Celebrity

Kendrick Lamar Big Winner At MTV Video Music Awards

HOLLYWOOD—I still find it slightly odd that MTV still promotes the Video Music Awards as some epic event considering they barely show music videos on the network anymore, but I’ll dismiss my rant for what turned out to be quite the interesting show to say the least America. The ceremony was hosted by Katy Perry, and not much talk...

Floyd Mayweather Defeats Conor McGregor

LAS VEGAS, NV—It was touted as the fight of the century, but let’s be honest, it was not the greatest fight of all-time, but it was more entertaining than Floyd Mayweather’s bout with Manny Pacquiao. If you were anybody who was anybody, all you heard Friday and Saturday was the big fight transpiring in Las Vegas, and if you...

Comedian Jerry Lewis Dies At 91

HOLLYWOOD—Comedian, actor and filmmaker Jerry Lewis died at his Las Vegas, Nevada home on Sunday, August 20. John Katsilometes of the Las Vegas Review-Journal first reported the news, which was later confirmed by publicist Candi Cazau. The comedian was 91. According to reports, Lewis died of natural causes. He was born on March 16, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey. He...

Lady Gaga Helps The Homeless After Concert In SF

SAN FRANCISCO—Following her Joanne World Tour performance at AT&T Park on Sunday, August 13, Lady Gaga took time to hand out money to a few homeless individuals throughout the city. A witness said that the 31 year-old pop singer's car stopped at a red light, during which she exited the vehicle (followed by her bodyguards) to hand some cash to...

Oscar-Winning Actor Martin Landau Dead At 89

WESTWOOD—Actor Martin Landau, known for his roles in the 1960s television series "Mission: Impossible" and the film "Ed Wood," died on Saturday, July 15, at the age of 89. He died of "unexpected complications" during a brief stay at UCLA Medical Center, according to his publicist, Dick Guttman. "We are overcome with sadness to report the death of iconic actor...

“Batman” Actor Adam West Dead At 88

LOS ANGELES—Actor Adam West, known for his starring role in the 1960s ABC television series “Batman,” died on Friday, June 9, in Los Angeles, following a short battle with leukemia. He was 88. “It's with great sadness that we are sharing this news...Adam West passed away peacefully last night after a short but brave battle with leukemia,” West’s family said...

Former Laker Derek Fisher Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI

SHERMAN OAKS—Former Los Angeles Lakers point guard and ex-New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a crash on a Los Angeles freeway on Sunday, June 4, just after 3 a.m., California Highway Patrol (CHP) officials reported. Fisher, 42, was driving his 2015 Cadillac in the Number 4 lane on the...

Suspect Pleads After Breaking Into Sandra Bullock’s Home

BEL AIR—Joshua James Corbett, 41, pleaded no contest on May 24, 2017 to charges of breaking into the home of actress Sandra Bullock in June 2014, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced. Corbett entered an open plea to one felony count each of stalking and first-degree residential burglary. An open plea means a sentence was not negotiated...

Bombing At Ariana Grande Concert Leaves 22 Dead

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM—An explosion transpired at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, United Kingdom on Monday, May 22, leaving 22 people confirmed dead and more than 59 people injured just before 10:35 p.m. A majority of those injured including women and children. It has been reported that the bomb used in the attack may have contained nails, and the explosion...

Comedian Charlie Murphy Dies After Battle With Leukemia

NEW YORK CITY—On Wednesday, April 12, comedian Charlie Murphy, 57, older brother of actor and comedian Eddie Murphy, died in a New York City hospital after losing his battle with leukemia. Charles Quinton Murphy was born on July 12, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York. Growing up, he often stuck up for his brother, Eddie, and defended him from bullies. In 1978,...