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Dave Chappelle attacked onstage by armed man while performing at L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl

4May

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Dave Chappelle attacked onstage by armed man while performing at L.A.’s Hollywood Bowl

Comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked onstage by an armed man Tuesday night as he performed at Los Angeles' Hollywood Bowl arena, with videos from audience members' cellphones quickly flooding social media and showing a man appear to run onto the stage and tackle the comic. The Los Angeles Police Department told CBS Los Angeles a 23-year-old man armed with a replica handgun that contained a knife blade was arrested and accused of assault with a deadly weapon.Police identified the suspect to CBS Los Angeles as Isaiah Lee of Los Angeles and said he was being held on $30,000 bail. Chappelle was not injured in the attack. A man is transported into an ambulance after comedian Dave Chappelle was attacked on stage during stand-up Netflix show at the Hollywood Bowl, in Los A...

Dolly Parton and Eminem among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

4May

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Dolly Parton and Eminem among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland has announced its 2022 inductees – though one star may be reluctant to be on the list. Dolly Parton, Eminem and Lionel Richie are among the diverse group of artists being honored.Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, the Eurythmics and Carly Simon will also be inducted during a ceremony in Los Angeles on November 5.While fans voted on the new inductees, choosing their top five artists from 17 nominees earlier this year, one star did not want to even be considered for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In March, Dolly Parton said she didn't think she's earned the right to a nomination for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. So, she pulled herself out of the competition – or at least tried to. After the 76-year-old country ...

Naomi Judd had been open about her “severe and treatment-resistant” battle with depression in the past

4May

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Naomi Judd had been open about her “severe and treatment-resistant” battle with depression in the past

Country music star Naomi Judd died last week at the age of 76. Her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley Judd, said in a statement that they "lost their mom to the disease of mental illness." Her cause of death is not yet clear and the family's statement did not elaborate further. The matriarch had been open about her mental health struggles in the past. In a 2016 interview with "Good Morning America" to discuss her memoir "River of Time," Judd told Robin Roberts she battled "life-threatening depression," something the public might not have seen. "Because, they see me in rhinestones, with glitter in my hair. That really is who I am. But then i would come home and not leave the house for three weeks, and not get out of my pajamas," Judd said. "It was really bad...

Female-led soccer club founded by Natalie Portman aims to deliver equity in women’s soccer

3May

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Female-led soccer club founded by Natalie Portman aims to deliver equity in women’s soccer

The National Women's Soccer League is embarking on its 10th season this year by welcoming two new teams to the field. One of them is Los Angeles' Angel City Football Club, which was founded by actress Natalie Portman and is backed by a star-studded group of female investors. The club, which is the largest female-led ownership group in professional sports, is challenging industry norms by giving players a cut of the money made from ticket sales, providing better work conditions and offering training to help players find careers after soccer. Last Friday, 22,000 fans sporting pink and black gear, faces and hair filled Los Angeles' Banc of California Stadium to witness Angel City's inaugural home match. The team now has more than 100 investors, including Abby Wambach, Mia Hamm, Serena...

Casey McQuiston was sure their new book would get banned. They wrote it anyway.

3May

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Casey McQuiston was sure their new book would get banned. They wrote it anyway.

Casey McQuiston knows what some people think about the South.The last two titles from the New York Times best-selling author, "Red White and Royal Blue" and "One Last Stop," were set in the major metropolitan areas of New York and Washington D.C. Yes, the mainly queer cast of characters had problems to solve, but they did so with the help of their equally liberal and diverse friends, in communities that seemed handmade for them. There's a tendency for literature that focuses on LGBTQ+ characters from religious upbringings to have a particular bent: Parents aren't understanding, religions are demonizing and small towns have nothing to offer but a satisfying glance in the rearview mirror. But in "I Kissed Shara Wheeler," their first young adult offering, McQuiston shows that real lif...

Amber Heard’s attorneys call witnesses in Johnny Depp’s defamation suit against ex-wife

3May

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Amber Heard’s attorneys call witnesses in Johnny Depp’s defamation suit against ex-wife

Attorneys for Johnny Depp rested their case Tuesday in his defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife Amber Heard after testimony from a former nurse for Heard and a forensic accountant.The judge let Depp move forward with his suit after Heard's lawyers asked the judge to dismiss the case, arguing that Depp had failed to make his case as a matter of law and that no reasonable jury could find in his favor.But the judge, Penney Azcarate, said the standard for dismissing a case at this point in the trial is exceedingly high, and that the case should be allowed to move forward if Depp has provided even a "scintilla" of evidence backing up his claims.Heard's team will begin to present its witnesses after more than three weeks of testimony from Depp's witnesses, including four days on the stand from...

3May

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Betty Boop – A Caricature of a Flapper

You've probably heard of Betty Boop, the black cabaret singer from the Jazz Age, but did you know that she was also a caricature of a flapper? This article will help you learn about the real Betty Boop and her importance to pen and ink history. She was created by Max Fleischer and Grim Natwick, and she first appeared in a series of Talkartoon films, produced by Fleischer Studios and Paramount Pictures. Betty Boop is a black cabaret singer The story of Betty Boop began when she was born as Helen Kane, a famous white cabaret singer. In a 1925 interview, Kane claimed that she had modeled her persona on her grandmother, who was a black cabaret singer. Later, she disclaimed her role as a cabaret singer and instead gave the credit to her real-life black grandmother, Esther Jones. She...

3May

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Casper the Friendly Ghost Cartoon

If you enjoy watching children's animated cartoons, you've probably been familiar with the fictional character Casper the Friendly Ghost. But what do you know about His origins? And who is His family? Thankfully, there's plenty of information to learn about Casper the Friendly Ghost! Read on to learn about His family, costume, and powers! Then, get ready for a thrilling adventure! This article will explain what makes Casper the Friendly Ghost tick! Casper the Friendly Ghost's origin The friendly ghost, Casper, is the subject of many children's stories and animated cartoons. The spectral character is translucent, and his appearance is often the subject of criticism by his three wicked uncles. This article will explore the origin of the friendly ghost and the characters that he appear...

Captain America: Symbol of Truth and Sentinel of Liberty

3May

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Captain America: Symbol of Truth and Sentinel of Liberty

The character Captain America is a super-soldier and hero from the Marvel Comics universe. He was created by cartoonists Jack Kirby and Joe Simon and first appeared in Captain America Comics #1 from Timely Comics, the predecessor company of Marvel Comics. The character became popular after a series of battles between aliens and humans. The character first appeared in the year 1941 and has since become an international icon. In this article, we look at Steve Rogers' origin, his Tesseract, and five senses. Steve Rogers Marvel Comics has just announced two new series starring Steve Rogers as the titular Avenger. The first is called Captain America: Symbol of Truth, and will continue the story of SamSam Wilson. In the second, Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty, Rogers takes over the r...