Elton John was a big help to an ex-fiancé during lockdown, paying for her knee replacement surgery. Linda Hannon dated John after they met in a club in 1968. When they dated, John was struggling and Hannon paid many of his bills. The pair were set to be married, before songwriting partner Bernie Taupin and…
Micheal Jordan Donates $100 Million To Racial Equality Causes
Michael Jordan is giving back in a big way to support the Black Lives Matter movement. In a statement released by his manager, Estee Portnoy, it was announced that Jordan and Jordan Brands will be giving will be donating $100 million over the course of 10 years. The statement says: “Jordan Brand is more than…
Gabrielle Union Files Discrimination Complaint Against AGT Producers
Gabrielle Union has formally filed a discrimination complaint against America’s Got Talent producers. The complaint comes after reports that AGT fostered a toxic environment. The 47-year-old Filed the complaint in California against the producers, the network, and accusing NBC’s Paul Telegdy of threatening her for speaking out against on set racism. The complaint, filed through…
Kelly Clarkson Teases Mystery Duet Recorded In Quarantine
Kelly Clarkson may have been recording some “Quaraokes“, but she’s been doing a lot of other recording too! The singer revealed that she made a duet, but won’t reveal who the mystery artist is yet. She told ET Canada, “I already have many songs recorded for the new album and I actually just recorded a…
Sesame Street And CNN To Host Town Hall About Racism For Kids & Families
Sesame Street and CNN are joining forces to host a town hall about racism. “Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism“ will air on Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. ET. The town hall was specifically designed for kids and families to discuss racism, the recent protests, how to embrace diversity, and how to be empathetic…
AMC Theaters Has ‘Substantial Doubt’ They Can Stay In Business After Coronavirus
AMC Theaters, the largest U.S. theater chain, says that they have “substantial doubt” that they can stay in business after closing over 1,000 theaters. According to public regulatory filings that were noted by CNN, the theater chain will have lost up to 2.4 billion dollars in revenue in the first quarter. To continue for months…
Kids Can Learn To Juggle, Hula Hoop and More with These Free Virtual Circus Trick Classes!
The Philadelphia School of Circus Arts is offering free virtual circus trick classes for kids! You can sign up for half-hour Zoom juggling class (ages 8-12; clubs not required), or circus tricks class (balancing, basic juggling, and acrobatics, ages 5-7), hula hoop (5 and up), or fun movement (ages 3-4). All classes are via Zoom. You can…
Chincoteague Is Nominated for Best Coastal Small Town in USA Today Contest
Chincoteague Island has been nominated for Best Coastal Small Town in USA Today’s 2020 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards! There are four weeks to vote for the candidate of their choice at this link. You can also vote for Williamsburg in the Best Historic Small Town section at this link.
‘Mission: Impossible 7 To Resume Filming In September
Mission: Impossible is set to return to filming in September. Speaking to the BBC after releasing the British Film Commission safety protocols, first assistant director Tommy Gormley said that he’s convinced that filming can resume in the ne t three months and wrap by May 2021. The film had paused filming in February after the…
‘Duck Dynasty’ Star Phil Robertson Introduces Long Lost Daughter
Duck Dynasty Star Phil Robertson introduced his long lost daughter to the world on Sunday’s episode of the Unashamed podcast. Last week, the family shared the news that discovered that the family patriarch had a unknown child after Phyllis came to the family and had a DNA test match. Phyllis, 45, said that she first…