Kevin Costner shut down questions surrounding his return to "Yellowstone" and allegations about demands he may have made in order to continue making the show.Costner sat down with "CBS Mornings" host Gayle King, who tried to take a deep dive into the actor's psyche and the reasons behind why he didn't plan on making more episodes of the hit show.The actor told King that he "loved the show before anybody," and his feelings toward it haven't changed."The truth never changes. That love was really strong. The idea of going back; I would do that in a second if I felt that it was something that I could do, wanted to do, I would make, I would make it fit."However, the 69-year-old host was insistent on figuring out what issues were going on between Costner and "Yellowstone" creator Taylor Sheridan. Sheridan writes, directs, and produces the show.King suggested that the two were in a battle of competing egos, asking, "Whose is bigger, Kevin?" at one point. 'I have no choice, my children are looking at me, so I can't wilt like a daisy, I have to go forward.'King then relayed allegations to Costner that he has been difficult to work with and has made a series of demands that must be met in order for him to film more episodes of the show:"The characterization of you isn't necessarily flattering. You made demands, you want to have a certain schedule, you want to shoot at a certain time, you want certain money," she listed. "If it's not that hard, why can't the two of you be able to work it out? People would love to see that," she continued. Costner wasn't keen on opening up emotionally to the host."This isn't therapy, Gayle. We're not going to discuss this on the show really, honestly.""I'm a good therapist," King replied jokingly. Costner didn't think the accusations were very funny."I've conducted my life in a pretty straightforward way. I've never missed any obligations in my entire career, so the idea is wide open for me. It just happens to be like, can I fall in love with the writing, can I fall in love with the part that wants to go forward?"Costner announced in a video in late June 2024 that he wouldn't be able to continue with the show after something had "really changed.""I won't be returning," he added in the announcement.From one sensitive topic to another, King brought up Costner's high-profile divorce from Christine Baumgartner after 20 years of marriage."You went through a very public divorce, so I am curious about how you're doing ... head-wise and your heart-wise," King asked.Still very serious, Costner was straightforward in his answer."That's a crushing moment. It's powerful, it hurt, but I go forward. I have no choice, my children are looking at me, so I can't wilt like a daisy, I have to go forward. I have to continue to be who I am and keep a special eye on who they are," he explained.Costner just finished production on "Horizon: An American Saga," where he worked with his teenage son Hayes. The Western star called the opportunity to work with his son "a dream come true."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

A woman with decades of police experience has now found herself on the wrong side of the law after she was slapped with more than 10 felony counts related to lying on official documents.In 2022, Celeste Murphy was named the first black female police chief of Chattanooga, Tennessee. She had an impressive resume, having risen through the ranks to become deputy chief of the Atlanta Police Department before she made the move to Tennessee.Or did she?In April, District Attorney Pro Tem David Michael Dunavant asked the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to look into Murphy and her state of residence. Reports indicate that she entered various Chattanooga addresses on her Tennessee driver's license application, voter registration form, and a residency affidavit from the Department of Safety and Homeland Security.However, at least one person living near one of those residences claimed never to have seen her. Another residence reportedly belonged to the family of a police sergeant who denied that Murphy ever lived there. And thus far, Murphy has not voted in Hamilton County, Tennessee.Murphy did allegedly claim a property tax exemption for a home she bought in Fulton County, Georgia, several years ago, though, which raised red flags. Back in March, she said that she would work to resolve the state residency discrepancies, but records show she is still apparently receiving the Georgia tax break.Her contract with Chattanooga required her to reside in Tennessee. Plus, lying on many official documents is considered perjury."During the investigation, agents determined Murphy knowingly entered false information on several government documents related to establishing residency in Chattanooga, though swearing to their truth in signing the documents," said a TBI press release.'Last year in the city of Chattanooga, 77 percent of homicides claimed the lives of black men, women and children of all of those that were cleared. Every single one was a black perpetrator. I don't recall a press conference speaking out against those killers.'On Wednesday, 56-year-old Murphy resigned her position as police chief in Chattanooga effective immediately. "While the circumstances surrounding the situation have been challenging, I respect her desire to preserve the integrity of the Chattanooga Police Department," Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly said.The following day, Murphy surrendered to the Hamilton County jail on 14 total counts, 11 felonies, and three misdemeanors. The charges against her include illegal voter registration, false entries on official registration or election documents, false entries in governmental records, forgery, perjury, and official misconduct.She quickly bonded out of custody after posting $19,000 bond. She has another hearing scheduled for July 12.Murphy will receive a 90-day severance package from the city, totaling more than $44,000. She also enjoys the support of many local black pastors, many of whom believe she is the victim of racism and sexism."This attempt to discredit an African-American woman in leadership reeks of petty partisan politics with dangerous outcomes if applied uniformly," Dr. Ernest Reed, pastor of Second Missionary Baptist Church, said at a press conference on Monday morning about Murphy's indictment."She has challenged the status quo, advocating for a fair and impartial environment. Her commitment to high standards, independent thinking and community engagement has made a tangible positive difference. We are not addressing individuals, but a pervasive spirit of resistance to change and justice," he continued.Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp, who recused herself from the Murphy case, slammed the black leaders who had gathered just outside her office for their press conference, implying they were little more than race hustlers who care more about the political expediency of Murphy's case than "than they do about black lives.""Last year in the city of Chattanooga, 77 percent of homicides claimed the lives of black men, women, and children. Of all of those that were cleared, every single one was a black perpetrator," she said to the black leaders. "I don't recall a press conference speaking out against those killers. I don't recall a press conference where you stand up and are the voice of victims. "Maybe I wasn't invited to that one.""I do not recall a press release or a press conference in which you call for a ceasefire in your own community," Wamp continued. "I don't recall you saying prayers outside of this courthouse as you are losing dozens of members of your community every single year.""This is not about race," Wamp added. She declined to comment on Murphy's case.At least one major police organization, the Fraternal Order of Police, does not seem to be supporting Murphy's cause. "It is a disappointing day for law enforcement when an Officer or Chief is indicted for acting outside the law and tarnishes the badge we all proudly wear," the group said in a statement."We will support our interim Chief and will offer our support to the Mayor’s Office in the search for Chattanooga’s next police chief."Harry Sommers, executive police chief of Chattanooga Police Department, has been named interim police chief while a search begins for a permanent replacement.Like Blaze News? 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After last week’s debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, almost everybody — including many Democrats — is calling for Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic presidential candidate. Policies aside, he’s simply too old and senile for the job. For a while, the left tried to deny Biden’s cognitive decline, but that’s finally shifting. Not for Jill Biden, though. Clearly she’s going to hang on until the bitter end. At a recent speech at one of Biden’s campaign rallies, Jill told the crowd, “I saw in [Joe] then the same character that I see in him today. And even though he has faced unimaginable tragedies, his optimism is undaunted. His strength is unshakable. His hope is undeterred!” While the speech itself is pathetic, Biden’s face is all the more so. Elder Abuse! When Will Jill Biden and The Democrats Stop This Charade?! www.youtube.com “The tragedy, Jill, is that you’re doing this to him,” says Sara Gonzales. “This is clearly elder abuse, and she seems to be thrilled about it.” “You can go back and watch the way he would speak 30 years ago, and he was intelligent, he had a good charisma about him, and to allow whatever legacy that would have been in Democrat circles to become this,” says BlazeTV contributor John Doyle, adding that what Jill is doing is paving the way for Biden to be “ritually humiliated.” Sara agrees, adding, “The thing that does make me sad about this is … nobody in Joe Biden’s family loves him enough to say, ‘that’s enough; we’re done here.”’ Want more from Sara Gonzales?To enjoy more of Sara's no-holds-barred take to news and culture, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

Contrary to Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent, this does not place the president ‘above the law.’

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For some reason, Google moved up this year's Pixel launch event by about two months. Instead of mid-October, we'll get the Pixel 9 phones in mid-August. I can think of several reasons the move makes sense. For starters, Android 15 should be available in August, so why not have it debut alongside four new Pixel 9 phones? Also, Samsung will hold its big Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 event on July 10th, several weeks earlier than expected. Google will reportedly include a Pixel 9 Pro Fold phone in this year's Pixel 9 lineup. It would probably want that phone in stores as soon as possible to compete with Samsung's foldables. Then there's always the iPhone 16 threat. Apple Intelligence will supposedly drive a big upgrade cycle this year, so Google might want to give you a chance to buy a Pixel 9 before you get an iPhone. What hasn't changed, and probably won't for some time to come, is the lack of secrecy around the newest Pixels. Thanks to various leaks this year, we already know everything about the upcoming phones. And now we have a full hands-on video demo of an unreleased Pixel model that precedes its actual launch by several weeks. The pink Pixel 9 appeared in a short video on social media, confirming Google's big design change for this year's Pixels. Continue reading... The post Pixel 9 hands-on video just appeared 6 weeks too early appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Today’s deals: $120 off Ryzen 9 mini PC, $89 Apple AirPods, $25 portable neck fan, $79 23andMe DNA test, more Best laptop deals for 2024 Today’s deals: Early Prime Day sales, $50 Ring Doorbell, $80 Keurig coffee maker, $470 Dyson V11, more Today’s deals: Rare Meta Quest 3 discount, $8 mosquito bite relief, $300 off Narwal Freo X Ultra, more

President Joe Biden's difficulties in last week's debate were not just a "one-off" incident but the continuance of a pattern that has been going on for the last year and a half as he has "good days, he has bad days," former Washington Post journalist Carl Bernstein says.

U.S. President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders called on Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly to reduce the prices of their weight loss and diabetes drugs, in an opinion piece by them published in USA Today Tuesday.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., warned that President Joe Biden is so desperate to remain in office, he's willing to "turn on the system of justice itself."

Butterscotch Marble Cake is a super easy dessert. It has lots of butterscotch flavor, a marble pattern, and a rich chocolate glaze. Thanks to a couple of shortcut ingredients you’ll spend no time at all making this delicious cake! Doctored Cake Mix Recipe From scratch cakes are my favorite, but sometimes shortcuts are called for. This Butterscotch Marble Cake is made from boxed cake mix and instant butterscotch pudding mix. Thanks to these convenience products, it only takes minutes to get this cake ready to go in the oven and you can be assured it will come out of the oven flavorful and moist. As long as you are careful not to overbake it that is. How To Serve Butterscotch Marble Cake Made in a 9×13-inch pan, this cake is perfect for potlucks, picnics, cookouts, or to share at a holiday meal. And it makes a really awesome snack with a cup of coffee. I was a huge fan of butterscotch pudding as a child and as an adult I adore Butterscotch flavored desserts. Especially when joined with chocolate as in this recipe. Scroll down for more butterscotch dessert recipes. Enjoy! How To Make (More detailed instructions in recipe card below.) Make the cake batter. To make the cake batter, mix together the cake mix, butterscotch instant pudding, water, eggs, and vegetable oil. Turn some of the cake batter into chocolate cake batter. Separate out 1 1/2 cups of batter and add chocolate syrup to it. Assemble the cake. Pour the non-chocolate cake batter into a prepared baking dish. Drop the chocolate cake batter by spoonfuls on top. Use a knife to swirl back and forth to create the marble effect. Bake. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 35 minutes. Make Icing. Drizzle over cake. How To Store Cake can be stored at room temperature for 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. More Butterscotch Desserts Butterscotch Lush Butterscotch Blondies Butterscotch Banana Bread No-Bake Butterscotch Pie Butterscotch Toffee Cheesecake Bars Print Butterscotch Marble Cake Butterscotch Marble Cake has lots of butterscotch flavor, a marble pattern, and a rich chocolate glaze. Easy to make with a box of cake mix and instant butterscotch pudding mix. Course Dessert Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 45 minutes minutes Servings 16 Calories 320kcal Author Christin Mahrlig EquipmentHand-held electric mixer9×13-inch baking dish Ingredients1 box white cake mix1 (4-serving-size) box butterscotch instant pudding mix1 cup water4 large eggs1/4 cup vegetable oil1/2 cup chocolate-flavored syrup4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces1 1/4 cups powdered sugar2 tablespoons hot water InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.Combine first 5 ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low until combined. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.Transfer 1 1/2 cups of batter to a medium bowl and mix chocolate syrup into it.Pour the batter WITHOUT the chocolate syrup into prepared pan.Drop chocolate batter by spoonfuls on top. Use a knife and swirl through the batters to mix them some.Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool.To make icing, combine chopped chocolate and butter in a small saucepan.Heat over low heat and stir until melted and smooth.Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar and water until smooth. Drizzle over cake. NotesCake can be stored at room temperature for 5 days. NutritionCalories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 159IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens Originally posted August 26, 2017. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. The post Butterscotch Marble Cake appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.