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Taking a stand. Dwyane Wade decided to move his family out of Florida due to state legislation that negatively impacts the LGBTQ+ community.

Jerry Springerdied following a «brief illness,» according to his family. The legendary TV host was 79. In a statement issued to ET, Springer's family confirms that the late broadcast icon died peacefully on Thursday at his home in suburban Chicago, Illinois, surrounded by his family. «Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,» said Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesperson for the family.

If you were a fan of the daytime TV talk show that introduced many real-life problems on the small screen, you might be wondering how did Jerry Springer die?

(G)I-DLE have announced their upcoming 2023 world tour, ‘I am FREE-TY’.Today (April 27), (G)I-DLE announced that they will be going on a world tour this year, following the release of their upcoming mini-album ‘I Feel’. That project will drop on May 15, alongside its title track ‘Queencard’.(G)I-DLE’s ‘I am FREE-TY’ world tour will kick off June 17 with a two-nigh concert in Seoul, South Korea.

Comedian John Mulaney has had a lot on his mind recently–and he’s spilling all the details in his comedy shows. A former Comedy Central and Saturday Night Live staff writer, John Mulaney’s net worth and fame skyrocketed after the release of his first two Netflix specials: 2015’s The Comeback Kid and 2018’s Kid Gorgeous. He repeated that success with the release of his third Netflix special, John Mulaney: Baby J., in 2023.

Not amused! Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White doesn’t approve of a prank her cohost, Pat Sajak, likes to play on his wife, Lesly Brown.

Looking back. John Mulaney is reflecting on his sobriety journey — including a difficult intervention before his 2020 rehab stay.

Always honest. Kathy Griffin has been open about the highs and lows of her life.

Exercise is known for its many benefits such as weight loss and muscle building, but new research has found that physical activity can also help improve memory.

on the network’s official website there wasn’t a single mention of the settlement. As of this writing, readers instead are being treated to stories about Joe Biden’s taxes, Tucker Carlson’s interview with Elon Musk, Ray Romano’s heart surgery, and yes, that story about a goose rescue.Former Illinois congressman and now CNN Senior Political Commentator Adam Kinzinger was among those pointing out the omission on Twitter.“Just looked at Fox News, no mention of the settlement on their website,” Kinzinger wrote.Just looked at Foxnews, no mention of the settlement on their website.

Love Is Blind’s production company, Kinetic Content, responded after former cast members of the reality series claimed they were put through “emotional warfare” during their time on the show.

Saturday Night Live alum Chris Kattan is engaged! The funnyman, who popped the question last month during a Wilco concert in Chicago, sat down for an interview with , where he and his now-fiancée, Maria Libri, opened up about the proposal and their relationship.«Maria and I fully accept each other for who we are,» Kattan, 52, told the outlet. «It's not just the things we have in common, we also embrace our quirks and differences — and we don't love each other in spite of them, we love each other because of them.»He continued, «When I got to see her and spend time together a few months after we first met, and I realized our creative brains were also totally in sync (after the first sketch we did together), that's when I knew I was in trouble! Thankfully for me she felt the same way.»The pair met over a year and a half ago, after Libri interviewed Kattan in Springfield, Illinois, where he was on tour for a comedy show.«It's funny how life works sometimes and gives you gifts when you're not looking for them,» the journalist turned screenwriter and actor said.

Sufjan Stevens has announced his new album ‘Reflections’ along with new single ‘Ekstasis’.The album is a studio recording of his score for the ballet by choreographer Justin Peck, and was performed by pianists Timo Andres and Conor Hanick. The record is set for release on May 19 via Asthmatic Kitty Records.Speaking about how ‘Ekstasis’ captures the mood of ‘Reflections’, Stevens said: “It is about energy, light and duality.

Chris Kattan and Maria Libri announced their engagement just over a year after they made their relationship Instagram official.

Cole Bennett’s media empire Lyrical Lemonade has revealed the lineup for the 2023 edition of the Summer Smash Festival in its home state of Illinois. The headliners are pretty familiar if you follow major North American rap festivals —Kid Cudi, Future, and Playboi Carti — though one of the fest’s marquee performers is a secret for now, billed only as “a very special Chicago guest.” Best case scenario it’s Chief Keef, who hasn’t returned to the state in years.

Chloe Bailey has kicked off her In Pieces tour and you can check out the full set list for the tour right here!

confirmed the news in a Facebook post Monday.“I’m sorry to say with a broken heart mi mum passed over the weekend,” the post reads. “Thank you for being an unmovable rock that guided me through life.

American actress Elizabeth Hubbard has died at the age of 89, her son has announced in a moving tribute to the TV icon. Jeremy Bennett shared the sad news that the star of soap opera As the World Turns had passed away over the weekend.

Michael Jordan’s $15 million mansion in Illinois. Highland Park Police Department responded to the robbery while it was in the process after neighbors were called around 4:10 pm Tuesday, April 4th, according to Lake & McHenry County Scanner.The suspect is Raiden Hagedorn, and he was arrested and charged with two misdemeanors: criminal trespass to an occupied residence and two counts of criminal property damage.

Facebook post Monday. Her cause of death was not disclosed.

Rachel Brosnahan is getting emotional about how much “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has impacted her life.

survived the roof collapse at Morbid Angel’s Illinois gig last week have described the ordeal of being trapped and then rescued.Just after 7:45pm last Friday evening (March 31), severe storm conditions caused the roof at the Apollo Theatre – a century-old venue in Belvidere, Illinois – to cave in on itself, killing one man, Fred Livingston Jr, and injuring a further 40 concertgoers.Speaking to CBS 2, Daniel Barac described the terrifying incident in an interview conducted from his hotel room in Madison, Wisconsin.“I heard a big crack, and then I started running – and then that’s when the whole roof came down on me and other people,” he said.“It kind of hurt, but then once I was stuck under there, then it really hurt — because I was just trapped underneath all this heavy debris in rubble and old bricks, and the old roof,” he added. “I could still see through like a little space in the debris, and I could still stick my hand out.

, died Wednesday.In addition to the '70s cult classic, Butler also worked as d.p. on several box office hits of the era, including  -- which earned him an Oscar nom — Francis Ford Coppola’s,  and , as well as the Bill Murray comedy, .

Oscar-nominated Cinematographer Wilmer C. Butler, whose work included a series of landmark films such as The Conversation (1974), Jaws (1975) and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975), has died. He was 101. The American Society of Cinematographers confirmed Butler’s passing.

Todd Gilchrist editor Michael Jordan and his signature sneakers have been a fixture of pop culture since 1984, when Sonny Vaccaro convinced the then-rookie (and more importantly, his shrewd mother, Deloris) to sign an industry-changing endorsement deal with sportswear brand Nike. “Air” dramatizes many of the finer points of these real-life events, with Matt Damon playing Vaccaro, Viola Davis as Deloris Jordan and Ben Affleck pulling double duty as director and co-star. But the new film operates less as a tribute to consumerism than as an origin story of one exceptional athlete — and the leather-and-rubber vessel that has become synonymous with his legacy. “I wasn’t all that interested in the business minutiae in the story,” Affleck tells Variety. “It’s really a fable, inspired by these characters and who they represent.”

Ginger Zee's plans to take a few days off Good Morning America to spend with her sons for spring break didn't go as planned. The meteorologist was in Illinois covering the influx of storms that have been affecting the Midwest over the past week, reporting from Chicago earlier in the week.

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alum Deepti Vempati is spilling the tea about one shocking behind-the-scenes moment she says happened with her ex, Abhishek «Shake» Chatterjee.The season 2 contestant and her co-star, Natalie Lee, recently started their joint podcast,, focusing on the Netflix dating show that made them famous.While discussing the apartments that couples are put in during the show's filming, Natalie revealed that couples don't get to keep the apartments even if they get married.«They're just for the duration of filming. You still have your actual apartments,» Natalie explained.

Cheap Trick put out “Dream Police” in 1979 and “I Want You To Want Me” in 1982 but you wouldn’t know because the both tracks are just as vital and urgent as the day they first hit the airwaves.Thankfully, fans can hear the band’s classic tunes live this year when Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson tour from April through September.While on the road, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will bring all the hits to both New York and New Jersey.Their first stop will be at Morristown, NJ’s Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 17.Following that gig, the trio hits Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre on May 18 and Atlantic City, NJ’s Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on May 20.Finally, they’ll play Waterloo, NY’s The Vine at Del Lago Resort and Casino on May 26.And for some shows, seeing the hitmakers live can be a cheap trick — you can see Cheap Trick (with Rod Stewart!) for just $22 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to go to a show?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

a venue’s roof collapsing at a Morbid Angel concert last week – have launched a crowdfunding campaign to cover “the costs that come along with losing a family member”.Just after 7:45pm last Friday evening (March 31), severe storm conditions caused the roof at the Apollo Theatre – a century-old venue in Belvidere, Illinois – to cave in on itself, killing Livingston and injuring a further 40 concertgoers. Morbid Angel were hosting a sold-out concert there at the time, however they had not yet taken to the stage, and only 260 of their expected 1,500 concertgoers had arrived.Livingston’s fundraiser was set up by his niece, Brittany Mills, who wrote in a statement shared alongside it: “Our family still cannot comprehend this unexpected tragedy and we are asking for donations to help with the costs that come along with losing a family member.

The Washington Post, the incident occurred just after 7:45pm on Friday (March 31) – roughly 45 minutes after the concert started – with some 260 people inside when the venue’s roof caved in; Brazilian death metal outfit Crypta had just finished their performance. The venue itself holds a total of 1,500 concertgoers, with the show on Friday being sold out.The man killed in the incident has been identified as Fred Livingston Jr, and was described by Dan Zaccard – Boone County’s emergency management director – as a 50-year-old man.

The Chicago Tribune reports.At this time, it is unknown if a tornado touched down in Belvidere, Illinois, which is about 70 miles northwest of Chicago, but other buildings in the downtown area of the town of about 25,000 people suffered significant damage and wind speeds of 90mph were clocked.A little less than 300 people were inside the theater for a show headlined by Florida death metal band Morbid Angel, along with the groups Crypta, Skeletal Remains, and Revocation. WLS-TV reports that the concert-goers were waiting for the sold out show to start when the storm hit.

Charna Flam A roof collapse at the Apollo Theater in Belvidere, Ill. left at least one concertgoer dead and dozens more injured on Friday evening. The Apollo Theater was hosting “The United States of Terror” tour, headlined by four heavy metal bands — Crypta, Revocation, Skeletal Remains and Morbid Angel. After Crypta’s set, the venue made an announcement that the show would need to take a brief pause before Morbid Angel took the stage, due to the ongoing extreme weather conditions. Minutes after the initial announcement, the full roof collapsed on top of the concertgoers, per the New York Times. The venue was hosting roughly 260 patrons. More than 40 people were hospitalized, with five people suffering severe injuries. At least one person died in the incident. Belvidere Fire Chief Shawn Schadle reported that two of those impacted are suffering with life-threatening injuries.

The roof of a Belvidere, Illinois, concert venue collapsed Friday night, killing one person and sending dozens of others to the hospital.

massive storm system that hit multiple states.Video from CBS Chicago showed debris lying in the street outside the Apollo Theatre, with firefighters and ambulances on scene. Cell phone video captured the damage from inside the structure. The Belvidere Fire Department reported that one person died and 28 were injured in the building collapse.