We Lost Kris Kristofferson (1936 - 2024)

By Mike Redmond | Pajiba Love | September 29, 2024 |

Tonight’s headline was supposed to be about Zachary Levi realizing his career is toast and going full Trumper, but instead, we’re gonna honor someone who’s actually worth our time and attention: Kris Kristofferson. The iconic actor and country singer passed away Saturday at age 88, and yes, my dorky ass is trying real hard not to write “best known for his role as Whistler in Blade.” I do know him from other things like The Highwaymen, which was the coolest supergroup of all time: Nelson, Jennings, Kristofferson, and Cash? It should’ve been illegal to stack an album that hard. Anyway, RIP, Whistler. Dammit. (Variety)

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From Kayleigh: Oh America. “Gatorwine” is the bizarre new drink trend. (New York Post)

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