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Actor Eddie Hassell Killed In Texas Shooting At Age 30

Eddie Hassell, an actor best known for his roles in the Oscar-nominated film The Kids Are All Right and the NBC television series Surface, has died at the age of 30.  The actor died on Sunday after he was fatally shot while outside of his girlfriend’s apartment in Grand Prairie, Texas. 

Hassel’s rep said that the shooting appeared to be tied to a carjacking. A spokesperson for the Grand Prairie Police Department released a statement noting that “the motive is still under investigation but detectives can confirm a car was taken from the scene and later recovered.”  According to The Associated Press, police took the actor to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The outlet added that no arrests have yet been made tied to the case.

Hassell starred in several small roles before appearing in The Kids Are All Right alongside Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo in 2010. He also appeared in the sci-fi series Surface beside Leighton Meester and Lake Bell, and had a small part in the Lifetime drama Devious Maids

Eddie Hassell, ‘Surface’ and ‘The Kids Are All Right’ actor, killed in Texas shooting

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Taraji P. Henson To Host 2020 American Music Awards

ABC and dick clark productions announced Monday that Taraji P. Henson is set to host the 2020 American Music Awards.

Henson said in a statement: “The AMAs bring together the music community to celebrate what really drives all artists – the fans. I’m proud to take the stage as this year’s host – and also a fan – for what promises to be an electrifying night of music.”

Nominations for the 2020 AMAs were announced last month, yielding five nominations for first-time nominee Megan Thee Stallion — including nods in the New Artist of the Year and Collaboration of the Year categories — becoming the most-nominated female artist this year. Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and first-time nominees DaBaby and Doja Cat all earned four nominations each.

here.” data-reactid=”29″ type=”text”>Nominees for the fan-voted award show are based on fan interactions, including streaming, album and digital song sales, radio airplay and social activity. Fans can vote through Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. PT/ 3 p.m. ET by clicking here.

“2020 American Music Awards” (AMAs) will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

Taraji P. Henson to Host American Music Awards 2020

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Supreme Court In Texas Denise Request To Throw Out 127,000 Drive-Thru Votes

On Sunday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking to invalidate 127,000 votes cast at drive-thru polling stations in the state’s most populous county, Harris County. The court denied the challenge by a Republican activist and three Republican candidates in the state arguing that the drive-thru polling sites in the largely Democratic Harris County are unconstitutional. The court denied the request without an order or opinion. An emergency hearing will be held on Monday morning in Houston for a challenge by the same plaintiffs in federal court.

Drive-thru ballots account for about 10% of in-person ballots cast through the state’s early voting period. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the county set up 10 drive-thru centers where voters can pull up in their vehicles and vote on an electronic tablet passed through their window by a poll worker after having their registrations and identifications confirmed. The plaintiffs argued drive-thru voting was an expansion of the state’s curbside voting policy and should only be available to people with disabilities. The Harris County Clerk’s Office countered that its drive-thru locations are separate and distinct polling places from the curbside locations and therefore can be utilized by all voters.

Texas court rejects bid to toss out 127,000 drive-thru votes, but fight isn’t over

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All 11 Regions In Illinois To Be Under COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Surge

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Illinois at an unprecedented rate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Sunday that new restrictions will be placed in all eleven regions of Illinois.

Pritzker will be imposing a ban on indoor service at bars and restaurants, among other restrictions, this week for Region 2 — which covers 20 North-Central counties, including Rock Island, Kendall and Knox counties — after the area saw an average positivity rate above the 8% positivity threshold for three consecutive days. Starting Wednesday, all 11 of the state’s regions will be operating under the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions.

Pritzker, who hinted last week the peak of this outbreak is still nowhere in sight, said the mitigation measures are being put in place to help limit the spread of the virus. “As cases, hospitalizations and deaths are rising across our state, across the Midwest and across the nation, we have to act responsibly and collectively to protect the people we love,” Pritzker said in a statement.

The news comes as state health officials announced 6,980 new cases and an additional 35 coronavirus-related deaths, making Sunday the fifth consecutive day Illinois’ daily caseload has topped 6,000 — a number that far exceeds anything seen in the state’s previous COVID-19 peak in May.

More than 119,600 people tested positive for the virus in Illinois over the last 30 days, and the state has broken the daily caseload record five out of the last 12 days, including Saturday when state health officials announced 7,899 new cases. Even more concerning, Illinois hospitals are treating the most coronavirus patients they’ve seen since the end of May. 

Illinois institutes COVID-19 restrictions in all 11 regions as U.S. reports 81K new cases

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Eric Church’s New Song “Through My Ray-Bans” Dedicated To Route 91 Harvest Festival Fans

Eric Church shared a new song, “Through My Ray-Bans,” written by Eric, Luke Laird and Barry Dean in honor of the fans who attended the Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017. Eric was a headliner at the festival two days before a lone gunman opened fire during Jason Aldean’s set on Oct. 1, which killed 60 people and injured hundreds more.

Through My Ray-Bans follows the recent release of “Hell of a View,” “Crazyland,” “Bad Mother Trucker” and current single, “Stick That in Your Country Song.”

Listen to “Through My Ray-Bans” at the link here.

Eric Church Details View From the Stage in New Song ‘Through My Ray-Bans’

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Cam Releases Sophomore Album, “The Otherside”

Cam has dropped her highly anticipated sophomore album, The Otherside, her first album release in 5 years.

The 11-song offering also features tunes co-penned by Sam Smith (“Happier for You”), Harry Styles (“Changes”) and Tim Bergling (“The Otherside”). The new project follows Cam’s 2015 major-label debut album, Untamed, which featured “Burning House,” “Mayday” and more.

Listen to the album’s title track The Otherside here.

Singer Cam releases ‘The Otherside’, first album in 5 years

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Dave Chappelle to Host Post-Election Episode of Saturday Night Live

Dave Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live’s first episode following Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 and now the comedian is set to return for SNL’s first episode following the 2020 election.

The 2016 episode marked Chappelle’s first time hosting SNL. For his efforts, Chappelle won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

Chappelle’s return to SNL follows news that both Netflix and HBO Max acquired non-exclusive streaming rights to Chappelle’s Show and will begin streaming episodes today, November 1st.

SNL did not say who would appear as the musical guest on the November 7th episode alongside Chappelle.

‘SNL’: Dave Chappelle to Host Post-Election Episode

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Season 1 ‘American Idol’ Finalist Nikki McKibbin Dies At 42

Nikki McKibbin, who was a finalist on the first season of “American Idol,” has died at the age of 42.  McKibbin is said to have died of a brain aneurysm on Sunday.

McKibbin placed in the top three during “American Idol’s” debut season in 2002, finishing behind runner-up Justin Guarini and winner Kelly Clarkson. On Saturday, 42-year-old Guarini posted a touching tribute to McKibbin on Instagram, saying “@realnikkimckibbin was a fiery, funny lady who could sing the Hell out of a rock song with the same kind of ease and command she lovingly used to cut you with her twangy Southern wit”

American Idol also honored McKibbin on Sunday tweeting, “Nikki McKibbin was an incredible talent and we are deeply saddened by the news of her passing. She was part of our American Idol family and will be truly missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.” 

McKibbin starred in an episode of “Fear Factor,” as well as the “Battle of the Network Reality Stars,” and also appeared on “Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew” in 2008. In 2014, McKibbin was featured on Season 13 of “American Idol,” in which her teen son Tristan auditioned for the show.

‘American Idol’ alum Nikki McKibbin, who competed against Kelly Clarkson, dies at 42

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