Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is making it easier to see smiles again, but guests still can’t hug the characters. Starting Tuesday, face masks will be optional for visitors to the theme park resort who are vaccinated, though Disney workers won’t require proof of vaccination, the company said on …
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Naomi Osaka refuses to do press at French Open, citing importance of mental health
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka announced Wednesday that she will not take part in any press conferences during the upcoming French Open. The No. 2-ranked women’s tennis player announced her decision across social media platforms, saying she wanted to focus on her mental health. “I’ve often felt that people …
Read More »Chet Holmgren, top basketball recruit in class of 2021, commits to Gonzaga
Chet Holmgren, the nation’s top high school recruit in the class of 2021, will play for the Gonzaga men’s basketball team next season, he announced Monday. The 7-foot, 190-pound center is also considered a favorite to be the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Holmgren, 18, claimed several …
Read More »“I’ve learned how strong I am”: Chrissy Teigen graces the cover of People’s annual “Beautiful Issue”
Chrissy Teigen is gracing the cover of People’ Magazine’s “Beautiful Issue” – and a few guest stars join her. People released three versions of the issue with covers featuring Teigen with her two children, alone and with her mom, Pepper. Teigen also spoke to People about a “roller coaster” of …
Read More »Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals canceled due to COVID
Two of the country’s most popular music festivals have been canceled once again due to the coronavirus pandemic. Neither the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival nor the Stagecoach Festival will take place on their scheduled April dates, according to a public health order released Friday by California’s Riverside County. …
Read More »FKA twigs sues Shia LaBeouf over alleged sexual assault and “relentless abuse”
FKA twigs is suing actor Shia LaBeouf, accusing him of sexual battery, assault, and “relentless abuse,” according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old British singer, whose real name is Tahliah Debrett Barnett, dated LaBeouf for just under a year between 2018 and 2019. The lawsuit, filed …
Read More »Ronald “Khalis” Bell, co
Ronald “Khalis” Bell, a co-founder, singer and producer of the group Kool & the Gang, has died. He was 68. Bell died at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands on Wednesday morning with his wife by his side, publicist Sujata Murthy said. The cause of death has not been released. Kool …
Read More »FBI searches California home of YouTuber Jake Paul
The FBI executed a federal search warrant at the California home of YouTube star Jake Paul on Wednesday morning. The Phoenix FBI told CBS News the agency executed federal search warrants in California and Las Vegas in connection with an investigation into “allegations of criminal acts” at an Arizona mall …
Read More »Actor Dimitri Diatchenko, featured on “Sons of Anarchy,” has died at age 52
Actor Dimitri Diatchenko, best known for his roles as Head Russian on “Sons of Anarchy” and Uri on “Chernobyl Diaries,” has died, according to his representatives. He was 52. According to a statement from Barry Bookin Management, Diatchenko died in his Daytona Beach, Florida home. It appeared to be either …
Read More »Dan + Shay, Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” among ACM Awards nominees
Nominees for the 55th Academy of Country Music Awards‘ top honors were announced Thursday morning by “CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King, along with “Entertainment Tonight” host Kevin Frazier, radio personality Bobby Bones and others. Fifteen-time ACM Award-winner Keith Urban will host the awards show, taking place in Las Vegas …
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