ESPN Announces 300 Layoffs Amid COVID-19 Disruption

ESPN announced Thursday it will lay off 300 employees, marking its largest number of job cuts in five years. In addition, it will not fill about 200 open positions. The DIsney-owned sports network employs about 6,000 people worldwide, 4,000 of whom are in Bristol, Conn. It laid off 300 employees during a round of cuts …

Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears Join Texans And Colts In Closing Training Facilities Due To COVID-19 Concerns

On Thursday, the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs are the latest NFL teams to close down their training facilities due to a positive coronavirus test.  In a statement, the Bears said they were notified of a player testing positive Thursday morning and paused all in-person activities at Halas Hall, canceling practice. Chicago is scheduled …

Production Of Upcoming Film “Don’t Worry Darling” Is Shut Down Due To Positive COVID-19 Case

The Olivia Wilde-directed film Don’t Worry Darling, has temporarily stopped filming in Los Angeles after a team member tested positive for COVID-19. The film stars Wilde, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, Chris Pine, Kiki Layne, Gemma Chan, and Nick Kroll, and has been shooting since last month. The positive test was discovered after a series of ongoing …

‘Wedding Crashers” Sequel With Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson “In The Works”

15 years since Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson played best friends who crashed weddings to meet girls in Wedding Crashers, and it looks like they may be reprising their roles very soon. The 2005 comedy had an all-star cast, featuring Rachel McAdams, Isla Fisher, Christopher Walken, Jane Seymour and Bradley Cooper. Vaughn, 50, told Entertainment …

Protests In NYC, Portland Lead To Arrests As U.S. Awaits Results Of Presidential Election

At least 30 people were arrested overnight in Portland, Ore., and New York City amid protests that erupted in response to the U.S. presidential election. Approximately 10 people were arrested Wednesday evening in downtown Portland where a demonstration was declared a riot as storefronts were smashed and ATMs damaged. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown activated the …

Kansas Hospitals Stressed as Coronavirus Cases In The State Continue To Rise

Several dozen hospitals in Kansas reported on Wednesday that they expect to deal with staffing shortages over the next week as the state continues to report an average of well over 1,000 new coronavirus cases a day. The Wichita area’s two major health systems said Wednesday that almost 150 coronavirus patients were hospitalized, their highest …

San Francisco 49ers Shut Team Facility After Positive COVID-19 Test

The San Francisco 49ers closed their team facility Wednesday after wide receiver Kendrick Bourne tested positive for COVID-19. The 49ers are scheduled to host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday in Santa Clara, Calif. Bourne’s agent, Henry Organ, said he is asymptomatic, but has gone into self-quarantine. The 49ers said in a news release: “Our …

Detroit Lions Place QB Matthew Stafford On Reserve/COVID-19 List

The Detroit Lions announced that quarterback Matthew Stafford missed practice Wednesday and has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Stafford is considered a “high-risk, close contact” of a non-team member who tested positive for COVID-19. Stafford’s last contact with the individual was Monday, which means he would be eligible to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list …

“Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills” Star Erika Jayne Files For Divorce From Husband Tom Girardi

After 21 years of marriage, “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Erika Jayne has filed for divorce from her husband Tom Girardi. “After much consideration, I have decided to end my marriage to Tom Girardi,” the reality star said in a statement, adding, “This is not a step taken lightly or easily. I have great …

Hilarie Burton Joins Husband Jeffrey Dean Morgan on The Walking Dead

The Walking Dead is finally introducing the woman behind Negan’s infamous baseball bat. Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s real-life wife, actress Hilarie Burton, will portray Negan’s wife Lucille in a guest-starring role for the newly added bonus episodes of season 10. “Been pretty hard to keep this a secret,” the actress tweeted. “But I love working with @JDMorgan. …