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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Fire-breathing or fire-fighting? Bearded dragon saves owner from house fire
A bearded dragon saved its owner from a house fire by leaping onto his owners face while he was napping. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] South King Fire Department in Federal Way, Washington, shared in a post on social media that Spike the bearded dragon saved his owner, Donald, who was napping when a fire began in their home's bathroom. Spike saved the day when we woke his owner up by leaping onto his face to alert him of the fire, according to the post. Donald was able to extinguish the fire before it spread to the rest of the house. TRENDING STORIES: Officers investigating reported stabbing in Dayton neighborhood Memorial Day 2025: Several ceremonies, events across region; what to know Former Ohio State football player seriously injured in deadly ATV crash 'Who knows how far it would have spread without Spike's help, as Donald was so tired that he even slept through the sound of the smoke alarms,' the spokesperson for South King Fire said in the post. In a photo in their Facebook post, South King Fire showed Spike wearing a miniature firefighter's helmet and promised a real one would be in order soon. 'Well done, Spike! 10/10 performance. No notes. Your South King Fire badge and helmet are on order,' the spokesperson said. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Metro
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
Buffy The Vampire Slayer directly sparked 00s rock band's 'ridiculous' reunion
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Frank Turner has revealed how a Buffy The Vampire Slayer spinoff tempted fate with the Million Dead reunion tour. The 43-year-old folk-punk star is getting his former post hardcore band back together 20 years after their second album Harmony No Harmony and subsequent breakup just months later. Speaking exclusively to Metro, Frank opened up on how fans have James Marsters' character Spike to thank for him getting back with bandmates Ben Dawson, Julia Ruzicka, Cameron Dean and Tom Fowler 'The origin story for it is ridiculous. There is a series of eBooks that are spin off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer called Spike,' he said just days after Buffy's own revival cast its new slayer. 'Our old guitar tech reads them. And there's a scene in one recently where Spike has to go somewhere quickly because he has to get back to London for the Million Dead reunion show. 'Our guitar tech read this, screenshot it and sent it to all of us on an email thread. And so for the first time in at the time 19 years, we were all in communication with each other.' Frank was talking to Metro after we helped launch of the London Grassroots Music Tube Map, alongside the Mayor of London, Transport for London and organisations including the MVT, Featured Artist Coalition, Outernet and Universal Music. 'The Joiners Arms, you can stand there and know that Radiohead, Oasis, and everybody else played there,' he said, reflecting on the importance of independent venues. 'But also [Million Dead] broke up on that stage. It's kind of interesting to me now, 20 years later, to stand there and think about what that means.' Frank stayed friends with drummer Ben over the years – and even formed side project Mingle Harde with him in 2012 – but he 'hadn't heard from Cameron in decades'. A Buffy eBook was the spark they all needed. 'We quickly discovered that we all lived to the UK again, which was news, because various people living overseas, and that turned into a chat which turned into a pint which turned into a rehearsal,' he recalled. 'It's very evocative. It's an interesting thing psychologically… a lot of memories that I had completely forgotten have come back.' December 4 – QMU, Glasgow December 5 – Academy 2, Manchester December 6 – Project House, Leeds December 7 – Tramshed, Cardiff December 11 – Rock City, Nottingham December 12 – Electric, Bristol December 13 – Chalk, Brighton December 14 – Electric Ballroom, London Although 'it took a minute' to settle in the first few rehearsals, but there was a moment where 'suddenly it all clicked'. However, fans should temper expectations and not expect more beyond the Harmony No Harmony reissue and UK tour. 'We're excited for it. I like to think that we're approaching it with the right mindset, as in, we're not making any new music,' Frank clarified. 'We're not making this into a going concern. We're going out to enjoy ourselves, and hopefully for other people to enjoy it too.' There are unannounced plans to also reissue the band's 2003 debut A Song to Ruin, but there will be nothing beyond that. The I Still Believe singer acknowledged he was 'the barrier' stopping Million Dead from doing anything 'for the longest time', but he pointed out his own career is in a very different place two decades on. 'I just didn't really see the need. It's different from a lot of reunions in the sense that my quote, unquote 'day job' is more successful than Million Dead was,' he explained. 'With no disrespect to anybody else – I don't need to do it. But at a certain point, that actually turned into a selling point for me. 'Oh, I'm literally doing it for kind of pure reasons'. 'Also, I was just thinking, 'Are we going to have fun?' Yes. 'Are other people going to have fun?' Yes. Well, then why not? Why hold out on adding to the sum total of human happiness?' Everyone involved has their own lives and jobs – some with children and families – which would make a full-time reunion a struggle. 'I don't want to speak on anybody else's behalf. I don't know whether anybody else would be interested in being more,' Frank admitted. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video 'I'm busy enough as it is, but other people in the band have jobs, they have kids… It's not like being in a band in your 20s, when everyone can drop everything to just show up wherever you need to be.' There will be some changes on-stage too, with the group 'having to tune the guitars down quite a lot' to accommodate Frank's voice/ 'I'm no longer 22, sadly,' he laughed. 'And on the basic level, there's more physicality to it. I've just got a mic and I'm charging around and – well, probably going to be charging around. We'll see how my voice holds up. More Trending 'But it is a more aggressive style of music, which I do like.' He's strived to 'incorporate elements of that' into his work with his backing band the Sleeping Souls, which was evident on 2022's chart topping album FTHC. '[Non Servient is] arguably heavier than anything Million Dead did,' he pointed out. 'But I'm looking forward to [the tour], it's different mindset.' He added: 'I hope people enjoy it.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Iconic actor leaves fans 'in tears' after surprise appearance at Scissor Sisters' London gig MORE: TV fans beg writers to 'come up with something new' as reboots take over MORE: Lead singer of legendary 80s band announces shock departure on live TV
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Federal Way man credits pet dragon ‘Spike' for saving them from a fire
Have we got a dragon of a tale for you — a Federal Way man credits his pet bearded dragon with saving his life. 'Spike,' the bearded dragon, was not about to get eaten by flames. When fire broke out in his Federal Way apartment last Saturday, he used his tail like a whip to wake up his sleeping owner. Spike's owner is counting his blessings. He thinks his life was saved because he has more work to do. If so, he has his pet dragon to thank. Donald Hale and his bearded dragon, Spike, are nearly inseparable. That likely saved both their lives last weekend. 'I witnessed a miracle right here laying on this couch,' Hale said. 'Because if my dragon don't wake me up, if he don't wake me up, I don't, I don't be here talking to y'all.' Hale had just returned from a 13-mile run Saturday night when he took some melatonin and fell into a deep sleep. So, he didn't hear the two smoke alarms going off. Lucky for him, Spike was no sleeping dragon. 'Didn't no neighbor wake me up,' said Hale. 'Didn't no alarm wake me up. My dragon woke me up. Spike!' To whip up this dragon's tale, Spike whipped Hale with his very long tail to wake him up. He discovered why when he went to the bathroom. 'When I opened the cabinet, from the pressure the smoke came out, the fire came out,' Hale said. 'I went in there and grabbed the, grabbed something to put the water in, came back, and put it out.' He was asked how it happened. 'Someone poured something down the drain,' he said. Now, Hale is thanking God and his wordless companion. 'He don't make no sound,' marveled Hale. 'He don't bark. He don't holler. But he made the loudest noise I ever heard that day in my life. By banging on my face.' If I were an intrepid reporter, I would be holding that dragon. But he's in his cage inside. Hale says he now plans to take Spike to the Grand Canyon as a thank-you trip for saving him something priceless — his life.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Denzel Washington's Rep Speaks Out After Heated Exchange at Cannes
Originally appeared on E! Online didn't let one bad moment steal his glory. Following a heated exchange with a photographer on the red carpet during the premiere of his latest film Highest 2 Lowest at the Cannes Film Festival May 19, the Oscar winner's rep confirmed that the moment didn't ruin his night. In fact, his rep told E! News in a statement May 20, 'It was a great evening.' Denzel, 70, was joined by director Spike Lee and costar as they walked the red carpet ahead of the film's premiere. Denzel began a conversation with A$AP before he was seen walking in the direction of a photographer who was trying to get his attention. The photographer appeared to grab Denzel's arm, prompting him to point directly in his face while saying, 'Stop it, stop it.' At one point, the Training Day star yanked his arm away from the photographer, who continued to smile, before walking back towards his cast members. More from E! Online Denzel Washington Gets Into Confrontation After Being Grabbed by Photographer at Cannes Hailey Bieber Details 'Scary' Bleeding Amid Baby Jack Bieber's Birth Dawn Richard Testifies Usher Witnessed Sean "Diddy" Combs Punch Cassie Ventura in Stomach Inside the theater, Denzel was celebrated for his role in the film—which reunited him with Spike for the first time in 20 years—and his storied career. Denzel was overcome with emotion as Spike—who previously worked with him on the films Mo' Better Blues, Malcolm X, He Got Game and Inside Man—presented him with an honorary Palme d'Or. 'This is a total surprise for me, so I'm emotional. It's a great opportunity to collaborate with my brother once again, brother from another mother, and to be here once again in Cannes,' the Equalizer star told the crowd as he fought back tears. 'We're a very privileged group in this room that we get to make movies and wear tuxedos and nice clothes and dress up and get paid for it as well.' 'We're just blessed beyond measure,' he added. 'I'm blessed beyond measure. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you all.' Keep reading to see all the star sightings from the 2025 Cannes Film Festival… Angelina JolieRobert De Niro & Tiffany ChenEva LongoriaAlessandra AmbrosioJulia GarnerJuliette BinocheHeidi Klum & Tom KaulitzBella HadidJeremy StrongHalle BerryIrina ShaykAndie MacDowell
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Denzel Washington's rant at Cannes photographer revealed by lip reader after row kicks off on red carpet
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DENZEL Washington's Cannes rant has been revealed by a lip reader after he rowed with a photographer on the red carpet. Acting legend Denzel, 70, was caught pointing angrily at a photographer in the tense moment as he posed for pictures outside the Palais des Festivals on Monday. 4 Denzel Washington hit out at a Cannes photographer in an explosive red carpet clash Credit: Getty According to expert, Jeremy Freeman, the row began after the photographer allegedly tapped the star on his arm - prompting the Oscar winner to turn and deliver a stern warning. According to his analysis for MailOnline, he said: 'Hey, one - one more time, stop. Let me tell you - stop, stop - never put your hands on me again." Despite the warning, the photographer - who was seen smiling during the encounter - reportedly replied, 'Not allowed." He's believed to have added, 'Yes, yes, yes,' before reaching out again and asking, 'Can I take a picture?' Denzel, clearly unimpressed, responded: 'Stop, stop it, stop it. I mean it. Stop, stop it." The Hollywood icon had been walking the carpet alongside his Highest 2 Lowest co-star A$AP Rocky, 36, when the incident unfolded. Despite the brief flare-up, the director's evening wasn't without celebration. During the premiere, he was surprised on stage with an honorary Palme d'Or, presented by long-time collaborator and friend Spike Lee. Spike said: 'This is my brother, right here,' handing over the award. 'A total surprise for me!' Denzel replied, beaming as he stood beside Spike and Rocky for photos. Denzel Washington's daughter Katia stuns fans as she makes rare red carpet appearance with very tall wife Highest 2 Lowest is a modern retelling of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic High And Low. Although it was missing from the official Cannes lineup when first announced, director Spike later revealed the film would appear at the festival, with confirmation hinging on whether Denzel would be able to attend. The film will hit cinemas via A24 on August 22, followed by a release on Apple TV+ on September 5. This isn't the first time Denzel has had a tense run-in with members of the public. In October 2024, the Training Day star was seen confronting autograph hunters outside the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where he was attending a benefit honouring Samuel L. Jackson. In video footage from that night, Denzel appeared visibly annoyed as he addressed one man in the crowd, saying, 'I heard you. You talk about showing love… respecting me.' When the man responded, 'We already do,' Denzel snapped back, 'I said I'll see you when I get out - which part of that don't y'all understand? "It's about showing love… or not, or not! We can do it another way… or not, we can do it both ways!' He then turned and walked into the building. Another memorable encounter came in 2021, when he was seen deep in conversation with a fan on a New York sidewalk. The man approached him with a stack of photos to sign, prompting a seemingly intense back-and-forth. Eyewitnesses said Denzel placed both hands on the fan's shoulders and appeared to share a serious message, momentarily ignoring social distancing. While the actor kept his mask on, the fan had lowered his, and one onlooker claimed he told the man to 'say a prayer' - though it's unclear what exactly was said. 4 He was caught in the tense exchange with the snapper Credit: Getty 4 His rant has now been revealed by a lip reader Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
