Ron Popeil Dies: Informercial Pioneer, Pocket Fisherman Pitchman Was 86

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Eminem sent Super Bowl fans and social media wild with his jaw-dropping performance that saw him take the knee.The superstar rapper took the knee during his epic set, where he performed a snippet of 'Forgot About Dre' as well as 'Lose Yourself'.The star-studded performance mixed a host of 90s classic tunes from a top-billed lineup, including Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, Kendrick Lamar and a special appearance by 50 Cent.Despite all of the artists being welcomed by cheers for their sets, it was 46-year-old Eminem who received the most piercing of screams by delighted fans.Proceeding Kendrick Lamar, Eminem was the final performer to take the mic where he blasted his lyrics for his two tracks. After his stunning rap, Eminem immediately dropped to one knee - despite being advised not to - in defiance of the NFL, which sent shockwaves throughout the stadium.

The Lord Of The Rings: Rings Of Power premiered tonight (February 13) during the Super Bowl – scroll down the page to watch it below.The US sporting event often features trailers and teasers for big upcoming movies and TV shows unveiled for the first time during its commercial breaks.This year, fans of JRR Tolkien’s hobbits were given a first look at the forthcoming series, which will be available on Amazon Prime Video in September. The show is reportedly the most expensive TV show of all time, with its first five seasons costing at least $1billion (£739m).The trailer showed various clips from throughout Middle Earth, as title screens teased: “Before the Fellowship, before the ring… A new legend begins this fall.” While impressive, the visuals did not reveal more details on what the show’s storylines might include, although it was previously reported that the series would be based on the book The Silmarillion.

Met Office has been forced to issue a weather warning for two days this week, with millions are Brits also set to see a huge dumping of snow.The yellow-level warning relates to severe wind, and will be in force in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland from 6pm on Wednesday (February 16) until the same time the following day.As part of the warning, the national weather agency warn a "period of very strong winds could cause some disruption later Wednesday and during Thursday".They add: "Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, as well as some roads and bridges may close."Fallen trees and some damage to buildings, such as tiles blown from roofs, could happen."Power cuts may occur, with the potential to affect other services, such as mobile phone coverage."There is a chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris, as well as large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."According to WX Charts, wind speeds in the impacted regions will surpass 100km/h on Thursday. Unfortunately, the end of the warning will not mean an end to this week's miserable weather, with WX Charts' advanced weather maps also showing that a huge snow bomb is coming on Friday.

The wife of Los Angeles Rams star Van Jefferson was rushed into labour while her hubby secured a Super Bowl win.Wide receiver Van Jefferson's Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals with a 23-20 win.But while he was making history his wife, Samaria Jefferson, went into labour.At that point the Rams were trailing the Bengals 20-16 when she was seen leaving the SoFi Stadium on a stretcher before she was rushed to hospital.Before the contest, Samaria said: “I’m feeling pretty good — I’m definitely feeling 40 weeks (pregnant). I’m definitely feeling the pressure and the pain.

Prince Harry attended his first Super Bowl Sunday. The Duke of Sussex was one of the many stars seen at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, for Super Bowl LVI for the game between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. The prince was seated alongside his cousin Princess Eugenie.

The Los Angeles Rams won the 2022 Super Bowl with a touchdown that happened in the final minutes of the game and celebs are so excited about the win!

Eminem took a knee during the Super Bowl Halftime Show tonight (February 13), despite reports that the NFL had barred him from doing so.The move holds much significance in the American football league, after it was used as a means of protest by former 49ers player Colin Kaepernick to call attention to racial inequality and police brutality in the US.The quarterback began kneeling during the national anthem at games in 2016, sparking divided reactions from fans and politicians, including Donald Trump. He became a free agent in 2017 and has not played in the NFL since.Eminem took the knee after performing ‘Lose Yourself’ at the Super Bowl Halftime Show at LA’s SoFi Stadium, where he appeared alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J.

The Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl LVI.

50 Cent made a surprise appearance at tonight’s (February 13) Super Bowl Halftime Show, joining Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and Mary J.

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness – the 28th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a five-way follow-up to Spider-Man: No Way Home, WandaVision, Loki, What If…? and, of course, the first Doctor Strange film – has been released.It appears to pick up where No Way Home left off, with Dr. Stephen Strange (as portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch) reaping the consequences of his multiversal havoc-wreaking in that film.“I did what I had to do to protect our world,” he says off-camera, to which his sidekick-come-Sorcerer Supreme, Wong (played by Benedict Wong), replies: “You cannot control everything, Strange.

Drake watches the exciting 2022 Super Bowl football game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals from a suite at SoFi Stadium on Sunday (February 13) in Inglewood, Calif.

Ivan Reitman, the director behind the original Ghostbusters films, has sadly died.

Ivan Reitman, director of Ghostbusters and Space Jam, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday at the age of 75. His family confirmed the news to the AP.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, 25, can always count on his girlfriend of nearly five years, Olivia Holzmacher, 23, to shower him with support no matter what a game’s outcome may be. Sadly, the Bengals lost the Super Bowl, but that doesn’t affect the way Olivia feels about Joe. In fact, following the 2022 Super Bowl on Feb. 13, Olivia took to Instagram to say the following about her boyfriend via her Instagram Story: “Still beyond proud”.

William Earl The Los Angeles Rams have solidified their position as Hollywood’s hometown football team after winning Super Bowl LVI in a close 23-20 game Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.NBC telecast this year’s Super Bowl contest. The Rams’ win was made all the more memorable in an industry that banks on hits by coming at the team’s home stadium through a quirk of NFL scheduling.

Chris Morris Music ReporterProducer-director Ivan Reitman, whose wildly successful comedies of the ‘70s and ‘80s included the blockbuster spookfest “Ghostbusters,” died in his sleep on Feb. 12, his family confirmed to the Associated Press.

Ron Popeil was the founder of Ronco and an inventor known for his informercials for products like the Veg-O-Matic and the Pocket Fisherman.Popeil founded Ronco in 1964, building on what he learned from his father, an inventor and businessman who developed the Veg-O-Matic. The younger Popeil and Ronco became known for gadgets including the Inside-the-Shell Egg Scrambler, Mr.

Ron Popeil, known for appearing in famous infomercials, has died at the age of 86. The television personality and inventor passed away on Wednesday morning at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, according to a press release from his rep obtained by Fox News.  Popeil was known best for the catchphrase "set it and forget it," which he used to sell the Showtime Rotisserie.The product reportedly grossed over $1 billion, blowing past other sales records, including those from QVC.

told TMZ that Popeil had a medical emergency on Tuesday and died Wednesday morning surrounded by family at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.Popeil was best known for the “Set it and Forget it” catchphrase used to sell Showtime Rotisserie in late-night infomercials. Long before air fryers became the kitchen appliance du jour, the countertop rotisserie appliance took the home cooking world by storm, having sold over $1 billion worth, TMZ reported.The mogul is credited with coining the oft-used infomercial phrase, “But wait, there’s more!” But the same can be said about Popeil, who was more than an infomercial guy.He created the entire concept.Popeil was not just a face selling a product like the influencers of today.