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...]
Lehigh Valley severe weather live updates Storm tornado warnings end;
10:42 p.m.: Local tornado and storm warnings have expired. A flash flood warning remains in effect in Northampton and Warren counties until 1:15 a.m., and a broader severe thunderstorm watch is in place until midnight. The tornado warning was in northern Bucks County, where the National Weather Service said radar indicated rotation in a storm and possible debris near Dublin and … [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...]
Outer Banks’ Chase Stokes Responds After His Stunt Double Was Killed In A
22-year-old Alexander "AJ" Jennings, who served as a stunt double for star Chase Stokes, lost his life this week, and his co-star took a chance to respond to the accident. Chase Stokes, who plays John B on the popular Netflix show, took a moment to memorialize Alexander Jennings on his Instagram Stories. Stokes spoke to Jennings in his message and talked about some of the … [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...]
Google Doodle celebrates Black opera singer Amanda Aldridge
Black British composer, teacher and opera singer Amanda Aldridge is being remembered today as the latest Google Doodle celebrates her life and career. Google Doodles often change the classic Google logo to incorporate a historical figure or special occasion relating to a specific date. The Google image for Friday, June 17 features a pairing of Aldridge with a doodle of musical … [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 charged following racist comment tirade at smoothie shop
A Connecticut man has been charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace, and criminal trespassing after allegedly hurling a drink and racist insults at employees in a local smoothie shop, who he blamed for a serious allergic reaction that caused his son to go to the hospital. James Iannazzo, 48, was charged according to the Fairfield Police Department. … [Read more...]