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A thriller directed by Olivia Wilde and starring her boyfriend, Harry Styles, is this week's top movie in the U.S. and Canada. "Don't Worry Darling" earned just over 19-million-dollars in its first weekend in North America's theaters. Coming in second is last week's top-grossing film "The Woman King" with eleven-million-dollars. In third place is the re-release of the 2009 blockbuster "Avatar" with ten-million-dollars. Rounding out this week's Top Five are the horror movies "Barbarian" and "Pearl." And still hanging in there is Tom Cruise. "Top Gun -- Maverick" finished in ninth place.
The NFL is confirming its headliner for next year's Super Bowl Halftime Show. On Sunday, Rihanna shared an Instagram post with just her arm in the air holding a football with the NFL shield. The league followed up with a tweet with the same picture. The news comes after rumors that Taylor Swift was going to take the gig, only to turn it down to focus on re-recording her back catalog. Super Bowl 56 takes place at State Farm Stadium on February 12th, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Costco is promising to keep its popular hot dog and soda combo at a dollar-50, despite sky-high inflation. Chief financial officer Richard Galanti even hinted that the price could remain the same "forever." The price of the Costco combo hasn't changed since the deal was introduced in the mid-1980s.
Sir Elton John says he's "really emotional" about being presented the National Humanities Medal by President Biden. The British music icon received the award after performing on the south lawn of the White House Friday night. John teared up as Biden placed the medal around his neck...He added, "America's kindness to me as a musician is second to none." The event was held to celebrate the "unifying and healing power of music" and life and work of Elton John, who performed at the White House for the first time since 1998.
Ever been to Texas Roadhouse and had their Honey Cinnamon Butter on Fresh Baked Bread? And you, thought to yourself, if only I could get this in candle form? Well, good news. Texas Roadhouse is coming out with a candle inspired by its honey cinnamon butter. The chain tweeted pre-orders began last Friday for 12-dollars.
Several students in Alabama are recovering after taking part in a dangerous social media challenge. Police say the students onboard a Montgomery Public Schools bus got sick after doing the "one-chip challenge" on the school bus. It involves eating a chip made from two of the hottest peppers in the world while avoiding food or drink for one hour. The bus driver called authorities, and the students were observed. They're said to be doing okay.