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Reactions are pouring in after the death of rock legend Jeff Beck. His family says his death followed a brief bout with bacterial meningitis. Jeff Beck was widely regarded as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation and rose to prominence in the 1960s with the Yardbirds. He left the Yardbirds to start The Jeff Beck Group, featuring Rod Stewart and Ron Wood. Musicians around the world are sending their condolences to Beck's family, including Rod Stewart, who called Beck "the greatest" and thanked him for everything. Mick Jagger also reached out over social media, saying with Beck's death, "we have lost a wonderful man and one of the greatest guitar players in the world." The eight-time Grammy award winner recently completed a tour with actor Johnny Depp supporting his album titled "18." Jeff Beck was 78.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/jeff-beck-dead-at-78-obit-1234659559/
The Girl Scouts are announcing a new cookie flavor. It's called Raspberry Rally and is similar to Thin Mint cookies, but with raspberry. It's only available online to help Girl Scouts learn ecommerce skills. Girl Scout cookie season runs through April.
https://www.foodandwine.com/new-girl-scout-cookie-raspberry-rally-7093894
A Florida man is facing charges after a confrontation on a Utah chairlift that was viewed millions of times on TikTok. The video shows the 39-year-old man punching an older man in the face as they ride together on the chairlift. Police say the punches were thrown on December 29th at Park City Mountain Resort. The Florida man was reportedly upset because the older man elbowed him in the face. He's facing charges of assault and disorderly conduct and will be arraigned next month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdMYBVLVCkA
If you watched the miniseries Pam & Tommy on Hulu, get ready for a different take on the story. The first trailer is being released for Netflix's upcoming documentary about Pamela Anderson. "Pamela, a love story" will address Anderson's feelings on the treatment she received from the industry and media during her career. It'll also address the theft of Pamela and Tommy Lee's honeymoon sex tape. Anderson said the documentary won't portray her as a "damsel in distress" because she often put herself in those situations. "Pamela, a love story" debuts on Netflix January 31st.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SBJB8r8fVQ
Two men from India have broken a world record after visiting all seven continents---not in 80 days--but in just over three days. Ali Irani and Sujoy Kumar Mitra started their journey in Antarctica on December 4th and ended the trip in Melbourne, Australia on December 7th. It took the pair just three days, one hour, five minutes and four seconds. The men beat the record held by a woman set in 2020 by around 13 hours.
Funko Pop!--the company that makes those dolls with the small bodies and big square heads, is releasing two exclusive Dolly Parton figures. The country music legend and recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee will be immortalized in two iconic looks. One collectible features Dolly wearing her white pantsuit from the Glastonbury Festival, and the other has her wearing her iconic orange and silver outfit from her Knoxville performance of the 2014 Blue Smoke Tour. The Dolly Parton Funko Pop! figures are available for preorder now.