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About Shannon S

Shannon joined RightThisMinute in July 2016 and is currently an e-journalist. She graduated from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication in 2015. Shannon has television experience as a multimedia journalist and newscast producer. She enjoys telling stories, pop culture, and viral videos. Shannon is a Phoenix native and loves the "Valley of the Sun."

Shannon S's Recent Videos

Need An Idea? Give Him A 'Dad' Bouquet!

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This Place Is Beautiful, So Let's Get Married!

Dave and Alicia went for a lovely vacation in the fjords of Norway. Alicia had the great idea to bring photographer Eirik Havorsen along to snap some romantic photos of the couple, who have been dating for 10 years. Wait, 10 years? They should probably get married already, right? Well, that's exactly what Dave thought too, so he proposed. View Now

Eavesdropping And Taking Notes On Strangers' Conversations

Most of us would consider eavesdropping to be very rude which is why this prank by Steven Schapiro works. He gets real close to strangers and listens in on their conversations. Not only that but he had pen and paper in hand, diligently taking notes of every word. View Now

Never Leave Your Comfy Bed Again

Let's be honest, getting out of bed is stupid! When you get out of bed people ask you to do things, you walk a lot, and you have to work sitting or standing up. That's why we were excited to learn about BEDCHILL! It's an overbed table that can slide back and forth, plus it can power all your electronic devices. There's still time to donate to their Kickstarter if you're interested? You might never leave your bed again! We won't. View Now

David Dobrik Is The Face Of His Buddy's New Car

What are friends for if not to prank you by pasting their face all over your expensive new car? David Dobrik wanted to make sure their buddy's new SUV looked as good as possible. In Dobrik's world, that means covering the vehicle with his face. Hey, at least this way your best friend is always with you wherever you go! View Now

Newest

When You Suddenly Have An Obsession With ABBA

Meet Crystal. She just got her wisdom teeth removed and she wants you to know that she REALLY loves the song "Dancing Queen" by ABBA. Why, you ask? Because she's "young and sweet, only 17" -- but not for long! View Now

Can Raccoons Be Hairstylists?

Raccoons are so clever, you can even train them to do hair! Well, sort of. As/Is decided to test out whether a raccoon could braid hair just like the character Meeko from Disney's "Pocahontas". After a training session involving many treats, the raccoon showed some promise, but did the experiment reap any results? View Now

Corgi Macarons Are As Cute As They Sound

If you love dogs and you love desserts, you'll love these adorable "uni-corgi" macarons. Niki from "Eating Your Feed" recreates these pastry pups made famous by a little macaron shop in California called Honey and Butter. And yes, a uni-corgi is, in fact, a unicorn-corgi hybrid! Niki says she's never made macarons before, but with a little help from Tasty chef and producer Rie, she's able to pull off the perfect pastry. View Now

Add Flair To Your Heels With Shattered Glass

There's is nothing better than creating something one-of-a-kind and Orly Shani, The DIY Designer is pretty good at it. She's come up with an idea on her own using mosaic glass tiles and a pair of thick-heeled booties. We're loving this — and imagine the possibilities! View Now

RTM Favorites

New Blog Empowers Women To Wear Their 'Crowns' With Pride

The image of a crown brings to mind respect and authority. That's why Nikki Charnstrom founded the website "Crowned Chics" with the goal to empower women. It can be difficult learning to accept your own faults and weaknesses, but women who do usually find themselves stronger than they were before. Nikki spoke to our RightThisMinute hosts via Skype about the blog and the community she's helping to create. View Now

Hey, You Forgot Your Garbage!

When a landlord in France inspected the home his previous tenants abandoned, he found mountains and mountains of trash and items left behind. It was the kind of nightmare that haunts any landlord. Still, Thomas Ravaux is a nice guy. He knew his previous tenants were probably sad without all their favorite things laying around. So he got a dump truck and dropped it all off in front of their new home. View Now

Nervous Ballerina Rescued By Dancing Dad - Join RTM

Look, getting up on stage in front of an audience can be nerve-racking for anyone, especially a child (That's why we at RTM do our show in a nice cozy studio). So when a very little ballerina was terrified to go on stage, even with her big sister at her side, dad Marc stepped in to help. Not only did he perform the dance routine with his two older daughters, he did it all while holding his youngest child. Our RTM hosts were grateful to speak to this super cool dad via Skype about dancing at his daughter's recital. View Now

Model Gets Her Closeup Surrounded By Sharks

Most people try to stay away from sharks but this model is posing with them. Photographer Ken Kiefer had his wife Kimberly pose with a school of sharks on a shipwreck in Nassau, Bahamas. Not only did she model for these stunning photographs, she had to hold her breath in-between pictures until a diver could swim by with a breathing regulator to give her oxygen. Now that is a serious commitment. View Now

Disney World Characters Can't Get Enough Of Brian's Impressions

Impressionists have an ear for particular voices and sounds — it's really quite incredible. One of our favorite impressionists, Brian Hull took a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida to pay some characters a visit. He can do nearly every Disney impression and he pulls out all the stops. View Now

Mom Convinces Her Son To 'Juju On That Beat' For $20

Even in their young age, some kiddos have rhythm on the dance floor. Blaine Moore is only 11 years old and he can dance. His mom offers to pay him $10 to get out there and dance to Zay Hilfigerrr and Zayion McCall's "Juju On That Beat." Being the smart kid he is, he bumps her offer up to $20 and soon enough he's out there impressing everybody at the wedding. Blaine, we'd totally do it for 20 bucks — good work! View Now

Celebrity

Chris Pratt's Similarly-Named Chris Soulmate

While promoting his new movie "Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom" out in theaters June 22, Chris Pratt stopped by BuzzFeed to take a very special quiz. It's one of BuzzFeed Celeb's most infamous ones, "Which Famous Chris Is Your Soulmates?" Those Chris actors include Pratt of course along with Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pine. Who do you think he ended up getting? View Now

Paul McCartney Joins James Corden For Epic 'Carpool Karaoke'

We know this video is a bit long, but every minute is worth watching thanks to global superstar Sir Paul McCartney sitting in the passenger seat! The former Beatle joins James Corden for an epic segment of "Carpool Karaoke" on "The Late Late Show." The two even go and see McCartney's childhood home, sing songs at a pub and explore Liverpool (Penny Lane!). View Now

Jeff Goldblum Does Piano Cover Of The 'Jurassic Park' Theme Song

Ever wondered what the "Jurassic Park" theme song sounds like played on a classroom instrument by Jeff Goldblum? Well, you're in luck! During an interview with Rooster Teeth, Goldblum did quite the rendition on a xylophone piano, even improvising his own lyrics to the iconic tune. He also does a velociraptor impression and gives the definition for the word hirsute. View Now

Natalie Portman Cooks Up Delicious Vegan Chickpea Stew

Just because it's vegan doesn't mean it's bland! Natalie Portman shows us how to make a delicious chick pea stew while talking about her new documentary "Eating Animals." The documentary is based off the book of the same title by Jonathan Safran Foer. View Now

Ryan Reynolds' Bizarre Interview With His Twin

Did you know Ryan Reynolds had an identical twin? Neither did we (well, he's actually a fake, and the two really don't get along)! Gordon sits Ryan down to talk about Father's Day, "Deadpool 2" and Aviation Gin, Ryan's new business venture. Things go a bit awry though during a tense game of "Copycat," and Ryan storms off in a huff! View Now

Animals

Corgi Macarons Are As Cute As They Sound

Croc's Day At The Beach & 'Hello Dolphin! I Am Dog!'

There's always gotta be that one guy at the beach who goes and ruins the day for everyone. In this case though, you probably wouldn't want to confront that guy, since he was a crocodile. If it were us, we'd let the croc have his day alone at the beach. Then, Lucy the dog met a new friend out on the ocean. A dolphin swam by her family's boat and seemed very interested. Perhaps the dolphin wanted to know why this particular human had four legs and was so furry? via Viral Hog View Now

Watch Out Tony Hawk, There's A New Pro Skateboarder In Town

While most dogs are content with a big patch of grass and a tennis ball, Eroc the bulldog would rather do something different. On any given weekend, you can catch this pup down at the skate park shredding like it's no one's business. Seriously, this is impressive! You can check out Eroc's Instagram page where he has nearly 50k followers. Keep on shredding, Eroc! View Now

Hair-Raising Moment Boa Constrictor Grips Dog

Snakes are so unpredictable, and here's a sight you've probably never seen before. Several folks gather to help when they find a dog gripped by the strength of a boa constrictor. Using long broom handles to pry the snake, rescuers carefully do everything they can to free the dog safely. View Now

Deputy Breaks Car Window To Let Out Trapped Bear

We're admiring this Placer County Sheriff's Office deputy's bravery in a shocking incident involving a bear trapped in a car. Deputy Lade came across a bear inside a Subaru Outback in Carnelian Bay, California. The animal had destroyed the interior so badly that it couldn't be unlocked, so he had to break the window, allowing the bear to flee. Good work, Deputy Lade! View Now

Feathered Friend Helps Out With The Dishes

Usually, it's an impossible task to get the help you need around the house, but this little cockatoo named Jack was happy to help mom out with cleaning the sink. Cockatoos are known for mimicking speech, but who knew they could mimic manual labor? Maybe next he can take out the trash! via Animals Air Land and Sea View Now

Octopus Hitchhiker

Octopus Hitchhiker & Crocodile Sun Bathers

An octopus decided to hitch a ride on the back of a diver in North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii. Sure, this might seem innocent at first, until you realize this is what octopuses have planned for humans when they take over! They're going to use us as transportation! Don't fall for the whole, "I'm an innocent Cephalopod" trick! For more wildlife weirdness, we go to Daly River, NT, Australia. Here the local crocs are catching a few rays before hitting the water again. They're sort of like surfers in that way. Really scaley, scary, dangerous surfers. View Now

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