Taylor Swift Fans Outraged Ticketmaster Cancels Public On-Sale for Eras Tour
The Swifties are currently raging -- Ticketmaster just canceled the public on-sale for tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour -- just a couple days after a disastrous presale process.
In a statement Thursday, Ticketmaster said, "Due to extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand, tomorrow's public on-sale for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour has been cancelled."
Due to extraordinarily high demands on ticketing systems and insufficient remaining ticket inventory to meet that demand, tomorrow's public on-sale for Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour has been cancelled.
— Ticketmaster (@Ticketmaster) November 17, 2022 @Ticketmaster
As you can imagine, Taylor's fans were NOT happy ... one wrote, "They’re saying CANCELLED!!!!! Not postponed. Not rescheduled. CANCELLED. @taylorswift13 better finally address this situation. It’s gone too far."
Another raged, "YOU HAVE BEEN SELLING TICKETS ONLINE FOR YEARS AND ARE A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY AND YOU’RE TELLING ME YOU STILL CAN’T FIGURE OUT HOW TO RUN A FUNCTIONING WEBSITE AND GET TICKETS INTO THE HANDS OF FANS THERE’S SO MANY WHO STILL DON’T HAVE TICKETS"
So ya, Ticketmaster is rightfully taking a lot of heat right now.
As we reported, fans waited hours and shelled out hundreds -- sometimes thousands -- of dollars to get their hands on tickets. While some were lucky, many others weren't, coming up empty despite having a presale code.
On Wednesday, Tennessee's Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced he'd investigate Ticketmaster for antitrust violations.
For their part, Ticketmaster said there was a historically unprecedented demand for the tickets.
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Roslyn Singleton Dead At 39 Appeared On 'AGT,' 'Ellen'
Roslyn Singleton, known for her appearances on "America's Got Talent" and "The Ellen Degeneres Show," has died ... following her battle with brain cancer.
Roslyn recently "earned her wings," according to her husband Ray, who confirmed she passed on Wednesday. He says she died "peacefully sleeping right at home where she wanted to be."
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Ray adds, "This road ahead is going to be INCREDIBLY long & difficult! She taught us all SOMETHING…She’s where we’re all trying to get one day so no need to be sad! Now we celebrate her legacy, her impact, her story & HER SPIRIT!"
Roslyn first hit viral stardom about 2 years ago ... after Ray uploaded a clip of himself singing to her before she went into surgery for her brain cancer.
She went on to appear on Ellen's show in 2020 -- telling the talk show host she's been fighting cancer since 2013, and was in remission for 6 years before another brain tumor was discovered.
Ray went on to audition for 'AGT' the next year ... bringing the audience to tears when Roslyn joined him on stage to tell their story. She told the judges she had "never heard [Ray] sing so good."
Roslyn and Ray were featured in the docuseries, "Black Love" earlier this year -- which further highlighted their story as a couple.
Roslyn is survived by her husband, Ray.
She was 39.
RIP.
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Ticketmaster Clears Up Swift Concert Chaos ... Hang In There!!!
Ticketmaster is in shambles over fans trying to snag Taylor Swift tickets -- and the company's message to frustrated customers is ... bear with us!
The singer's Eras concert is all the rage, and it shows after Ticketmaster's site experienced all kinds of issues Tuesday as folks tried to get their hands on presale passes ... which kinda broke their page, leaving tons of would-be buyers in limbo.
Swifties were up in arms, and Ticketmaster heard all the outrage ... because they issued a statement to calm the waters. Right off the bat, they note there's unprecedented demand for tickets and those who are still in the queue to buy should remain there to the end.
TM says they're still pushing through all the orders they have, but it's just taking time ... ensuring anyone in line will get attended to eventually.
Those on the West Coast, however -- who had their own window today to snatch up tickets at 10 AM PT -- were bumped out to later in the day ... 3 PM PT. There's also another sale window through Capital One that's being rescheduled entirely ... for tomorrow at 2 PM.
Despite all the chaos, Ticketmaster says all presale codes sent out will still work, even now.
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100-Year-Old Man Happy Bday Dad, Enjoy the Strippers!!!
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A father in Texas has a daughter who truly loves him ... because she took him to see some strippers to celebrate a century on Earth.
Gioacchino "Jack" Poma recently celebrated 100 trips around the Sun, and to mark the special occasion, his daughter Dina took her dad to a Dallas gentlemen's club, The Lodge.
Jack's daughter says her father loves two things in life ... women generally and boobs specifically ... so a strip joint made perfect sense for his 100th bday.
Dina says her father hadn't been to a strip club since his youth ... and when he showed up to The Lodge Halloween night, he was like a kid in a candy store.
The dancers were awestruck Jack's daughter would take him to the club ... but she says her dad only gets one life, so he should enjoy it while he can.
Sounds like it was a two-way street ... we're told the dancers adored Jack, with one feeding him pepper pasta as others brought out the birthday cake.
It's hilarious ... Dina was guiding her father around the dancers, cautioning Jack gets a little out of hand when he's excited.
Jack deserved the night out ... his wife died 12 years ago, and he had been seeing another woman ever since, but last year she died as well.
The folks who own the club tell us Jack's welcome back anytime ... they loved hosting his birthday bash!
Daughters, take notes.
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Elon Musk Beams Into Business Conference ... Immersed In Darkness and Burning Candles
The life of Elon Musk is so strange ... even he is perplexed by it, and obviously amused!!
Twitter's new honcho beamed into the B20 business conference in Indonesia Monday ... and was engulfed in darkness and surrounded by burning candles.
Musk was asked about his $44 billion purchase of Twitter and how he's managing it all with Tesla and his other companies.
The world's richest man was shockingly transparent ... "I have too much work on my plate -- that is for sure. I am really working the absolute most amount that I can work from morning 'til night, 7 days a week ... this is not something I recommend, frankly."
Then things really got weird. During a long pause, Musk began looking around and smiling, seemingly baffled. "I don't know what else to say ... but it is um ... and I just look at this video and it's so bizarre."
Musk began laughing hysterically, ending with ... "I'm sitting in the dark surrounded by candles ... it's so bizarre."
As we reported ... Musk has been trying to get his bearings at Twitter ever since he acquired the company in late October. He fired thousands of employees to offset major losses caused by a downturn in ad sales, or so he says. Musk has also seen a flood of fake accounts appear on the social media platform -- which was exactly what he was attempting to stop.
Even more worrisome, President Biden has said Musk's foreign business ties should be investigated to make sure everything is on the up and up.
Now that's no laughing matter, Elon!!
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Jamie Foxx on Takeoff, Ye Out With the Bad Already Let's Bring Back the Good Times, Guys!!!
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Jamie Foxx apparently misses the 2000s, when things were simpler and when he was rolling in the good times ... a stark contrast to what he says is the overall climate right now.
We got the A-lister Friday as he was leaving lunch in Bev Hills, and asked about Takeoff's murder -- over which he sent condolences ... but it also launched him into a train of thought about what he considers a massive cloud of negativity that's hovering above Hollywood.
Jamie suggests there's a general heaviness among his celebrity pals these days -- especially rappers, it seems -- that's leading to some dark moments and tragedies ... which he says could be avoided if everyone just went back to having fun again like they used to.
He talks about making records and partying it up ... implying that camaraderie and light-heartedness are long gone in 2022 among his music industry peers. Instead, we're seeing more killings than ever ... not to mention more controversies than ever, a la Kanye West.
JF tells us he'll never speak ill of his brothers -- Kanye included, with whom he's made a handful of hits over the years -- but does say he thinks the solution to all the rancor and handwringing that seems to consume everyone lately is a little more focus on positivity and less attention on the ugly side of things ... particularly when it comes to the media.
While Jamie is right about the world changing since the aughts, his desire to roll back the clock is probably a pipe dream. With the advent of social media/tech, Trump-fueled politics and huge societal shifts in attitude about what's acceptable and not ... something tells us we're never going back. With that said, his sentiment is certainly appealing and nostalgic.
In the meantime, he's a throwback to those peak Jamie Foxx days. If only, if only ...
One last thing ... Jamie and his buddy here were plugging the hell out of this new project he's EP'ing called "Million Dollar Wheels." It's on Discovery+ and now, on TNT too.
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YouTuber David Dobrik New Pizza Place Draws Campers ... Huge Line for Opening!!!
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Black Friday came early for David Dobrik -- but it wasn't flat screen TVs that had people camping out for the guy ... it was nothing but Chicago-style pies!!!
The famous YouTuber -- known for his viral pranks among his friends -- has had this in the oven for a while ... a pizza restaurant called Doughbrik's Pizza that's done in the style of his native city, although it doesn't look like there's any deep dish options on the menu.
Anyhoo, the hype was real for his grand opening (Saturday) because folks were literally pitching tents and sleeping bags outside as early as 3 AM -- hoping to be first in when doors opened some 10 hours later. Check out the line for this thing too ... it's long as hell.
As you can see ... it looks to be mostly Gen-Zers out here, which is DB's target audience. But the fact these people literally stood in line for hours speaks volumes to how popular he is ... despite some scandals he's been linked to in recent years. Dave's rep holds up regardless.
The Sunset Blvd. crowd only grew larger in the afternoon, and at 1:20 PM ... the grub started to get served, with David himself coming out to greet his fans. They were clearly stoked.
As for what exactly he's offering (and for how much) ... 2 styles of pizza with a thin, square cut and another with a more doughy crust. Most toppings are available -- including a meat lovers and veggie option. Slices are $4.50 to $6.50 and whole pies range from $19 to $38.
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There's also ice cream available for purchase. Plus, the joint's pretty IG worthy and open late!
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Wings Over Dallas Airshow Goes Wrong ... 2 Planes Collide Midair, Crash
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7:56 AM PT -- 11/13 -- The Dallas County Medical Examiner has confirmed that all 6 crew members died in the mid-air plane collision.
1:32 PM PT -- Air Force officials tell TMZ ... there were 6 people total affected by the crash, although their status remains unclear at this point. 5 crew members were on the B-17, and one was on P-63.
An apparent tragedy is unfolding in Dallas, where two planes collided while in the air and then hit the earth in a fiery crash ... this amid a performance for Veterans Day weekend.
The horrific incident unfolded Saturday around 11:30 AM PT outside of the Dallas Executive Airport, where a WWII-themed airshow was being put on for the public ... Wings Over Dallas. It looks they were flying aircraft from back then ... single-engine bombers and the like.
OMG - two planes collided at ‘Wings Over Dallas’ air show today
— James T. Yoder (@JamesYoder) November 12, 2022 @JamesYoder
This is crazy
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The FAA says the planes in question were a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63. As the B-17 (the larger aircraft) is heading toward the airport, the smaller P-63 seems to come out of nowhere and clips the back of it ... which sends both of them plummeting.
Tons of people were filming this moment, BTW, and you can hear their utter shock when the two planes collide and start going down. They're even more freaked out when they each hit the ground and fireballs explode in the air. Almost immediately, you can also hear sirens.
NOW - B-17 bomber and a smaller plane collide at Dallas airshow.pic.twitter.com/BmJgnxBnrb
— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) November 12, 2022 @disclosetv
There are several angles all over the internet -- it looks like the larger plane was split in half on impact. This was happening relatively close to a crowd of people too ... who were watching from the outskirts of the airport. A man came on the intercom and tried keeping everyone calm, telling them to remain in place and refrain from too much cell phone activity.
It's unclear for now how many people were onboard each plane, or what sort of injuries were sustained. We know first responders are on the scene, and the area's been roped off.
Mid-air collision involving a B-17 bomber and a smaller plane at Dallas airshow. No word on injuries - WFAA pic.twitter.com/5WYVi4mVYe
— BNO News Live (@BNODesk) November 12, 2022 @BNODesk
We're reaching out to officials in Dallas to get an update on the status of things. An investigation by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board is underway.
Originally Published -- 12:48 PM PT
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Police Bodycam Footage Assault Suspect Pushes Child To Ground... During Wild Daycare Center Break-In
A violent offender fleeing from police shoved a child to the floor after he broke into an Ohio daycare center ... and the wild foot chase was all caught on video.
Lamar Mitchell was driving in the city of Warren when a patrolman recognized him as a suspect wanted for a felony assault and tried to pull him over.
But, Mitchell sped away to elude capture ... but he didn't get far because he plowed into a nearby vehicle.
Luckily, no one was injured in the accident ... Mitchell took off on foot with officers running in hot pursuit.
That's when cops fired up their body cameras and captured the dramatic events released by the Warren Police Department.
In the bodycam footage, one officer is seen dashing after Mitchell while pulling out his taser.
Mitchell forced his way inside the daycare and then spun around, simulating a gun by pointing his finger at the cop.
Still, the officer pursues Mitchell down a corridor and into a room filled with kids.
Mitchell hurls into the playpen over a child, pushing him headfirst to the ground.
A daycare worker scoops up the toddler -- who thankfully wasn't hurt -- and rushes off to safety as other kids are heard crying. Officers handcuffed Mitchell and took him away.
Mitchell was charged with the prior felony assault as well as aggravated burglary and menacing. He's currently being held on $250K bail.
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Owl Found in Car What?? I Bought It at Gas Station!!! Says Driver Busted for DUI
An Arizona driver sure doesn't seem to give a hoot -- cops say they found an owl in his passenger seat when they pulled him over for a DUI in Arizona ... and that's not even the strangest part of the story!
Payson PD says they found the little copilot early Thursday morning when officers performed the traffic stop. As they approached the vehicle they immediately noticed the bird of prey riding shotgun.
Here's the weirder part ... cops say the driver told them he bought the owl at a local gas station!!! The convenience stores really DO have it all.
Well, now it's not just a bizarre mystery -- it's potentially a crime. Payson police say it's illegal to transport, possess, buy or sell wildlife in the state unless expressly permitted under Arizona law.
The owl was reportedly picked up by the AZ Game and Fish Department after the discovery, but was apparently unable to be released back into the wild -- due to minor injuries.
As for the driver, cops say he was arrested for aggravated DUI, possession of methamphetamine and possession of wildlife.
If you've ever wanted to know how many licks it takes to get to the center of a jail cell ... sounds like this guy might find out!!
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YouTuber Holy Soup Crimes, Bat Girl!!! Woman Arrested for Eating Bats On Camera
Cops in Thailand have a new definition for bats**t crazy after busting a young woman for devouring an entire bat ... and she could be facing some serious jail time for the clickbatting stunt.
The woman, Phonchanok Srisunaklua, uploaded the nasty clip Monday, showing her eating a bowl filled with broth, tomatoes and multiple dead bats! She's speaking Thai in the clip, but reportedly describes the meal as "delicious."
We don't know what's proper etiquette for this kinda dish, but Srisunaklua ripped the wings off before chowing down on the remaining animal.
Needless to say, her comment section was filled with shocked and disgusted viewers, at least one of whom was triggered, remembering the alleged origins of the novel coronavirus ... writing, "If you're going to die, die alone. No one will blame you. But you'll be damned if you start a pandemic."
The clip's been scrubbed off Srisunaklua's page, but authorities in Thailand reportedly arrested her for possession of protected wildlife carcasses, and for violating the Computer-Related Crimes Act of 2007 by uploading the clip. If convicted, she faces up to 5 years behind bars.
After the stomach-churning clip was taken down, she uploaded an apology video.
Dr. Patarapol Maneeorn, a wildlife vet in Thailand, expressed serious concern over the many health risks involved ... most notably the fact that bats carry tons of pathogens, adding, "There is no proof that the hot water temperature will actually kill the germs."
Something tells us her concern was going viral, and not so much about catching viruses.
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Knockdown Nuptials Groom Smeared on Social Media ... After Bride Smeared with Cake, Knocked to Ground
A new bride really takes the cake in an aggressive wedding video that has triggered outrage on social media ... with a battle cry for divorce!
Check out this TikTok video showing the newlyweds dressed to the 9's for their big day ... with friends and family all around ... as well as a three-tiered wedding cake on a table.
Everything seems pretty chill at first ... but then the groom does a beeline for the cake, cuts himself a healthy slice and walks over to his giggling bride, who starts backing away.
The groom pounces on her, smearing the cake on her face and pushing her to the ground. He helps her up, but then turns his back on her and walks away. A guest uses a napkin to wipe remnants of the cake off the bride's beautiful white dress.
Interestingly, it was the bride who posted the video, saying it was all in good fun. But, you wouldn't know it from the reactions on social media, which were angry and swift.
One person wrote ... “I would divorce straight away!!!! P–ck !!!”
Another commenter said, “Too aggressive, my dad would have knocked him out."
Someone else pointed out, “It [sic] a very special day for a woman. She gets her hair all pretty, makeup done flawlessly, looking like a princess.. only to have it ruined like that."
One woman predicted, “Nahhhhh that would of been the shortest marriage ever."
Prenup anyone?
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Ex-NFL Star Domata Peko Father-In-Law Sells Winning Powerball Ticket ... Gets $1 Million Reward
Ex-NFL star Domata Peko's father-in-law had a helluva Tuesday -- it turns out his gas station sold the $2 BILLION Powerball-winning ticket ... resulting in a $1 million payday!!
The 37-year-old former Bengals nose tackle -- who played the majority of his career in Cincinnati -- shared the exciting news just now ... saying, "My Father In-Law Sold the winning PowerBall (ticket) 2 billion $"
"Congrats Baba."
Joe Chahayed -- who owns the Joe's Service Center gas station in Altadena, CA -- turned into a local celeb after it was announced he sold the winning ticket ... with folks in the area heading to his store to take selfies with him.
Joe told reporters he's had some winning tickets in the Super Lotto and Fantasy 5 at his location in the past -- but those tickets were only worth up to $9,000.
BTW -- Domata reportedly made over $47 million in contract money over the course of his career.
Joe says he's not going to retire just yet ... but his family can expect a really nice Thanksgiving.
Congrats, Joe!!
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1975's Matty Healy Eats Raw Meat Onstage ... During NYC Concert
Matty Healy didn't beat around the bush at this concert this week -- instead, he just got right to the meat of the matter ... and we mean that literally.
The 1975 frontman was performing with his band Monday night in NYC's Madison Square Garden, where he paused at one point in the performance to munch on a slab of steak live. And, it was beyond just rare ... this thing didn't appear to be cooked whatsoever.
Matty Healy eats raw meat on stage at #The1975’s show at Madison Square Garden. pic.twitter.com/AjBT0lov0k
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) November 8, 2022 @PopCrave
No matter, though ... MH bit into it anyway during the bizarre stunt, in which he was shirtless and on his knees. He didn't stop at nibbling either -- dude seems to have swallowed as well.
If it looks weird on video, it was even stranger for those who caught it in person ... Matty's raw meal got a ton of reactions as the videos started circulating on Twitter. Even his own mom, Denise Welch, bared witness ... saying she, too, had seen her son go full primal.
I saw it too 🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/TY6eD9ECeY
— Denise Welch (@RealDeniseWelch) November 8, 2022 @RealDeniseWelch
No explanation was offered for why Matty did what he did, but it's not that far out of his wheelhouse. The guy and his fellow musicians are known for being activists when the time calls for it ... with 1975 having publicly spoken out on a number of issues in recent years.
Matty's addressed stuff like gender inclusivity, LGBT rights, abortion, misogyny, mental health as well as climate change.
Neither Matty nor the band has said, but it's possible this was a demonstration about the environmental impact of meat consumption.
Or maybe they're standing up to Big BBQ? 🤷🏽♂️
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Crime Stopper Louis Vuitton's a Knockout!!! Robber Hits Glass, Goes Down Hard
A brazen thief woke up in handcuffs after he literally knocked himself out by slamming into a large window at a Louis Vuitton store in Washington state.
The 17-year-old suspect was caught on surveillance vid clutching $18K in stolen goods and dashing for the exit inside the luxury shop in Bellevue, WA.
Moments later, the teen crashed into the plate glass window and fell like a sack of potatoes. As he lay unconscious, an officer ran over, sat on his back and placed him in cuffs.
The dramatic footage started circulating Monday ... it wasn't clear when the attempted heist went down.
Prosecutors said the suspect, whose name was not released since he's a juvenile, was part of a retail theft ring in Bellevue.
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Powerball Jackpot Hits An Eye-Popping $1.9 Billion ... Largest Amount In U.S. History!!!
The next Powerball winner may give Elon Musk a run for his money as the world's richest person ... 'cuz the jackpot has just grown to a whopping $1.9 billion!!!
Of course, we're just joking about Musk ... but we're deadly serious about the jackpot -- which is the largest in American history.
The staggering amount of money went up for grabs in California after lottery fans failed to snag the winning ticket in Saturday night's drawing. The winning numbers were 28, 45, 53, 56, 69 and a Powerball of 20 ... for whatever it's worth now.
But don't be discouraged. There's still a chance to win the BIG bucks at the next drawing slated for Monday.
The odds of winning, though, are 292.2 million to 1. If, by chance, you hit pay dirt ... you will have the option to receive the money over 29 years or get a one-time lump sum of $929.1M.
Cross your fingers and buy your lottery tickets, folks!!