More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host closed Friday’s episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on November 8. The 90-second montage, set …
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They are the touchstones of our youth: The Rock-a-Stack, the Xylophone, and those Little People. No matter how old we are, everyone remembers their favorite childhood toys – like a toy that everybody knows, the Corn Popper. Then there’s the lesser-known Bunny Scoot. It was introduced in 1931, part of …
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Dick Allen, one of the most fearsome and accomplished hitters of his era, died Monday at the age of 78. Allen’s family and the Philadelphia Phillies, the team with which he spent the most time in the major leagues, announced his death on Twitter. Allen spent parts of 15 seasons in …
Read More »Mets’ Robinson Canó suspended for 2021 season after testing positive for performance
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Canó has been suspended for the 2021 season after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced Wednesday. Canó, who had been suspended in 2018 after testing positive for another banned substance, received a 162-game suspension without pay …
Read More »Jamie Foxx’s sister, DeOndra Dixon, has died at 36. “My heart is shattered into a million pieces.”
Jamie Foxx is mourning the death of his younger sister, DeOndra Dixon, who was 36. Foxx opened up about his sister’s death in a moving Instagram post on Monday, writing that his heart is “shattered into a million pieces.” Foxx said Dixon, who had Down syndrome, had “transitioned.” “I say …
Read More »Emmys 2020: Voting and Black Lives Matter take center stage at Primetime Emmy Awards
The 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards took place Sunday night with many presenters and award winners stressing the importance of voting and expressing support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the awards were presented at an empty Staples Center in Los Angeles with Jimmy Kimmel as …
Read More »Disney releases “Mulan” online — here’s how much it costs to stream
Walt Disney’s live-action remake of “Mulan” is hitting small screens today, with the newest version of the 1998 animated hit getting released on the company’s subscription streaming service. The film’s thrice-delayed showing, which costs $30 to purchase for unlimited viewings, follows Universal’s “Trolls World Tour” and Warner Bros.’ “Scoob!” in …
Read More »Charlatan and Nadal win Arkansas Derby, giving trainer Bob Baffert sweep
The first Saturday in May is usually reserved for the Kentucky Derby, but with the iconic race being postponed until September as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Arkansas Derby was held in its place. Nadal claimed victory in the Division 2 race while Charlatan won in Division 1. …
Read More »Taylor Swift donates $1 million to tornado relief in Nashville
Devastating tornadoes touched down in Tennessee on Tuesday, destroying parts of Middle Tennessee, including Nashville. In response, Taylor Swift donated $1 million to tornado relief, CBS News has confirmed. “Nashville is my home and the fact that so many people have lost their homes and so much more in Middle …
Read More »LeBron James’s Uninterrupted is being sued by a Maryland
Professional basketball star LeBron James and his digital media company have unfairly profited from using a slogan trademarked almost two years ago by a Maryland nonprofit, a lawsuit filed this week alleges. James’s company, Uninterrupted, is one of four organizations being sued for trademark infringement by a lawyer representing Game …
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