Prince Harry is suggesting that the popular online video game Fortnite should not be allowed because it’s too addictive. The Duke of Sussex spoke at an event at a YMCA in west London on Wednesday, where he criticized the excessive use of social media and gaming. Of Fortnite, he said: …
Read More »Jussie Smollett update: “Empire” actor attorney calls 16
Chicago — Mark Geragos, an attorney for Jussie Smollett, said a 16-count indictment against the “Empire” actor is “vindictive” and that Smollett “maintains his innocence.” Geragos said in a statement he did not expect a Cook County grand jury would charge Smollet with 16 separate counts. He said the indictment …
Read More »Weezer island in Fortnite Season 8 is being used to promote Weezer’s new Black Album
When Season 8 of Fortnite launched on February 28, a volcano appeared on the Fortnite island and. At the same time, ninjas and pirates showed up to fight over a mysterious treasure. As exciting as that is, what really has fans talking is a new island that’s dedicated to American rock …
Read More »Kennedy Center Honors 2018: George H.W. Bush, Reba McEntire, Cher, Lin
WASHINGTON — Last year’s Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was almost overshadowed by controversy surrounding the sitting president. This year’s event took place in the shadow of the death of a former commander-in-chief. Sunday night’s ceremony honoring lifetime artistic achievement featured multiple tributes to former President George H.W. Bush, who died …
Read More »Big Bird actor Caroll Spinney leaves “Sesame Street” after nearly 5 decades
The actor who voiced Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch for nearly 50 years is saying goodbye to “Sesame Street.” Puppeteer Caroll Spinney said Thursday will be his last day on the iconic children’s series. A spokesperson for the show told The New York Times Spinney, 84, performed in thousands of …
Read More »MTV VMAs nominations: Cardi B leads, Taylor Swift snubbed
NEW YORK — The tides are turning in pop music: Taylor Swift is out and Cardi B is in. The relative newcomer, who released her debut album “Invasion of Privacy” in April, led the MTV Video Music Award nominations with 10 nods. Meanwhile, VMAs stalwart Taylor Swift was shut out …
Read More »List of celebrities upset over U.S. policy of separating families at border grows
NEW YORK — Country music icon Willie Nelson has extended an offer to meet President Donald Trump at one of the detention centers at the U.S.-Mexico border to better understand what’s happening — the latest attempt by a celebrity hoping to end the administration’s policy of separating families at border …
Read More »Prince Harry, Meghan Markle invite nearly 3,000 people to help celebrate wedding
LONDON — Thousands will get to celebrate Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials up close in May. The couple will open up the grounds of Windsor Castle for their wedding to 2,640 people from all walks of life to help them fete their big day, Kensington Palace said Friday. The …
Read More »Scott Baio adamantly denies claim he abused underage “Charles in Charge” co
NEW YORK — Scott Baio adamantly denies a claim that he sexually abused an underage “Charles in Charge” co-star and says she seduced him when she was 18 and legally an adult. Baio said Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that “false allegations” against him have “got to stop” for …
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