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Music News – Thursday, June 10

June 10, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
Lady Gaga, Diana Ross and Gloria Gaynor all ride high on a list of Pride Month anthems chosen by members of Britain’s LGBTQ community.
The survey, conducted earlier this year, put Gaga’s “Born This Way” atop the tally, followed closely by “I’m Coming Out” and “I Will Survive.” Gloria also took the number-four spot with “I Am What I Am,” followed by Madonna’s “Express Yourself,” “Freedom” by George Michael and Cher’s “Believe.”
Kylie Minogue was the artist with the most tracks in the Top 50, appearing three times. You can check out the playlist via Wildcat Gin’s Spotify page. (The Sun)
Lewis Capaldi hasn’t been shy about letting fans look inside his life, but he’s about to take his deepest dive yet — with a documentary film that’s been in the works for five years.
In typically Capaldi-ish fashion, Lewis talks about the flick, saying, “I’m very excited to potentially capture the making of the best album of all time, or more likely, to permanently document the scorching of my dreams as years of my life’s work is received like a pile of flaming [poop]. Either way it’s going to be lots of fun and will be lovely to have people along for the ride.”
The still-untitled film will get its premiere at Cannes Virtual Film Market from June 21st through 25th. (Billboard)
Adam Levine tells the BBC that Maroon 5 has a high criteria about what songs to include on their albums. “Quality control is the number one criteria to us: If a song doesn’t feel special, we wouldn’t include it. And we don’t mean that in a cheap way. We mean that like, “Could this song connect with the world?” Then, after we decide that, we say, “but is this the kind of hit song we want to have on our record?”

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Wednesday, June 9

June 9, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
Just one year ago, a black Labrador retriever named Forrest was in a shelter in Oregon, looking for a forever home.
But thanks to the charity group Search Dog Foundation, Forrest is now a trained search and rescue dog.
Back in August, Forrest started training to become a certified search and rescue dog. Because not every dog makes it through the training, the Search Dog Foundation has a backup plan. Every dog that enters the program gets care for life regardless of whether they graduate from the search dog program or not.
Forrest did graduate — and is now returning the favor by working with his first-responder partner, Tom Simons, and traveling around the country to save those affected by disasters.
Forrest is described as a “gentle giant” who’s “light on his feet.” His trainers went further to explain that he’s confident and thriving in all the situations the trainers have put him in. Thanks to his hard work — and the attention of his trainers — Forrest will now be helping those in big trouble and saving lives. (People)

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The Daily Dish – Wednesday, June 9

June 9, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Chris Harrison‘s time as host of The Bachelor franchise is over for good.
After 19 years with the reality show, Harrison has reportedly reached a settlement with ABC to walk away. According to TMZ, he won’t be getting a final rose, but he will receive a massive settlement deal. His departure comes a few months after he received backlash for defending contestant Rachael Kirkconnell‘s attendance at a racist party in 2018. He ultimately apologized, but still stepped away from his duties indefinitely.
Indiana Jones is back — and we have photographic evidence.
Harrison Ford was snapped in his iconic costume on the set of the fifth installment of the franchise.
Actor Josh Gad shared the pic on his Instagram account, writing, “All is right in the world. Welcome back Dr. Jones.”
It’s the first time the now-78-year-old Ford has worn the Indy costume since 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
The fifth Indy movie hits theaters in July 2022.
If you still haven’t gotten enough Ross and Rachel with the recent HBO Max reunion special, you can now set sail on a Friends-themed cruise.
The trip embarks from Fort Lauderdale in May, with stops at ports in Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico.
The cruise, created by travel agency Fana World Travel, will feature a costume contest, trivia games and “more fun activities,” according to the website — which also says, “Get ready to eat like Joey, joke like Chandler, cook like Monica, shop like Rachel, yoga like Phoebe and dig like Ross.” Unfortunately, none of the stars will appear on the high seas.
For more info, head to CruiseWithFriends.net

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Berrien Community Foundation – The Willging-Reed Scholarship – Wednesday, June 9

June 9, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Berrien Community Foundation, Blogs, The Coast Social Network

BCF is a place where resources meet needs. Scholarships are a great example of those resources. Most scholarships are for college. The Willging-Reed Scholarship is a special scholarship for orchestra students from St. Joe High School who are going to a summer music camp. Get more details at berriencommunity.org.... [Read Full Story]

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Wednesday, June 9

June 9, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
TODAY IS:
  • Rosé Wine Day
An Italian shoe designer has found a way to do the impossible — fusing the ugliness of Crocs with the discomfort of stiletto heels. Balenciaga’s Spring 2022 collection spotlights a knee-high Croc-boot as well as the three-inch heeled Crocs, both of which come in black and eye-popping lime green. So much for pandemic comfort wear. (Complex)
You can now tell the world how you feel about getting back in the swing of post-pandemic life without saying a word. A growing number of businesses and gathering places are handing out color-coded wristbands modeled on traffic lights to explain your vibe. According to the Wall Street Journal, places like Chesterfield, Virginia’s Chamber of Commerce are using Red to mean “no contact” with “no exceptions.” Yellow to mean “elbow only,” as in stick to the elbow bump, pal. Folks wearing a green band are letting you know that “hugs are welcome.”
Lightning does strike twice. A man in Massachusetts won his second $1 million lottery – 21 years after he won his first million. Michael Rocca of Pittsfield chose to take the full amount, for a payment of $650,000. But the first time he won, he chose annual installments for the $1 million – and he received his final installment last May. (UPI)
Cicadas aren’t just keeping you awake all night, one is now being blamed for a car accident. A driver in Cincinnati says one of the bugs flew into the window of his Chevy Cruze and got up in his face. It freaked him out so much, he ended up crashing into a utility pole. The driver wasn’t hurt and we can pretty much assume the cicada is dead somewhere.

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Music News – Wednesday, June 9

June 9, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Selena Gomez are among the celebrities who’ve signed on to UNICEF’s effort to vaccinate the world.
They’ve all signed an open letter to the so-called G-7 countries — the world’s most powerful nations — asking that they donate cash and supplies to roll out COVID vaccinations in places that have little to no access.The letter, which will be delivered at the G-7 Summit in Britain this weekend, says “The pandemic will not be over anywhere until it is over everywhere, and that means getting vaccines to every country, as quickly and equitably as possible. The hopes of the world rest on your shoulders,Let’s build a healthier, brighter and fairer future for every child and for everyone.”
Organizers say that nations like the U.S., which have high vaccination rates, could donate 20 percent of their current supply of doses by the end of summer with no issues.
Last week, Lady Gaga announced that her makeup line, Haus Laboratories, would be releasing a special Bad Kid Vault: a deluxe, limited-edition, curated collection of 16 different makeup products.  Well, the Vault is now here, and you can get it at HausLabs.com for $250. But wait, there’s more.
On three Saturdays — June 12, 19 and 26 — at noon ET sharp, a Vault signed by Lady Gaga will be given away on the @hauslabs Instagram page.  Follow, like and tag a post to be eligible to win.
Oh, and if the Bad Kid Vault is too rich for your blood, you can also buy the Be Kind. Be Brave. Be You. Bundle, which includes Gaga’s book Channel Kindness, packaged with three popular shades of Haus Laboratories Lip Crayons.  The bundles, which aren’t limited edition, cost $55.
Harry Connick Jr. is heading back to the road in a trek he’s dubbed the Time to Play! tour.
Kicking off August 5 in Indianapolis, the tour finds the singer, songwriter and actor performing songs from his entire musical catalog with his seven-piece band.
Right now, the tour is scheduled to wrap up August 29 in Franklin, TN.  Ticket information is available at HarryConnickJr.com/tour.
Last year during the pandemic lockdown, Harry hosted the CBS special United We Sing: A Grammy Tribute to Unsung Heroes, which featured the singer and his daughter, Georgia, taking a road trip in an RV from Connecticut to New Orleans and highlighting essential workers who were risking their lives every day.
This past March, Harry released Alone with My Faith, an album featuring traditional gospel songs and new tracks inspired by faith, devotion and spirituality.

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Tuesday, June 8

June 8, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
U.S. Army veteran Marty Weber donated a 36-acre parcel of land in Barnegat Township, New Jersey, with the purpose of helping fellow veterans in need.
Marty’s mission is to work with a homeless outreach group to create a group home, rehabilitation center, and quiet retreat for homeless veterans struggling with addiction and mental illness.
Marty said he had always envisioned somehow using the wooded land to help fellow veterans. And if all goes according to plan, there will be an 8,000-square-foot building used as a treatment facility and a thrift store that will employ veterans living on the property, allowing them to get used to working with the public — and eventually getting them back into society. (NJ)

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The Daily Dish – Tuesday, June 8

June 8, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are taking time to get to know the latest addition to their family.
The couple have confirmed they will be taking parental leave from their foundation Archewell after their daughter’s birth.
On their website, they said, “While the Duke and Duchess are on parental leave, Archewell will continue to do important work and publish stories on the site”
Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor was born on Friday,
Meg and Harry also asked anyone wanting to send the family gifts to please “support or learn more about these organizations working for women and girls: Girls Inc., Harvest Home, CAMFED or Myna Mahila Foundation.”
The two started Archewell in January 2020 after stepping away from the British royal family.  The company also includes their film and TV production company Archewell Productions, and their podcast company, Archewell Audio.
Ellie Kemper apologized Monday for participating in a 1999 debutante ball run by an organization accused of having a racist history.
In an Instagram post, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt star said, “The century-old organization that hosted the debutante ball had an unquestionably racist, sexist, and elitist past. I was not aware of this history at the time, but ignorance is no excuse. I was old enough to have educated myself before getting involved.”
The controversy erupted last week when Twitter users unearthed a 1999 article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch showing that Ellie was crowned the “Queen of Love and Beauty” at the Veiled Prophet Ball. She was a 19-year-old student at Princeton University at the time.
The Veiled Prophet organization was founded in 1878 by a former Confederate officer and was meant for the elite. Black people weren’t accepted into the organization until 1979.
In her statement, Ellie wrote, “I unequivocally deplore, denounce, and reject white supremacy.” She added, “I want to apologize to the people I’ve disappointed, and I promise that moving forward I will listen, continue to educate myself, and use my privilege in support of the better society I think we’re capable of becoming.”
Singer and Detroit native Kid Rock was caught on camera yelling a homophobic slur at people filming him on stage Saturday night in Smithville, Tennessee.
TMZ reports that Rock wasn’t happy with people filming him when he got on stage at FishLipz Bar & Grill. TMZ’s video shows him looking directly into one phone and yelling, “[Screw] your iPhone, yeah!” He then yelled the slur and mocked fans recording him by pointing directly at his crotch, and telling them to post that.
Apparently security was going around telling people to put down their phones before Kid Rock’s outburst. As you might imagine, the internet is ablaze calling for the shock rocker’s cancellation.

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Tuesday, June 8

June 8, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
TODAY IS:
  • WORLD PET MEMORIAL DAY – It’s a holiday created by the American Veterinary Medical Association as a day to memorialize pets that have gone on to cross the rainbow bridge
  • NATIONAL JELLY-FILLED DONUT DAY – As of last count, Americans eat about 10 billion donuts annually. Jelly-filled donuts aren’t really ‘donuts’ since they don’t have a hole in the middle. They predate the invention of the donut by a few hundred years. The first known recipe was published in a German cookbook in 1532. Back then, sugar was expensive, so they stuffed them with meat or mushrooms instead (not great with coffee).
  • NATIONAL BEST FRIENDS DAY – So call up your best friends and hang out!
  • WORLD OCEAN DAY – Just another reminder of how much junk we put into our oceans and the negative impact humans have on marine life. The United Nations started World Ocean Day in 1992 to raise global awareness of all the ways humans benefit from the oceans and how important it is to use them sustainably.... [Read Full Story]

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Music News – Tuesday, June 8

June 8, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
After returning from their honeymoon, Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez enjoyed a group dinner the Hotel Bel-Air.
They ate at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant. He shared a photo taken as he shared a window booth with Ari’s six guests.
An insider told E! News (quote) “They were with friends and had a long dinner. They spent the entire evening at the hotel. Ari and Dalton definitely looked to be in the honeymoon phase — very giddy throughout the dinner.”
This was their very first time out in public since exchanging vows last month in a private ceremony. Among her special dinner guests was former Nickelodeon star Zach Sang. (E! News)
Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Brandi Carlile and Friends star Courteney Cox teamed up to do a jokey cover of one of Sir Elton’s big hits.
In the clip posted on Cox’s Instagram, they dedicated the performance of “Tiny Dancer” to her Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow. But they changed the chorus to “hold me closer Tony Danza.” And for some reason, Cox plays piano instead of Elton. Watch it on Instagram.
Sheeran had Cox play piano on a video he posted last week that teased the date June 25th.
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The Happy Headline of the Day – Monday, June 7

June 7, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
Back in 1942, Grace Lee McClure Smith dropped out of high school at the age of 16, as her husband went off to fight in World War II.
Since then, Grace never forgot her time in school. She worked as a bus driver for the Madison County School Systems in Alabama — and encouraged her family to continue on with their studies.
At age 94, Grace finally was able to celebrate her high school graduation, thanks to her granddaughter Erin Wilson, who helped arrange the ceremony.
Erin explained that her grandmother Grace didn’t regret dropping out of school, but also recognized that graduation “was very important to her.”
So, Erin put the party together to make sure Grace was honored for her hard work and years of service.
Grace said she was grateful to finally graduate — 79 years after leaving school to support her husband, and went further to suggest, “It’s better late than never, isn’t it?” (WTVD-TV)

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The Daily Dish – Monday, June 7

June 7, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
Meghan Markle gave birth to a baby girl on Friday.
“It is with great joy that Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, welcome their daughter, Lilibet “Lili” Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, to the world,” a statement from the couple says.
The statement adds, “Lili was born on Friday, June 4 at 11:40 a.m. in the trusted care of the doctors and staff at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. She weighed 7 lbs 11 oz. Both mother and child are healthy and well, and settling in at home. Lili is named after her great-grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen, whose family nickname is Lilibet. Her middle name, Diana, was chosen to honor her beloved late grandmother, The Princess of Wales.”
Meghan and Harry also have a two-year-old son named Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor.
The couple also posted a personal message on their Archewell website, writing, “On June 4th, we were blessed with the arrival of our daughter, Lili. She is more than we could have ever imagined, and we remain grateful for the love and prayers we’ve felt from across the globe. Thank you for your continued kindness and support during this very special time for our family.”
The Royal Family, which they stepped away from last year, were all delighted by the news.
Prince William and Kate Middleton said, “We are all delighted by the happy news of the arrival of baby Lili.”
And according to a statement issued by Buckingham Palace, “The Queen, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been informed and are delighted with the news of the birth of a daughter for The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.”
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell has been charged with child endangerment in Ohio.
The actor and musician, best known for starring in Drake & Josh, has pleaded not guilty.
According to BuzzFeed News, “The charges stem from a December 2017 interaction between Bell and a 15-year-old child at a Cleveland nightclub.”
Tyler Sinclair, a spokesperson for Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley, says, “While there, Bell violated his duty of care and, in doing so, created a risk of harm to the victim. The investigation also revealed that months leading up to the concert, Bell sent the victim inappropriate social media messages.”
Prosecutors said the child filed her case in 2018, and that the investigation found the alleged victim had established a relationship with Bell “several years prior” and had attended a concert of his in December 2017.
Bell, who posted a $2,500 bond Thursday, was ordered to provide a DNA specimen.

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The Coast Social Network with Cornerstone Alliance – Monday, June 7

June 7, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Cornerstone Alliance, The Coast Social Network

Jessica from Cornerstone Alliance tells us about the Microloan program available through the Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance, which helped Driftwood Summer Shop with an expansion, including the addition of Forté Coffee! If your business needs assistance, head to cornerstonewbc.com for details.... [Read Full Story]

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Monday, June 7

June 7, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
TODAY IS:
  • National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
  • National VCR Day
  • Thank God It’s Monday Day: Time to turn things around and celebrate Mondays instead of dreading them
Well, this will get you running to a mirror. A new study claims that people with large eye pupils are more intelligent than those with small pupils. Pupil size was monitored by an eye-tracking device while participants ran through different tests and activities. The people with larger pupils performed better in attention, memory, and reasoning tests, which the researchers think comes from better regulation of brain activity linked to intelligence and memory.
A new survey found that 69% of respondents said they can’t sleep if they know there’s a bug in their home, and 60% have even gone so far as to say that they want to burn their home down if they came across a bug. And which bugs, in particular, do people hate? 39% said they can’t stand cockroaches, followed by spiders (37%), ants (29%), mosquitos (28%), termites (28%) and ticks (25%).
Next time you’re planning on a few summer cocktails, you may want to add some asparagus to your pre-drink routine. According to new research, asparagus may prevent hangovers and even protect your liver. Your pee may smell like asparagus all night – but it seems like a small price to pay for no hangover. (Well and Good)
There’s new hope for the overweight. On Friday the FDA approved a diabetes drug as a treatment for obesity. It’s called Wegovy and it contains a synthetic gut hormone that curbs appetite. Study participants using it lost 15-percent of their body weight when combined with diet and exercise. No word yet on the cost. More than one in three Americans are considered obese.

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Music News – Monday, June 7

June 7, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Madonna is still a daddy’s girl at heart — as she proved in a new video of her and her family celebrating his 90th birthday.
Madge and the kids flew to Michigan to mark Silvio Ciccone‘s big day at the winery he runs on the shores of Lake Michigan. She captured some moments from the trip on a video, which she captioned, “He taught me the importance of hard work and earning one’s way in life. Again I thank you.”
Sure, millions of fans love Katy Perry, but she says that love is nothing compared to what she shares with daughter Daisy.
The new mom talked motherhood with France’s L’Officiel magazine, saying that the feeling is nothing like anything she’d experienced before. Katy says “I’d heard about unconditional love, but now I’m really experiencing it. There’s a wholeness that has happened.”
She contrasted that feeling with what she gets in the spotlight, saying “As a performer, I’ve always relied on the love and acceptance and validation of the outside world and that ultimately can waver at times, When you have a child, you have someone who looks at you and doesn’t know anything on your resume, doesn’t know anything about your bank account, doesn’t know anything, doesn’t care and just loves you.”
If you thought that having a new Debbie Gibson album was something that could happen only in your dreams, think again.
The singer and actress will release The Body Remembers, her first album in 20 years, on August 20. It features 15 new songs, plus the long-awaited studio recording of the duet version of her hit “Lost in Your Eyes,” which she sings with Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block.
The two former teen idols will do a mini-residency at the Sands Showroom in The Venetian Las Vegas in August and September. The newly announced September dates — September 16-19 —  go on sale June 9.
Debbie also pops up in the new season of Lucifer, which is streaming on Netflix now.  She’s in the musical episode, “Bloody Celestial Karaoke Jam,” playing the overbearing mother of a high school athlete who sings “Every Breath You Take” with star Tom Ellis.
According to Billboard, Debbie’s also finishing a Christmas album and will appear in a new movie titled Class, alongside Anthony Michael Hall.

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Friday, June 4

June 4, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
In Wasilla, Alaska, a postal worker saved the day by paying for extra postage to make sure a couple’s wedding invitations were sent out on time.
The bride-to-be, Crystle Lewis, thought she had put enough postage on the 50 invitations that were being sent out. But because of the fancy wax seal on the envelopes, more postage was needed.
The post office informed Crystle and her fiancé that the envelopes couldn’t go out — and those envelopes remained in Crystle’s post office box.
Postal worker Edward Mayton noticed, day after day, that the invitations weren’t being delivered and figured that somehow, some way, the couple didn’t get the message.
So, in order to avoid a disaster and save the couple’s big day, Edward purchased extra postage out of his own pocket and got things rolling again.
Crystle and her fiancé learned about Edward’s kindness later on and were thrilled that Edward helped them out. They found Edward and tried to pay him back for the additional postage, but he refused to accept any money, explaining that it’s important to simply take care of each other. (Fox News)

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The Daily Dish – Friday, June 4

June 4, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Daily Dish
The bartender who accused Cuba Gooding Junior of groping her has won a default judgment against the actor after he failed to respond to her lawsuit for over a year, according to Page Six.
Natasha Ashworth sued Gooding in October 2019, claiming that he pinched her butt while she was serving him at a nightclub the year before.
Gooding allegedly ignored her legal complaint for more than a year, so she asked for a default judgment against Gooding on the claims of assault and battery — and on Wednesday the judge granted it.
A trial to determine the damages she should be awarded will be set at a later date.
In recent months, at least 30 women have accused the Oscar-winner of sexual misconduct. He denies the allegations.
Sophie Turner seems to have come out of the closet.
The Game of Thrones star hinted at her sexual orientation in a social media post celebrating Pride Month. She said, “Time isn’t straight and neither am I.”
Fans believe this means she’s bi-sexual, since she’s married to Jonas Brothers member Joe Jonas.
The new mom also included a bunch of other stickers on her Instagram Story with text saying, “BI PRIDE,” “GAY PRIDE” and “MOVE, I’M GAY.”
Production on Mission: Impossible 7 has been halted until June 14th after a positive coronavirus test on set, Variety reports. Tom Cruise can’t be happy. He made headlines in December when audio was leaked of the star freaking out after seeing two crew members standing too close to each another.
Celebrity attorney F. Lee Bailey, who defended O.J. Simpson and Patricia Hearst, has died. He was 87. (USA Today)
Kim Kardashian reveals she’ll play a poodle in the Paw Patrol movie. Kim tweeted Thursday that her character is named Delores and she urged her fans to watch the just-released trailer. The movie hits theaters August 20th.

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Furry Friends Friday with Katrina from Al-Van Humane Society – June 4

June 4, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Furry Friends, The Coast Social Network

Katrina is a 5 year old girl who is very sweet, intelligent, and fun-loving! Katrina is very kind to any human she meets, however, Katrina does not get along with other dogs. She would prefer to be the only furry friend in her new home! She’s great with children and absolutely loves to play fetch! Katrina likes to go for car rides, walks, and again, play more fetch! Katrina knows sit, shake, and is working on more commands – she is very smart and eager to learn! She would make a wonderful companion and is bound to put a smile on your face and provide lots of love! If you’re interested in meeting Katrina, start by submitting an adoption application at www.al-van.org. or call Al-Van Humane Society at 269-637-5062 to learn more about her.  Katrina can’t wait to meet you!... [Read Full Story]

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Coffee Talk from Honor Credit Union – Friday, June 4

June 4, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Coffee Talk
TODAY IS:
  • Doughnut Day
  • Cheese Day
  • Hug Your Cat Day
  • Corgi Day
  • Cognac Day
  • Fish and Chips Day
Stubble is sexy … as long as it’s the right kind of stubble. A study from New Zealand wanted to know what facial hair on men women found most attractive. The answer: Women found men with heavy stubble on their faces the most attractive. But not all stubble is equal – the women in the study found men with light stubble to be the least attractive. Men who were clean shaven and had full beards were found to be the second most attractive, according to the study. And this is interesting … men with beards were perceived to be better parents. (Best Life)
We’ve talked about “revenge bedtime procrastination” before … but as a refresher, it’s the phenomenon of staying up late looking at TikTok videos, scrolling through Twitter, playing Words With Friends, etc. – even though you’re tired – because you want to recapture some “me time” after a long day. Well, it seems the problem is getting worse – especially as many people working from home have been working more (and longer) hours. It seems the phenomenon has become so prevalent, experts have actually identified three components that must be present to qualify your behavior as “revenge bedtime procrastination”: 1) Staying up late has to reduce your total sleep time; 2) You can’t be up late for an external reason (like taking care of a baby or because you’re not feeling well); and 3) You have to understand that staying up late will lead to negative consequences. (Self)
They’re loving. They’re adorable. And it turns out that puppies can understand you from a very young age. A new study says that by eight weeks old, they’re willing and able to lock eyes with people they don’t know and take visual cues, like if you point to their food bowl. And they can do it without any training — which suggests that they are born with innate social skills. Maybe this explains why they’re just so stinkin’ irresistible … even when they pee on the rug. (NBC News)

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Music News – Friday, June 4

June 4, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Music News Podcast
Ed Sheeran knows you gotta have Friends — which explains why he brought in Courteney Cox to help him tease new music.
Ed, who’s been hinting about a return for the past couple of months, posted a short Instagram video captioned “25th June” and showing him playing guitar with Cox on piano. The combo isn’t a total shock, since Ed has written songs with her fiance, Snow Patrol‘s Johnny McDaid.
Sheeran revealed he will perform at the soccer championship tournament — Euro 2020. Match play begins in one week. He appears in concert on June 25th, which is the night before the elimination rounds. In solidarity with Pride Month, Ed wore a rainbow sweater for the announcement. He will debut new music.
Lady Gaga wants to help Little Monsters kick off Pride Month in style — with a new charity merchandise collection created with designer Donatella Versace.
The Mother Monster teased the line on Instagram with a video captioned, “We were all more different, and different is beautiful. Thank you Donatella for supporting LGBTQ+ mental health and the Born This Way tenth anniversary.”
If you’re hoping to pick up something from the line, get ready to dig deep into pockets: Unisex shirts go for $250, while a sassy beret costs $350 — with some proceeds from all items going to the Born This Way Foundation.
Pink wants tennis superstar Naomi Osaka to know that she’s got her back.
The outspoken singer took to Twitter on Thursday to praise Osaka for walking away from the French Open rather than hold press events that could damage her mental health. Pink wrote, “For whatever it’s worth – I’m proud of Naomi Osaka for putting her mental health, her well being above everything…listen babies, you can work hard to master your craft, but you do it on your own terms, and screw anyone if they don’t get it.”
Pink gets candid about her own mental health in the documentary All I Know So Far, which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

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The Happy Headline of the Day – Thursday, June 3

June 3, 2021 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
Kieran Moise of Huntsville, Alabama, is getting to start a new chapter in his life at the Air Force Academy. Part of the deal of being in the Air Force involves having short hair.
This affects Kieran more than most boys because he doesn’t like haircuts and hasn’t actually had one in six years.
Kieran wanted to make the most of this historic haircut, so he pledged to donate his hair for use in wigs for kids battling cancer.
The event also included some fundraising. Thanks to an online campaign, Kieran raised over $19,000 for St. Jude’s Hospital to celebrate his 19-inch-long afro.
Big things are in store for Kieran as he recently graduated from high school and is heading to the Air Force Academy this fall. And, he made the most of this transition by helping others before taking his next steps. (KSBN-TV)

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