People everywhere confuse what they read in newspapers with news.
Country music star Lauren Alaina canceled upcoming performances for this weekend, to mourn the loss of her father, J.J. Suddeth. The 29-year-old shared the news with fans in a July 24 Instagram post, canceling three shows to be with family. “We lost my daddy last night, and I really don’t have the words yet,” she …
Comedian Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94. According to Mr. Newhart’s publicist Jerry Digney, the beloved actor and comedian, known for his deadpan delivery and dry humor, passed away at his Los Angeles home on July 18 after experiencing a series of brief illnesses. His career spanned more than six decades, …
Clint Eastwood’s longtime partner, Christina Sandera, has passed away at age 61. No cause of death has been provided. Mr. Eastwood’s daughter Morgan Eastwood, 27, who just recently announced her marriage to Tanner Koopmans, paid tribute to Ms. Sandera in an Instagram story on July 21. On a wedding photo of herself and her husband …
Richard Simmons, the fitness guru who was found dead at the age of 76 earlier this month at his Hollywood Hills home, had a final message to share with his audience, according to his staff. His staff posted a message and photo on X that he had planned to share with fans before he passed. …
English singer-songwriter Jessie J says she feels “empowered” after being diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). The 36-year-old shared the health update in an Instagram post over the weekend, three months after her official diagnoses. The “Price Tag” singer said she started noticing signs of the disorders after welcoming her son …
Rapper Snoop Dogg is set to carry the Olympic torch during the final leg of its tour across France ahead of Friday’s Olympic opening ceremony in Paris. Mathieu Hanotin, the mayor of Saint-Denis, a northern suburb of Paris, took to X on Monday to confirm the news. Mr. Hanotin said the city—perched on the bank …
Widespread Panic, a rock band formed in Athens, Georgia, in 1986, has revealed that its lead guitarist, Jimmy Herring, has been diagnosed with Stage 1 tonsil cancer, a type of throat cancer. The rock group took to Instagram on July 21 to share the health update, writing that Mr. Herring, 62, “will begin treatment immediately …
With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games starting on July 26, viewers worldwide are preparing to cheer for their countries for the next two weeks in various sports competitions. Several Olympic swimmers, including Michael Phelps, Mark Spitz, and Matt Biondi, have brought home gold for the United States. But a century ago, Johnny Weissmuller swam at …
John Mayall, a musical luminary whose pioneering work in the rhythm and blues genre garnered him the moniker “The Godfather of British Blues,” has died at the age of 90. According to a statement published on Mr. Mayall’s official website, the legendary guitarist passed away peacefully on July 22 at his home in California while …
R&B singer Chris Brown, his promoter Live Nation, and members of his entourage are being sued for $50 million over an alleged violent incident after his Texas concert on July 20. Mr. Brown was at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth as part of his “11:11” tour, where plaintiffs Larry Parker, Joseph Lewis, Charles Bush, …