Seven months after XXXTentacion was killed, the rapper’s son has been born. Jenesis Sanchez, XXXTentacion’s girlfriend, gave birth Saturday to baby boy Gekyume Onfroy. The birth was announced Saturday evening by XXXTentacion’s mother Cleopatra Bernard. Gekyume’s name is derived from a word the rapper created prior to his passing. His …
Read More »Meet a master craftsman who forges historical documents for the big screen
This piece originally aired on July 24, 2018 Props are an integral part of movie-making. Whether they’re lightsabers in “Star Wars,” Indiana Jones’ whips, Yorick’s skull in “Hamlet” or the famed book of secrets in “National Treasure: Book of Secrets,” props can become as iconic as a film’s character. One …
Read More »Stoney Westmoreland fired: Disney Channel actor dropped from “Andi Mack” after Salt Lake City arrest
Salt Lake City — Disney Channel actor Stoney Westmoreland has been fired after he was arrested in Salt Lake City for allegedly attempting to have a sexual relationship with an online acquaintance he believed was 13. In a statement Saturday, Disney announced that the 48-year-old Westmoreland had been dropped from …
Read More »YouTube unveils its top trending videos of 2018
YouTube has unveiled the top trending videos of 2018 and two of the top five videos are tear-jerkers. The list, based on a combination of shares, views and likes, features revealing moments with social media stars, impressive trick shots and, of course, a member of the Kardashian clan. 1. To …
Read More »David Hockney is about to shatter Jeff Koons’ record
“Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)” is considered by many to be David Hockney’s greatest work. The painting was featured in an international tour last year that included London, Paris and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Now it’s poised to make the 81-year-old Hockney the most expensive …
Read More »Pharrell Williams threatens to sue President Trump over use of “Happy”
Pharrell Williams is not “happy” with President Trump. The singer and producer’s lawyer sent the president a cease-and-desist letter on Monday, objecting to the use of the song “Happy” at a recent Trump rally, according The Hollywood Reporter. The president played Williams’ hit song at a political event on Saturday, just …
Read More »Bianna Golodryga named co
CBS News correspondent Bianna Golodryga is joining “CBS This Morning” as a co-host with Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell and John Dickerson. Golodryga, who has been a reporter and fill-in co-host for the broadcast since 2017, begins Wednesday and will be based in New York. Golodryga began reporting for CBS News …
Read More »The pioneering prints of Dox Thrash
From time to time we like to take a look at the works of artists who are far too often over-looked. To Faith Salie now, and an artist with the perfect artwork for our favorite morning of the week: The collection in New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art contains …
Read More »Demi Lovato 911 call: Officials release audio of emergency call that led to star’s hospitalization
LOS ANGELES — Fire officials have released redacted audio of a 911 call that led to Demi Lovato’s hospitalization earlier this week. In the four-and-a-half-minute call, the caller requests that paramedics do not use their sirens while approaching the house, asking, “No sirens, please, right?” The caller says she and …
Read More »Thailand cave rescue movies may be under control of military government
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military government wants to control how movies portray the ordeal of the young soccer players and their heroic rescue from a flooded cave that drew worldwide interest and the attention of foreign filmmakers. Culture Minister Vira Rojpochanarat said he will propose at next week’s Cabinet meeting that …
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