On “The Bachelor” Monday night, fans watched the contestants compete in a photoshoot challenge with a huge reward. The woman who did the best at the photoshoot would be on the digital cover of Cosmopolitan Magazine. But if you’re looking for “The Bachelor” cover star, you’re not going to find …
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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 »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 »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 …
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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 …
Read More »Sinead O’Connor announces conversion to Islam, says new Muslim name is Shuhada’ Davitt
LONDON — Irish singer Sinead O’Connor has announced she has converted to Islam and said she has changed her name to Shuhada’ Davitt. The 51-year-old has been posting selfies of herself wearing hijabs on Twitter in recent days, as well as a video in which she sang the Azan, or …
Read More »“The Hate U Give” screenwriter dies day before film is released
LOS ANGELES — Audrey Wells, who wrote the screenplay for the brand new feature film “The Hate U Give,” died the day before the film was released after a five-year battle with cancer. She was 58. A representative from United Talent Agency said Wells died Thursday. Wells also wrote and …
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