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T minus 20
Ireland bags the fag with smoking ban

T minus 20

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 86:54 Transcription Available


It's a week of good news for the people in Ireland, whether they like it or not, as they breathe the fresh air that comes with banning smoking in pubs and clubs. Although some may argue that it was a rather anti-social initiative, the people who didn't have to breathe the passive smoke found it much easier to hold a conversation.Not so good news for military contractors in Fallujah however when a mission to guard a catering truck ended in the deaths and mutilation of 4 Blackwater employees. The ambush that took place was a precursor to the First Battle Of Fallujah, where the US would attempt to take control of the city, however politics got in the way and it ultimately was seen as a victory to the insurgents by many.In sport Australia's Libby Lenton broke Inge de Bruijn's 100m women's freestyle record at the Australian Olympic trials in Sydney. We also take a look at what Libby has been up to recently with her activism against body shaming women in sport.In tech Google introduced Gmail on April Fool's Day and everyone thought they were joking. They were however quite serious.America Idol runner up Clay Aiken entered the Billboard top 5 this time 20 years ago, however now you'd find him having a crack at politics, with mixed results. While Anastasia told us how it really feels to be left outside alone and Janet Jackson's ‘Damita Jo' has short lived success due to no promo from the record company in the wake of #nipplegate.Scooby Doo 2 tops the box office, in spite of a poor reviews for the prequel and the hideous addition of Scrappy Doo. Kevin Hart has a sitcom as do video games… who knew?!?!?Plus a Mel offers up health and fitness tips about how to age gracefully… Hang with us on socials to chat more noughties nostalgia - Facebook (@tminus20) or Instagram (tminus20podcast). You can also contact us there if you want to be a part of the show.

Billboard News Now
Feb 13 - Taylor Swift Parties With Parents, BLACKPINK's Lisa Joins ‘White Lotus' Season 3 & More

Billboard News Now

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 10:08


Taylor Swift posted a hilarious video to TikTok where she is seen partying with her parents after the Chiefs' big win at the Super Bowl. Usher and longtime partner Jennifer Goicoechea tied the knot in Las Vegas following the singer's Super Bowl Halftime show performance. Katy Perry announces that she is leaving ‘America Idol' after seven seasons. The “California Gurls” singer also hinted that new music may be on the way soon. BLACKPINK's Lisa will join the cast of ‘White Lotus' for season 3. Rosé teases some new music on Instagram. J.Y. Park, Stray Kids, ITZY & NMIXX dropped a music video teaser for their upcoming collab ‘Like Magic.' And more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ben Joravsky Show
“Oh, What A Week” with the Joravskys

The Ben Joravsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2023 70:48


The day's paper brings an interesting take on the relative poverty of single-parent families. It's Betty Friedan's fault. Ben riffs. Then Rachel riffs. Then they riff on MAGA's efforts in Ohio to undo the referendum on abortion rights. Once again MAGA tries to overturn an election result. Then. Few words about Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard and America Idol nostalgia. Rachel Joravsky is a comedian.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Renaissance Podcast
Reimagining the Digital Planner with Katy Allen, Founder of Artful Agenda | Smart and Stylish Digital Calendar Inspired by Paper Agendas

The Renaissance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 55:25


Born out of a life-long love affair with paper planners, Artful Agenda was founded in 2018 by Katy Allen, a mother, wife to America Idol champion Kris Allen, and creative entrepreneur, as a solution to family scheduling conflicts. Gone are the days of keeping up with both a paper planner and a digital calendar. Artful Agenda gives you flexibility that you cannot find with paper planners without sacrificing style. You can make calendar changes without needing whiteout, change your planner's aesthetic as often as you would like, get push notification reminders, set repeating tasks, and rollover incomplete tasks with the simple push of a button.Artful Agenda is a smart and stylish digital calendar inspired by popular paper planners but created with the digital functionality to be accessed anywhere you are. Artful Agenda is the only aesthetically focused digital calendar on the market that is compatible with Google, iCloud, and Outlook. Artful Agenda is available as a web app for desktop or through the Apple App Store and Android Google Play Store. In this week's episode with Katy, we discuss:How Katy's naiveté became her biggest strength when having the idea to move forward with building her appHow to build a large and engaged online communityHow to leverage closed Facebook groupsBuilding a brand and App from scratchHow to leverage connections to grow your business and new ventureWhy listening to your customers and what they want from you is SO importantKaty's number one tip for being a successful entrepreneurLife as a 'Mompreneur' and how Katy navigates being a busy mother of 3 young children and wife of a successful touring musicianKaty's second app creation venture, and how she navigates going into business with a friendLearn more about #ArtfulAgenda and try the app FREE for two weeks here:https://artfulagenda.comFollow Katy on Instagram HEREFollow Artful Agenda on Instagram HEREAbout Renaissance Marketing Group: Renaissance Marketing Group is a full-service social media marketing agency based in Nashville. The Renaissance team is made up of a talented group of passionate creatives and marketers, committed to the success of their clients and passionate about helping business owners succeed. Founded in December 2014, the female-founded company delivers proven social media marketing results. Their services include social media management, content creation, paid digital advertising, email and SMS Text marketing, influencer marketing, graphic design, branding, professional photography and videography, TikTok and Reels creation, digital marketing strategy, podcast production, and more. Renaissance is committed to influencing optimal revenue and online growth, while exceeding their client's expectations. In 2021, Renaissance announced the launch of their nonprofit, The Mona Lisa Foundation. The Mona Lisa Foundation was created from a love and passion for supporting women on their entrepreneurial journeys and focuses on offering mentorship, marketing, and business education, grant money, and community to Nashville-based female business owners. Learn more: www.renaissancemarketinggroup.com Join Us For The Renaissance Women's Summit on February 25th in Nashville.Get Tickets: www.renaissancewomenssummit.com

RNZ: Nine To Noon
Hope and Despair: Fazila Amiri on the return of the Taliban

RNZ: Nine To Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 23:03


Kathyrn talks to Canadian film maker and writer Fazila Amiri about her documentary And Still I Sing. it tells the story of two friends competing to be the first woman to win Afganistan's version of America Idol while the resurgence of the Taliban and its eventual retaking of the country happens in the background. It also focuses on Afghan pop-star judge Aryana Sayeed who is outspoken in her support of women's rights in the country.

Virginia Is For Laughers with X2 Comedy
57: Spencer Hatcher: Country Music & Bluegrass Artist {Ep 57}

Virginia Is For Laughers with X2 Comedy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 61:10


Listen to this easygoing, fun and inspiring chat with Spencer Hatcher, deemed the greatest country music artist & band coming out of Broadway, Virginia! Hear his stories that landed a Mountain Dew Commercial and inspired the name of his band, Spencer Hatcher & The Ol' Son Gang. A graduate of East Tennessee State University, find out how a record deal in Nashville and the pandemic altered the course of his life and career plans. Get the inside scoop on how this banjo TikTok sensation created the viral videos with his brother, Connor, and how Spencer's middle school education influenced the engaging, funny, creative skits that are such a hit! Find out what parts of his TikTok bluegrass persona are true to him and if the brothers fought over any of the swag sent from Mountain Dew;-) Learn where the musical talent comes from in his family that has become a big part of his team and how working with his father has his band booked for over 90 shows this year! Get inspired by how he handles social media and what musical greats have influenced him the most. Hear what kind of cover songs he plays and his goal on writing original music this year. Find out what his days look like working on his craft and the music business. Discover if he would ever do a show like America's Got Talent, America Idol or The Voice and more! If you haven't heard him yet, you are missing out! Be sure to eheck out his website to check out one of his upcoming shows! Cheers!  Spencer Hatcher: https://www.spencerhatchermusic.com/ Facebook: @spencerhatchermusic Instagram: @shatch97 TikTok: @spencerhatcher To learn more about X2 Comedy visit: https://www.x2comedy.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @x2comedy

The Attic Breakdown
If the Peanuts Don't Get Us, the Zombies Will

The Attic Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 31:17


Attic absenteeism, intelligence vs hard work, and we assemble our zombie apocalypse dream team. Also, Heather shares her strategy for keeping her kids off of America Idol.

Framework Leadership
Kimmy Gabriela: America Idol, Top 20

Framework Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 14:03


In today's episode, Kent is joined by Kimmy Gabriella, a former contestant on American Idol. Kimmy was a part of the Top 20 on Season 18 of the show. Listen as she shares her insights from her time on the show and the lessons learned along the way.

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Framework Leadership
Kimmy Gabriela: America Idol, Top 20

Framework Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 14:02


In today's episode, Kent is joined by Kimmy Gabriella, a former contestant on American Idol. Kimmy was a part of the Top 20 on Season 18 of the show. Listen as she shares her insights from her time on the show and the lessons learned along the way.

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Above the bridge
Episode 18 JONAH JAXON (Big Mox)

Above the bridge

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 69:32


This week ATBpod welcomes local recording artist Jonah Jaxon. Jonah is one of the members of "Angry Locals," a Hawai'i based rap group, and has recently been working on his own island music album. On this episode Thaddeus and Jonah talk about his time on America Idol season 3, his experience recording his recent island music album, and his upcoming concert to celebrate his birthday. They also talk about inspiring the future generation of local hip hop, being a preforming arts teacher, and the infamous guava stick.

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Drew and Mike Show
Drew And Mike – February 9, 2021

Drew and Mike Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 187:16


Zoom cat, impeachment fever, RIP Mary Wilson, WATP Karl joins us, The Bachelor's drama, Robinhood suicide, Claudia Conway on American Idol, JoJo Siwa, and no one will "call out" Justin Timberlake.We remember the good times on No Filter Sports with Eli, Denny and Bob.RIP Mary Wilson of The Supremes. Apologies to Diane (not Diana) Ross for having to wake up, learn the news and tweet to bare minimum.Drew feels a lot of Motown artists should have gotten the Britney Spears treatment.WATP's Karl moved band practice to join us today for Podcast Soup! Karl destroys ‎Holistic Alpha: Male Optimization, updates us on Sofia with an F and rips YouTube turd Tanner Fox. Oh, and check out his band.Shuli Egar has a new venture after the Howard Stern Show.Matty B is still crushing it on YouTube despite the prospect of pubes entering his career.Teenager Jojo Siwa is a popular YouTuber. She also came out of the closet this week.Drew has the conclusion of last week's intense cliffhanger on The Bachelor featuring businessman Matt.SNL had a pretty good sketch on Zillow, the new porn site.Donald Trump won't go away and is now the star of a new tv show: Impeachment 2021. A lot of America learned an interesting cultural fact from the hearing today.CNN rode the impeachment train, while Fox News hammered Hunter Biden news.Michael Cohen is soooooo sorry that he negotiated a deal between Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels. He also does Cameos where you can pay to hear him plug all his gigs.The best video of the day was the kitty cat in court.Evan Rachel Wood doesn't need to apologize for wearing Nazi gear since she was made to do it. Some people are saying it was a preemptive move to not get cancelled.There is new information on the Robinhood suicide. They had a terrible Super Bowl ad as well.Claudia Conway WON'T GO AWAY. The worst daughter in history is now the star of America Idol.Bruce Springsteen's ad is now a complete argument despite trying to unify people. That didn't work out so well.Britney Spears has broken her silence.Max Martin is the greatest songwriter no one knows.Justin Timberlake is in trouble for being really mean to Britney Spears, Prince, and his wife amongst others.ML Elrick brought his mommy to the podcast today.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).

SkiP HappEns -  Skip Clark Podcast

American Idol winner! Laine Hardy, a singer/songwriter from Livingston, Louisiana. Doing what he loves to do. His journey has begun and going strong! Winner of America Idol and releasing great music! Hear all about it, his life, Idol life, country radio and more. Official Country Music Fan Club! SkiP HappEns!Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/skiphappens)

Hollywood and Beyond
Ryan Harmon - AMERICAN IDOL (Season 3), Arkansas Memories

Hollywood and Beyond

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 84:47


Welcome to your home for "Meaningful Interviews". Hollywood and Beyond Podcast with Steven Brittingham. Clips appear courtesy of: AMERICAN IDOL/ABC (Featuring Ryan Harmon, Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Ryan Seacrest) Songs: "I Knew This Would Happen" / "Midnight Fire" appear courtesy of Ryan Harmon Next episode features American Idol contestant Ryan Harmon!! This truly in-depth conversation features his recent America Idol audition experience, the judges (Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie), Bobby Bones and Ryan Seacrest, and his artistic journey in this Exclusive Interview. Over a full hour of behind-the-scenes stories. Only on Hollywood and Beyond Podcast!!! Ryan is a talented and fantastic person. Be sure to hear about his memories visiting his grandparent's farm and growing up in Arkansas. The Idol Judges strongly recommended that Ryan head to Nashville to pursue his music dreams. Will Ryan go to Nashville? Find out on this fun and informative episode of Hollywood and Beyond Podcast! Experience “Meaningful Interviews” and the power of audio on Hollywood and Beyond Podcast with Cincinnati Host actor/writer Steven Brittingham. Hollywood and Beyond Podcast: Created, Produced, Edited, Sound Mixing, Guests Booked, and Hosted by: Steven Brittingham Show Music Theme by: Dario SaracenoState Of Slay Promo by: Carrie GenzelSpecial Introduction by: Shannon Rae For professional inquiries or to request an interview please contact Steven Brittingham’s publicist Lisa Rodrigo at: allmypromotions1@gmail.com Contact Steven directly:hollywoodandbeyondshow@gmail.com Apple Podcasts, Apple CarPlay, iHeartRadio, Podbean, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In and more  

The Tommy Show
Moorehouse College, Scarlett Johansson, Game of Thrones, Colin Jost and America Idol...

The Tommy Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 10:07


Robert F. Smith become a household name pledging to pay the Moorehouse College graduates student loans, Wawa is coming to Montgomery County Maryland according to the MoCoShow, Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are engaged and also as the dust settled from the Game of Thrones finale apparently an American Idol was crowned last night too...?

Women Crushing It Wednesday
Jessica Meuse from "American Idol" talks reality shows and sports

Women Crushing It Wednesday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 8:07


This week on #WomenCrushingItWednesday: Jessica Meuse took 4th place on the 13th season of "America Idol". We talked about her time on that show, and the difference between the process there and with "The Voice". She's also a hardcore L.A. Kings fan, and it made me love her even more.

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Say Something Nice Podcast - Film, TV, and Music News & Discussion
SSNP Best Of 01 | “Dreamgirls” Will Never Leave You (feat @nicju & @R2ThaEdgy of What’s the Tea)

Say Something Nice Podcast - Film, TV, and Music News & Discussion

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2018 139:57


As the SSN Crew is beset with moves and unpacking and such, we present an encore performance of our episode on "Dreamgirls" featuring NicJu & Reg from the What's the Tea Podcast! Premiering in 1981, "Dreamgirls," the musical, helped launch the careers of household names Loretta Devine, Sheryl Lee Ralph and the infamous Jennifer Holliday. Twenty-five years later, "Dreamgirls" the movie, endeared "America Idol" star Jennifer Hudson into the hearts of the world and made her a rival of Beyoncé in front of and behind the screen. In this episode, we celebrate the stage play and film with our special guests, NicJu and Reg from the What's The Tea podcast. Learn more about the music, the stars and history of this story loosely based on the rise of Motown and the Supremes. WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: What's The Tea Podcast: Twitter: http://twitter.com/GoodDaySaints Web: http://whatsthet.podomatic.com/ NicJu: http://twitter.com/nicju Reg: http://twitter.com/R2ThaEdgy WHERE TO FIND US: Come join our Facebook group: http://ssnpodcast.com/fbgroup You can subscribe to the Say Something Nice Podcast at the following services: #iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ssnpodcast #GooglePlay: http://ow.ly/7vLe30g8jFR #Stitcher: http://ow.ly/X8zV30g8jGW Check out the SSNP Network feed at: #iTunes: https://tinyurl.com/ssnpnetwork #GooglePlay: http://ow.ly/4ndrBz #Stitcher: http://ow.ly/Xfxlt #aCast: http://acast.com/ssnpodcast You can also find our show at http://ssnpodcast.com Please rate us five stars if you love us on iTunes and Stitcher and we will read your reviews on the show! You can also leave us a voicemail at (404) 954-0349 or email us at podcast@ssnpodcast.com. Want to help support the show? Visit http://ssnpodcast.com/donate/ to leave us a PayPal donation! Check us out on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/ssnpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ssnpodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/ssnpodcast Check us out on social media: Twitter: http://twitter.com/ssnpodcast Facebook: http://facebook.com/ssnpodcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/ssnpodcast

The Uticast Podcasting Network
Episode #115 - Kate Goes to Japan (@RatieKeilly)

The Uticast Podcasting Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 99:43


What do you do after the long Labor Day weekend?? Like Steely Dan says “You go back, Jack and do it again.” Podcasting, that it!! Welcome back, folks. This is The Uticast, Episode #115 and This Week; we welcome back our very close personal GFOP, Made In Utica's Katie Reilly to talk Downtown Getdown, Japan and a whole lot more!! On Tap This Week: Heather, Kevin and Sam settle in at the Uticast HQ to unpack this week's major topics, including an overdue deep-dive into the on-going Downtown Hospital debate and of course, the upcoming Downtown Getdown. Afterward, Sam sits down with the phenomenal Kate Reilly (Made In Utica, New York Sash) to discuss her recent trip to Japan, The New York State Fair and the joys and perils of home ownership. Finally, the gang circles the wagons to deliberate America Idol, Jack Kerouac, Mark Spitz, Overlapping Moments in History and a Hurricane Harvey update. Plus, The Worst Bands We've Ever Loved!! This is The Uticast and we're here to tell you a story. #JoinTheClub #MadeInUtica #WoodstockLives UTICAST.COM Apple Podcasts – Soundcloud – Made In Utica

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Johnny Sierra Radio
1 On 1 With Jeremy Rosado

Johnny Sierra Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2017 37:43


Exclusive Interview with Jeremy Rosado. He is a worship leader for Free Life Chapel. He is a recording artist and also a top 12 finalists for season 11 of America Idol.

Pat & Stu
5/16/17 - America Idol Moves to ABC

Pat & Stu

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2017 3:55


The television mega-hit that was American Idol is returning to air... on ABC. As you might have guessed, this has Fox calling the move "extremely fraudulent", but that begs the question: why did they cancel the show in the first place? Listen to Pat & Stu for FREE on TheBlaze Radio Network from 5p-7p ET, Mon. through Fri. www.theblaze.com/radioTwitter: @PatandStuFacebook: PatandStu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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March of the Pigs
#206 - Bite Companion LIVE! - Nashville

March of the Pigs

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2017 60:43


Listen to this live commentary of our fifth episode of #GinormousFood on Food Network! This episode features host Josh Denny, Comedian Adam Tod Brown from the Unpopular Opinion show, and Nashville musician and America Idol alum Janell Wheeler, who appeared in the episode.

DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis Hensley

This one's short, sweet, exotic and probably horribly recorded.  On the ride to the airport after three jam-packed days in Dubai, I chat with the friend I came here to visit; filmmaker and TV producer Zaid Abu Hamdan, who is in Dubai working on the reality competition show The Victorious, which is like America Idol for soccer players.  

WORSHIP CHANNEL
CHRISTMAS MUSIC with George Huff

WORSHIP CHANNEL

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2012 32:17


Enjoy several great excerpts from a wonderful morning of Christmas Music with George Huff, an America Idol finalist.

SPECIAL SPEAKERS
CHRISTMAS MUSIC with George Huff

SPECIAL SPEAKERS

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2012 32:17


Enjoy several great excerpts from a wonderful morning of Christmas Music with George Huff, an America Idol finalist.

Head Of The Cast
FUHcast Episode 062: Protected By Cellophane

Head Of The Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2012 61:38


Fresh but not so clean, it's FUHcast! Jim unwraps the show and exposes the Rundown. The guys begin the show with listener feedback; first regarding celebrity fragrances. FUH has a great idea for a custom Ernest Borgnine bottle. Bill addresses (again) his hatred of urinals and his most recent urinal failure. Bill and Jim discuss the pros and cons of reading on the toilet. T3 calls in to express his distaste for downloadable video game content. New caller and fairly new listener calls in to thank Bill for his e-sistance in getting justice from Sony Electronics. The guys talk about how to use the power of Twitter for good, not petty poop. What would you do to land a crappy job? A man in Nebraska is willing to blow the whole place up. America Idol may soon be judgeless, so FUH decides to judge the worthiness of the show in general. The guys also discuss the possible issues with the rumored Idol judge replacements. Are you sick of hearing about the Cruise/Holmes split? Too bad! But if it makes you feel better, FUH rips into Scientology with the strength of 1,000 dead alien arms. The show closes with video game talk. On the menu is the Shadow Complex meets Night Of The Living Dead (not a game) XBLA exclusive Deadlight, Star Wars: Old Republic kinda goes free-to-play, Tony Hawk gets the HD rehash treatment and Jim urges you to dig deep and support the first promising Android based video game console to hit the US, the OUYA. ****Check out FILEUNDERHORRIBLE.com for this week's ENHANCED show notes and this week's special artwork!**** Tweet us! We're @ FUHcast! Add File Under Horrible to your Google+ circles! Like Us on Facebook! Go to facebook.com/fileunderhorrible Email us! podcast@fileunderhorrible.com Call the FUHcast Hotline and get YOUR voice on the show! Call (478) 227-8384 Please take a moment to rate us on iTunes, Zune Marketplace, Blackberry Podcast app, Stitcher Smart Radio and wherever else you download the show! We'd GREATLY appreciate it! You have no idea what Jim is willing to do for validation! It's really quite graphic. But pleasureable for most. 

Mark Larson Podcast
The Mark Larson Show - May 24th, 2012 HR 1

Mark Larson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2012 54:25


Mark discusses Obama's latest words to America: 201CBelieve in me.201D San Diego's own, Jessica Sanchez, finished 2nd on America Idol. Adrian Moore talks about voting No on Prop 29. Dean Wright chats with Mark about his new movie.

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Mark Larson Podcast
The Mark Larson Show - May 24th, 2012 HR 3

Mark Larson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2012 55:08


More on Obama's 201CBelieve in me201D comment, Jessica Sanchez, and America Idol. Mark discusses the recent college news released that guys are now allowed in womens bathrooms. UPS driver that was arrested for peeping. James Hirsen drops by to give his weekly Hollywood report.

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