Lawrenceville, Georgia — A Georgia jury has awarded $8.6 million to the family of a stuntman killed during the production of a “Walking Dead” episode in 2017. Law.com’s Daily Report reports Thursday’s verdict came after a weeklong trial before Gwinnett County State Court Judge Emily Brantley. Jurors began deliberations late …
Read More »Elton John Lion King: Singer calls Disney’s remake a “huge disappointment”
Elton John has seen Disney’s remake of “The Lion King,” and now he’s calling the film a “huge disappointment.” The legendary singer-songwriter, who composed the songs for the original 1994 score, said that he is not happy with the new soundtrack. Over the summer, the new film surpassed “Frozen” as …
Read More »Minnie Mouse voice: Disney star Russi Taylor has died at 75, cause of death not released
Russi Taylor, the voice behind Disney’s iconic Minnie Mouse for over 30 years, has died, The Walt Disney Company said in a statement on Saturday. She was 75. “Minnie Mouse lost her voice with the passing of Russi Taylor,” said Diseny CEO and chair Bob Iger. “Russi will be sorely …
Read More »Anthony Bourdain Day: Chefs declare June 25 “Bourdain Day” on what would have been his 63rd birthday, about one year after Anthony Bourdain’s death
Longtime friends of late chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain are paying tribute to their fellow culinary connoisseur by declaring June 25 “Bourdain Day.” Bourdain died on June 8, 2018 by suicide in a hotel room in France. June 25, 2019 would have been his 63rd birthday. Chef Eric Ripert, …
Read More »BTS makes history as first Korean band to headline Britain’s Wembley Stadium
South Korean pop sensation BTS made history Saturday as the first Korean band to headline London’s massive Wembley Stadium, only the band’s third British show. The show, the first of the band’s two nights at Wembley, sold out in just 90 minutes, according to Metro. The band, who said they …
Read More »Kim Kardashian lawyer: Kim Kardashian preparing to take the bar exam in 2022, has law apprenticeship with San Francisco law firm
Reality TV star, beauty mogul … law student. Kim Kardashian-West just revealed to Vogue she is preparing to take the bar exam and become a lawyer. Kardashian-West graces the cover of the magazine’s May issue and sat down for an interview, which was released Wednesday. Last summer, Kardashian-West decided to …
Read More »Burberry hoodie with noose prompts reaction at London Fashion Week; Burberry apologizes for noose hoodie after model Liz Kennedy Instagram post
Burberry has apologized for a garment that features a noose around the neck that premiered during London Fashion Week on Sunday. In a statement to CBS News, Burberry CEO Marco Gobbetti said he’s “deeply sorry for the distress” the design has caused. Burberry Creative Director Riccardo Tisci also apologized. “While …
Read More »Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, recreates his famous Mr. Olympia bodybuilding pose
Joseph Baena seems to be following very closely in his famous dad’s footsteps — literally. Baena, who is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son with former housekeeper Mildred Baena, has started lifting weights just like his father, and he recreated Schwarzenegger’s famous Mr. Olympia bodybuilding pose in an Instagram post that has gone …
Read More »Tornado warning interrupts “This is Us” season premiere in Detroit area, fans outraged
“This Is Us” has become must-see TV for millions of Americans, who can’t wait to watch — and cry during — the hit show. The new season of the family drama premiered on NBC Tuesday night, but some fans were more devastated by what they didn’t see. A tornado warning …
Read More »How social media earned “Be More Chill” a spot on Broadway
The power of social media is catapulting one musical into Broadway’s limelight. Producers announced last Wednesday that “Be More Chill” is expected to open on March 10, 2019 at the Lyceum Theatre, with previews beginning Feb. 13. The show’s growing buzz has Broadway fans wondering if it could become the …
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