Friday, March 27, 2020
Fred ‘Curly’ Neal, Harlem Globetrotters Legend, Dies at 77
Fred Neal, the basketball legend and actor better known by his nickname “Curly,” whose entertaining and highly skilled playing made him a star over 22 seasons with the Harlem Globetrotters, died Thursday from undisclosed causes. He was 77 “We have lost one of the most genuine human beings the world has ever known,” Globetrotters General Manager Jeff Munn said in a statement. “Curly’s basketball skill was unrivaled by most, and his warm heart and huge smile brought joy to families worldwide.” Born in 1942 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Neal played basketball for Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina….
Thursday, March 26, 2020
'He Will Die': Prisoners' Family Members Are Petrified As Coronavirus Spreads
HuffPost spoke with four people who are terrified of getting a phone call with devastating news. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Hollywood Icon Chateau Marmont Lets Nearly All Employees Go, Hospitality Union Says
The union representing hospitality workers said Wednesday that the Chateau Marmont hotel, a Hollywood institution long associated with celebrities — and celebrity excess — has let go of almost its entire workforce, citing the coronavirus pandemic. According to Unite Here Local 11, Chateau Marmont employees were informed on March 19 that they were being terminated due to the economic impact of the coronavirus shutdown. The employees did not receive severance payments and their insurance was not extended, Local 11 said. “The hotel also did not commit to recalling workers according to seniority when the crisis subsides,” Local 11 said in…
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Man Filmed Licking Products At Walmart Charged With Making Terrorist Threat
“Who’s scared of the coronavirus?” Cody Lee Pfister says to the camera before licking a row of deodorant sticks on a Walmart store shelf. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Democrats and Republicans Reach Deal on $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package
On Tuesday night a deal was reached between Democrats and Republicans in the Senate on a $2 trillion stimulus package that will hopefully shore up a U.S. economy hit hard by widespread business shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic. If passed, the package would be the largest such stimulus package ever. However, the majority of funds — more than 1.5 trillion — would go to major corporations and industries rather than individuals. $250 billion would be earmarked for indivudals. Full terms of the deal have not been made public, but the Los Angeles Times reported that most people would receive…
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Harvey Weinstein Asks Court for Extension Due to Coronavirus Crisis
Harvey Weinstein says the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic is seriously complicating one of his many legal matters, so he’s begging a judge for more time. According to a new legal doc — obtained by TMZ — Weinstein wants a 2-month extension for… Permalink Source: TMZ Feed
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Jimmy Kimmel Checks in With Bill Burr in New Coronavirus Quarantine ‘Minilogue’ (Video)
In an extra long “Quarantine Minilogue” on Monday, Jimmy Kimmel took a drive and checked in to see how comedian Bill Burr is doing — from a very safe minimum distance of course. In the bit Kimmel, who has been recording YouTube only monologues while his show (like every other show) is on a coronavirus hiatus, said he had to go grocery shopping, and noting that “there is a safe way to communicate in person, and that is from inside your car.” So it is he taped an iPad to his window so he could film and communicate with other…
Monday, March 23, 2020
Florida Woman Accused Of Assault Also Coughed In Paramedic's Face: Police
The female suspect allegedly shouted “I have the coronavirus” before coughing what the police report called “copious amounts of saliva” into an EMT’s face. Source: Huffingtonpost feed
Monday, March 23, 2020
Will Michonne Be in the ‘Walking Dead’ Movie?
Michonne may have left “The Walking Dead” on Sunday, but it’s really tough to imagine that she’ll be gone forever. We know that Danai Gurira is done with the TV show version of “The Walking Dead,” but that doesn’t necessarily mean she’s done with the “Walking Dead” universe complete. Unlike when Lincoln exited the series in season 9, AMC did not publicize that Gurira’s run on “The Walking Dead” would end with this episode. But fans knew it was just a matter of time because she revealed last summer that season 10 would be her last. But this ending felt like more…
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Christian Siriano’s Team Creates Face Masks for New York Health Workers
Fashion designer Christian Siriano has stepped up to aid healthcare workers who are facing a shortage of masks during the coronavirus crisis by volunteering his team to help fill the void. “If @NYGovCuomo says we need masks my team will help make some. I have a full sewing team still on staff working from home that can help,” the “Project Runway” alum tweeted Friday night. New York governor Andrew Cuomo accepted Siriano’s pledge and called for others to follow suit. “We’re in contact with @CSiriano. Appreciate his help so much. Who’s next? Let’s do this together, NY!” he replied. Also…
