Source: Freepik At the beginning of February, it was announced that the comedian and host of the popular podcast “The Joe Rogan Experience,” Joe Rogan, signed a new deal with Spotify (via Variety). The UFC commentator’s new deal is estimated to be worth around $250 million. Now Available on Other Streaming Platforms…
When we sit down to watch a movie, whether in the cinema or at home, what we want is to be transported away from our daily lives and into a new and captivating world. This is perhaps why many film fanatics are so quick to spot mistakes – they break the illusion, dragging you back out into reality and robbing you of the sense of escape you wanted. Some of the movie mistakes you’re about to see are so massive and so obvious that you’ll wonder how the filmmakers missed them. Others are so subtle that you’ll wonder why viewers…
After enjoying a nice meal at a restaurant, the expectation is that you’ll leave an appropriate tip for your server. While some establishments automatically include gratuity on their checks, others leave the tip amount entirely up to the patron. Of course, servers aren’t typically paid an hourly wage and they rely mostly on tips to generate income. While everyone has heard horror stories of diners leaving minuscule tips for waitstaff, Post Malone went above and beyond to ensure that his server was properly compensated for his work. The singer recently enjoyed a meal at an undisclosed restaurant and was handed…
A much bigger audience is drawn to the idea of watching a film that’s based on a true story. They feel it is something they can readily relate to, and they’re excited to learn about history in a fun way. Knowing that the events that transpire in the narrative are real makes audience members feel that such things could happen to them too. This raises the level of interest in seeing such films. Unlike fictional movies, the general assumption is that none of the scenes were invented or falsified. The story as a whole may be intact, still true to…
Jim Carrey has gone through many trials and tribulations in his life. The press constantly turned him into a subject of gossip which eventually forced him to take a stand. While Carrey was one of the most famous actors in the 90s, it’s been years since we’ve seen him on the big screen. Unlike other Hollywood stars whose rise to prominence was a sustained success, Carrey’s career was quite different. He dealt with many peaks and valleys before stepping away from the limelight. After appearing in movies like Liar Liar, Bruce Almighty, and The Grinch, fans wonder what Carrey is up to now. Let’s take a…
Kate Middleton and Prince William Kate Middleton and Prince William exchanged vows in 2011, an event that captured the world’s attention. Today, they stand as parents to three beautiful children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel sealed their commitment with marriage in 2012, and their family expanded with the arrival of their son Silas in 2015. In 2020, they welcomed their second child, Phineas, after a private pregnancy. Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar met on the set of “I Know…
High-profile people often want a wax figure. Some believe it’s a big achievement that means you’ve made it. However, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was less than enamored when he saw his newest wax model at the Musée Grévin in Paris. After the unveiling, fans wondered what photos the artist used to sculpt the figure. The wax replica was far too light and wore common clothes. The fan’s reactions were mostly negative, with many commenting how the model reminded them of the cleaning products mascot, Mr. Clean. Poking Fun at the Statue Source: Getty Images American comedian James Andre Jefferson Jr.…
After starring in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Adam Driver became one of the most famous actors in the world—but he hasn’t used the limelight all that well. In a recent interview, Driver actually cursed at a fan for asking an annoying question, and now, his many less-than-perfect responses to his fans and the media are making their way into the headlines. Adam Driver Curses at Fan Source: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images The most recent incident occurred at a Q&A for his upcoming film Ferrari at the Camerimage Film Festival in Poland. An audience member asked Driver, “What do you think…
This summer, the 89-year-old famous music artist Frankie Valli surprised everyone with a confidential wedding ceremony in Las Vegas. Valli’s intimate event at the Westgate Hotel marked his life’s new chapter as he tied the knot with Jackie Jacobs, his fourth wife. Even with just a handful of guests, Valli and Jacobs were joyful at their discreet wedding. They humorously remarked that their relatives overlooked the event and said they might have attended if Frankie sponsored their travel. The Living Legend Source: Getty Images Some might believe that Frankie Valli, at his age, should have retired to a quiet life.…