Email Notice to Consumers Who Made Payments Through the Google Play Store

The following is a legitimate email sent out to eligible class action lawsuit members regarding the $630 million Google Play settlement. 

Google Play $630 Million Class Action Settlement

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
State of Utah, et al. v. Google LLC, et al., Case No. 3:21-cv-05227-JD

NOTICE OF STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL SETTLEMENT

Notice ID: 332212040

ATTENTION: CONSUMERS WHO MADE PAYMENTS THROUGH THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE

THIS IS A COURT-APPROVED NOTICE AND NOT A SOLICITATION FROM A LAWYER

Please read this Notice carefully. You are receiving this Notice because you may have paid for an app through the Google Play Store or paid for in-app content (including purchases in gaming apps, subscriptions, and ad-free versions of apps) through Google Play Billing between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023 (a "Qualifying Purchase"). For example, if you paid to download a game or made a purchase in an app downloaded from the Google Play Store, you may have important rights concerning the State Attorneys General lawsuit described below.

A proposed settlement has been reached in a consumer protection and antitrust lawsuit brought by the Attorneys General of all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands ("State Attorneys General") against Google (the "Action").

The State Attorneys General claim that consumers paid too much to Google for apps and for purchases made in apps downloaded from the Google Play Store because Google monopolized app distribution on certain Android devices and in-app billing services. The State Attorneys General also claim that by monopolizing app distribution, Google reduced consumers' choices in apps. The State Attorneys General also claim that Google made misrepresentations to the public concerning the risks of getting apps from sources other than the Google Play Store and Google's billing policies for apps. Google denies any wrongdoing and denies the allegations in the Complaint.

The State Attorneys General brought this lawsuit in their parens patriae* capacity, on behalf of consumers who made Qualifying Purchases through Google Play Billing between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023, while living in any State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands.

As part of the settlement, a $630 million Settlement Fund will be established. The Fund will be used to pay consumers who made at least one Qualifying Purchase, as well as the costs of administering the Fund and attorneys' fees. Your share of the Fund will be at least $2 and may be more based on how much you paid for apps through the Google Play Store or for in-app content through Google Play Billing between August 16, 2016, and September 30, 2023, compared to the amount paid by all other consumers who made Qualifying Purchases.

You are receiving this Notice because Google's internal records show that you may have made a Qualifying Purchase using a Google payments profile with a "Legal Address" located in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands.

If the "Legal Address" listed in your Google payments profile at the time you made a Qualifying Purchase is in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands, then you are a member of this Action and you are eligible to receive a payment from the Settlement Fund.

If you are covered by this Action, you may not have to do anything to receive a payment from the Settlement Fund. The Settlement Fund will make the majority of payments automatically, and no claim form is necessary in most cases. Once the Settlement has been approved by the Court, you will receive an email from PayPal or a text from Venmo notifying you of your incoming payment at the email address or mobile phone number associated with your Google Play account. If that email address or phone number is also associated with a PayPal or Venmo account, then the payment will be made directly to that account. If that email address or phone number does not match an email address or phone number associated with a PayPal or Venmo account, then you have the option to create a new account or redirect the payment to a PayPal or Venmo account at another email address or phone number.

If you (a) do not have an existing PayPal or Venmo account and do not want to sign up for PayPal or Venmo, (b) no longer have access to the email address or mobile phone number associated with your Google Play account, or (c) were expecting to receive a payment but did not, there will be a supplemental claims process after the automatic payments process is complete.

If you would like to be notified by email when the supplemental claims process starts, you may submit your name, email address, and mobile phone number at www.GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com.

By receiving money, you will give up any rights to sue, or continue to sue, Google separately over the claims at issue in this Action.

Objections to the $630 Class Action Google Play Lawsuit

If you want to object to the Settlement, then you must file a written objection on or before February 19, 2026. To learn more about the process for making objections, go to www.GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com.

If you do not want to receive a payment from the Settlement Fund and you want to bring your own case against Google, then you must submit a request to be excluded on or before February 19, 2026. To learn more about or to submit a request for exclusion, go to www.GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com.

An administrator appointed by the Court is sending this Summary Notice. To view the full Notice approved by the Court, and for more information about the Action, including certain important Court filings, go to www.GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com or contact the Notice Administrator at 1-866-905-8127 or by email to info@GooglePlayStateAGAntitrustLitigation.com.

BY ORDER OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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The preceding email refers to a website, but doesn't ask you to take any action to join the class action lawsuit, because they already know who has a Google Play account and who is eligible.

That is a big indicator that this is a real and legitimate email. 

A List of Celebrities Coming for Nashville Celebrity Comic Con 2026 February 7-8, 2026

Nashville Celebrity Comic Con 2026 will take place at The Fairgrounds Nashville on February 7-8, 2026, and it is not going to disappoint.

Nashville Celebrity Comic Con

Nashville Celebrity Comic Con 2026 is Going to be a Blast!

Going to the Nashville Celebrity Comic Con is like stepping into a living, breathing universe of your favorite stories and a blast of nostalgia from your favorite TV shows. Everywhere you look, there are vibrant cosplay creations, massive displays, rare collectibles, and the buzz of fans who share the same passion. The energy in the air feels electric—every corner holds something new to explore, from artists sketching your favorite characters to booths filled with comics, toys, and merch you can’t find anywhere else. It’s a place where imagination takes over, and you get to be surrounded by people who appreciate the same worlds you do.

The thrill of seeing celebrities from your favorite movies and shows takes the experience to a whole new level. Whether it’s catching a glimpse of a beloved actor walking onto a panel stage or meeting them up close for an autograph or photo, the excitement is unforgettable. Hearing behind-the-scenes stories straight from the stars feels like getting secret access to the worlds you love. Those moments—standing in line with fellow fans, feeling your heart race as your turn approaches, and walking away with a memory you’ll never forget—that's what the Nashville Celebrity Comic Con 2026 is all about.

Celebrity Guests That Have Confirmed to Nashville Celebrity Comic Con 2026

Here are some of the celebrity guests who have been confirmed so far:

• Anika Noni Rose - The Princess and the Frog
• Chandler Riggs - The Walking Dead
• Colleen Clinkenbeard – One Piece voice actor
• Dante Basco - Hook
• Elijah Wood – Lord of the Rings
• Emily Bett Rickards - Arrow
• Giancarlo Esposito - Breaking Bad
• Irene Bedard - Pocahontas
• Jacob Bertrand - Cobra Kai
• Jake Connelly - Stranger Things
• John Rhys-Davies - Sliders, Lord of the Rings
• Killer Kross and Scarlett - WWE superstars
• Lita - WWE superstar
• Melissa Joan Hart – Sabrina the Teenage Witch
• Ralph Macchio – The Karate Kid/Cobra Kai
• Rider Strong – Boy Meets World
• Ross Marquand - The Walking Dead
• Saraya - WWE superstar
• Sean Gunn - Guardians of the Galaxy
• Sean Kanan - The Karate Kid Part III/Cobra Kai
• Stephen Amell - Arrow
• Trish Stratus - WWE superstar
• Will Friedle – Boy Meets World, Batman Beyond
• William Zabka – The Karate Kid/Cobra Kai
• Xolo Mariduena - Blue Beetle/Cobra Kai

Note: This is not a complete list of all the celebrities.

The website for the Nashville event is found here.

In Detroit, a Black Goat Named 'Smoke' Scared a Local Resident That Didn't Know What to do

Would you be scared if you were walking to your car in your neighborhood and encountered a black goat roaming around?

One Detroit resident was, and ended up jumping on top of his car out of safety.

Black Goat named 'Smoke'

On the West side of Detroit, resident Dae'lan Scott was startled when he saw a black goat roaming around, and he was scared, so he jumped on top of his car.

Innocent Farm Animals or Harbingers of Evil?

Many people that grew up in the city may have little to no experience being around goats. After all, we see them on TV, and can sometimes be associated with the occult, devil worship, evil, and many other satanic things in pop culture.

To those that have farms, they know that goats are curious and mostly harmless creatures that can sometimes get into mischief.

Detroit Resident Startled by Black Goat in Neighborhood

Dae'lan Scott learned that 'Smoke' the black goat, escaped from his property and was just taking a tour of the Detroit neighborhood.

Dae'lan told WXYZ News:

"So I go outside. I'm like, OK, OK, I start 'Baaa, Baaa'" and Smoke "came out of nowhere."

The owner of Smoke the black goat is Robert Pizzimenti, and he was cited for "possessing a wild animal without permit."

Pizzimenti regretfully said:

"I don't want him to walk around. He actually hopped the fence. That wasn't the idea. I do need to keep him contained."

WXYZ  reported that court records reveal that the city has "had a history of problems with his animals."

Pizzimenti also said:

"If Detroiters were allowed to farm and garden the way many of us want to, we could have the most unique city on the planet."

Resident Dae'lan Scott now knows what to do if he comes across Smoke. He will try to get Smoke the black goat back home to Mr. Pizzimenti.

Gulf Coast News Facebook post can be seen below.

Would you be okay if there was a goat living in your neighborhood?

The List of Celebrities Coming to Huntsville, AL for the Comic and Pop Culture Expo in April 2026

 The 11th Annual Comic and Pop Culture Expo taking place at the South Hall of the Von Braun Center April 17-19, 2026 in Huntsville, AL will feature many special guest celebrities. Special guest reveals are listed below.

11th Annual Comic & Pop Culture Expo

The Thrill of Comic Book Conventions 

Going to a Comic Book and Pop Culture Expo is like stepping into a living, breathing universe of your favorite stories. Everywhere you look, there are vibrant cosplay creations, massive displays, rare collectibles, and the buzz of fans who share the same passion. The energy in the air feels electric—every corner holds something new to explore, from artists sketching your favorite characters to booths filled with comics, toys, and merch you can’t find anywhere else. It’s a place where imagination takes over and you get to be surrounded by people who appreciate the same worlds you do.

The thrill of seeing celebrities from your favorite movies and shows takes the experience to a whole new level. Whether it’s catching a glimpse of a beloved actor walking onto a panel stage or meeting them up close for an autograph or photo, the excitement is unforgettable. Hearing behind-the-scenes stories straight from the stars feels like getting secret access to the worlds you love. Those moments—standing in line with fellow fans, feeling your heart race as your turn approaches, and walking away with a memory you’ll never forget—are what make a Comic Book and Pop Culture Expo feel magical.

The 11th annual Comic & Pop Culture Expo takes place in Huntsville, AL, April 17-19, 2026 at the Von Braun Civic Center.

Guests That Have Confirmed to Come to Comic & Pop Culture Expo in Huntsville, AL

Here are some of the special guests who have been confirmed so far:

Andrea Barber - Full House

David Howard Thornton - Huntsville native, Terrifier & Gotham

Dave Coulier - Full House

Jodie Sweetin - Full House

Judith Hoag - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Levar Burton - Reading Rainbow and Star Trek

Mario Lopez - Saved by the Bell

Mark Spears - professional comic artist

Michael Rosenbaum - Smallville

Neil Ross - voice actor in Transformers, G.I. Joe, Spider-Man

Ron Perlman - Hellboy

Tom Welling - Smallville

Vicki Lawrence - Mama's Family

Wil Wheaton - Star Trek

Zachary Levi - Shazam!

The official website for the 2026 Expo can be found here.

Iowa Woman was Found Inside the Walls of a Business After Officers Heard 'Whispering in the Wall'

On another bizarre episode of "World's Dumbest Criminals," a woman was caught by police hiding inside the walls of a Geneseo business and is now facing criminal charges.

Mugshot of Caleigh Gottsche; credit: 

Police Find a Woman Hiding in the Wall of a Geneseo Business

KWQC News reported that Caleigh Gottsche of Davenport was arrested by police after hearing whispering in the walls of a business in Geneseo, Illinois. 

A business owner on South State Street heard a "loud noise coming from the ceiling or attic area" around 5:30 p.m. and called 911. Police arrived and searched businesses nearby and that's when they heard whispering and movement behind the walls. They talked to Gottsche and were able to pinpoint her location.

Firefighters were able to pull her out of the wall safely.

Police believe she was working with two others, and are searching for them. Roads in the area were closed during the investigation. Police also discovered that they found damaged access points on the "shared roofs" of businesses at the location.

Local Businesses are Hurt by Theft

It’s striking how far some individuals will go to exploit honest businesses — in this case, one suspect actually hid inside the walls to gain unlawful access. According to the report, the suspect was discovered squeezed between interior walls of a commercial building, after first responders heard movement from the ceiling or attic areas.

This kind of bold intrusion demonstrates not only premeditation but also a willingness to put themselves in dangerous and conspicuous positions just to commit theft or damage. Businesses that operate under the assumption of standard break-in risks may be caught off guard when someone is literally inside the walls.

When you think about the impact on the business, this kind of crime goes well beyond just stolen goods or damaged property. The psychological effect on business owners and employees is severe — knowing someone managed to access hidden parts of your building unsettles the sense of security. Moreover, the cost often isn’t limited to items taken; it includes repair of walls, ceilings, rafters, roofs, and potentially shutting down operations while investigation or remediation occurs. In the cited case, multiple businesses at the location had damaged access points in their shared roofs, suggesting coordinated and extensive efforts.

This level of risk underscores how critical it is for businesses to not only secure visible entry points but also to be vigilant about unseen vulnerabilities and the lengths to which malicious actors will go.

California Woman Hands out Potatoes Instead of Candy for Halloween & Kids Love it

A woman in Los Angeles County, California, decided to hand out potatoes at her house on Halloween, and received a very positive response from kids wanting to get potatoes in their candy bag. In fact, it was so popular, she ran out of potatoes "shockingly fast."

Nina Ries of Los Angeles County

CBS LA reported that Nina Ries in La Cañada Flintridge of Los Angeles County handed out russet potatoes instead of candy for Halloween, and the kids kept coming. She didn't realize how fast she would run out of potatoes after discovering how popular it would be. Kids were running down the street to her house, while other children were giving each other high fives.

She said, "To say that I was surprised was an understatement."

View the CBS LA Facebook Post

The CBS LA Facebook post can be viewed below:

Happy Kids Yelling Out, "I Got a Potato" for Halloween

Handing out potatoes - while uncommon - isn't completely unheard of. Another Facebook post from 2024 can be seen below.

credit: Matt Schultz on Facebook

Create Happy Memories by Handing out Russet Potatoes at Halloween 🥔

Kids Finding a Bowl of Potatoes on Halloween

Handing out russet potatoes instead of candy at Halloween is an unexpectedly delightful twist that turns an ordinary tradition into a memorable and fun event. While candy is the norm, a potato’s sheer novelty makes it stand out—kids are first puzzled, then amused, and often end up loving the surprise of receiving something so different. It sparks laughter, curiosity, and even a bit of friendly bragging as they show off their “Halloween potato” to friends. The idea breaks the monotony of sugar overload and adds a playful, wholesome sense of humor to the night—proving that sometimes, it’s the simplest and most unexpected gestures that create the best memories.

Florida Man Posing as Elon Musk Scammed Woman of Almost $600K in Investment Scam

A Florida man pretending to be one of the richest men in the world - Elon Musk - promised a Texas woman he would provide a return on her investment totaling $56,000,000 USD. Instead, he was stringing her along for months to gain her trust before stealing her money.

Jeffrey Moynihan was arrested after scamming a woman. (source: Bradenton Police Department)

WAFF 48 News reported that a 74-year-old woman from Texas believed the man she met on Facebook was the real Elon Musk. After exchanging messages for months, she gave him almost $600,000 USD of her money because he promised her he would increase her return on the investment to $56 million.

Jeffrey Moynihan is his Real Name, Not Elon Musk

The man scamming her was Jeffrey Moynihan (seen in the image above), and he was arrested by Bradenton Police department, which is on US 41 between Tampa and Sarasota, Florida. He pleaded "no contest" to the charges and received almost 30 years of probation as a result of his crimes.

A representative of the Bradenton police department said:

“A lot of times, people that are older may not have such a large social group,” said a representative. “And if you’re home alone, you know, for a day or two or whatever, and someone calls you or sends an email, and it’s a very friendly email, it can really trick people.”

The important thing is that Jeffrey Moynihan was caught by authorities trying to impersonate Elon Musk and hopefully this is a wake up call for him and he will stop his dangerous behavior of trying to scam honest people out of their money.

What to do if you have been Contacted by a Suspicious Person on Facebook

If you think you are being targeted by a scammer, there are ways to protect yourself. 

• First, stop all communication immediately. 
• Next, alert a trusted family member, a friend, or a neighbor about what has been going on. Tell them as many details as possible so they can help. 
• Third, report the incident to your local police department, including the contact information for the individual. 

Here is a graphic with tips to protect yourself.

How to Protect Yourself and Others

Fox Sports broadcaster Mark Sanchez in Trouble After an Incident Involving Public Intoxication

Fox Sports broadcaster March Sanchez is in police custody after an incident took place on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read the shocking details below.

Mark Sanchez, Fox Sports broadcaster; CC Share Alike 2.0

Mark Sanchez's History in the NFL

Mark Sanchez is a former NFL quarterback who played ten seasons in the league before transitioning to broadcasting with Fox Sports in 2021. He rose to prominence at the University of Southern California (USC), where he led the Trojans to a 12–1 season and a Rose Bowl victory over Penn State in 2008. Despite limited starting experience, Sanchez entered the 2009 NFL Draft and was selected fifth overall by the New York Jets. He made an immediate impact, becoming only the second quarterback in NFL history to reach the AFC Championship Game in each of his first two seasons (2009 and 2010). Sanchez was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2009 and earned First-Team All-Pac-10 honors during his final college season. 

Over his NFL career, he also played for the Eagles, Cowboys, Bears, Broncos, and Washington, accumulating over 15,000 passing yards and 86 touchdowns. Though his career had ups and downs—including the infamous “Butt Fumble” moment—his early playoff success and leadership under pressure remain standout achievements.

A Serious Incident Happened Leading to his Arrest

On October 4, Mark Sanchez was in Indianapolis, Indiana to broadcast the Indianapolis Colts vs. the Las Vegas Raiders game for Fox Sports. Around 12:30 a.m. he became involved in a heated altercation with a 69-year-old delivery driver near Loughmiller’s Pub & Eatery. 

The dispute reportedly began over a parking situation and escalated quickly.

FOX59 released graphic images of the bloodied 69-year-old man receiving care in the hospital after the altercation. The 69-year-old man was working between the Westin Hotel and the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. His job was to collect used cooking oil used by businesses.

FOX59 reported a struggle near a dumpster before the 69-year-old man used pepper spray to defend himself. The man told FOX59 that "this guy is trying to kill me," and pulled a knife out and "stabbed Mark Sanchez several times in self defense."

Sanchez then went to Loughmiller's Pub & Eatery following the incident where he interacted with a bartender. 

FOX59 spoke to the bartender Scott Bennett closing up Loughmiller's Pub & Eatery that provided medical aid to Mark Sanchez following the incident. The bartender allegedly did not know what had just transpired prior to giving medical treatment to Sanchez 

Scott Bennett told FOX59:

“As I was closing, somebody was beating on the window, just a random person,” Bennett said. “I looked and saw that the person needed help and went outside and the person had blood on him, and he said that he’d been shot.

“Brought him inside and laid him down, and we called 911 and put towels over the injuries that he had.”

Bennett continued:

“There was blood, definitely, it wasn’t shooting out or anything like that, but there was definitely blood,” Bennett said. “Some from the chest and some from the abdomen and crotch region, there was blood on his pants. I was trying to talk to him a little bit, tried to get his name, couldn’t really understand what he was saying. I didn’t recognize him at all.”

Police and court documents report the following:

• Sanchez appeared intoxicated and allegedly unlawfully entered the man’s box truck.
• The two men began recording each other on their phones before the situation turned physical.
• The older man, claiming self-defense, used pepper spray and then stabbed Sanchez in the upper torso.
• Sanchez was hospitalized in critical condition but later upgraded to stable.

As a result, Mark Sanchez was charged with battery resulting in injury, public intoxication, and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.

Sanchez was hospitalized following the incident, and authorities have confirmed that the case is under review for formal charging decisions. Once he's released and processed, a court date will likely be set and made public.

According to a FOX59 report, the 69-year-old man involved in the altercation is suing Fox Corporation and Mark Sanchez, alleging the following:

They “knew or should have known about Defendant, Sanchez’s unfitness as an employee, propensity for drinking and/or harmful conduct.”

According to the plaintiff, “Despite the use of pepper spray, Defendant, Sanchez continued to advance toward Plaintiff,” reads the lawsuit, “resulting in a physical altercation which resulted in Plaintiff…suffering significant injuries to his head, jaw and neck.”

Fox Sports in Response to the Incident

Fox Sports issued a statement expressing gratitude to the medical team and asked for privacy for Sanchez and his family. He was replaced in the broadcast booth for that weekend’s game.

This incident drew widespread media attention, not only because of Sanchez’s public profile but also due to the unusual and violent nature of the confrontation.

Popeyes has a New Collab with Hot Ones & Popeyes Mail Coupons Expire December 2025

Popeyes coupons are out and offer great deals both online and in-store to get delicious, mouth-watering chicken. Love that chicken from Popeyes!

Popeyes Logo

Popeyes' New Collaboration with Hot Ones

I was very excited to receive an email today from Popeyes announcing their collaboration with the Hot Ones brand. This is exciting because when Panda Express incorporates Hot Ones with their chicken, it is so delicious, and I can't get enough. Panda Express has featured Hot Ones on its menu at least twice, and it is always a fan favorite, so I am very excited for Hot Ones to be coming to Popeyes.

Popeyes Collaboration with Hot Ones

Popeyes Catering Coupon Code

First deal: If you are going to have a catering party and order $100 or more, use promo code "POPEYESPARTY25" at online checkout to receive 10% off.

Fansville Free Drink with 12 pc. Wings Deal

The Fansville wing deal states "Buy a 12pc Wings and get a Regular fountain drink free at participating U.S. restaurants available in-store, on Popeyes.com, or on the Popeyes App only.

Fansville Wing Deal

Popeyes Coupons in the Mail Expire December 2025

I received a page of Popeyes coupons in the mail. Below is an example of Popeyes coupons. If you received this flyer, the expiration date is 12/22/25 on these coupons from the mail.

Popeyes coupons from mail

My family has a long history of going to Popeyes for their delicious food, back to a time when they had a buffet here. While the buffet is long gone, I still enjoy taking my family to Popeyes.

104.3 MYFM What's That Noise? Contest Sound Guesses 'The Unsanctioned List' for Summer 2025

 

104.3 MYfm What's That Noise Contest & Unsanctioned List 2025 

104.3 MYFM 'What's That Noise' Contest Returned in Summer 2025

Congratulations! You have found the secret Unsanctioned List that Valentine is always talking about on the show. All past guesses are listed below by day to help you win the cash prize. 

Bookmark this website page so you can come back daily. 😉 

Scroll down to see the list of incorrect guesses so far.

104.3 MYfm What's That Noise? Contest 2025

If you listen every day to 104.3 MYfm radio station, you should participate in the What's That Noise contest to win the cash prize. 

There are four ways you can listen:

You can listen to MYFM live on the radio, using the iheart radio app, from a smart speaker, or stream it live from the website.

Call In and Win Cash! 💵

Be the 20th caller at the following times and you can get a chance to guess the noise: 

Monday-Friday Pacific time at 7:25 AM, 8:25 AM, 9:25 AM, 1:25 PM, 5:25 PM. If your call gets through, you have a chance to guess the noise. Listen to the noise when they play it, or on the website address below to hear it.

What's That Noise Contest Contact info.

Phone Number: 866-544-6936

Contest Website:

https://1043myfm.iheart.com/content/2025-08-08-valentine-in-the-mornings-whats-that-noise-summer-2025/

Tips for Calling In:

Based on the comments received so far, the best advice is that when you call, if you get a busy signal, then you want to hang up and try dialing in again. When you get through, it will actually ring. 

If you are caller 1-19, you will likely not talk to an actual person, but you will get a ring, and then the line will hang up on you. If you are caller #20, then someone will answer the phone and congratulate you for being caller #20.

Get a few seconds head start: Another pro tip came from a caller in the morning. She was Live on the Air with Valentine and said she listens to 104.3 MYfm on the iHeartradio app on her smartphone and says that the app is a few seconds ahead of the FM radio station and she said it gives her a head start on everyone else.

If you are at home and using a smart device (i.e. Amazon Echo), say: "Alexa, play iHeartradio station K-B-I-G" and Alexa should respond, "Getting your one Thousand forty-three MyFM station from iHeartradio." 

The radio station does not run the What's That Noise? contest on holidays.

104.3 MYFM's What's That Noise Contest for Summer 2025, List of Incorrect Guesses a.k.a. 'The Unsanctioned List' is Below 👇

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August Summer 2025 'What's That Noise?' Guesses List

• Sound #1 was correctly guessed by Nicole on Monday, August 18 at 9:25 a.m, winning $8,000. 
• Sound #2 was correctly guessed by Todd on Friday, August 21, winning $7,400. 
• Sound #3 was correctly guessed by Isaiah on Thursday, August 28 at 9:25 a.m., winning $4,900
• Sound #4 was correctly guessed by Lisa on Wednesday at 9:25 a.m., winning $4,200
• Sound #5 was correctly guessed by Anjelica from San Jacinto, winning $9,200 (Correct guess: "Seatbelt")
• Sound #6 was correctly guessed by Johnny, winning $1,000 (Correct guess: "Putting straw through a lid")

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Sound #5 - Noise Guesses for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

Note: The cash prize started at $1,000 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Biting an apple 
• Mixer

Noise Guesses for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,200 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Turning off a vacuum cleaner
• Ripping a cloth 
• Sharpening a knife 🔪
• A door stop
• Electric pencil sharpener

Noise Guesses for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $6,200 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Electric soap dispenser 
• Zipper
• Ziploc freezer bag
• Power drill
• A paper shredder 

Noise Guesses for Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $6,700 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Shuffling shoe across pavement
• Juicer
• Pulling a zip tie
• Tearing foil
• Small kid's car

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $7,200 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Scotch tape
• Tape measure
• Adjusting a backpack strap
• Draining a sink 
• Adjusting the height on an office chair

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $7,700 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Helium balloon 🎈
• Curling a ribbon 
• Blowing through a straw (like a spitball)
• Pepper grinder
• Ironing cord

Noise Guesses for Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $8,200 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Blender
• Anjelica correctly guessed seatbelt and won $9,200

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Sound #4 - Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 28, 2025

The cash prize starts at $1,000 and increases by $1,000 with each incorrect guess. It's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Water 💧
• Water gun

The cash prize was up to $3,000 and resumes on Friday.

Noise Guesses for Friday, August 29, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $3,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Pickleball paddle hitting a ball
• Chapstick
• Suitcase
• Video game controller 
• Door closing

The cash prize reached $3,500 by the end of the day.

The What's That Noise Contest? paused on Monday, September 1, 2025 for the holiday.

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $3,500 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Popping of Keurig coffee pod
• Slicing an onion 🧅
• Walking on heels 👠
• Riding a skateboard 
• Dropping a book

Noise Guesses for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $4,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Fidget popper
• Catching a baseball in a baseball glove
• Lisa guessed "Kicking a soccer ball" and won!

Noise Guesses for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $4,500 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

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Noise Guesses for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $9,500 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

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Sound #3 - Noise Guesses for Friday, August 22, 2025

Note: The cash prize restarted at $1,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Sharpening a knife - Cash prize increased to $1,100
• Sandpaper - Cash prize increased to $1,200
• Roller coaster being released - Cash prize increased to $1,300
• Opening a bottle of soda - Cash prize increased to $1,400

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Monday, August 25, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,400 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Toothbrush
• A saw
• Coffee filter 
• Scrubbing something with a brush
• Sponge

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,900 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Shaving cream
• Writing with a pencil ✏️
• Erasing on a whiteboard 
• A chalkboard 
• A broom

Noise Guesses for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $2,400 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Spray bottle
• Nail file
• Towel
• Rubbing your hands together 
• Cutting paper

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 28, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $2,900 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Backpack
• Rubbing a balloon on your head
• Isaiah correctly guessed "lint roller" and won $4,900!!!

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Sound #4 - Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 28, 2025

The cash prize starts over at $1,000 and increases by $1,000 with each incorrect guess. It's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

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If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Friday, August 29, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $3,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

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If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

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Sound #2 in August Summer 2025 Noise Guesses

Congratulations to Todd for correctly guessing "hangar" for Sound #2 on Thursday, August 21 and winning $7,400. 

Noise Guesses for Monday, August 18, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts over at $1,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Dropping a coin
• Dropping a metal wrench
• Flushing a toilet 🚽
• Shower curtain 

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,400 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Bicycle bell 
• Gate latch
• Stapler 
• Paper dispenser
• Big kitchen knife 🔪 

If you don't see the latest guess posted, text it in to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,900 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Going through a turnstile
• Toaster
• Dropping a coin into a piggy bank
• Keys 
• Opening or closing a locked door

One person texted in about a hole puncher. Has this been guessed for sound #2?

Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 21, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $2,400 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess. It's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Coin dropping into a gun ball machine
• Ice cream scoop
• Paper cutter
• An old cash register 
• Congratulations to Todd for guessing hangar on Friday morning and winning $7,400 cash.

Sound #1 in August Summer 2025 Noise Guesses

Nicole (who also won in 2021) correctly guessed "Dental floss" and won $8,000!

The What's That Noise Contest started back in August, 2025!

Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 14, 2025

Note: The cash prize started on Thursday. The guesses are listed below.

• Crunching pine cones
• shuffling cards
• tape measure
• crumpling paper
• moving a chair back
• removing tape
• slurping a straw
• dry leaves

Noise Guesses for Friday, August 15, 2025

Note: The cash prize jackpot increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess. The most recent guesses are listed below.

• Putting butter on toast
• Flipping through pages of a book
• Blinds closing
• Rolodex
• Pin wheel

Noise Guesses for Monday, August 18, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $8,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Dental floss was the winning guess

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $8,700 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

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Noise Guesses for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

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What's That Noise Winning Guesses in Previous Years

If you would like to get an idea of what sounds have been in previous years, here are examples of past sounds.

Early 2017: 

Sound #1 - An adjustable office chair

Sound #2 - Closing a laptop computer

Sound #3 - Umbrella

Sound #4 - Fidget spinner

Sound #5 - Flip flops

Sound #6 - Opening a bottle of medicine

Sound #7 - Dropping a ball

Early 2018: 

Sound #1 - Blinds

Sound #2 - A dryer lint trap

Sound #3 - Light switch

Late 2018: 

Sound #1 - Opening a can

Sound #2 - Opening a paper bag

Sound #3 - Rolling a garage can down a drive-way

Summer 2019: 

Sound #1 - Pulling open the plastic part of a snapback baseball hat

Sound #2 - An inner sleeve of an album inside an album cover

Sound #3 - Spaghetti breaking in half

Sound #4 - A dog tapping its feet on the floor

Summer 2020: 

Sound #1 - Cereal being poured into a bowl

Sound #2 - Ironing board

Sound #3 - Bag of chips

Fall 2020: 

Sound #1 - Cleaning wipes

Sound #2 - Putting a kid's straw into a juice box

Summer 2021: 

Sound #1 - Rolling or pulling a suitcase

Sound #2 - Garage door clicker

Sound #3 - Pool noodle

Fall 2021: 

Sound #1 - Putting on a sock

Sound #2 - Deodorant

Sound #3 - Orange

Sound #3 - Candy

Spring 2022: 

Sound #1 - Paper towel 

Sound #2 - Spreading butter on toast 

Sound #3 - Pillow

Sound #4 - Opening and closing a Ziploc bag

Sound #5 - Eraser

Fall 2023: 

Sound #1 - Putting in or taking out batteries

Sound #2 - Someone taking a bite of watermelon

Sound #3 - Popping a champagne bottle

Sound #4 - Hoodie

Fall 2024: 

Sound #1 - Dryer sheet

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List of Celebrities Coming to Fan Expo 2025 in Boston

FANEXPO 2025 is coming to Boston on August 8-10, 2025, and a whole lot of celebrities will be there. This post contains a list of the celebrities that will be at FAN EXPO 2025.

FAN EXPO 2025

Fan Expo Boston 2025 – Celebrity Guest List

Film & TV Celebrities

• John Cena – WWE Champion, Peacemaker, The Suicide Squad
• Ewan McGregor – Star Wars (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
• Hayden Christensen – Star Wars (Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader)
• John Boyega – Star Wars (Finn)
• Giancarlo Esposito – The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad
• Manny Jacinto – The Acolyte, The Good Place
• Orlando Bloom – The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean
• John Rhys-Davies – The Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones
• Jason Isaacs – Harry Potter, The White Lotus, Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Helen Hunt – Twister, As Good As It Gets
• Simon Pegg – Shaun of the Dead, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible
• Christopher Mintz-Plasse – Superbad, Kick-Ass
• Catherine Tate – Doctor Who
• Kellan Lutz – Twilight
• Peter Facinelli – Twilight
• Jennifer Beals – Flashdance, The L Word
• Temuera Morrison - The Book of Boba Fett, Moana
• Helen Hunt - Twister, Mad About You
• Bubba Ray Dudley a.k.a. Bully Ray - Wrestling Superstar
• Devon Dudley - Wrestling Superstar
• Katie Forbes - Wrestling Superstar
• Kurt Angle - Wrestling Superstar
• Lucas Grabeel - High School Musical
• Rob Van Dam - Wrestling Superstar

Supernatural Cast

• Jared Padalecki – Sam Winchester
• Mark Sheppard – Crowley
• Jim Beaver – Bobby Singer
• Mark Pellegrino – Lucifer / Nick
• Alexander Calvert – Jack Kline / Belphegor
• Ruth Connell – Rowena MacLeod
• DJ Qualls – Garth Fitzgerald IV
• Samantha Smith – Mary Winchester

Animation Voice Actors

• Dante Basco – Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Michaela Jill Murphy – Toph in Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Greg Baldwin – Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Hudson Thames – Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Marvel Studios)
• Maurice LaMarche – Pinky and the Brain, Futurama
• Dee Bradley Baker – Looney Tunes, American Dad, Legends of the Hidden Temple
• Shameik Moore – Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Featured Comic Guest Creators

These are the headline comic-creator guests announced under the “Comic Creators” category:

• Frank Miller - Batman

• Scott Snyder - Batman

• Greg Capullo - Batman

• James Tynion IV - Batman

• Jeph Loeb - Batman: Hush, Supergirl

• Joe Quesada - former Marvel Editor-in-Chief

• Clayton Crain - Painter-style covers and interior art

• Joe St. Pierre - Marvel/DC interior artist

• Jose Marzan Jr. - Long-time cover and penciler

• Gus Vazquez - versatile illustrator across media

A full list of the celebrities that will be in attendance can be seen here.

Do you plan on attending FANEXPO 2025 in Boston, MA?

Video: Strange Alien Figure Captured on California Ring Camera. Homeowner is 'Not Crazy' & 'Not Calling the Police'

A woman from Southern California captures an alien-like figure on her Ring camera, and an expert weighs in on the strange footage captured in her front yard. She said she would not call the police on the mysterious being.

Jessica Ortiz of Compton, California captured footage of an alien on her Ring camera

Jessica Ortiz Captures Alien Footage on her Front Yard Ring Camera in Compton

Jessica Ortiz from Compton doesn't know if she is going crazy after capturing video footage of what resembles an alien on June 5, 2025. It was definitely "something strange in her neighborhood," and it was in her front yard based on the location of her Ring camera.

She said, "I'm losing my mind, and I took the phone to my son and I was like, 'Can you check this for me...Am I seeing things...is this what I'm seeing?'"

Her son replied, "Mom, it's an alien. Call the police."

She said, "I'm not calling the police on an alien. We didn't even know what to do. I'm not calling the police, I'm not going outside. I guess I'm going to have to live with the doubt because I'm not checking."

Question to the reader: If you saw an alien in your front yard, would you call the police?

If a person sees an alien on a Ring camera, should they call the police?

Please note that emergency services are intended for genuine emergencies and should not be used for non-emergencies. 

Crime Scene Expert Shares His Thoughts on the Alien Captured on the Front Yard Ring Camera in Compton

Scott Roder, a crime scene reconstruction expert, weighed in with his opinion on the matter.

He said:

"Most likely, we are not alone here on planet Earth. I think we share the space with beings and creatures that we are not readily able to recognize or acknowledge that are there."

He worked on an incident report based on the information from Jessica Ortiz and he came up with a 3D model. The model he created is seen on the left below, and another similar variation can be seen on the right, generated by AI.

Alien 3D rendering

Roder continued, "Based on the totality of the circumstances of the evidence we had, we estimate that the creature is about three feet tall with two arms and two legs, walking at what we would consider a normal pace." 

Tips if You Have Important Video Footage

If you capture important footage of any kind, always download and back up the original file in multiple places without altering the original footage, such as compressing the file. 

There are many considerations, such as light, distortion, and reflections, that can cause interesting things to be captured in security videos. When the subject matter is something that has never been seen before, it makes it even harder to confirm what a person is actually seeing.

Watch YouTube Video: NBC Report "Ring camera in California captures alien-like figure"

Watch the YouTube video below to draw your own conclusions.

Source: NBC News

Do you think that Jessica Ortiz captured footage of a real alien with her Ring camera?