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[ad_1] Some people pointed out that in addition to Rodrigo’s sound being a throwback to a different era, the lyric also recalls the not-so-subtle homophobia of aughties songwriting as well. The most direct parallel is probably Taylor Swift’s early career song, “Picture To Burn,” in which she sang, “So go ahead and tell your friends that I’m obsessive and crazy / That’s fine, I’ll tell mine you’re gay.”TikTok contentThis content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.The lyric resonates a little differently from Swift’s non-specific (but still homophobic) barb, however. Rodrigo’s ex and former High School Musical…

[ad_1] As trial dates approach for former President Donald Trump’s indictments, both he and prosecutors are already claiming it will be hard to secure an impartial jury. Special counsel Jack Smith has said Trump’s public statements risk contaminating the jury pool for the charges he will face in a federal court in Washington, D.C., related to his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump has said that the jury pool is already biased because District of Columbia residents tend to vote with the Democratic Party. They certainly remember what Jan. 6, 2021, was really like on the streets of their city.…

[ad_1] Zach Bryan’s praises are being sung by an organization that advocates for cops nationwide … this after the country singer apologized for his behavior during his recent arrest. Retired Sgt. Betsy Branter Smith, a spokesperson for nonprofit org National Police Association, tells TMZ … what officers appreciate is that Zach came out quickly to say sorry for what went down, adding his apology felt very earnest. Smith isn’t alone here — she says other cops she’s talked to are feeling the same thing about Zach’s apology. Play video content 9/8/23 According to Smith, it isn’t uncommon for officers to…

[ad_1] It was on May 14, 2022 when I joined protestors in the ‘Bans Off Our Bodies’ March in Portland, Oregon. But even one year later, every time I think about it, it’s like I never left. The woman marching to my right is shrieking into her megaphone: “OUR BODIES OUR CHOICE! MY BODY! MY CHOICE!” Others are shouting “BANS OFF OUR BODIES!” There are men and women and trans and nonbinary people here. And there are children of all ages and sexes. This isn’t just a woman’s march. Not just a woman’s issue. Unwanted pregnancies affect the lives of…

[ad_1] Hillshire Brands of St. Joseph, Mo., is recalling approximately 15,876 pounds of blended meat and poultry smoked sausage.The product may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically bone fragments.One oral injury has been reported.The following item, produced on June 14, 2023, is being recalled:14-oz. cryovac package containing one rope of “HILLSHIRE FARM SMOKED SAUSAGE MADE WITH PORK, TURKEY, BEEF” with lot codes in the form of the establishment number, line number and time of production in hours:minutes:seconds, “EST. 756A 20 19:00:00 through 21:59:59 and EST. 756A 21 19:00:00 through 21:59:59” and use by date of “Nov 11 23” printed on…

As a journalist, author and news show host, I have conducted hundreds of interviews and I want yours to stand out among the best! Here are my best tips for preparing for a brilliant interview that your audience will respect and enjoy! WARDROBE OPTIONS Choose a blouse that is a bright, solid color. Do not wear a t-shirt – EVER. BACKGROUND OPTIONS Prepare a stable place in your home that has a strong internet connection and a clean, uncluttered background. You may also choose a simple virtual background. AUDIO/VISUAL PREPARATION Test your microphone, camera and internet connection before your interview.…

[ad_1] KYIV — Former U.S. President George W. Bush reckons Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is so tough, he could be from Texas. Speaking via video chat during a conference in Kyiv on Friday, Bush said he sees Russia’s President Vladimir Putin as an empire builder, who may not stop at invading Ukraine. As for Zelenskyy, Bush joked: “Well he is a tough dude, he is a real Texan.” Although Bush was born in Connecticut, he was raised in Texas. Bush also said it would be harder and harder to persuade Americans that helping Ukraine is in their best interest. “First and…

[ad_1] Corey Harrison, famous for his work on History Channel’s hit show “Pawn Stars,” was arrested for DUI in Las Vegas … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement tells TMZ … the reality TV star was arrested in Sin City early Friday morning around 1 AM. Corey Harrison tells TMZ … he had flown back into town from Minnesota late Thursday and went to check on a few short-term rental properties he manages in Las Vegas. Corey says he was driving and got pulled over, with the cop telling him it was because he was swerving. He says the officer asked…

[ad_1] New Delhi, India – Roads have been cordoned off, schools and offices have been closed, street vendors have been ordered to clear out, and decorations, including large billboards with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s face on them, are plastered across the Indian capital. After months of heady preparation, India will this weekend host the Group of 20 (G20) summit, the biggest gathering of world leaders in the country in 40 years, since New Delhi held the Non-Aligned Movement and the Commonwealth, both in 1983. While the G20 has its agenda, which includes everything from climate finance and debt waivers to food…

[ad_1] A transgender tennis coach in Pennsylvania has been rehired after far-right activists failed to convince a school board she acted inappropriately around minors.In a 6-2 vote Monday, the board of the Gettysburg Area School District voted to renew tennis coach Sasha Yates’ contract for the fall athletic season, as PennLive reported. The board was deadlocked in a vote last month and then postponed the decision again in a subsequent meeting, meaning that the district’s boys’ and girls’ teams both started the year without a coach.“I have been very moved by the outpouring of support that I have received,” Yates…