22 days ago
Like most Gen X-ers, 51-year-old Angelina Jolie likely had to study penmanship in elementary school. (As a fellow Gen X-er, I can attest that this particular class often lowered my grade point average.) But now that many schools place less emphasis on cursive, younger generations might struggle not only to write it, but to read it, too.
A recent post on the How Everything Works Instagram page shared a thank-you note reportedly written by Jolie for hotel staff. As the note goes viral, many have weighed in, calling it mostly illegible. This is causing quite a stir between generations, with some blaming a lack of education on this subject as the culprit.
The original poster added, for context, "Angelina Jolie left a handwritten thank you note for the staff after staying at a luxury hotel, but the internet quickly became more interested in trying to read it. Her distinctive cursive proved so difficult to decipher that people began sharing their guesses about what the note actually said, turning a simple message into an unexpected online puzzle. Some words were easier to make out than others, but the handwriting became the main attraction, with fans collectively trying to decode the entire note. What started as a thoughtful gesture from Jolie ended up becoming a viral guessing game over her handwriting."
Many commenters tried to transcribe the letter, which appears to have first been shared back in October, 2023. One commenter immediately notes how difficult it might be for Gen Z to read it. She first shares her take on what the note says. "'Thank you for a restful stay at your beautiful resort. The 'Maria' crew had a lovely time here. With love, Angelina Jolie' — With some context and if you know cursive, you can make most of it out. I don't think any GenZ's would know what this said."
Others suggested it was some kind of medical professional "script." This Instagrammer explains, in part, " This is NOT script. It's just her sloppy 'style' of writing. Yes. I'm a nurse."
#angelina #cursive #others
A recent post on the How Everything Works Instagram page shared a thank-you note reportedly written by Jolie for hotel staff. As the note goes viral, many have weighed in, calling it mostly illegible. This is causing quite a stir between generations, with some blaming a lack of education on this subject as the culprit.
The original poster added, for context, "Angelina Jolie left a handwritten thank you note for the staff after staying at a luxury hotel, but the internet quickly became more interested in trying to read it. Her distinctive cursive proved so difficult to decipher that people began sharing their guesses about what the note actually said, turning a simple message into an unexpected online puzzle. Some words were easier to make out than others, but the handwriting became the main attraction, with fans collectively trying to decode the entire note. What started as a thoughtful gesture from Jolie ended up becoming a viral guessing game over her handwriting."
Many commenters tried to transcribe the letter, which appears to have first been shared back in October, 2023. One commenter immediately notes how difficult it might be for Gen Z to read it. She first shares her take on what the note says. "'Thank you for a restful stay at your beautiful resort. The 'Maria' crew had a lovely time here. With love, Angelina Jolie' — With some context and if you know cursive, you can make most of it out. I don't think any GenZ's would know what this said."
Others suggested it was some kind of medical professional "script." This Instagrammer explains, in part, " This is NOT script. It's just her sloppy 'style' of writing. Yes. I'm a nurse."
#angelina #cursive #others
1 month ago
Brandi Glanville's health battle sparked an unexpected Bravo reunion, with Housewives stepping up financially. Several former co-stars donated to her GoFundMe after years of unexplained medical problems.
The fundraiser aimed to cover treatment costs linked to multiple diagnoses affecting Glanville. She admitted asking for help felt humiliating, but her medical expenses had pushed her toward crowdfunding.
TMZ reported that Glanville's GoFundMe had raised about $7,000 toward its $28,000 goal. Kyle Richards contributed $500, while Claudia Jordan and longtime friend James Maas each donated $100. Camille Grammer, who starred alongside Glanville on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, gave $200. She also explained why she decided to contribute despite their complicated history.
"I remember when she sent me flowers when I had my hysterectomy for uterine cancer," Grammer told TMZ. "I wanted to return the favor, and I feel bad for what she's going through." The pair had clashed during Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco. Grammer acknowledged they were not particularly close, yet she still wanted to help.
Gina Rodriguez, another longtime friend, created the fundraiser earlier that week. She said doctors had discovered a fungal ball in Glanville's face that required removal. Glanville later discussed the fundraiser through her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast. She broke down while describing the financial pressure surrounding her treatment.
#glanville #housewives #brandi #donated
The fundraiser aimed to cover treatment costs linked to multiple diagnoses affecting Glanville. She admitted asking for help felt humiliating, but her medical expenses had pushed her toward crowdfunding.
TMZ reported that Glanville's GoFundMe had raised about $7,000 toward its $28,000 goal. Kyle Richards contributed $500, while Claudia Jordan and longtime friend James Maas each donated $100. Camille Grammer, who starred alongside Glanville on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, gave $200. She also explained why she decided to contribute despite their complicated history.
"I remember when she sent me flowers when I had my hysterectomy for uterine cancer," Grammer told TMZ. "I wanted to return the favor, and I feel bad for what she's going through." The pair had clashed during Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip in Morocco. Grammer acknowledged they were not particularly close, yet she still wanted to help.
Gina Rodriguez, another longtime friend, created the fundraiser earlier that week. She said doctors had discovered a fungal ball in Glanville's face that required removal. Glanville later discussed the fundraiser through her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast. She broke down while describing the financial pressure surrounding her treatment.
#glanville #housewives #brandi #donated
2 months ago
As President Donald Trump's unpopularity with the American public continues to be reflected in approval polls, Kelsey Grammer has a much rosier outlook, saying in a recent interview that the president will be remembered as one of the best in U.S. history.
In a recent interview with the British talk radio station LBC, the Republican "Frasier" star said Trump loved America and predicted the president will "probably" be remembered as one of the best leaders in the country's history.
"Because ****** ody really stood up for America in quite some time in the presidency," Grammer said.
Grammer, 71, also praised how he perceives Trump responds to critics.
"He says if somebody comes at him, if they come at him with hate, which they really have done, he just sends it right back at them," he said. "And I think that throws them off."
#grammer
In a recent interview with the British talk radio station LBC, the Republican "Frasier" star said Trump loved America and predicted the president will "probably" be remembered as one of the best leaders in the country's history.
"Because ****** ody really stood up for America in quite some time in the presidency," Grammer said.
Grammer, 71, also praised how he perceives Trump responds to critics.
"He says if somebody comes at him, if they come at him with hate, which they really have done, he just sends it right back at them," he said. "And I think that throws them off."
#grammer
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2 months ago
Kelsey Grammer is opening up about his support for President Donald Trump and explaining how his political views have changed over the years.
When the former Frasier star, 71, spoke to British radio station LBC on Monday, September 7, he was asked whether he believes Trump, 80, will go down in history as one of America's best presidents.
"I think in hindsight he probably will," Grammer replied. "Because ****** ody really stood up for America in quite some time in the presidency."
The Cheers alum also discussed how his political views have evolved, revealing that he once would have voted for Democrats but changed his mind over the last two decades.
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#grammer #Trump
When the former Frasier star, 71, spoke to British radio station LBC on Monday, September 7, he was asked whether he believes Trump, 80, will go down in history as one of America's best presidents.
"I think in hindsight he probably will," Grammer replied. "Because ****** ody really stood up for America in quite some time in the presidency."
The Cheers alum also discussed how his political views have evolved, revealing that he once would have voted for Democrats but changed his mind over the last two decades.
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2 months ago
If you spend enough time online, chances are that you have seen some pretty surprising stuff go viral. From everyone's favorite raccoon (hello, Jimothy) to those reaction GIFs we love to send, you never know what is going to resonate with people.
And while most stories that go viral have some sort of surprising or universal trait in common, every once in a while someone's post will take off like wildfire, spreading across the internet at breakneck speeds. That's exactly what Instagrammer sierranicolereece says happened after she shared a video with her followers before bed that ended up receiving hundreds of thousands of likes.
The topic? Sierra Nicole Reece was simply looking for a brand deal with the Minnesota State Fair, and she asked about it in the most relatable way possible, saying, "Forget Coachella. I'm trying to go to the Minnesota State Fair. They got brand deals for that?"
Now, Reece's viral post appears to have gotten her exactly what she was looking for, which included a sponsorship deal from the fair organizers. And with the fair's opening day just around the corner, everyone is checking back in with Reece to see how her viral request is working out.
The six-second clip appeared on Reece's Instagram account on April 16, 2026. The video featured a close-up of her face as she lay in bed in her PJs. After she hit post, she snuggled up under the covers in her dad's New Jersey home, where she drifted off to sleep completely unaware that her short video was completely blowing up online.
#online
And while most stories that go viral have some sort of surprising or universal trait in common, every once in a while someone's post will take off like wildfire, spreading across the internet at breakneck speeds. That's exactly what Instagrammer sierranicolereece says happened after she shared a video with her followers before bed that ended up receiving hundreds of thousands of likes.
The topic? Sierra Nicole Reece was simply looking for a brand deal with the Minnesota State Fair, and she asked about it in the most relatable way possible, saying, "Forget Coachella. I'm trying to go to the Minnesota State Fair. They got brand deals for that?"
Now, Reece's viral post appears to have gotten her exactly what she was looking for, which included a sponsorship deal from the fair organizers. And with the fair's opening day just around the corner, everyone is checking back in with Reece to see how her viral request is working out.
The six-second clip appeared on Reece's Instagram account on April 16, 2026. The video featured a close-up of her face as she lay in bed in her PJs. After she hit post, she snuggled up under the covers in her dad's New Jersey home, where she drifted off to sleep completely unaware that her short video was completely blowing up online.
#online
3 months ago
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There's no doubt that George Clooney's got a lot of celebrity friends. We've seen him co-star with plenty of them in film projects, like his "forever friend" Brad Pitt in Apple TV+'s Wolfs or reuniting with Oceans Eleven co-star Julia Roberts for Ticket to Paradise. But after Harry Potter's Emma Watson was spot heading into Clooney's French villa, who would have thought that they know each other?
While we know about George Clooney's close celebrity friends like Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, and more, there may be another friend in his circle we don't know about. Instagrammer profile DeuxMoi posted photos of Emma Watson wearing a white floral dress stepping into George Clooney's Lake Como villa.
There are so many questions on my mind as to what Watson's connection could be with Clooney. Maybe they're working on an undisclosed film project together. As the two A-listers are so talented, I would love to see the two show off their acting chops as they share the screen.
#know
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There's no doubt that George Clooney's got a lot of celebrity friends. We've seen him co-star with plenty of them in film projects, like his "forever friend" Brad Pitt in Apple TV+'s Wolfs or reuniting with Oceans Eleven co-star Julia Roberts for Ticket to Paradise. But after Harry Potter's Emma Watson was spot heading into Clooney's French villa, who would have thought that they know each other?
While we know about George Clooney's close celebrity friends like Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon, and more, there may be another friend in his circle we don't know about. Instagrammer profile DeuxMoi posted photos of Emma Watson wearing a white floral dress stepping into George Clooney's Lake Como villa.
There are so many questions on my mind as to what Watson's connection could be with Clooney. Maybe they're working on an undisclosed film project together. As the two A-listers are so talented, I would love to see the two show off their acting chops as they share the screen.
#know
3 months ago
Kelsey Grammer is escalating his criticism of American history education as he promotes a new civics project tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.
During an appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, the Frasier star used the term "child abuse" to describe lessons that he believes teach students to view the United States primarily through its failures.
Grammer argued that children who repeatedly hear that America is a bad country may begin questioning whether being American makes them bad. He did not identify a particular school, curriculum or educator responsible for the approach he criticized.
His remarks follow an earlier interview in which he called for an overhaul of the education system and warned that people without a clear understanding of their history become easier to control.
Grammer made the comparison while discussing what he considers an overly negative presentation of American history. "What they're doing to children in school today is child abuse," he said in the podcast clip shared by TMZ.
#american #children
During an appearance on The Katie Miller Podcast, the Frasier star used the term "child abuse" to describe lessons that he believes teach students to view the United States primarily through its failures.
Grammer argued that children who repeatedly hear that America is a bad country may begin questioning whether being American makes them bad. He did not identify a particular school, curriculum or educator responsible for the approach he criticized.
His remarks follow an earlier interview in which he called for an overhaul of the education system and warned that people without a clear understanding of their history become easier to control.
Grammer made the comparison while discussing what he considers an overly negative presentation of American history. "What they're doing to children in school today is child abuse," he said in the podcast clip shared by TMZ.
#american #children
4 months ago
After 44 years, longtime sports radio programmer Len Weiner is retiring. The journeyman programmer, who began his sports radio career as an original member of WFAN in 1986 after spending several years in news beforehand, has decided it’s time for his next chapter in life. For the last 12 years, Weiner has called Miami home, where he programmed both 790 The Ticket and 104.3 WQAM. At one point, he programmed both stations under the Entercom/Audacy umbrella.
For the last eight years, Weiner has guided WQAM from a heritage brand featuring legacy talent on the AM band to a 100,000-watt flamethrower on FM. Now in his mid-60s, he felt the time was right to step away.
“I’ve done this a long time, and have been lucky to have been a part of some good things. I just felt at this point in time, there’s other things that I want to do. It’s time,” said Weiner reflecting on the weight of the decision.
When navigating the path to ultimately deciding to step away, it wasn’t an overnight decision. Over the past couple of years, Weiner watched friends begin that path and make the same decision he has now made. As the days and months went on, thoughts of retirement slowly entered his mind, with every conversation leading him closer to finalizing how he envisioned retirement would come.
“I’ve been thinking about this for maybe a year and a half. Probably longer to be honest,” notes Weiner. “I got a lot of advice from friends and family. I like to plan, and I was trying to think about what I’m going to do. I’ve been planning what retirement could look like for about that amount of time.”
For the last eight years, Weiner has guided WQAM from a heritage brand featuring legacy talent on the AM band to a 100,000-watt flamethrower on FM. Now in his mid-60s, he felt the time was right to step away.
“I’ve done this a long time, and have been lucky to have been a part of some good things. I just felt at this point in time, there’s other things that I want to do. It’s time,” said Weiner reflecting on the weight of the decision.
When navigating the path to ultimately deciding to step away, it wasn’t an overnight decision. Over the past couple of years, Weiner watched friends begin that path and make the same decision he has now made. As the days and months went on, thoughts of retirement slowly entered his mind, with every conversation leading him closer to finalizing how he envisioned retirement would come.
“I’ve been thinking about this for maybe a year and a half. Probably longer to be honest,” notes Weiner. “I got a lot of advice from friends and family. I like to plan, and I was trying to think about what I’m going to do. I’ve been planning what retirement could look like for about that amount of time.”
4 months ago
Kelsey Grammer was the latest celebrity visitor to the Oval Office, as the actor met with Donald Trump or about an hour on Thursday.
The actor is in D.C. for a screening on Thursday evening of Young Washington, about the pre-Revolutionary War experiences of George Washington.
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4 months ago
Broadcast sports radio is still a megaphone that sports podcasts wish they had. It remains one of the most valuable ******* ets sports radio provides: a built-in audience that is highly engaged and rarely listens passively. That’s why so many broadcast companies use the medium as a promotional tool for their podcast platforms.
You’ve heard the ads. Check out this random podcast on the (insert company name) podcast network. Streaming on the (insert company name) app. These spots are often programmed from afar and inserted based on broad audience demographics. The problem is they frequently have little to do with what local listeners actually want from their local sports radio station.
They’re a headache for programmers and talent alike. Instead of getting back to the content and personalities audiences tune in for, stations extend commercial breaks to accommodate company priorities. Quantity takes precedence over quality. Plus, local brands are often forced to promote content that may have little relevance to their listeners.
Just the other day, I tuned into my local sports radio station here in Tampa Bay and heard a 30-second commercial for a soccer podcast hosted by names I didn’t recognize. Yes, the World Cup is here and people are watching. However, you just can’t say soccer and expect me to check it out because. “Hey, soccer is here.”
It reminded me of my time programming the station. We were the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, yet it seemed like we ran promotional spots every hour for Off The Edge with Cam Jordan. When I questioned management why we were promoting a star player from a rival team, I was told the ads had to run at the allotted frequency.
You’ve heard the ads. Check out this random podcast on the (insert company name) podcast network. Streaming on the (insert company name) app. These spots are often programmed from afar and inserted based on broad audience demographics. The problem is they frequently have little to do with what local listeners actually want from their local sports radio station.
They’re a headache for programmers and talent alike. Instead of getting back to the content and personalities audiences tune in for, stations extend commercial breaks to accommodate company priorities. Quantity takes precedence over quality. Plus, local brands are often forced to promote content that may have little relevance to their listeners.
Just the other day, I tuned into my local sports radio station here in Tampa Bay and heard a 30-second commercial for a soccer podcast hosted by names I didn’t recognize. Yes, the World Cup is here and people are watching. However, you just can’t say soccer and expect me to check it out because. “Hey, soccer is here.”
It reminded me of my time programming the station. We were the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, yet it seemed like we ran promotional spots every hour for Off The Edge with Cam Jordan. When I questioned management why we were promoting a star player from a rival team, I was told the ads had to run at the allotted frequency.
5 months ago
At the end of April, NFL Network went dark on Comcast Xfinity cable. It's now June, and the channel remains unavailable to Xfinity subscribers.
Viewers who turn the channel to NFL Network are greeted with a message saying, "This channel is unavailable. Our contract with the owner of this channel has ended. As a result, the channel is currently unavailable through Xfinity."
ESPN now controls NFL Network, and Xfinity says ESPN and Disney have not proposed a deal that makes sense.
"Comcast pays programmers to bring customers the entertainment, information, and sports they want," Xfinity says on its website. "Comcast works to negotiate fair terms to ensure the greatest value for customers given all the ways content can be accessed today. So far, Disney/ESPN has not proposed a deal that Comcast believes is fair for its customers. Comcast continues to work towards making this programming available again with fair pricing, terms, and conditions for customers."
For its part, Disney says it proposed keeping NFL Network available while the two sides negotiated, but Comcast took it down.
Viewers who turn the channel to NFL Network are greeted with a message saying, "This channel is unavailable. Our contract with the owner of this channel has ended. As a result, the channel is currently unavailable through Xfinity."
ESPN now controls NFL Network, and Xfinity says ESPN and Disney have not proposed a deal that makes sense.
"Comcast pays programmers to bring customers the entertainment, information, and sports they want," Xfinity says on its website. "Comcast works to negotiate fair terms to ensure the greatest value for customers given all the ways content can be accessed today. So far, Disney/ESPN has not proposed a deal that Comcast believes is fair for its customers. Comcast continues to work towards making this programming available again with fair pricing, terms, and conditions for customers."
For its part, Disney says it proposed keeping NFL Network available while the two sides negotiated, but Comcast took it down.
