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to sell liquor, including wine and beer to their customers, under the $237 billion state budget deal crafted by Gov. Kathy Hochul and the legislature.But lawmakers don’t want filmgoers to get blotto on cocktails while watching “Ghostbusters” so customers will be limited to buying one drink per transaction.For years, legislators had resisted calls to sell alcohol in theaters but they’ve grown more receptive as the landscape changed for the film industry due to the emergence of streaming options.The COVID-19 pandemic made matters worse after theaters already struggled to fill seats in the age of high-definition televisions at home.Theaters got the green light to serve wine, beer and cider in 2022.Previously, theaters could only sell the drinks if they had a restaurant license with a full kitchen and waitstaff to bring the alcohol to customers in their seats — or a tavern license that limited drinking to a table, often in the lobby.The budget also extends cocktails to go from bars and restaurants for another five years.Lawmakers toasted the new measure.“I’m proud that my legislation to allow movie theaters to apply for on-premise licenses for alcoholic beverages made it into the final budget,” said state Sen.

Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. It was 2007. Steven Soderbergh was starting to shoot “Che” in Spain when the Bolivian casting director Rodrigo Bellott came armed with a bottle of Singani, the country’s national spirit, to the production kickoff party.

RuPaul’s Drag Race that tours throughout the country.Although the show required people under the age of 18 to be accompanied by an adult in order to attend, the DeSantis administration has sought to use its influence — including its control over the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, which oversees business licensing — to crack down on any aspect of “woke” or LGBTQ culture, including drag shows.Opposition to drag shows is largely based on the premise that they are harmful to children, because they expose youth to demonstrations of gender nonconformity or sexually-tinged content, which may inspire children to emulate that behavior in their personal lives.In an administrative complaint, the DBPR accused the Hyatt Regency Miami of several violations of law, citing a heretofore rarely-enforced prohibition on “lascivious exhibition” in front of people younger than 16.According to the department, “A Drag Queen Christmas” featured performers “wearing sexually suggesting (sic) clothing and prosthetic female genitalia,” as well as simulating masturbation.The DBPR had previously balked at the way that “A Drag Queen Christmas” was marketed as an “all ages” event when tickets were being sold, and warned the Hyatt to prohibit minors from attending the show, or risk various penalties, including the loss of their liquor license, according to the right-wing outlet Florida Voice.Organizers subsequently updated their advertising with a warning that the show contained “adult content” and was recommended only for those over 18 years of age.Because some parents are believed to have allowed their children under the age of 18 to attend the show, the DBPR is following through on its threat to revoke the hotel’s liquor license.

 

Lisa Vanderpump‘s restaurant biz is suddenly (temporarily) in jeopardy.

Lisa Vanderpump‘s restaurant Pump is facing an issue.

Not good for business. One of Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurants, Pump Lounge, has temporarily lost its liquor license, Us Weekly can confirm.

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 Jay-Z is suing business partner and alcohol giant Bacardi as he wants 'financial clarity' regarding his top-shelf cognac brand D'Usse.The 52-year-old mogul has filed a lawsuit against the major spirits company as he wants to know how much his alcohol line is making as they are 50/50 partners.TMZ Hip Hop obtained documents on Tuesday which show that his company SC liquor had demanded for financial clarity when it comes to D'Usse. Taking a stand: Jay-Z (seen in October 2021)  is suing business partner and alcohol giant Bacardi as he wants 'financial clarity' regarding his top-shelf cognac brand D'Usse Giant: The 52-year-old mogul has filed a lawsuit against Bacardi as he wants to know how much his alcohol line is making as they are 50/50 partnersAccording to the site, Jay-Z's company is requesting for all the financial books and records in addition to the location of all the warehouses storing barrels, bottles, and accessories for the cognac brand.They also want all the pertinent information regarding Bacardi's physical inventory as well as the inventory process. It does remain unclear why Jay-Z and partners are pushing this process forward but it is obvious there is distrust in the business partnership.

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in the beating death of a Los Angeles liquor store clerk and authorities seeking three other suspects.  Steven Reyes, 68, was killed on Oct. 6 following a robbery outside Tony’s Market in the Highland Park neighborhood.

An elderly Los Angeles liquor store worker has died after a group of teenagers robbed his store and struck him over the head with a scooter, according to police. LAPD Public Information Officer Jeff Lee told Fox News Digital that the 69-year-old victim, a Filipino male, had been trying to stop the four teenage suspects — two males and two females described as Hispanic — from robbing his store, Tony's Market on East Avenue 40, of various items just before 7 p.m. PT.

Kim Kardashian! While celebrating her 25th birthday, Kylie Jenner caught her older sister spitting out a shot of liquor taken to help the makeup mogul ring in the big 2-5.In the video, shared to Kylie's TikTok account Thursday, Kylie is opening birthday gifts when Kim interrupts her sister to ask if she can take a shot. To the partygoers' surprise and applause, Kylie agrees, and later in the video, to the screams of «Happy Birthday,» Kim can be seen lifting her shot to cheers her sister's big day.It wasn't long after taking a sip, however, that the 41-year-old SKIMS founder spits out the shot, as her shock quickly turns to laughter over what's just occurred.

Just two weeks after Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker decided to call it quits and go their separate ways, the former couple were reportedly spotted hanging out together in The Hamptons.The top model, 26, and the 25-year-old NBA star were seen arriving together in a black SUV at McNamara's liquor store in Bridgehampton around 5 p.m.on Friday, July 1.'There wasn't any PDA, but they both looked to be in a great mood,' an insider told Us Weekly.And it turns out Jenner stayed true to her brand by 'buying a bottle of her own 818 Tequila, which people in the liquor store joked about.' Reunited! Kendal Jenner, 26 and Devin Booker, 25, were spotted arriving at a liquor store in The Hamptons on Friday, according to Us Weekly. The sighting comes two weeks after they split; pictured in Italy in May 2022It appears as though the Jenner and Booker were stocking up for a Fourth Of July celebration in the upscale Long Island, New York, neighborhood.Along with the tequila, they also bought a case of Whispering Angel Wine before leaving the shop.

Jamie Foxx was spotted enjoying a holiday in the South of France with friends earlier this week.The 54-year-old entertainer showed off his luxurious fashion sense as he walked the beach in a wide-brimmed hat and silk shirt.He later took a phone call on the balcony of his yacht and promoted his whiskey brand on social media. Vacation: Jamie Foxx was spotted enjoying a holiday in the South of France with friends earlier this weekDuring his beach day the father-of-two teamed his button-up top with a pair of black skinny trousers.The standup comic accented his polished look with multiple flashy chains and pendants around his neck.

Sean Penn was seen leaving a liquor store in Malibu, California on Wednesday, amid a recent controversy over his recent remarks that American men have 'become quite feminized' in contemporary culture.The Academy Award-winning actor, 61, donned a navy blue jacket over a white button-up top with khaki pants and brown sneakers as he made his way out of the establishment in the luxe beach enclave of Southern California.The Milk star donned glasses and a face mask on the sunny winter day with his brown locks combed up. The latest:Sean Penn, 61, was seen leaving a liquor store in Malibu, California on Wednesday, amid a recent controversy over his recent remarks that American men have 'become quite feminized' in contemporary culturePenn generated controversy with his recent remarks on gender during a chat with The Independent last month alongside his daughter Dylan, 30.'I think that men have, in my view, become quite feminized,' he said.

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s been a boom in happy hours. Everyone—your friends, your family, and your job—is calling to have , and no one’s offering to buy you a round.In normal times, an alcohol delivery service may have felt like a luxury—even the most popular ones have pretty steep drop-off fees and with our mentality, you may have scoffed at the idea.

She's been documenting her self-isolation at home for more than a week.Ireland Baldwin stepped out on Sunday for a trip to one of the businesses considered 'essential' by the state of California: the liquor store.The 24-year-old model was seen rocking casual sweats as she picked up a pack of hard seltzer at a store in Los Angeles with her boyfriend Corey Harper.Ireland stood out in a matching sweatshirt and sweatpants covered in faded rainbow colors.