Eve Babitz, Chronicler and Muse of the L.A. Scene, Dies at 78

Drake put his faith in the right person! The  artist made bank early on in the Big Game on Sunday when Odell Beckham Jr. made the first touchdown of Super Bowl LVI.Drake revealed on Thursday, days ahead of Sunday's game, that he'd shown the Rams — and his friend Beckham — some love by betting nearly $1.3 million worth of bitcoin across three bets.Drake bet $600,000 that the Rams would win the game, then bet $500,000 that Beckham would earn a touchdown, and another $500,000 that he'd run 62.5 receiving yards.A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi)When Beckham was asked about the bets, according to ESPN, the NFL superstar said with a laugh, «Man, I've got to come through for him!»And come through he did.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorToyota no doubt hopes Super Bowl viewers will be jones-ing for its new series of Tundra pick-up trucks after the Super Bowl is over.A 60-second spot that aired just before the automaker’s sponsored halftime report on NBC featured three famous Jones actors — Tommy Lee, Leslie and Rashida — in a humorous scene. The trio puts individual vehicles through their paces and then gets a surprise visit from Nick Jonas,  who shares most of the consonants in the actors’ surname (Meanwhile, the entire ad takes place to the tune of “It’s Not Unusual,” by Tom Jones).

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson have been named hosts of NBC’s upcoming musical competition series, American Song Contest. The announcement was made in a promo that aired at the start of the Super Bowl halftime show on NBC, which featured Snoop Dogg as one of the headliners.

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a nearly perfect first half. But the Cincinnati Bengals refused to lay down, and the team headed into the lockerroom hot on the heels of the Rams, trailing just 13-10.

OnlyFans free if the Cincinnati Bengals beat the Los Angeles Rams tonight in the Super Bowl. The adult film actress has a thing for Joe Burrow, who has led the Bengals to the final with some impressive displays.

NASA's requirements to become an astronaut has been unveiled.The US space agency has revealed on its website all of the requirements that need to be met by someone before they have a shot at going to space.The main role of a NASA astronaut is specifically to do intense research and hands-on experiments on a space laboratory that orbits Earth.They would investigate an array of things like life in space, cancer and the human body.Among the requirements NASA has unveiled for potential candidates considering the role, its first is to be a US citizen.Candidates must also weigh between 50 and 95 kilograms and measure between 149.5cm and 190.5cm.They must also have a master's degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution in either engineering, biological science, physical science, computer science or mathematics.A potential candidate has to have at least two years of related professional experience or "at least 1,000 hours pilot-in-command time on jet aircraft".The space agency emphasised that their ideal characteristics include being a skilled leader, a good communicator and a good collaborator.NASA added that a person must be extremely healthy and be able to pass the NASA long-duration flight which tests for agility, body coordination, eye coordination and vision.If a person meets all the requirements, their application gets sent to NASA's Astronaut Selection Board for review.The chances of getting chosen are very slim as the agency receives tens of thousands of applications every year.If successful, a NASA board then invites you for interviews at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.Half of that group is then invited back for a second interview, and then from those candidates, a select few are welcomed back

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorPret-ty, pret-ty, pret-ty….surprising.FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange, did its best to stand out in its first time advertising at the Super Bowl by tapping an actor who has never appeared in commercials before: Larry David.David, best known for his contrarian, curmudgeonly humor, took to the Super Bowl stage for FTX in a minute-long commercial that showed him turning down some of history’s best ideas, era by era. In various historical mini-dramas, David dismisses the wheel, the fork, the toilet, the electric light bulb, the Walkman and even the notion of American independence (because “even the stupid ones” will get a chance to influence major political decisions.)He isn’t much for cryptocurrency, either.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterKelly Clarkson and Snoop Dogg have been named the hosts of NBC’s upcoming singing competition “American Song Contest,” the U.S. adaptation of “Eurovision Song Contest.”Per NBC, “Based on the worldwide phenomenon ‘Eurovision Song Contest,’ organized for 65 years by the European Broadcasting Union and watched by 200 million viewers annually, this amazing musical spectacular combines the competitive spirit of rooting for your favorite sports team with the joy of watching a live performance of an original song.”“American Song Contest” will feature live new music performances – representing all 50 states, five U.S.

Kanye West, 41, didn’t skip out on his Sunday Service even with the Super Bowl going and he brought his four kids North West, Saint West, Chicago West and Psalm West along with him after he had accused Kim Kardashian of keeping them from him. The “Gold Digger” were escorted to their father’s weekly service. They dressed in their dad’s all-black dress code but each added some personality to their outfits.

Surprise! Kanye “Ye” West appeared in a McDonald’s Super Bowl Spot. In the commercial, hungry customers pull up to the drive thru wanting to place an order. In one of the most relatable moments, after being asked “Can I take your order,” everyone lets out an extended “Uhhhhhh.”

Super Bowl using Bitcoin worth £1million.The Canadian is a massive NFL fan and hasn't held back in betting on the clash between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals.According to reports, he has placed a staggering £1million in Bitcoin on a trio of bets.He's backing the Los Angeles Rams to win and for Odell Beckham Jr to deliver a big performance, reports MirrorSport.Drake shared images of his bet on Instagram and stated: “All bets are in on the family,” in reference to his friendship with Beckham Jr.Beckham Jr responded by commenting "it's time" as he looks to deliver for both the Rams and Drake on the biggest stage.Drake wagered 500,000 Canadian Dollars on the Rams to win the game against the Cincinnati Bengals.He then also placed a bet of the same amount on Beckham to score a touchdown at anytime, and the same again on Beckham having over 62.5 receiving yards.The total pay-out could reach C$2.9 million, according to the valuation of Bitcoin by online betting app Stake when he placed his bets.Beckham Jr was asked about Drake's bets in the run-up to the game and replied: "Man, I've got to come through for him.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football news?Well then sign up for the brilliant Daily Star football email newsletter!From the latest transfer news to the agenda-setting stories, get it all in your email inbox - don't miss a thing.It only takes a matter of seconds.Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'.And that's it, job done.

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The first trailer for Jordan Peele's mysterious horror film Nope was released on Sunday ahead of the Super Bowl.Daniel Kaluuya — who starred in Peele's Oscar-winning debut Get Out — returns to work with the director, while Keke Palmer is also featured in the main cast.Although the trailer intentionally obfuscates what the film is about, it seems to depict a group of Black ranchers who are confronted with a sinister force up in the clouds which appears to harm the population of a nearby town. Coming soon: Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer star in the first trailer for Jordan Peele's upcoming horror film Nope, which offers few details about the movie's plotThe clip opens with footage from an early cinema experiment from the late nineteenth century Eadweard Muybridge.His photos of a Black jockey riding a horse were, which were taken with a line of several cameras, were later combined to great a two-second motion picture.

Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum Kendall Jenner kicked off her Valentine's Day festivities a day early by sharing old lingerie snaps with her captive, combined 274.2M social media following.On Sunday, the 26-year-old Society Management Model reposted a pink and red-hued slideshow from behind-the-scenes of a SKIMS shoot back on February 12, 2021.In it, Kendall donned the $20 'Micro Cording Dip String' thong and matching underwire bra from her famous half-sister Kim Kardashian's shapewear company. Who cares about the Super Bowl! Keeping Up with the Kardashians alum Kendall Jenner kicked off her Valentine's Day festivities a day early by sharing old lingerie snaps (pictured Saturday)For the last 10 months, Jenner has been dating Olympic gold medalist Devin Booker, who's the shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns.Luckily, the 25-year-old NBA star has Monday off to celebrate the romantic holiday with the Calabasas socialite before his team faces off against the LA Clippers in Phoenix on Tuesday.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorJean-Marc Vallée, the Quebecois director of films including “Dallas Buyers Club” and TV projects such as “Big Little Lies,” has died outside Quebec City. He was 58.The cause of death was not immediately known.His producing partner, Nathan Ross, said in a statement, “Jean-Marc stood for creativity, authenticity and trying things differently.

the beanie-hatted quiet man of The Monkees, was an accidental trailblazer from a family of accidental trailblazers. He came late to music-making, only picking up a guitar in his early twenties.

Sad loss:Eve Babitz, the Hollywood bard, muse and reveler who with warmth and candor chronicled the excesses of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s, has died. She was 78Eve Babitz, the Hollywood bard, muse and reveler who with warmth and candor chronicled the excesses of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s and became a cult figure to generations of readers, has died.

Sad loss:Eve Babitz, the Hollywood bard, muse and reveler who with warmth and candor chronicled the excesses of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s, has died. She was 78Eve Babitz, the Hollywood bard, muse and reveler who with warmth and candor chronicled the excesses of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s and became a cult figure to generations of readers, has died.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorOne of Hollywood’s most exciting new openings is Grandmaster Recorders, a former recording studio that combines 50 years of musical history into a cocktail lounge, a rooftop bar and an expansive Italian restaurant. The Botanical Hospitality Group nightspot incorporates memorabilia from the legendary space that hosted the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Foo Fighters, Kanye West, David Bowie and many more.The complex falls within the area dubbed the Hollywood Vinyl District for its concentration of music-oriented spots. “Hollywood is going through a huge transformation, and we’re really excited to be part of that,” Botanical co-owner Grant Smillie tells Variety.

Eve Babitz, the Hollywood bard, muse and reveler who with warmth and candor chronicled the excesses of her native world in the 1960s and 1970s and became a cult figure to generations of readers, has died. She was 78.Babitz biographer Lili Anolik confirmed that she died of complications from Huntington's disease on Friday afternoon, at a Los Angeles hospital.The beauty knew everyone from Jim Morrison to Steve Martin, but her greatest subject was herself.

Eve Babitz, a writer and once-and-future “it” girl closely identified with the 1960s and early-’70s in Los Angeles, has died at 78.