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...]
‘Outer Banks’ Stand In Killed In Double Hit & Run Accident
A 22-year-old stand-in for the Netflix series Outer Banks was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident early yesterday morning near Charleston, South Carolina. Alexander “AJ” Jennings, who recently moved from New York to Charleston to work as a double/stand-in for actor Chase Stokes, was struck by two vehicles as he walked along Sol Legare Road, a main thoroughfare on James … [Read more...]
‘Outer Banks’ Stand In Alexander ‘AJ’ Jennings Dead After Hit and Run
Gone too soon. Alexander “AJ” Jennings, who was best known for working as a stand-in for Chase Stokes on the Netflix drama Outer Banks, has tragically died in a hit-and-run accident at the age of 22, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office confirms to In Touch.“The Charleston County Coroner Bobbi Jo O’Neal is releasing the name of Alexander Jennings, a 22-year-old white male from … [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...]
Amanda Aldridge was a pioneering opera singer Google’s Doodle is
The most recent Google Doodle honours a groundbreaking opera vocalist who recorded over 30 songs and produced dozens of musical tracks. On this day in 1911, Amanda Aldridge gave a piano recital at Queens Small Hall, the pre-war principal music venue in London and the original home of the BBC Symphony and London Philharmonic Orchestras. Sign up to our NationalWorld Today … [Read more...]
Actor Brad Johnson Dies of COVID Related Illness
The 'Always' and 'Melrose Place' star was 62-years-old. Adding to the lengthy list of COVID-related deaths, actor Brad Johnson reportedly succumbed to complications as a result of battling the virus. The former Marlboro man, best known for his role in Steven Spielberg’s romantic drama Always, died of pneumonia—after contracting it while fighting the coronavirus—on February 18, … [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...]
Cardinals CB Jeff Gladney dies in car accident at age 25
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jeff Gladney died in a car accident early Monday morning in Dallas, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reported, per Gladney's agent. He was 25 years old. The cause of the crash and Gladney's death remain under investigation."We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney's passing," the Cardinals said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to his family, friends … [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...]
Fairfield man charged with intimidation breach of peace after
The Fairfield Police Department arrested a local man accused of yelling and throwing things at employees of Robeks after his son was hospitalized for an allergic reaction to a drink purchased there. The police charged James Iannazzo, 48, of Fairfield with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass after employees of the smoothie franchise on … [Read more...]