The return of shell money: PNG revives old ways after Covid's blow to economy | World news

Aunty Minia Tolik says more people have been using traditional shell money to buy food and other essentials during Covid-19 lockdowns. Photograph: Kalolaine Fainu/The Guardian‘New normal’ under Covid-19 restrictions has seen a resurgence in traditional farming practices, bartering and the use of tabu by Kalolaine Fainu in East New Britain, Papua New GuineaFor many in Papua New Guinea, Covid-19’s “Niupela Pasin” – new normal – is a return to the old ways. [Read More]

Why The Jackson 5 Were Told 'ABC' Might Not Be as Popular as 'I Want You Back'

Music The Jackson 5 became incredibly popular. The members of The Jackson 5 were told "ABC" might not be a hit like "I Want You Back." "ABC" was an international hit. Published on December 30, 2021 2 min read “ABC” remains one of The Jackson 5’s most famous songs. During an interview, Michael Jackson‘s brother, Tito Jackson, revealed the members of the band were told the song might not perform well for a specific reason. [Read More]

Mama June Wins Temporary Custody of Chickadee's Daughter Kaitlyn

Getty Composite Mama June scored a legal victory in her custody battle over Anna "Chickadee" Cardwell's oldest daughter ... she's been awarded temporary custody of Kaitlyn. The reality TV star is duking it out in court with Michael Cardwell for custody of 11-year-old Kaitlyn, and a judge just ruled she should be with her grandmother, at least until a future court hearing on the matter ... according to new legal docs. [Read More]

Gwen Stefanis Kids Are All Grown Up on Red Carpet With Blake Shelton

Blake Shelton is B-A-N-A-N-A-S over Gwen Stefani. The country music star let it be known that the "Just a Girl" singer makes it feel like Christmas—and more—when he celebrated her new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Oct. 19. Taking the stage in front of friends and family—including Reba McEntire and Gwen's kids Kingston, 17, Zuma, 15, and Apollo, 9, with ex Gavin Rossdale—Blake couldn't help but to rave over his wife's enduring love for her children and her " [Read More]

How I Met Your Mother Recap: Captain Hook

How I Met Your Mother Hooked Season 5 Episode 16 «Previous Next» « PreviousEpisode NextEpisode » Underwood! Ahhh!!! Carrie Underwood was on How I Met Your Mother last night!!! As this catapults our recap to whole new levels of popularity on the wings of American Idol obsessives, anti-Swift country-music fans, and the extended Underwood clan, we promise to be accommodating to all the new readers. [Read More]

Jimmy Kimmel Reflects on Show's 20th Anniversary as His Aunt Chippy Crashes Interview (Exclusive)

Jimmy Kimmel Reflects on Show's 20th Anniversary as His Aunt Chippy Crashes Interview (Exclusive)Up Next'Teen Mom's Kailyn Lowry Officially a Mom of 7 After Welcoming Twins Latest'Teen Mom's Kailyn Lowry Officially a Mom of 7 After Welcoming Twins JAN 19,2024 'Natalia Speaks' Unseen Footage: Watch Natalia and Michael's Tense Conversation (Exclusive)JAN 19,2024 Cierra Ramirez Gets Emotional Over Fiancé Othersyde and Shares Wedding Day Must-Haves (Exclusive)JAN 19,2024 Madonna Sued by Fans for Starting Her Concert LateJAN 19,2024 [Read More]

Rick Halprin, defense lawyer for Chicago mob's Joey 'The Clown' Lombardo dies in apparent suicide

Criminal lawyer who defended infamous Chicago mobster 'commits suicide before he is served with eviction notice' Attorney Rick Halprin, 73, found dead at his Chicago apartment on Tuesday Defended Joey 'the Clown' Lombardo, member of the Chicago Outfit Halprin's ex-wife said he 'loved the courtroom' and with Halprin: 'They knew it was going to be a professional fight with no shenanigans'By Louise Boyle Published: 12:36 EST, 5 June 2013 | Updated: 15:09 EST, 5 June 2013 e-mail 3 [Read More]

Taylor Swift Cheers on Travis Kelce at Chiefs vs. Packers Game

In this moment now, capture it, remember it: Taylor Swift cheering on Travis Kelce at the Kansas City Chiefs' game against the Green Bay Packers.  The singer attended the matchup at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. on Dec. 3. And as always, she brought her game-day style. Sporting the Chiefs' team colors, Taylor wore a red coat to the event and paired it with a black turtleneck and matching skirt. [Read More]

Twitter Reacts To SZA's New Album

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