D.L. Hughley collapsed onstage while performing at a Nashville comedy club over the weekend, and Hughley was rushed to a nearby hospital. A member of the audience captured the moment on video. A rep for Hughley offered an update, saying, “D.L. collapsed on stage last night during his second show in Nashville. He was suffering …
Monthly Archives: June 2020
Ansel Elgort Responds to Sexual Assault Allegation, Says the Relationship Was Consensual
Ansel Elgort has responded to allegations that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl back in 2014. The 26-year-old actor took to Instagram to release a statement after a girl named Gabby alleged on Twitter that he assaulted her. “I was distressed to see the social media posts about me that have been circulating in the …
Naval Academy Launches Investigation Into Social Media Posts
The U.S. Naval Academy has launched an investigation into tweets allegedly made by a midshipman in the wake of protests over the police custody death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The posts were allegedly made on a since-deleted Twitter account identified as belonging to Chase Standage, a Midshipman 1st Class from California. Screenshots posted online …
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Administrations From Ending DACA
On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to end legal protections for 650,000 young immigrants. Young immigrants will retain their protection from deportation and their authorization to work in the United States. Chief Justice John Roberts and the four liberal justices were in the majority in 5-4 outcome. The justices rejected administration …
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Amid Ongoing Negotiations, Dr. Anthony Fauci Says MLB Should Not Play Into October Due To Coronavirus Concerns
It is still being negotiated whether Major League Baseball will play at all during the 2020 season, and due to new recommendations from Dr. Anthony Fauci, the league may have to consider an earlier ending. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that he would recommend the league finish its …
San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Breaks Foot During Team Workout In Nashville
49ers’ wide receiver Deebo Samuel broke his foot during a workout with 49ers teammates in Nashville, and is expected to be out 12-16 weeks. Samuel had a breakout rookie season with San Francisco, catching 57 passes for 802 yards and three touchdowns. The team is hopeful that Samuel will be able to return around mid-to-late …
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Kristen Stewart To Play Princess Diana In New Film Titled ‘Spencer’
Kristen Stewart has been cast as Princess Diana in an upcoming film titled Spencer. According to Deadline, the film “covers a critical weekend in the early ‘90s, when Diana decided her marriage to Prince Charles wasn’t working, and that she needed to veer from a path that put her in line to one day be …
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Jimmy Kimmel To Host 2020 Emmy Awards
The 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards will be held as scheduled on Sunday, Sept. 20, with Jimmy Kimmel to host. It is unclear, however, whether the awards ceremony will take place in person or will end up being virtual amid the coronavirus pandemic Kimmel said in a statement, “I don’t know where we will do this or how …
President Trump Introduces Initiative To Help Prevent Suicide Among Veterans
On Wednesday, President Trump announced a new initiative to help veterans suffering from mental health issues and suicidal thoughts. The Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End a National Tragedy of Suicide, or PREVENTS, was established by the president’s executive order last December and spearheaded by second lady Karen Pence. “They fought their battles overseas and …
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Atlanta Police Officer Who Shot Rayshard Brooks Charged With Felony Murder
On Wednesday, prosecutors said that the Atlanta officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks in the back outside of a Wendy’s restaurant will be charged with felony murder and 10 other charges. Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said at a news conference that officer Garrett Rolfe kicked Brooks while he lay on the ground and …
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