Racer and TV personality Jessi Combs, who was called the “fastest woman on four wheels,” died in Oregon attempting to break her land speed record, authorities announced Wednesday. She was 39. Emergency workers responded to a call in the Alvord Desert at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, about 90 miles south …
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Megan Rapinoe has been outspoken in her her distaste for President Trump. Before the U.S. Women’s National Team ever won the World Cup, Rapinoe was vowing not to visit the White House. After the team did win, she doubled down on her decision. Now, she’s opening up about how her family …
Read More »El Paso shooting: Texas native Khalid plans benefit concert for families of mass shooting victims
Grammy-nominated singer Khalid has not forgotten his El Paso roots. The 21-year-old, whose real name is Khalid Donnel Robinson, said his mind and heart have been heavy since hearing about the mass shooting in his hometown — and he wants to help the city heal. “Hearing/seeing an act of terrorism …
Read More »R. Kelly crisis manager Darrell Johnson says he’s stepping down “for personal reasons”
The crisis manager for embattled singer R. Kelly announced Monday night that he’s stepping down from his position. Darrell Johnson told CBS News he’s no longer working for Kelly. “I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons. Mr. Kelly is in good hands with Mr. Greenberg,” Johnson said, referring …
Read More »R. Kelly pleads not guilty to 11 new sexual assault charges in Chicago
Singer R. Kelly pleaded not guilty to 11 new sex-related felonies at his arraignment in Chicago Thursday morning. The new charges against Kelly, 52, stem from the sexual abuse of Jerhonda Pace, then a minor, that allegedly took place in 2010. Pace told her story of alleged abuse in a docu-series …
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The town council in Newhaven, England, agreed to commemorate American rapper Eazy-E with a memorial bench – even though no one on the council knows who he is. Eric “Eazy-E” Wright was a founding member of N.W.A., which pioneered rap in the late ’80s with their iconic album “Straight Outta …
Read More »Billie Lourd posts tribute with mom Carrie Fisher on “Star Wars” Day
Carrie Fisher’s daughter Billie Lourd posted a tribute to her mother on the unofficial “Star Wars” Day, May 4. Lourd posted a throwback photo on Instagram of the pair, writing as a caption “May the Fourth” in emojis. Lourd first posted the photo on December 2015 before the premiere of …
Read More »Google Thanos Easter egg: Google “Thanos” for an epic “Avengers: Endgame” Easter egg
If you’re looking for more “Avengers: Endgame” content to fill the void until you get to see the movie, Google has the perfect Easter egg for you. Open Google, search “Thanos,” click the Infinity Gauntlet on the right side — and watch as half of your search results turn to …
Read More »“Wonder Woman” star Gal Gadot takes on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with anti
“Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot is defending a fellow Israeli celebrity in a clash with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Gadot stood in solidarity with Rotem Sela, one of Israel’s top models and TV hosts, after she was criticized by the prime minister. In a call for equality with a fiery …
Read More »“Leaving Neverland”: Michael Jackson estate releases concerts while HBO documentary airs
Michael Jackson’s estate must want “Leaving Neverland” viewers to beat it. The estate is releasing two new concert films that debut at the same time HBO premieres its two-part documentary about child sex abuse allegations against the King of Pop. HBO aired part one of “Leaving Neverland,” which profiles two …
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