Google co-founder Sergey Brin filed for divorce from his wife Nicole Shanahan after discovering she allegedly had an affair with Tesla founder Elon Musk last year. The two tech billionaires are no longer friends. Brin and Musk both rank in the top ten richest people in the world and the pair have a long history in Silicon Valley. The Wall Street Journal wrote that in 2008, … [Read more...]
Shonka Dukureh Singer Who Starred in ‘Elvis’ as Big Mama Thornton Dies
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...]
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’ 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...]
Why a Google Doodle is celebrating British opera singer Amanda Aldridge
Today’s Google Doodle is celebrating British composer, teacher and opera singer Amanda Aldridge. On this day in 1911, Aldridge gave a piano recital at London’s pre-war principal concert venue, Queens Small Hall, the original home of the BBC Symphony and London Philharmonic Orchestras. Here’s what you need to know about her. Who was Amanda Aldridge? Aldridge was an Afro-British … [Read more...]
Google Doodle pays tribute to Amanda Aldridge British opera singer and
Today’s Google Doodle is in honor of Amanda Aldridge, an opera singer and esteemed composer of parlour music. Amanda Aldridge was born on March 10, 1866 in London, England, to a family of actors and musicians. Her mother was a Swedish opera singer, while her father was a renowned African-American stage actor. Having a natural talent for music, she studied vocals and harmonies … [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 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...]