University of Utah freshman running back Ty Jordan dies at 19

University of Utah announced over the weekend that running back Ty Jordan has died. He was 19. Utah Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham, said in a statement on the university’s website: “Words cannot express the devastation and heartache that our team is feeling right now upon learning of the tragic death of our teammate and …

Buffalo Bills running back TJ Yeldon tests positive for COVID-19

Buffalo Bills running back T.J. Yeldon has tested positive for COVID-19, and will miss Monday night’s game at the New England Patriots. In a tweet, the team says Yeldon was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, and will not travel with the team. The team did not say if any other players were determined to be …

Sex and the City Reboot Coming to HBO Max

A Sex and the City reboot is coming.  Deadline confirmed that HBO is set to bring back the show as a limited series for its premium streaming service, HBO Max. Sex and the City was undoubtedly one of the most iconic shows of the 2000s. The series, created by Darren Star based on Candace Bushnell’s book, ran …

Nick Cannon Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Girlfriend Brittany Bell

Nick Cannon and his girlfriend Brittany Bell have welcomed their second child together.  The 33-year-old Bell posted to social media to announce the arrival of their daughter, Powerful Queen Cannon. Brittany wrote on Instagram: “The best gift ever [heart emoji] we have been surprised with… A GIRL!!!!! [crown emoji] Powerful Queen Cannon [crown emoji] came …

House Democrats agree with President Trump demands of $2,000 stimulus checks

House Democrats aligned themselves with President Donald Trump and plan to vote Monday on legislation increasing the direct payments in the coronavirus stimulus bill to $2,000 per person, if Republicans block their efforts to pass it Thursday. The checks would be more than three times the $600 approved by Congress in the stimulus package approved …

President Trump issues 26 more pardons and commutations including Paul Manafort and Roger Stone

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump granted 26 new pardons and commutations. Trump granted full pardons to his former campaign adviser Roger Stone and former campaign chairman Paul Manafort who were both convicted of multiple crimes related to Mueller’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and potential collusion by Trump’s campaign. Trump has …

Washington QB Dwayne Haskins stripped of captainship and fined $40K after violating COVID-19 protocol

Washington Football Team quarterback Dwayne Haskins was stripped of his captaincy and fined $40,000 by the team for violating COVID-19 protocol when he partied with strippers without a mask this past weekend. The fine is the largest known for a player’s COVID-19 violation. 23-year-old Haskins told reporters Wednesday he was not at a strip club, …

Thunder vs. Rockets Game Postponed After Three Players for Houston Test Positive for COVID-19

The NBA said in a news release late on Wednesday afternoon that the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets game was being postponed “in accordance with the league’s Health and Safety Protocol. The NBA said, “Three Houston Rockets players have returned tests that were either positive or inconclusive for coronavirus under …

Tony-nominated Broadway star Rebecca Luker Passes Away at 59

Rebecca Luker, a three-time Tony nominated actor, died on Wednesday. She was 59. Her death was announced by her husband, veteran Broadway actor Danny Burstein, who said in a statement “our family is devastated. I have no words at this moment because I’m numb.”  Luker went public in 2020 saying she had been diagnosed with …

Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Reveal Christmas Card With Son Archie

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have revealed their 2020 holiday card ahead of their first Christmas in the US.  On Wednesday, UK-based animal welfare charity Mayhew debuted the card, which features an illustration of the couple with their 19-month-old son, Archie, and two dogs, Pula and Guy, along with the words, “Wishing you a very …