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Number 1 with a Bullet: MAGA Trump Shooting Anthem Tone Deaf Anti-Left Record, “You Missed”

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Number 1 with a Bullet: MAGA Trump Shooting Anthem Tone Deaf Anti-Left Record, “You Missed”

Tom MacDonald is back

The MAGA white rapper has a new song, cashing in on the Trump shooting. It’s been out 8 hours and is number 1 on iTunes.

The “song” is right wing, racist, all of the MAGA values. Maybe it will get played at the RNC this week.

Tone deaf? Tasteless? Too soon? All of the above.

By the way, Donald Trump — who is fine, according to him — is still a 34 time convicted felon and a rapist who is awaiting sentencing and two more trials.

Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
They burnin’ the country down with their progressiveness
It started with changing what gender is
Then graduated to you’re racist if you think that your life matters and your skin don’t have melanin
They don’t want peace, they want skeletons
They want men to pretend that they’re feminine
They don’t want an election, they got so offended by freedom that they just tried killin’ the president
I used to think that thе woke were misguidеd, but now I can see that they’re evil
Twitter is angry that Trump isn’t dead, you know got shot? Innocent people
Thought y’all were tolerant? Thought we were equals? I thought you valued how everyone feels?
Then why are y’all celebrating an attempted assassination like you’re part of Antifa?

[Pre-Chorus]
Thank God the left can’t aim
Thank God the right don’t riot
Welcome to the home of the brave
Freedom ain’t afraid of violence
You wish he was dying

[Chorus]
Bitch you missed
Thank God the left can’t aim
Why can’t we just shoot straight?
Y’all are goin insane
Bitch you missed
There’s no one else you can blame
Tried to lock him up in a cage
Now you tryna kill what you hate
Bitch you missed

[Verse 2]
Told us trust the science, but it never made sense to me
Why would we put all our trust in the enemy?
Millions of people are hooked on amphetamines, they’re making billions on untested remedies
Borders are open to people with felonies, Biden can’t stop ‘em, he don’t have the energy
Y’all wanna kill the man trying to fight for a better tomorrow by making him Kennedy?
I tried to give y’all a chance, like “maybe the left isn’t nuts”, I was wrong
Y’all are exactly as crazy as every conservative person I know said you were all along
Wanna protest? Go hard
Wanna burn flags? Go off
But y’all are so triggered that you’re pulling triggers at presidents, y’all the terrorists when you’re armed

[Pre-Chorus]
Thank God the left can’t aim
Thank God the right don’t riot
Welcome to the home of the brave
Freedom ain’t afraid of violence
You wish he was dying

[Chorus]
Bitch you missed
Thank God the left can’t aim
Why can’t we just shoot straight?
Y’all are goin insane
Bitch you missed
There’s no one else you can blame
Tried to lock him up in a cage
Now you tryna kill what you hate
Bitch you missed

Jane Fonda Fondly Remembers Fellow Fitness Guru Richard Simmons

Roger Friedman
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Jane Fonda Fondly Remembers Fellow Fitness Guru Richard Simmons

Jane Fonda already had two Oscars when she became a fitness phenom in the early 80s.

The only person as famous in the field was Richard Simmons, who passed away this weekend after battle with cancer and a long, strange period of being a reccluse after a long celebrity career.

On Instagram, Jane fondly recalls Simmons from their workout heyday:

Richard Simmons always wanted people to feel good and be happy. He would go out of his way to make people happy. I often wondered if maybe nobody had made him happy when he was a little boy.

He was generous. He gave of himself, of his time, to make people happy. He once popped out of a huge cake at the launch of some Jane Fonda WORKOUT event. That was generous.

He found out I was in a store where he was so he quickly bought some small trinket and ran across the store, shouting at the top of his lungs in that unmistakable voice, to let me know he was coming. That was generous.

I saw him last when I took him and a boyfriend of his to lunch at the Polo Lounge. The relationship was new and he was proud. I never saw or heard from him again and, like many thousands of others, I’ve mourned his absence from my life.

I hope he felt the love so many were sending him these last years. I hope it made him happy. I read he died peacefully in his sleep in his very white home. Rest in Peace, Dear Richard

Box Office: “Despicable Me 4” Tops $200 Mil, “Fly Me to the Moon” Flops with $10 Mil

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Box Office: “Despicable Me 4” Tops $200 Mil, “Fly Me to the Moon” Flops with $10 Mil

The weekend box office yielded few surprises.

“Despicable Me 4” soared past $200 million with no trouble and keeps minioning dough.

“Inside Out 2” is also still very animated, pushing up to $572 million. Wow. Keeping kids out of school has turned out to be a blessing for theaters. They’re nice and cool.

But “Fly Me to Moon” was a bust with just $10 million. The romcom has stars and good reviews, but no marketing killed it off. Exhibitor Relations points out this is the same way “The Bikeriders” started, but that movie was not ultimately a satisfing experience. A lot more could have been made of “Fly Me.”

Kevin Costner’s “Horizon,” we know the whole story. It still made $2.2 million after losing 747 theaters. Next week, another chunk will go. Will fans ever see Part 2? Will John Dutton be resurrected on “Yellowstone”? Who knows?

This Thursday we get “Twisters,” and the following Friday comes the over-marketing “Deadpool and Wolverine.” The latter should have a monster first weekend. It’s rated R, for Ryan Reynolds.

Sony-Apple’s “Fly Me to the Moon” Implodes on Lift Off with $4.5 Mil Opening on $100 Mil Budget

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Sony-Apple’s “Fly Me to the Moon” Implodes on Lift Off with $4.5 Mil Opening on $100 Mil Budget

People will be talking about “Fly Me to the Moon” for a long time.

Somehow, this romcom from Sony and Apple cost $100 million. That is totally insane.

Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson star, TV guy Greg Berlanti directed, and reviews weren’t great but pretty good.

The opening Friday plus previews came in at $4.5 million, which means an implosion at lift off. What a shame.

Who’s at fault? Probably Apple, although Sony can share the blame. There was little advance PR on this title. It just sort of popped up at the last minute with no warning. It fell between the cracks, which were wide as sinkholes.

Apple’s marketing director recently quit or was ousted. This was a person often referred to by others at Apple but never seen or spoken to. The rest of the Apple PR people are outstanding, but they’ve always looked like they’re under a lot of pressure.

I missed the “Fly Me to the Moon” premiere because of a summer cold. But I will go see it as soon as possible. I’ll bet it’s surprisingly enjoyable.

But really, how could it have cost $100 million? Did they recreate the moon and the actual Apollo rockets?

RIP Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 96, Extraordinary Survivor, Was Still Giving Advice from Nursing Home

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RIP Dr. Ruth Westheimer, 96, Extraordinary Survivor, Was Still Giving Advice from Nursing Home

I am sorry to hear that Dr. Ruth Westheimer has passed away at 96.

Dr. Ruth, whose bread and butter was frank advice about our sex lives, was an extraordinary person to know in real life. She was witty, and deeply intelligent, and wise. She was also a survivor.

Dr. Ruth as a child escaped the Holocaust. Her entire family was killed by the Nazis. At 20, she was trained as a sniper. Read her Wikipedia page. It’s stunning how she made it to America and became an incredible success.

As we knew her in her later life, Dr. Ruth was disarming and frank when it came to sex. She was still giving advice from the nursing home she had to move to last year, on Instagram. Nothing could stop her!

Condolences to her family. What an amazing life.

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Neary’s Famed Irish Pub on East 57th St. to Close After 57 Years: More NY History Erased

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Neary’s Famed Irish Pub on East 57th St. to Close After 57 Years: More NY History Erased

Neary’s, the great Irish pub that has been a beloved watering hole for 57 years, is closing.

A letter went out today — see below — informing its regulars and friends around the world.

Jimmy Neary died in 2021. His daughter and employees have been running the place ever since. But as any restaurateur could tell you these days, staying open in New York is an impossible challenge.

When Elaine’s closed in 2011, after Elaine Kaufman died, Jimmy welcomed our crowd without question. Thanks to the New York Times’s Peter Khoury, we had Elaine’s reunions every December at Neary’s. Jimmy –and then daughter Una — were incredibly welcoming. Elaine’s bartender, Duffy, moved over there and stayed until his retirement last summer.

What was Neary’s like? It was like Cheers, the fictional TV bar. Everyone knew your name. It was where you could make friends in an instant. The food was never great, but it wasn’t bad, and after Jimmy died it actually got a little bit better.

Time is marching on in New York. All the great places are gone, or on the verge of closing. They heyday of authentic is almost over. You can still find it here and there. I have become a person who goes into places and says, “Do you know what used to be here?” The new tenants don’t, and don’t care.

Thank you, Jimmy, and everyone at Neary’s for letting our little group of Elaine’s survivors carry on our tradition for more than a decade. You will be sorely missed.

Here’s the Letter:
Forever Grateful

Dear Neary’s family and friends,

After an incredible 57-year run, Neary’s will bid farewell on Friday, July 19th. With heartfelt appreciation and love, we look back on Neary’s remarkable journey on 57th Street (now Jimmy Neary Way!). It all began on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th, 1967, when our beloved father, Jimmy Neary, and his partner, Brian Mulligan, first opened Neary’s doors. From the outset, our father recognized Sutton Place as the perfect location and his instincts proved absolutely correct.

Over the years, Neary’s has been blessed to welcome patrons from all walks of life—our cherished Sutton Place community, esteemed politicians, religious leaders, television personalities, renowned authors and photographers, sports legends, business leaders, and our dedicated law enforcement and military personnel. Our father’s infectious smile, captivating Irish charm, and heartfelt stories, coupled with his deep love of country, faith, and family defined his character. He adored his restaurant and cherished every customer, making sure everyone felt
like family, whether a longtime regular or a first-time visitor.

We would like to express our deep appreciation for our outstanding bartenders, waitstaff, kitchen crew and coatroom staff both past and present. Their unwavering dedication and hard work ensured that our customers received the highest level of service every day. Additionally, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to several current staff members who have played integral roles in the fabric of Neary’s, specifically Liz Farrelly, Antonio Rosas, James White, Tommie Briody, Gus Alvarez, Saturnino Ponce and Laura Kervabon. We are especially grateful to Mary O’Connor, whose support has been invaluable over the years.

Neary’s holds countless cherished memories for our family, memories that we will forever hold
dear. We hope it has provided our customers with equally wonderful moments. From the depths of our hearts, thank you for making Neary’s a truly magical place. We invite you to join us in raising a final toast to our father and to the 57 successful years of Neary’s before we move forward with great excitement for the next chapter in our lives.

Neary’s will always hold a special place in our family’s hearts. The success of Neary’s
symbolizes the American dream achieved by our parents. Our Dad, from Sligo, and our Mom, Eileen, from Dublin, emigrated from Ireland to America where New York City welcomed them with open arms. “Jimmy Neary Way” will forever honor our father’s profound impact on this great city and 57th Street.

In closing, we are forever grateful for our extraordinary parents who taught us the values of hard work, respect, faith, generosity, gratitude and love of country. We feel their love and support today and always. Mom and Dad, we love and cherish you both.

With eternal gratitude,

The Neary family
Una & Tom, Patrick, Adriana, Briana, Sofia & Patrick, Ann Marie, Chip, Ryan, Danny &
Matthew, Eileen, Tracy, Gavin & Christina, and our 4-legged baby, Riley
P.S. We would be remiss, and our father would not be happy, if we didn’t remind everyone to watch the Neil Leifer documentary on our father called “Neary’s: The Dream at the End of the Rainbow” on Amazon Prime.

Alec Baldwin “Rust” Manslaughter Case Dismissed, A Real Life “My Cousin Vinny” (See Video)

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Alec Baldwin “Rust” Manslaughter Case Dismissed, A Real Life “My Cousin Vinny” (See Video)

Alec Baldwin’s manslaughter case in Santa Fe was dismissed earlier today. The grounds were that the overzealous prosecutor, determined to make Baldwin suffer because he’s movie star and from New York, didn’t share evidence with defense attorneys.

Luckily, the judge got the picture.

The whole thing sounds like a movie, doesn’t it? “My Cousin Vinny” was about crackerjacks in a small Southern town trying to make an example of New Yorkers. And you know what happened there: Marisa Tomei got an Oscar.

Alec Baldwin is a lightning rod figure. He has a short temper that’s gotten him in trouble a lot in New York. But we get it, we can take it. The people in Santa Fe showed their true colors, their lack of sophistication, and their unfounded desire to make a point. They lose.

Good for Alec. Some time ago, Baldwin’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, told a friend of mine he was going to get Baldwin off. “It’s definitely happening,” they said. I was skeptical because Hannah Gutierrez Reed was sent to jail, and every time Spiro tried to get the case dismissed, he failed.

But that’s a good lawyer. Spiro must have known this was going to be the result if he was just patient. I hope they sue the city of Santa Fe. They put the Baldwins — who were already mourning the death of Halyna Hutchins — through all this for nothing.

Of course, this a great plot twist for the Baldwins’ reality show, currently filming.

Box Office: “Longlegs” Has Legs, Channing Tatum-Scarlett Johansson Romcom Crashes, “Horizon” Loses 740 Theaters

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Box Office: “Longlegs” Has Legs, Channing Tatum-Scarlett Johansson Romcom Crashes, “Horizon” Loses 740 Theaters

Box office Thursday previews:

Neon’s “Longlegs” with Nicholas Cage has the studio’s biggest opening night ever.

The horror thriller made $3 million on Thursday night. This pic has a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. Is it scary? Only for the other studios.

What happened to Sony’s “Fly Me to the Moon”? Just $875,000 in previews. This does not bode well for the Channing Tatum-Scarlett Johansson romcom. Sony thought it would be another “Anyone But You.” Maybe word of mouth will pick it up.

Kevin Costner’s “Horizon” goes into week three, dropping 740 theaters. You can’t say this movie didn’t get a lot of publicity. Costner was all over the place. But now that Warner Bros. has killed off the 9 other hours of this miniseries, “Horizon” is just going to drain out this weekend.

At Last! Anthony Mackie as Captain America Coming Next Winter in “Brave New World” (Watch Trailer)

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At Last! Anthony Mackie as Captain America Coming Next Winter in “Brave New World” (Watch Trailer)

Anthony Mackie finally gets to star in his own Marvel film!

In “Captain America: Brave New World,” Sam Wilson takes over the role from Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers. It’s about time Mackie got to be the lead in a Marvel movie. The trailer looks excellent. Release date is February.

Harrison Ford also stars, and Liv Tyler comes back to movies after a break. Where is Sebastian Stan’s Bucky? I’m sure we’ll see him get Easter-egged in there somewhere!

Pop: The Zombies, of “Time of the Season” Fame, Retire as Leader Rod Argent Suffers Stroke

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Pop: The Zombies, of “Time of the Season” Fame, Retire as Leader Rod Argent Suffers Stroke

I am sad to report that Rod Argent, who has performed with Colin Blunstone as the Zombies for 60 years, has had a stroke.

I am such a fan of the Zombies and Argent. Their music has left an indelible impression on the pop world since the 60s. Their hits — “Time of the Season,” “She’s Not There,” “Tell Her No” — have lasted and grown. I’ve used Rod Argent’s solo hit, “Hold Your Head Up,” as my ring tone forever.

Argent is 79 will now go into rehab and therapy. But the Zombies’ touring days are over. His managers say in an email:

“Rod has asked us to convey that he has made the very difficult decision to immediately retire from touring in order to protect his health. He was already preparing to wind down his live performance schedule after health scares on recent tours (a Fall 2024 USA run was in the works that was intended to be his final overseas tour, and a farewell to the country that launched The Zombies’ career in 1964). However, the stroke was an unmistakable warning sign that the risks are too great. Rod still firmly intends to continue his other creative joy of writing and recording with The Zombies, and has already been back at his piano for some much-needed “Bach therapy”.”

Argent was the writer, Blunstone was the singer. They split up, got back together, and went on. I saw them perform about 20 years ago and they still had it, combining classical and jazz elements into their contagious rock.

One of Rod’s lasting songs is “She’s Not There.” Years ago, Santana re-arranged and recorded it, and gave the song a whole new life. If you watch CBS, the network uses the opening notes as its music cues for station identification. Whenever I ever hear, I feel like Pavlov’s dog!

“Time of the Season” will outlast all of us. I do hope Rod has made a lot of money from his publishing so he can recover from this stumble. He and Colin deserve a cushy retirement. Colin will continue to perform solo.

Managers Chris Tuthill & Cindy da Silva have an important message to fans: “if a classic artist that has made music you love is performing nearby, don’t miss the opportunity to see them. You can sit on the couch and binge Netflix another day. The communal experience of a live performance by a veteran artist is a singular and joyous moment. These artists are treasures who have stood the test of time and are giving their all, but they are fragile human beings like all of us. Don’t miss out.:

How right they are!

I hope Rod gets paid for this, too:

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