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Jelly Roll Loses Mar-a-Lago Gala Invite After Kimmel Backlash
entertainment1 month ago

Jelly Roll Loses Mar-a-Lago Gala Invite After Kimmel Backlash

Jelly Roll was removed from the Big Blue Bash lineup at Mar-a-Lago after conservative backlash to his Jimmy Kimmel hosting remarks. Blue Lives Matter pulled the invitation, arguing the comments showed attention-seeking behavior and conservative backlash from Jelly Roll’s fanbase, despite his defense of speaking his truth. The charity fundraiser for the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation will still feature other celebrities, including Lou Ferrigno, Dean Cain, and Kevin Sorbo.

Krewe of Dolly Moves Dolly Parton Celebration of Life to Sept. 25 in New Orleans
music1 month ago

Krewe of Dolly Moves Dolly Parton Celebration of Life to Sept. 25 in New Orleans

The Krewe of Dolly in New Orleans has moved its Dolly Parton-themed celebration of life from Sept. 5 to Sept. 25 due to a French Quarter scheduling conflict with a major event; organizers will announce the parade route and festivities later, and the city plans to declare a Dolly Day in Parton’s honor while Southern Decadence nearby is also noted as a consideration.

St. Louis Pride Parade Shines Through Heat, Politics, and Solidarity
local3 months ago

St. Louis Pride Parade Shines Through Heat, Politics, and Solidarity

Amid a weeklong heat wave, St. Louis celebrated PrideFest with a downtown Pride parade marking 46 years and the Stonewall anniversary, featuring floats, bands, and thousands of attendees. The event emphasized LGBTQ resilience and community in the face of federal policy rollbacks and local security concerns, with City leaders praising turnout and organizers highlighting inclusivity and joy.

Viral Knicks Parade Trash Can Incident Ends JPMorgan Role
business3 months ago

Viral Knicks Parade Trash Can Incident Ends JPMorgan Role

Angie Baez, 40, the JPMorgan Chase executive identified by the New York Post as the woman seen dumping out and taking a Knicks-themed blue-and-orange trash can during Manhattan’s Knicks championship parade, is no longer with the bank, a JPMorgan spokesperson said. The New York Post reported her identity; the department that issued the special-edition cans—the NYC Department of Sanitation—acknowledged the can was returned to the city. The agency condemned dumping public property and illegal behavior, and Baez’s own Instagram poster expressed remorse after the incident, which began on TikTok.

Knicks parade trash-throwing incident leads to JPMorgan DEI exec firing
sports3 months ago

Knicks parade trash-throwing incident leads to JPMorgan DEI exec firing

During the Knicks' 2026 ticker-tape parade in Manhattan, a woman dumped a trash can's contents onto the sidewalk; identified as Angie Baez, a JPMorgan Chase executive and former DEI head at The Infatuation, she was fired after JPMorgan confirmed the termination; The Infatuation bio was removed and coverage framed the incident as a critique of DEI culture.

Hurricanes toast first Stanley Cup in 20 years with massive Raleigh parade
sports3 months ago

Hurricanes toast first Stanley Cup in 20 years with massive Raleigh parade

Carolina Hurricanes fans packed Raleigh to celebrate their first Stanley Cup in two decades, with a sunny, 180,000-strong parade after sweeping the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6; players and staff expressed gratitude to the fans, Deslauriers announced a 2-year extension, and Brind’Amour praised the loyal Caniacs who helped crown the champions.

Birthday Sparks Confetti: A Knicks Championship Parade Converts a Midlife Moment
culture3 months ago

Birthday Sparks Confetti: A Knicks Championship Parade Converts a Midlife Moment

A writer wakes up on her 43rd birthday and flies to New York to witness the Knicks’ championship parade, narrating an all-day, city-wide celebration filled with security crush, celebrity sightings, a Canyon of Heroes route to City Hall, performances by Fat Joe and Alicia Keys, and an emotional mayoral speech, turning a midlife craving into joyous communal revelry.

New York Celebrates Knicks’ Long-Awaited Championship with Citywide Jubilee
sports3 months ago

New York Celebrates Knicks’ Long-Awaited Championship with Citywide Jubilee

New York erupted as the Knicks captured their first NBA title since 1973, drawing more than 2 million people to a ticker-tape parade along the Canyon of Heroes, with celebrity cameos, a City Hall ceremony awarding keys to the city, and a unifying celebration across the boroughs—though many were left out due to ticket limits and transit constraints.