The brain of former NFL receiver Vincent Jackson is going to be donated for CTE research, a spokesperson for his family confirmed to CBS Tampa affiliate WTSP-TV. Evidence of CTE has been found in the brains of numerous athletes in sports that feature hard contact among their participants. The spokesperson, …
Read More »Christopher Plummer, iconic “Sound of Music” star with 75
Christopher Plummer, the legendary stage actor whose career spanned more than seven decades and who played Captain von Trapp in the film “The Sound of Music,” has died, his manager confirmed. He was 91. Plummer died in his home in Connecticut with his wife, Elaine, by his side, his talent …
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 »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 »J.K. Rowling faces backlash after supporting researcher Maya Forstater, who lost job over transphobic tweets
“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is facing backlash after tweeting support for a researcher who has a history of making transphobic comments online. Rowling on Thursday tweeted her support for Maya Forstater, who lost a court case against her former employer this week. The Centre for Global Development, an inequality …
Read More »T.I. daughter: NY lawmakers introduce bill to ban virginity tests following T.I. interview
New York state lawmakers have introduced two bills that would prevent doctors from performing virginity exams. The move comes after rapper T.I. received considerable backlash following an interview in which he said he accompanies his daughter to the gynecologist to “check her hymen” is still intact, and a subsequent interview …
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Ice-T put Amazon on notice Tuesday. The “Law and Order: Special Victims Unit” actor called out the tech giant after he “almost shot” a company employee making a delivery at his home this week. In a tweet, the musician voiced his displeasure with a delivery driver appearing at his home …
Read More »Emma Thompson reportedly quits upcoming film “Luck,” saying she can’t work with John Lasseter, who’s been accused of sexual misconduct
Actress Emma Thompson has reportedly quit the upcoming animated film, “Luck,” citing concerns about filmmaker John Lasseter, who has been accused of sexual misconduct. The Los Angeles Times obtained a letter from Thompson to Skydance management, the production company behind the film. In the letter, Thompson questioned why Skydance would hire …
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