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‘Titanic’ and ‘The Omen’ Actor David Warner Dies at 80

LONDON—David Warner, a versatile British actor whose roles ranged from Shakespearean tragedies to sci-fi cult classics, has died. He was 80. Warner’s family said he died from a cancer-related illness on Sunday at Denville Hall, a retirement home for entertainers in London. Often cast as a villain, Warner had roles in the 1971 psychological thriller…


‘The Godfather’ Legend James Caan Died From Combination of Heart Problems

The cause of death of James Caan, an American Golden Globe-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actor, has been determined by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. According to Caan’s death certificate (pdf), issued by the department on July 21 and obtained by TMZ, the legendary actor died on July 6 at age 82 as a…


Vince McMahon Retiring as WWE Chairman and CEO Amid Misconduct Probe

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) impresario Vince McMahon announced Friday he is retiring amid an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the showman who turned a small wrestling company into a worldwide entertainment business. In a brief statement issued by WWE, McMahon said he is retiring as the company’s chairman and CEO. He noted that he remains…


Vince McMahon Says He Is Retiring From WWE Amid Misconduct Probe

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) impresario Vince McMahon announced Friday he is retiring amid an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the showman who turned a small wrestling company into a worldwide entertainment business. In a brief statement issued by WWE, McMahon said he is retiring as the company’s chairman and CEO. He noted that he remains…


Delfonics Lead Singer William ‘Poogie’ Hart Dead at 77

NEW YORK—William “Poogie” Hart, a founder of the Grammy-winning trio the Delfonics who helped write and sang a soft lead tenor on such classic “Sound of Philadelphia” ballads as “La-La (Means I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time),” has died. He was 77. His son Hadi told The New York Times…


Elvis Actress and Singer Found Dead in Nashville Apartment

Shonka Dukureh, an actress and singer who starred as Big Mama Thornton in the Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” movie died on Thursday, police said. The 44-year-old was found unresponsive in her Nashville apartment by one of her two young children, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a written statement. “No foul play is evident in today’s…


Amber Heard to Appeal $10 Million Judgment in Jonny Depp Defamation Case

RICHMOND, Va.—Amber Heard notified a Virginia court Thursday that she will appeal the $10.35 million judgment she was ordered to pay ex-husband Johnny Depp during a high-profile defamation trial that exposed the inner workings of their troubled marriage. Heard’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal in Fairfax County Circuit Court, where a six-week trial featured…


Amber Heard to Appeal $10 Million Judgment in Johnny Depp Defamation Case

RICHMOND, Va.—Amber Heard notified a Virginia court Thursday that she will appeal the $10.35 million judgment she was ordered to pay ex-husband Johnny Depp during a high-profile defamation trial that exposed the inner workings of their troubled marriage. Heard’s lawyers filed a notice of appeal in Fairfax County Circuit Court, where a six-week trial featured…


Kodak Black’s Pills in Drug Arrest Were Prescribed, His Attorney Says

By Peter Sblendorio From New York Daily News Hip-hop star Kodak Black got a bad rap in his latest arrest, his attorney asserts. The “Tunnel Vision” artist was taken into custody last Friday after Florida authorities found 31 oxycodone pills and $74,960 in cash in the rapper’s car in Fort Lauderdale, according to TMZ, but…


‘The Voice’ and ‘America’s Got Talent’ Contestant Nolan Neal Dead at 41

Nolan Neal, a former contestant on both “America’s Got Talent” and “The Voice,” was found dead in his Nashville apartment this week, according to a relative. He was 41. Neal’s roommate called authorities after finding his body in a bedroom, TMZ reported. Officers responding to the call said they found a guitar pick that “appeared…