A 74-year-old man in Long Island was charged Monday for allegedly mailing threats to “assault, shoot, and bomb” members of the LGBTQ+ community and affiliated organizations, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. Robert Fehring is accused of sending at least 60 threatening letters …
Read More »Miramax sues Quentin Tarantino over his plans to sell “Pulp Fiction” NFTs
Miramax is suing director Quentin Tarantino over his plans to sell seven non-fungible tokens based on his 1994 film “Pulp Fiction.” The Hollywood studio argues that Tarantino would be violating the copyrights it holds for the film. On November 2, Tarantino announced his plans to sell the digital collectibles based …
Read More »Massachusetts student charged after allegedly knocking principal unconscious
A 16-year-old student was arraigned Thursday on assault and battery charges after allegedly knocking her school’s principal unconscious and attacking another staff member, CBS Boston reports. The principal of the Boston school, Patricia Lampron, was hospitalized but later released. Investigators said the incident began after a Henderson Upper Campus staff …
Read More »Jonah Hill asks fans to stop commenting on his body: “It’s not helpful”
Jonah Hill told his fans on social media to stop commenting on his body because it “doesn’t feel good.” The twice-Oscar-nominated actor, who has been open about his struggles with weight and body image, asked his Instagram followers on Wednesday to not say anything about it, regardless of whether it’s …
Read More »FBI took belongings from Laundrie home to build DNA match, attorney says
The FBI visited the home of Brian Laundrie’s parents on Sunday and removed personal items belonging to the missing man, Laundrie family attorney Steven Bertolini confirmed to CBS News. Laundrie, 23, has been missing since he was named as a “person of interest” in the death of his fiancé Gabby …
Read More »Jimmy Kimmel jokes hospitals shouldn’t treat patients who used ivermectin for COVID
Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is facing some criticism for suggesting hospitals should refuse to treat patients who have taken an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19. The “Jimmy Kimmel! Live” star made the joke during the show’s fall premiere on Tuesday. In his opening monologue, Kimmel referenced a statement …
Read More »Cuomo impeachment investigation “is nearing completion,” lawmaker says
The head of the New York State Assembly’s judiciary committee said its impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo is nearly finished. Committee Chair Charles Lavine wrote to Cuomo’s attorneys on Friday, saying, “We write to inform you that the Committee’s investigation is nearing completion and the Assembly will soon consider …
Read More »Hollywood loses out on $10 billion every year by undervaluing Black projects, study says
A new study found that Hollywood loses out on nearly $10 billion every year by undervaluing TV and film projects about and by Black creators. The report, released by McKinsey & Company on Thursday, estimates that the industry could bring in an additional 7% to its baseline revenue of $148 …
Read More »“The Bachelor” Matt James speaks out about controversy surrounding his season: “Devastating and heartbreaking”
“The Bachelor” star Matt James spoke out on Monday about the controversy surrounding his season of the long-running dating show. James, the first Black bachelor on the franchise in nearly 20 years, said in a statement it has been “devastating and heartbreaking” to learn about “incredibly disappointing” photos of contestant …
Read More »MLB strips Red Sox of draft pick, suspends replay operator for one year in sign
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Wednesday that the Boston Red Sox will lose a second round draft pick and their video replay operator will be suspended for a year as a result of the league’s investigation into allegations of sign-stealing during the 2018 season. Manfred said the violations …
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