Shonka Dukureh, the singer and actor who portrayed Big Mama Thornton in Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis,” was found dead in her Nashville, Tenn. apartment on Thursday, police confirmed. She was 44. According to a tweet from the Metro Nashville Police Department, no foul play is evident in Dukureh’s death. “Dukureh, a Fisk Univ graduate, was found dead in the bedroom of her Kothe Way apt … [Read more...]
Jak Knight Comedian and Writer for black ish and Big Mouth Dead at 28
Actor and comedian Jak Knight, who voiced DeVon on Netflix’s Big Mouth, wrote for black-ish and co-created Peacock’s Bust Down, has died at the age of 28. Knight’s family confirmed the news to our sister site Deadline but did not provide any details about the cause of death. “Knight’s loved ones ask that their privacy please be respected during this extremely difficult time,” a … [Read more...]
‘Outer Banks’ cast member killed in James Island hit and run
When Alexander “AJ” Jennings was offered a job on the Netflix series “Outer Banks,” he was “over the moon,” his mother, LuJean Jennings, said. The 22 year old from Grand Island, New York — a town between Buffalo and Niagara Falls — moved to Charleston in May to pursue his acting career. On the set of the hit action-adventure teen series, which debuted in 2020 and is currently … [Read more...]
Mary Mara ‘ER’ and ‘Law and Order’ Actor Dies at 61 in Apparent Drowning
Mary Mara, the actor best known for her recurring roles in “ER” and “Law & Order,” died in Cape Vincent, N. Y. Sunday from an apparent drowning. She was 61. In a report published Monday, the New York State Police confirmed that Mara was discovered in the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent around 8:10 p.m. on Sunday by various officers. According to a statement from a … [Read more...]
Melrose Place star Brad Johnson passes away from COVID at age 62
Melrose Place star Brad Johnson died of coronavirus in February aged 62, his heartbroken family has revealed as they paid tribute to a 'true Renaissance man'. The actor, who also featured in Steven Spileberg's hit drama Always, passed away due to pneumonia he contracted while fighting the deadly virus. He died on February 18 in Fort Worth in Texas following his battle with … [Read more...]
Brad Johnson ‘Always’ and ‘Melrose Place’ actor dies at 62
The television and film star also appeared as the Marlboro Man in the 1980s. Brad Johnson, best known for starring in Steven Spielberg's romantic drama Always and for his turn on the Fox series Melrose Place, died Feb. 18 in Fort Worth, Tex. He was 62. A representative for Johnson confirmed the news to EW. Born in 1959 in Tucson, Ariz., Johnson began his career on the … [Read more...]
Connecticut Man Arrested After Racist Tirade Over Smoothie Cops Say
A Connecticut man in a rage over the inadvertent use of peanuts in a smoothie went on a threatening, racist tirade against a shop's young employees, leading to his arrest, Fairfield police said. James Iannazzo, 48, of Fairfield, faces charges of intimidation based on bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass. According to police, Iannazzo purchased a smoothie at Robeks on … [Read more...]
Connecticut man arrested for throwing smoothie at Robeks employee
A Connecticut man was arrested after hurling a smoothie at an employee and repeatedly shouting profanities during a heated incident at a Robeks drinks store, police said. The man, identified as 48-year-old James Iannazzo, purchased a smoothie at the location in Fairfield on Saturday, then allegedly returned shortly afterward and claimed the drink contained peanuts, causing his … [Read more...]
When We Were Young Festival Shares The Perfect Emo Throwback Lineup
Just when you thought festival and tour announcements would take a short break, Live Nation’s newest When We Were Young festival ropes us back in. The festival, which takes place on Oct. 22, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, features over sixty of emo and alternative rock’s most beloved acts of the past two decades. The festival’s announcement comes as a welcome surprise following the … [Read more...]
Tributes paid to Anne Rice ‘The Vampire Chronicles’ Author dead at 80
Tributes have poured in for 'The Vampire Chronicles' author Anne Rice, who has died at the age of 80. Rice was best known for her bestselling 1976 novel 'Interview With The Vampire, ' which was later adapted into the Oscar-nominated 1994 film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. Her death was confirmed in a social media statement shared over the weekend by her son, Christopher … [Read more...]