Tag: Entertainment News

‘Perfectly Articulated’: Dwayne Johnson Supports Joe Rogan Amid Spotify Controversy

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson showed his support for Joe Rogan this week after the top-rated podcast host faced allegations of “spreading COVID-19 misinformation” on his popular Spotify show. Rogan recently faced criticism from several people, including singer Neil Young who demanded the tech giant remove “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast from the platform after claiming…


Whoopi Goldberg Apologizes for Saying the Holocaust Was ‘Not About Race’

“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg has apologized for her widely criticized remark that the Holocaust was “not about race.” Facing a social media outcry over her take on the mass genocide of six million Jews, Goldberg released a statement Monday evening, apologizing for the “hurt” she had caused. “On Today’s show, I said the Holocaust…


‘The Walking Dead’ Actor, 31-Year-Old Moses J. Moseley, Found Dead

Moses J. Moseley, an American actor and model who was known for his work on AMC’s science fiction and drama show “The Walking Dead” has died. He was 31. A family member of Moseley said police have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances around his death after the actor’s body was found in the…


Tom Brady Speaks on Reports About His Alleged Retirement

NFL Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady said Monday he is still undecided about his future and hasn’t made a decision about his retirement. “I’m just still going through the process that I said I was going through,” Brady said on his SiriusXM podcast late Monday. “Sometimes, it takes some time to really evaluate how you…


Howard Hesseman of ‘WKRP in Cincinnati’ Dies at 81

Howard Hesseman, who played the radio disc jockey Dr. Johnny Fever on the sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati” and the actor-turned-history teacher Charlie Moore on “Head of the Class,” has died. He was 81. Hesseman died Saturday in Los Angeles due to complications from colon surgery, his manager Robbie Kass said Sunday. Hesseman, who had himself…


Blues Drummer Sam Lay Dies at 86; Played With Dylan, Waters

CHICAGO—Sam Lay, a Chicago blues drummer and vocalist who played with Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bob Dylan and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, has died at age 86. Lay died Saturday of natural causes in Chicago, Alligator Records said Monday. Lay, known for wearing a cape and carrying a walking stick, was inducted into the…


Former Miss USA’s Death Under Investigation by NYPD: Official

Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst’s death is now being investigated by the New York City Police Department, a spokesperson said. The police department will investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Kryst, who won the pageant in 2019, Detective Martin Brown told news outlets on Monday morning. Officials said Kryst, who was also an attorney,…


Joe Rogan Denies Sharing COVID-19 Misinformation, Says He Is ‘Not Mad’ at Neil Young

Podcast host Joe Rogan has denied claims that he is trying to share misinformation about COVID-19 on his Spotify podcast after scientists and medical professionals, as well as singer Neil Young, claimed that he had. In a 10-minute video posted to Instagram on Sunday night, Rogan said he wanted to address the controversy over the past few days…


Cheslie Kryst, Former Miss USA, Dies at 30

NEW YORK—Cheslie Kryst, the 2019 winner of the Miss USA pageant and a correspondent for the entertainment news program “Extra,” has died at age 30. Police said Kryst jumped from a Manhattan apartment building and was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday morning. Her family confirmed her death in a statement. “In devastation and great…


Barry Manilow Speaks Out After Being Dragged Into Joe Rogan-Neil Young Controversy

Singer Barry Manilow dispelled rumors that he is removing his music from streaming service Spotify after several verified Twitter users claimed he would amid Neil Young’s fight with the platform over hosting podcaster Joe Rogan. On Jan. 28, some Twitter users, including left-wing activist Amy Siskind, alleged Manilow wanted his music removed in solidarity with…