Let's get to the point: The Oscars aren't the only spectacle to behold this weekend. It's World Sword Swallowers Day on Saturday, February 23, and this (literally) jaw-dropping celebration will be going on at Ripley's Believe It or Not on Hollywood Boulevard starting at 1:30pm sharp! (Sharp, get it? Thought you would.)
Whether you're a professional sword swallower or just like to watch, you're invited to join the festivities in front of Ripley's and pay homage to this ancient and dangerous art. But before you do, make sure to take a look at our video featuring the incredible Brett Loudermilk and Amy Amnesia. The show is free. Witness it your own risk.
PS: If you don't like to swallow, don't worry. There's a new Ripley's Believe It or Not! app featuring iSword, which allows you to enjoy all the fun of sword swallowing without any of the danger!
Venice Beach Freakshow: Sword Swallowers Day
It's World Sword Swallowers Day on Saturday, February 23 and there's no better way to celebrate than with the cast from AMC's new reality series "Freakshow," which follows Todd Ray's quirky family business -- the Venice Beach Freakshow. (www.amctv.com/shows/freakshow/about) Along with strange artifacts and the world's largest collection of two-headed animals, the Venice Beach Freak Show is the only place on earth where you can enjoy the spectacle of sword swallowing all year round. And they brought their eye-popping, jaw-dropping party to our studio this morning.
Prepare to be amazed with the death-defying feats of 20-year-old sword swallower and fire eater Asia Ray, Brianna Belladonna (who holds two world records in sword swallowing), and Morgue, a performance artist who takes sword swallowing to an entirely new level of extreme. (Seriously. You have to see it to believe it.) Watch the Ray family and their curious cast of characters Thursdays at 9:30pm on AMC.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:35:29 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] If you're the working late, busy schedule type that finds it hard to whip up a healthy meal without a lot of time, Curtis Stone has a new cookbook cure.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] If you're the working late, busy schedule type that finds it hard to whip up a healthy meal without a lot of time, Curtis Stone has a new cookbook cure.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:04:22 GMT
Monday night Chuck Leavell was on stage performing in one of the world's most legendary bands. Tuesday morning he was on set with Steve and Maria. Chuck plays keyboards for The Rolling Stones.
Monday night Chuck Leavell was on stage performing in one of the world's most legendary bands. Tuesday morning he was on set with Steve and Maria. Chuck plays keyboards for The Rolling Stones and performed at Staples Center for the band's "50 and Counting" tour.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:35:21 GMT
Tika Sumpter is well known to Daytime TV fans for her role as Layla Williamson on "One Life To Live." She co-starred with Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston on the big screen in "Sparkle."
Tika Sumpter is well known to Daytime TV fans for her role as Layla Williamson on "One Life To Live." She co-starred with Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston on the big screen in "Sparkle."
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:08:02 GMT
Two years ago on the debut season of MTV's "Awkward," life as a high-school freshman was pretty rough for Ashley Rickards' character Jenna. Sophomore year wasn't any easier.
Two years ago on the debut season of MTV's "Awkward," life as a high-school freshman was pretty rough for Ashley Rickards' character Jenna. Sophomore year wasn't any easier.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:07:38 GMT
If you have any doubts that "The Unit" and "Felicity" star can't pull off comedy, Scott Foley's interview on Good Day LA will prove how wrong you are!
Scott Foley stars in the new FOX comedy "The Goodwin Games", which premieres Monday night. If you have any doubts that "The Unit" and "Felicity" star can't pull off comedy, his interview on Good Day LA will prove how wrong you are!
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:35:29 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] If you're the working late, busy schedule type that finds it hard to whip up a healthy meal without a lot of time, Curtis Stone has a new cookbook cure.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] If you're the working late, busy schedule type that finds it hard to whip up a healthy meal without a lot of time, Curtis Stone has a new cookbook cure.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:13:05 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] FOX 11's food and fun expert Mar Yvette searches the Los Angeles area for some of the best places to eat, drink, shop and have a great time.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] FOX 11's food and fun expert Mar Yvette searches the Los Angeles area for some of the best places to eat, drink, shop and have a great time.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:59 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:59:37 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] HGTV hostess and winner of HGTV's "Design Star", Meg Caswell stopped by Good Day LA to "Put a Pin in It" with me. Turns out she loves Pinterest and DIYing maybe more than I do (maybe!!)
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] HGTV hostess and winner of HGTV's "Design Star", Meg Caswell stopped by Good Day LA to "Put a Pin in It" with me. Turns out she loves Pinterest and DIYing maybe more than I do (maybe!!)
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:51:49 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] You know Bob Harper as the tough love trainer on "The Biggest Loser," but today he showed Good Day LA how to "Jumpstart To Skinny" with his latest book, which just became #1.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] You know Bob Harper as the tough love trainer on "The Biggest Loser," but today he showed Good Day LA how to "Jumpstart To Skinny" with his latest book, which just became #1.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-16 00:40:19 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] 'Tis the season to give a loved one something unique ... like a prop from their favorite flick. That means you can own the knife James Bond used in the film "Casino Royale."
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] 'Tis the season to give a loved one something unique ... like a prop from their favorite flick. That means you can own the knife James Bond used in the film "Casino Royale."
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-15 21:40:10 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] A joint investigation targeting criminal street gangs in the south Montebello area resulted in arrests and the seizure of firearms, authorities said today.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] A joint investigation targeting criminal street gangs in the south Montebello area resulted in arrests and the seizure of firearms, authorities said today.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:31:41 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] They range in age, but they all think alike. They're Simi Valley's K-9 search and rescue, and these women go out at all hours of the night to save dogs that have gone missing.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] They range in age, but they all think alike. They're Simi Valley's K-9 search and rescue. Using Facebook and some serious tracking techniques the women of Simi Valley Missing Pets go out at all hours of the night to save dogs that have gone missing.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 1:55 PM EDT2013-05-14 17:55:00 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Jeanne Kelley shared her passion for healthy, homegrown food today with Steve and Maria to celebrate the debut of her latest creation, 'Kitchen Garden Cookbook'.
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] Jeanne Kelley shared her passion for healthy, homegrown food today with Steve and Maria to celebrate the debut of her latest creation, 'Kitchen Garden Cookbook'.
