The NFL and Jay-Z’s entertainment and sports representation company are teaming up for events and social activism. The league not only will use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to consult on its entertainment presentations, including the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to “strengthen community …
Read More »Hagrid ride Universal: “Harry Potter” fans wait 10 hours through rain storms, to ride new Hagrid roller coaster at Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando
Committed “Harry Potter” fans proved that muggles will do just about anything to be a part of the magic. Droves of people waited in line for 10 hours to ride the new Hagrid Roller Coaster in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios in Orlando. “Hagrid’s Magical Creatures …
Read More »Chef Mario Batali pleads not guilty to charges he assaulted woman at Boston restaurant
Celebrity chef Mario Batali, whose career crumbled amid several sexual misconduct accusations, pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge that he forcibly kissed and groped a woman at a Boston restaurant in 2017. Batali, 58, wearing his signature red ponytail and a blazer, did not speak during the brief hearing …
Read More »Troy Dean Shafer has died; “Nashville Flipped” star dies at age 38, cause of death unknown
“Nashville Flipped” home-improvement reality star Troy Dean Shafer has died at 38. The DIY Network’s hit show followed Shafer and his wife, Becky, who with the help of a construction crew remodeled homes in the Nashville area dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s. “The DIY Network family …
Read More »Michael Jackson documentary: Children’s museum removes Michael Jackson items following “Leaving Neverland” allegations
The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has removed three Michael Jackson artifacts from exhibits following the allegations made against him in the HBO documentary, “Leaving Neverland.” The documentary features detailed allegations from two men who claim Michael Jackson sexually abused them when they were children. According to the museum, Jackson’s iconic fedora …
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Actor Jan-Michael Vincent, who starred in the 1980s show “Airwolf,” died last month, CBS News has confirmed. According to his death certificate, Vincent died of cardiac arrest Feb. 10 at a hospital in North Carolina. Vincent was 73. He played pilot Stringfellow Hawke when “Airwolf” aired for three seasons on …
Read More »New Dr. Seuss Book: Never
It’s truer than true — a posthumous Dr. Seuss book is being released in September, 28 years after the author’s death, Random House Children’s Books announced Thursday. According to the press release, the book is about “creating and experiencing art.” “Dr. Seuss’ Horse Museum” will be released on September 3, 2019, …
Read More »2019 Oscars: Black Panther is the first superhero movie to be nominated for an Academy Award; Gets 7 nominations today
“Black Panther,” which struck a cultural chord for having a predominantly black cast, is now an Oscar nominee for best picture, making it the first comic book adaptation to be recognized for the category by the Academy. Directed by Ryan Coogler, the film also racked up six other nominations, including …
Read More »“I just love this island so much”: Lin
San Juan, Puerto Rico — During a boisterous standing ovation, Lin-Manuel Miranda pulled out a Puerto Rican flag, waved it in front of the captivated audience and then wrapped it around his back to exit the stage. “I just love this island so much. And I just want it to be …
Read More »Roger Federer faces Serena Williams for 1st time at Hopman Cup in Perth, Australia
Perth, Australia — Roger Federer won the bragging rights over fellow tennis great Serena Williams as they faced each other on court for the first time on Tuesday, with Federer spearheading Switzerland’s 4-2, 4-3 (3) victory in a mixed doubles decider at the Hopman Cup. “I was nervous returning. People …
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