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'AGT' Loser Piff the Magic Dragon Reveals Why He Got Fired Repeatedly in His Early Career

If you loved his blend of comedy and magic on season 10 of America’s Got Talent, you are going to love Piff the Magic Dragon ’s new YouTube comedy/magic special, Reptile Dysfunction, which features a special appearance by Penn Jillette . Filmed in the Piff the Magic Dragon Showroom at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas pre-COVID shutdown, Piff posted it on YouTube in July, so his international audience would have free access to it. “We wanted to give it as a gift to the fans who supported us over the years,” says the British magician and comedian. “We wanted to make it as easy as possible. So, you just go to YouTube.com Piff the Magic Dragon and you’re there.” As for the name, Reptile Dysfunction, it has been something he has kept in mind for years. “My brother came up with it years ago,” Piff said. “He used to introduce me on stage, and he used to say, ‘He’s got reptile dysfunction, please welcome Piff the Magic Dragon.’ So, it came from that. I liked it so much I thought, ‘Let’s...

Add Some Cruciferous Crunch to Salads and Slaws With These 39 Napa Cabbage Recipes

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When it comes to all the different types of cabbage you can cook with, Napa cabbage is a little sweeter than the green and red cabbage varieties you might be used to. The leaves are also very tender, so if you're looking for a milder-tasting cabbage, opt for Napa when making stir-fries, salads, coleslaw or Asian dumplings. What Is Napa Cabbage? Napa cabbage is a variety of Chinese cabbage that is oval or oblong shaped and has wide, flat, white ribs that run up the sides of the head. Green and red cabbage (regular cabbage) have dense round heads that are formed together tightly.  Green and red cabbage also have ribs that are the same color as the leaves and are usually tougher on the outside leaves. Even the texture is a bit different with Napa cabbage being more tender and less dense, while regular cabbage is crunchy and denser. Related: Best Keto Cabbage Recipes How to Pick the Perfect Napa Cabbage Make sure to look for a Napa cabbage that's firm to the touch, with c...

Fans Want to See These Celebrities Host 'SNL' Season 48

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The long-running series asked viewers for host suggestions on social media. As we move into fall, NBC is gearing up for the upcoming 48th season of  Saturday Night Live . But it looks like they need some help picking hosts for the new episodes, so they asked fans for suggestions by posing the following question on Twitter: "Who do you want to host SNL?" Within minutes, the post garnered tons of responses, and there are a few frequently mentioned names, some repeat hosts, and even some people nominating themselves. The most popular answers were Jensen Ackles , who recently joined The Boys Season 3 as Soldier Boy, and Sam Heughan , who stars as Jamie Fraser in the historical drama Outlander .  One fan boldly announced , "i am begging for brett goldstein," and considering that the response has over 1,400 likes, it seems like many agree. Brett Goldstein won an Emmy in 2021 for his performance as Roy Kent in Ted Lasso . Will Heath/NBC A few other people n...

Nick Cannon Praises 5-Year-Old 'Genius' Son on First Day of Second Grade

It's back-to-school time for the comedian's son! Nick Cannon was a proud dad ahead of his son's first day of school!  Cannon celebrated a huge milestone as his 5-year-old son took on second grade. In an Instagram post, The   Masked Singer host shared a photo of Golden posing before the big day on Aug. 29. Golden can be seen sporting a royal blue long sleeve polo with khakis and a backpack that looks almost too big for his body. He held up a a sign that read, "First day of second grade," along with some facts about his first day, including "it's Monday, August 29" and "My teacher's name is Ms. C." The sign also revealed his age and that he wants to be a scientist when he grows up. "Yesterday was the first day of 2ND GRADE for MR. GOLDEN CANNON!! (And he’s only 5 years old!!!) Congratulations Champ!!" Cannon wrote in the caption. The emphasis on his age is necessary as children in second grade are typically 7 or 8 years ...

Internet Reacts to the Familiar Plot of J.K. Rowling’s New Book

Rowling swears that it's not autobiographical in any way... J.K. Rowling recently released a new book as part of her Cormoran Strike  murder mystery series, and the synopsis is a little... familiar , to say the least.  The official synopsis for the new book, titled  The Ink Black Heart , reads, "When frantic, disheveled Edie Ledwell appears in the office begging to speak to her, private detective Robin Ellacott doesn’t know quite what to make of the situation. The cocreator of a popular cartoon, The Ink Black Heart , Edie is being persecuted by a mysterious online figure who goes by the pseudonym of Anomie. Edie is desperate to uncover Anomie’s true identity." According to Rolling Stone , the main character "sees internet trolls and her own fandom turn on her after the cartoon was criticized as being racist and ableist, as well as transphobic for a bit about a hermaphrodite worm." As you might expect, the internet had a field day with it, sharing their o...

How to Get a Newly-Released Wingstop Chicken Sandwich for Free

'Tis the season to fall in love with Wingstop. Fans of chicken sandwiches, there's an all-new contender in town! Actually, there are 12—and you can find them all at Wingstop . Gone are the days of choosing between fried, BBQ , or spicy, as the company has announced the release of a dozen new flavors and styles of chicken sandwiches. According to a press release shared with Parade , starting on Aug. 30, Wingstop customers across the nation can enjoy a finger-lickin' chicken sandwich one of any 12 ways—including Garlic Parmesan, Hawaiian, Lemon Pepper Punch, OG Hot Kick, Mango Habanero Heat, Spicy Korean Q, or Hickory Smoked BBQ Bliss (just to name a few). Plus, the company knows that canceling standing plans with your routine chicken sandwich is hard, so it's offering an incentive. Here's the offer: the first 100,000 people that pen a breakup letter at  www.chickensandwichsplit.com  by Sept. 5 will receive a complimentary coupon code for a free chicken san...

Chris Rock Opens Up About His Oscars 2023 Hosting Offer Decision

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The comedian and actor mentioned an offer to host while performing a stand-up show. Chris Rock told an audience at a show that he declined an offer to host the 2023 Academy Awards . After Will Smith 's infamous slap at the 2022 Oscars , the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences apparently thought that Rock might want to come back next year for the main hosting gig. According to the Arizona Republic , while performing at the Arizona Financial Theatre in downtown Phoenix as part of his Ego Death World Tour, Rock told his audience about receiving an offer to host, but explained that he turned it down. Gregg DeGuire/WireImage He then compared the situation to the  O.J. Simpson trial and the murder of the late Nicole Brown Simpson . Rock said it would be like asking Nicole "to go back to the restaurant" where a waiter found a pair of her mother  Juditha Brown 's reading glasses, as reported by PEOPLE .  The crowd encouraged him to talk about the s...

Not a Fan of Fish Sauce? Here Are 7 Excellent Substitutes

There are so many yummy sauces that can take any meal from boring to extraordinary–and one of the best is fish sauce. “Fish sauce is from fish or krill that has been salted and then fermented. It is typically used in cooking or marinades,” explains registered dietitian Jonathan Valdez, RDN , owner of Genki Nutrition and a spokesperson for the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics . “It has a pungent smell with a caramel-y color—or it can be a little darker, closer to soy sauce.” While it’s commonly used in Asian dishes, it adds flavor–especially salt—to lots of food. “Fish sauce is used to flavor seafood or other dishes (yes, if you enjoy the flavor of fish sauce you can use it in tofu or plant-oriented dishes),” says Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN,  creator of BetterThanDieting.com and author of Read It Before You Eat It: Taking You from Label to Table . “Don’t let the name fool you—fish sauce or any of its substitutes do not limit you to including it in only fish dishes....

'This Is Us' Star Reveals Which Famous Couple Bought the Pearson Family Car

Bec and Jack would be proud! The Pearson family car has a new set of owners. After serving Jack and Rebecca for many years (and many trips) on the emotional family drama, This Is Us , actor Chris Sullivan revealed that the 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer was purchased by HGTV Home Town stars Ben and Erin Napier . In an Instagram video shared on Monday, Sullivan, who played Kate Pearson’s ( Chrissy Metz ) husband (and ex-husband), revealed how the transaction went down. Sullivan and his real- life wife, Rachel Sullivan , purchased the vehicle from the show’s producers following the end of Season 6 earlier this year. However, the actor explained in the clip that there were actually “ two family Wagoneers.” “And guess who bought the other one?" he quipped as the camera panned to the Napiers, who can be seen driving the second Jeep. "Rachel, Chris, thank you for telling us about this Jeep," Ben states in the clip, adding, "If you had not told us that they were ...

Constantly Scrolling Your News Feeds? Revealing New Research Might Make You Think Twice

Let’s face it: When you watch the news, nine times out of ten it isn’t exactly a mood lifter. Between COVID , monkeypox , politics and more, it only takes a few minutes of scrolling through your news feed to feel stressed and anxious. According to a recent study , there is an increase in mental and physical health concerns among people with higher levels of problematic news consumption. Study authors note that problematic news consumption refers to those who are “absorbed in news stories,” particularly coverage that contains drama and conflict. News consumption becomes problematic when the person is still absorbed in the story after viewing and continues to feel worried and anxiety -ridden. The Connection Between News Consumption and Mental Health When we hear disturbing news, we can experience an increase in anxiety. And in order to alleviate that feeling, we may look for answers. One of the ways we do that is to watch the news. We may have this belief that the more news we watch,...

How to Score $3 Movie Theater Tickets for 'National Cinema Day'

Find out how to score this fantastic deal! Major theater chains are giving movie-goers a chance to score $3 movie tickets for one day only! National Cinema Day is a brand new country-wide event, and it's quickly approaching. During the event, a majority of American theaters are offering up tickets for as low as $3 (not including taxes or fees) in an effort to get the industry back to its pre-pandemic state of success. The Cinema Foundation , a non-profit arm of the National Association of Theater Owners, announced that September 3 will be a nationwide discount day for movie lovers across the United States. No matter what time of day, or the film format, fans can score this amazing deal! Over 3,000 theaters with more than 30,000 screens are expected to participate in all of the fun, which also includes major chains like AMC and Regal Cinemas, along with major film studios.  "After this summer's record-breaking return to cinemas, we wanted to do something to celeb...

Ariel Winter Posts Then and Now Video of ‘Modern Family’ Reunion at Sarah Hyland’s Wedding

The 24-year-old got nostalgic for days working on the hit ABC sitcom. Ariel Winter was one of the lucky guests who attended Sarah Hyland 's wedding to Wells Adams , an event that included a little Modern Family cast reunion. Now that the celebrations have ended, Winter got a bit nostalgic for days passed, sharing a then vs. now video of the Modern Family cast during filming for the hit series and at the momentous wedding.  With the Modern Family theme music playing in the background, the video showed pictures of the young cast on set, before flashing to pictures of Winter with Hyland, Nolan Gould , Jesse Tyler Ferguson , and more from earlier this month. Winter included an intro clip of herself on a couch, with text reading, "Thinking about our mini Modern Family reunion to celebrate Sarah & Wells," followed by some wedding-themed emojis.  Along with the previously-mentioned cast members, the photos from the wedding also featured Julie Bowen , Sofia Vergar...

Vanessa Hudgens Praises Sarah Hyland on Her Wedding Day

Vanessa Hudgens is celebrating 'the ultimate bride.' Vanessa Hudgens is the most supportive bridesmaid. On  Sarah Hyland 's   wedding  day, the actress took a moment to celebrate her best friend .  Hudgens took to her Instagram to show love to her "sister witch " after she tied the knot to the Bachelor in Paradise bartender,  Wells Adams . She included the sweetest snaps, which gave fans a glimpse at her duty as a bridesmaid.  The first photo showed the bride with her bridal party making silly poses in front of a beautiful mountain backdrop. Another image finds the group looking elegant and beautiful as they hold a bouquet of flowers in gorgeous silky mauve-colored dresses as Hyland boasts white for her big day!  Hudgens also shared a third photo in the carousel that showcased her sitting at a table, flashing the " I love you " hand sign as she grinned widely at the camera. " @sarahhyland ✨ you goddess, my sister witch, the ultimate bride....

Chrissy Teigen Shares Adorable 'Big Deal' Family Photo From Vacation

Teigen celebrated spending time with her husband and two kids on their European vacation. Chrissy Teigen continues to enjoy the sunshine in Europe with her family , sharing daily pictures along the way. The model recently posted an adorable family picture, celebrating the fact that everyone appears to be looking directly at the camera in the photo.  In the new pic shared on Instagram , Teigen, John Legend , and their two kids, Luna and Miles , are decked out in swimwear, relaxing on an outside patio. Teigen captioned the update, "EVERYONE IS LOOKING!!!!!!! this is a big deal." Others seemed to agree, with The Real Housewives of Atlanta 's Porsha Williams commenting, "Definitely a big deal lol ❤️❤️❤️." A fan in the comments—who is seemingly a parent as well—wrote, "Haha I know how rare this is.. it’s a miracle ❤️🙌." While this is Teigen's most recent update, she also  shared some very sweet photos of Legend and Luna previously, writing...

Sydney Sweeney Responds to Mom's 60th Birthday Controversy

The actress is speaking out after mom's 'hoedown' birthday party pics. Sydney Sweeney is responding to the controversy surrounding her mother's 60th birthday party.  On Saturday, the actress shared photos of her mom Lisa's "hoedown" surprise birthday party that caused a commotion on social media after fans assumed that she was making a political statement. "No better way to celebrate my momma than a surprise hoedown🤠" Sweeney captioned the post.  View the original article to see embedded media. The Euphoria star included a video of partygoers dancing while wearing red baseball caps that read "Make Sixty Great Again," which some fans assumed was a nod to President Donald Trump 's  2016 campaign slogan, "Make America Great Again." Other snaps shared by the 24-year-old included a photo of an unidentified male wearing what fans assumed was a Blue Lives Matter design on his T-shirt.  A few hours after Sweeney s...