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Police arrest 4 suspects in killing of former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor
By The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Los Angeles police have arrested four suspects in the fatal shooting of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. The four suspects who have been arrested range in age from 18 to 22 and hail from Huntington Park, Inglewood and cities in LA county. Three of the suspects were booked on arrest ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kihn of rock and roll: Greg Kihn of ’80s ‘Jeopardy’ song fame dies at 75
By The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Greg Kihn, a rock and roll musician best known for his ’80s hit songs “Jeopardy” and “The Breakup Song,” has died. Kihn died of Alzheimer’s disease on Tuesday, his management team said in a statement posted to Kihn’s website. He was 75. He was born on July 10, 1949, in Baltimore ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bloc leader says he is shocked by millions in ‘juicy’ bonuses awarded to CBC execs
By Émilie Bergeron, The Canadian Press on August 15th, 2024
OTTAWA – The $18.4 million CBC/Radio-Canada awarded in bonuses to its employees this year is shocking, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet said. He also said bonuses at the public broadcaster aren’t justified because a government-owned corporation doesn’t face competition like in the private sector. “The juicy bonuses given under the pretext that without them we ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Lily Collins has found ‘Emily 2.0’ in Paris
By Kaitlyn Huamani, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – The new season of “Emily in Paris” will have many of the same elements as the first three: daring fashion, flirty romance and workplace drama. One thing that has changed? The lead actor’s confidence. Lily Collins, who plays Emily Cooper, said her life has mirrored her character’s growth since the series ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Artists who object to Trump using their songs from Celine Dion and Isaac Hayes’ estate: How it works
By By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Pop powerhouses, American classics, British artists and the estates of deceased legends – many musicians have objected to Donald Trump using their songs at campaign events. After a video of Celine Dion performing her hit “My Heart Will Go On” was broadcast at a Trump campaign rally in Bozeman, Montana last ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Katy Perry to be given the Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 MTV VMAs
By Maria Sherman, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Katy Perry will receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards next month. She will also perform. Previous recipients include Shakira, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Missy Elliott. Perry will return to the MTV VMA stage for the first time since 2017, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Matthew Perry’s assistant among 5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in ‘Friends’ star’s death
By Michael Balsamo And Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday, saying the doctors supplied Perry with a large amount of ketamine and even wondered in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dies at 98
By Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98. He died Thursday of kidney failure at his home in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles, publicist Harlan Boll said. Marshall helped ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!5 people, including 2 doctors, charged in investigation into Matthew Perry’s death
By Michael Balsamo And Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – A prosecutor says five people have been charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from a ketamine overdose last year, including the actor’s assistant and two doctors. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada announced the charges Thursday, saying the doctors supplied Perry with a large amount of ketamine and even wondered in a ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At least 1 arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, law enforcement source says
By Michael Balsamo And Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Authorities have arrested at least one person in connection with Matthew Perry’s death from an accidental ketamine overdose last year, a law enforcement official tells The Associated Press. The official was not authorized to discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. Authorities have scheduled ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!At least 1 arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry’s death, authorities say
By Michael Balsamo And Andrew Dalton, The Associated Press on August 15th, 2024
LOS ANGELES (AP) – Authorities have arrested at least one person in connection with Matthew Perry’s death, a law enforcement official tells The Associated Press. The official was not authorized to discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. Authorities have scheduled a news conference in Los Angeles to ... Read More »
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