Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.has partnered with LA’s Tarzana International Film Festival (Sep 29– Oct 1) to honor the 100-year centennial of the writer’s incorporation.
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has died. He was 58.The DJ — who was born Willie Perry Jr.
— died on Monday, after a battle with cancer, reports.The Chicago native reportedly created the iconic dance and song as a step aerobics routine, when he was helping his nephew, who worked as a fitness trainer at Bally's Total Fitness, according to .The craze started soon after, when DJ Casper was inundated with requests to play the song at parties and events. It was soon picked up and played by Chicago's WGCI-FM in 2000, and eventually released by Universal Records.The song became a staple of birthday celebrations, bar mitzvahs and wedding receptions across the globe.DJ Casper spoke with ABC7 Chicago in May, and reflected on his contribution to pop culture, sharing, «I have one of the biggest songs that played at all stadiums: hockey, basketball, football, baseball; they played it at the Olympics… It was something that everybody could do.»He also explained that he had recently had to stop touring and playing gigs amid his cancer battle, but shared a message of positivity for others dealing with similar struggles.«Anybody that's going through cancer, know that you have cancer and cancer does not have you,» he said.
Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc.has partnered with LA’s Tarzana International Film Festival (Sep 29– Oct 1) to honor the 100-year centennial of the writer’s incorporation.
Earl Sweatshirt played a show in Los Angeles on Saturday (August 19) to celebrate a decade of his debut solo album Doris. Tyler, The Creator made a surprise appearance, joining his former Odd Future buddy on their song "Whoa." Check out the electrifying moment below. Tyler wasn't the only special guest at the Novo show, Earl also performed "Hive" with Vince Staples while another Odd Future co-hort, Domo Genesis, popped out for "20 Wave Caps." The whole group also posed for a heartwarming picture (see below).
on Instagram, but she did not share a cause of death.“This is with a heavy heavy heart that I’m even posting this. We made magic when we strategically put out projects, always,” her post began.She continued: “Young Capone aka Dopeboy Ra aka Rara was one of my first Hip Hop/ Rap clients, and I can’t believe the news I just got of his unexpected passing.”“A friend…a client and just huge in East Atlanta.
Zachary Levi didn’t hold back while slamming the “garbage” that comes out of Hollywood.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director “Shazam!” star Zachary Levi railed against Hollywood “garbage” during an appearance at Chicago Fan Expo (via Entertainment Weekly). The actor urged attendees at the event to “actively not choose” to seek out garbage movies. Levi’s own 2023 release, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods,” is one of the biggest studio flops of the year.
recently bemoaned the poor reception to his DC film Shazam! Fury Of The Gods, expressed his frustration over Hollywood’s output at Chicago Fan Expo on Saturday (August 12).“I personally feel like the amount of content that comes out of Hollywood that is garbage – they don’t care enough to actually make it great for you guys. They don’t,” Levi said (via Entertainment Weekly).“How many times do you watch a trailer and go, ‘Oh my god, this looks so cool!’ Then you go to the movie and it’s like, ‘This was what I get?’ They know that once you’ve already bought the ticket and you’re in the seat, they’ve got your money.
Zachary Levi has had enough of the “garbage” projects that are being produced in Hollywood.
Zachary Levi is causing a stir once again with his comments about Hollywood. The Shazam! star was at a fan event where he called out the film industry for the “garbage” content they output.
Actor Robert Swan, best known for roles in The Untouchables, Hoosiers, The Babe, and more, died on Wednesday. He was 78.
and more, died on Wednesday. He was 78.Swan died after a battle with liver cancer, a family friend confirmed to multipleoutlets. Born in Chicago, Swan got his start in local theater — earning three Joseph Jefferson Award nominations — before his first film appearance in the 1980 film.
DJ Casper, whose birth name was Willie Perry Jr., has sadly died at the age of 58.
DJ Casper has died at the age of 58, Fox News Digital can confirm. Willie Perry Jr., known as DJ Casper, passed away Monday evening, according to the musician's relative Quita D. Perry.
DJ Casper, the creator of the dance hit and wedding reception staple “Cha Cha Slide,” died Monday following a seven-year battle with cancer. He was 58.
Morgan Wade says she’s using the speculation surrounding her and Kyle Richards' relationship to bring awareness to same-sex relationships in country music. Days after the country singer and the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star poked fun at talk of their relationship, Wade revealed why the romance rumors bothered her at first.«It's been a lot,» the 28-year-old singer told 103.5 Kiss FM during Lollapalooza in Chicago. «It's weird, it's strange.
ABC7 News on Monday evening that the singer has battled kidney and liver cancer since 2016, and succumbed to the disease on the morning of Aug. 7.The star from Chicago, born Willie Perry Jr, created the “Cha Cha Slide” — originally dubbed “Casper Slide Pt.1” — in 1998 for his nephew, a personal trainer who intended to use the line dance song in his fitness class. The tune quickly spread throughout Chicago and, in 2000, he released a new version of the song, called “Casper Slide Pt.2,” under his stage name Mr.
DJ Casper, who created the world-famous “Cha-Cha Slide”, has died. He was 58.
Ellise Shafer DJ Casper, best known for creating the hugely successful dance hit “Cha Cha Slide,” has died, according to the BBC. He was 58. Casper’s wife, Kim, told Chicago’s ABC7 — which first reported the news — that he died on Monday after a seven-year bout with cancer.
ABC7.Casper, whose real name was Willie Perry Jr., had been diagnosed with kidney and liver cancer in 2016.Speaking to ABC7 this May, the artist explained: “They went in to try to do surgery, and they found out the kidney was connected to the main artery, so they decided not to do it and just treat it.”He also told the outlet that he hoped ‘Cha Cha Slide’ would always serve as a reminder of “the power of unity, community and positivity”.Released in 2000, the line dance single was initially created as aerobic exercise for Casper’s nephew who worked at US fitness club chain Bally’s Total Fitness.“From there, it just took off. Elroy Smith from [Chicago hip-hop radio station] WGCI grabbed ahold of it,” he told ABC 7.‘Cha Cha Slide’ went on to top the UK singles chart in 2004.
told the Los Angeles Times. “Winning the Academy Award [and the Directors Guild Award for 1971’s ‘The French Connection’] was an enormous honor.
These two can’t stay away from each other! And it’s turning into a family affair…