The Red Cross says it urgently needs blood donors and is offering an incentive for people who give. They are now testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The antibody test will be sent to a lab and results will be available in seven to ten days, which donors can access on the Red Cross…
John Legend To Host Special Father’s Day Tribute Featuring Celeb Dads
John Legend will be hosting John Legend and Family: A Bigger Love Father’s Day, a special tribute to fathers everywhere. It’ll be an evening of musical performances, touching moments, and tons of surprises. In a statement, Legend says, “Some of us may wonder if it’s okay to laugh right now. But music and humor have…
Lady Antebellum Connects ‘Privately’ With Singer Lady A After Name Change
Country band Lady Antebellum “connected” with singer Lady A, after announcing their name change earlier this week. Blues singer Lady A has been using for decades. In an Instagram post that features a screenshot of talks saying, “Today, we connected privately with the artist Lady A. Transparent, honest, and authentic conversations were had. We are…
Ground beef sold at Walmart recalled due to E. coli concerns
A New Jersey meat processing company has recalled nearly 43,000 pounds of ground beef, including packages sold at Walmart stores around the country, due to possible E. coli contamination. The recall notice said items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. Marketside Butcher products are sold at Walmart, according to package labels of the recalled products. Customers should check their…
‘Gone With The Wind’ Is Returning To HBOMax, Will Have An Introduction By An African-American Scholar
Gone With The Wind will be returning to HBOMax after being pulled from the platform last week. However, when it does become available again, it will include an introduction by Jacqueline Stewart. Stewart hosts Silent Sunday Nights on Turner Classic Movies and also is a professor in the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at…
Hank Williams Jr.’s Daughter Katherine Killed In Car Crash
Country music star Hank Williams J.R.’s daughter, Katherine, has passed away at the age of 27. Katherine was driving a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe on June 13th, towing a boat, when she crossed the median and rolling over. After moving across the northbound lanes, the truck came to a stop on the shoulder. Her husband, 29-year-old…
CDC posts tips for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted guidelines Friday, June 12th to minimize everyday COVID-19 risk. The guidelines are “not intended to endorse any particular type of event.” To minimize your risk: Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room. Encourage people to bring their own food and drinks to your…
The 2020 Census self-response deadline has been pushed to Oct. 31.
The 2020 Census self-response deadline has been pushed to Oct. 31. Census takers are scheduled to go door to door in August to follow up with those who have not responded. Avoid a knock on your door by taking the Census today: my2020census.gov.
‘Tiger King’ Jeff Lowe Being Sued For Oklahoma State Taxes
Jeff Lowe from Netflix’s Tiger King is being sued by the state of Oklahoma for back taxes, to the tune of $50,000. The tax documents were obtained by PETA. According to the document, ”Jeff Lowe is responsible for withholding, collecting, and remitting taxes owed by the Greater Wynnewood Exotic Animal Park, LLC to the State…
Lady Antebellum Shortens Name To Lady A
Lady Antebellum has decided their name to Lady A after the recent racial protests happening around the country. The band posted a statement on Instagram Thursday saying, “ As a band we have strived for our music to be a refuge…inclusive of all. We’ve watched and listened more than ever these last few weeks, and…