Month: July 2020

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Fox News Anchor Ed Henry Fired After Investigation Into Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Fox News has fired national correspondent Ed Henry after the network was made aware of sexual harassment allegations.

Sandra Smith, Henry’s co-anchor on the weekday current affairs program “America’s Newsroom,” addressed the issue on air, reading from an internal memo issued to staffers: “On Thursday, June 25, we received a complaint about Ed Henry from a former employee’s attorney involving willful sexual misconduct in the workplace years ago. Based on the investigative findings, Ed has been terminated.”

Henry’s attorney, Catherine Foti, said in a statement Wednesday that “Ed Henry denies the allegations referenced in the Fox announcement and is confident that he will be vindicated after a full hearing in an appropriate forum.”

Fox News will put rotating anchors in place on “America’s Newsroom” until a replacement is found, the network said.

Fox News’ Ed Henry fired after sexual misconduct allegation

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Fox News has fired news anchor Ed Henry after it received a complaint about workplace sexual…
 

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Kane Brown Enlists Nelly For Remix Of His Song ‘Cool Again’

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Kane Brown has enlisted rapper Nelly for a remix of his song, Cool Again.  Nelly gave fans a sneak preview of the new collaboration in a video posted to Instagram. “Me and lil bro @kanebrown_music…!!! After video shoot…! We both lit…!! New @kanebrown_music ft @nelly,” he captioned the post.

“Cool Again” was originally released back in April, and will be a part of Kane Brown’s upcoming EP, which does not have an official release date yet. Brown wrote the song before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kane Brown and Nelly Are ‘Cool Again’ in Remix of Brown’s Song

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Jimmie Allen Announces 7-Song EP Titled “Bettie James”

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Jimmie Allen will release a his new EP, Bettie James, on July 10. The seven-song EP, which Jimmie co-produced, features guest artists including Brad Paisley, Charley Pride, Darius Rucker, Mickey Guyton, Nelly, Noah Cyrus, The Oak Ridge Boys, Rita Wilson, Tauren Wells and Tim McGraw.

The new EP takes its moniker from Jimmie’s late father (James Allen) and late grandmother (Bettie Snead). “My dad and grandmom were two completely different people, but both played a huge part in my life,” says Jimmie. “Since they died, I have been wanting to leave trails of their legacies throughout my music.”

The EP’s lead single, “This Is Us,” featuring Noah Cyrus, was released in March.  You can take a look at the video for that track at the link: here.

Jimmie Allen Recruits Mickey Guyton, Tim McGraw for New ‘Bettie James’ EP

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Best Shot” singer Jimmie Allen has recruited a high-powered guest list for his upcoming…
 

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Jada Pinkett Smith Denies August Alsina’s Claims Of An Affair

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During an interview this week with Angela Yee, singer August Alsina addressed the rumors he once dated Jada Pinkett Smith and claimed Will Smith gave him permission to have a sexual relationship with his wife. But according to Jada’s reps, Alsina’s story is “absolutely not true.”

Alsina told Yee with 100 percent conviction an open and honest conversation took place between the blockbuster movie star and him. “I love those people literally like my family,” Alsina said. “I actually sat down with Will and had a conversation due to the transformation from their marriage to life partnership that they’ve spoken on several times and it not involving romanticism. He gave me his blessing and I totally gave myself to that relationship for years of my life.  And I truly am really, really deeply loved and have a ton of love for her. I devoted myself to it. I gave my full self to it – so much so to the point that I can die right now and be OK with knowing that I truly gave myself to somebody.”

Alsina sang about a love affair with an actress on the song “Nunya” in 2019. The single art featured a text from a woman named Koren, which is Pinkett Smith’s middle name, but he denied the song was about her.

The Smiths have not publicly addressed the allegations.

Jada Pinkett Smith Denies August Alsina Claims About Affair

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During an interview with Angela Yee of the ‘Breakfast Club,’ Alsina opened up about the alleged…
 

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Netflix Developing Colin Kaepernick Series Led By Ava DuVernay

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Netflix is set to produce a six-episode series on Colin Kaepernick called ‘Colin in Black & White.’ Kaepernick will narrate the scripted limited drama, which comes from director Ava DuVernay. Colin in Black & White is DuVernay’s latest project with Netflix following her acclaimed limited series, ‘When They See Us.’ 

Netflix says Kaepernick’s series will focus on his adolescent years while growing up with a white adopted family. It will also portray his high school life and events that led him to advocate for social justice. An actor will play a younger version of the now 32-year-old Kaepernick. 

Kaepernick has remained unsigned in the NFL since 2017, soon after he began kneeling during the National Anthem. 

Ava DuVernay and Colin Kaepernick team up for Netflix series

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The six-episode series is to focus on Kaepernick’s early years as a Black child growing up with…
 

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Mom Of Idaho Kids Found Dead Is Now Facing New Charges

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New charges have been filed against an Idaho woman after the remains of two of her children were found months after they disappeared. Lori Vallow was charged with two felony counts of conspiracy to destroy, alter or conceal evidence, according to court documents.

Human remains were found on the property of Vallow’s fifth husband, Chad Daybell, and were identified as those of Tylee Ryan, 17, and Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7. The children were reported missing in September. Authorities have not said how the children died, and Daybell and Vallow have not been charged in their deaths.

A search for the siblings began in November; Vallow and Daybell refused to cooperate and left the state. They were found the following month in Hawaii, and Vallow was arrested and extradited to Idaho. Vallow is also being investigated in the death of Daybell’s former wife, Tammy Daybell, who was found dead in her home in October. Chad Daybell and Vallow married weeks after Tammy Daybell’s death.

Vallow was initially jailed on charges of desertion and nonsupport of dependent children. Her bond remains at $1 million. The next hearing is scheduled for Aug. 10.

Police say missing kids’ mom helped keep their bodies hidden

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Prosecutors say the mother of two children who were found dead in rural Idaho months after they…
 

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U.S. Senate Votes To Extend Small Business Relief Program Through August

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The U.S. Senate unanimously voted on Tuesday to extend a $660 billion lending program in an effort to help small businesses that have been hit hard by the coronavirus. The House of Representatives must also approve the extension, which would keep the Paycheck Protection Program operating through August 8.

The measure passed unanimously in the Senate. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers that a full economic recovery is unlikely until people feel safer going out. Congress has signed off on roughly $3 trillion in aid so far, but Powell and other policymakers have said more will be needed.

The Treasury Department and the Small Business Administration have handed out $515 billion since April to help companies make rent and keep workers employed.

Senate extends small business coronavirus relief program through August

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The loans been a lifeline to more than 4 million businesses during the pandemic
 

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Jake Owen Defends Chase Rice After Widespread Criticism Of Rice’s Concert

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Jake Owen is coming to Chase Rice’s defense, after songwriter Abe Stoklasa called Rice a “f–king disaster” and told him to retire. Stoklasa has written the hit tracks “Fix” for Chris Lane and “Get to You” for Michael Ray.

Following Rice’s controversial concert in eastern Tennessee on Saturday, Rice made an official statement on his Instagram page. However Stoklasa attacked Rice, saying in part, “My whole industry hates you.”

An hour later, Stoklasa apologized for saying the whole industry hates Rice, but not before Owen weighed in, saying, “Hey @abestoklasa … you are a talented, smart guy. Why lower yourself to a post like this? It’s sad man. What you said is ridiculous. ‘Hate?’ … you’re gonna use a word like that, in a time like this? Chase is my friend. I am a part of this industry, and trust me it’s not just yours. I stick up for my friends. I’ve always thought you were a great musician, songwriter and voice. You are better than this. That was straight ignorant thing to say.”

Jake Owen Defends Chase Rice From Songwriter’s Attack

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Songwriter Abe Stoklasa attacked Rice on a personal level. Continue reading…
 

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Kenny Chesney Tops Album Charts With ‘Hear And Now’

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Kenny Chesney has earned his 31st No. 1 single with “Here and Now,” which hit the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week.

The track was written by Craig Wiseman, David Garcia and David Lee Murphy at a writing retreat Kenny set up in Malibu. Says Kenny. “It was the perfect song as we were all getting ready for another summer of shows. But now, in some ways, this song is even more in the moment because we all have to remember to find joy.”

Kenny’s 31st No. 1 single on the Billboard Country Airplay chart extends his lead for most chart-topping his, followed by Tim McGraw with 29, Blake Shelton with 27, and Alan Jackson and George Strait, both with 26.

Take a look at the video for “Here and Now” at the link: here

Kenny Chesney Tops Album Charts With ‘Hear And Now’

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Kenny Chesney is celebrating after his new album ‘Hear And Now debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard…
 

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Legendary Comedic Actor, Director And Writer Carl Reiner Dies At 98

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Legendary stand-up comedian, actor, director, producer and writer Carl Reiner has died at 98.  Reiner’s assistant Judy Nagy confirmed the news to Variety. Reiner died on Monday night at his home in Beverly Hills from natural causes. 

Born and raised in New York, Reiner was best known for creating and starring in The Dick Van Dyke Show. He got his start acting in Broadway musicals, and his big break came in 1950 when he was cast in Your Show of Shows appearing in comedy skits, working alongside writers Mel Brooks and Neil Simon. Reiner and Brooks worked so well together that they partnered up as a comedy duo on The Steve Allen Show which gained so much popularity that their routine expanded into a series of five comedy albums and an animated TV special.

Reiner married singer Estelle Lebost in 1943, and they were married for 64 years until her death. The couple had three children: [director] Rob, Lucas, and Annie.

Reiner was still acting on the big and small screen up until recently, and was active on social media as one of the oldest celebrities to have a Twitter account. Reiner last tweeted, “Nothing pleases me more than knowing that I have lived the best life possible by having met & marrying the gifted Estelle (Stella) Lebost—who partnered with me in bringing Rob, Annie & Lucas Reiner into to this needy & evolving world.”

Carl Reiner, American comedy great, dead at 98: media reports

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Carl Reiner, a driving force in American comedy as a writer for television pioneer Sid Caesar,…
 

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