Jack Black's Only Job Before Acting Was 1 Day of Telemarketing: 'My Soul Is Being Sucked'

Jack Black recalled that he worked as a telemarketer for one day before quitting to pursue acting and music as a career. "I ...
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Check out where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Lafayette, from family fun to late-night parties

On Dec. 31 around 9 p.m., Rock’n’Bowl in Downtown Lafayette. Enjoy a traditional New Year’s Eve party with bowling, live ...

How to Watch Snoop Dogg's NFL Christmas Gameday Special 'Snoop's Holiday Halftime Party'

People will be able to stream the halftime show after it aired during Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday, when the Minnesota ...
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17 celebrations to ring in your 2026, from kids' daytime events to the Red Stick drop at midnight

Close to home, Baton Rouge's official farewell to one year and welcome to the next is Red Stick Revelry. Drawing the ...
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How the end of the 'de minimis' exemption hit businesses

Since the de minimis exemption was abolished four months ago, the number of parcels coming to the U.S. worth less than $800 has fallen by 54%.
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More companies slap on return fees

According to a National Retail Federation survey, 72% of retailers have started charging for certain returns this year, up ...

Looking for fun events? Top 5 things to do around Tallahassee

Ring in the New Year with a party at the Adderley Amphitheater featuring Eddie 9V and Lili Forbes & the Pharaohs of Funk.

The cultural works becoming public domain in 2026, from Betty Boop to Nancy Drew

The original Betty Boop, the first four Nancy Drew books and Greta Garbo's first talkie are among the many works from 1930 that will be free to use, share and remake starting on Jan. 1.