Over 100 Twitter Accounts Hacked In Massive Bitcoin Scam

On Thursday, Twitter announced that about 130 accounts were targeted in a hack that resulted in the accounts of high profile users tweeting a cryptocurrency scam. Twitter Support shared details of an investigation into the attack on Wednesday afternoon that resulted in the accounts of people including Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Gates sharing …

CDC Extends Cruise Ship ‘No Sail Order’ Through Late September 2020

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday extended its order for cruise ships to stay docked or at sea through the end of September as coronavirus cases spike in the United States. The “no sail” order was first issued March 14 and will last until Sept. 30. The previous ban was set …

MLB To Use Crowd Noise From ‘MLB: The Show’ Video Game At Empty Ballparks

Major League Baseball said it will use up to 75 sound effects from the video game MLB: The Show to replicate ‘crowd noise’ at empty ballparks. The crowd noises—cheers, groans, boos, amongst others —were recorded during real games over multiple seasons by San Diego Studios. Additionally, stadiums will continue to use public address announcers, walk-up music …

Milwaukee Bucks’ Eric Bledsoe Tests Positive For COVID-19

Milwaukee Bucks guard Eric Bledsoe has tested positive for COVID-19. According to reports, he is currently asymptomatic. Bledsoe is not currently with the team in Orlando, but hopes to arrive in Orlando “as soon as possible,” once he fulfills the league’s requirements to be in the Disney World bubble. Bledsoe has averaged 15.4 points and …

CBS And NAACP Announce Partnership To Create Content for Broadcast, Cable And Streaming

CBS Television Studios and the NAACP have struck a multi-year partnership to develop and produce scripted, unscripted and documentary content for linear TV networks and streaming platforms. As part of the agreement, the studio’s creative team will work with the civil rights organization to establish a team of executives and infrastructure to acquire, develop and …

Rihanna To Debut New Skincare Line “Fenty Skin”

Rihanna’s newest endeavor in the world of beauty will be called Fenty Skin.  Rihanna previously launched her makeup brand, Fenty Beauty, in 2017, which became an instant hit with innovative products and an expansive range of foundation shades for all skin tones.  The pop star and beauty mogul announced the news on Instagram, sharing a …

Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt Becomes First U;S. Governor To Test Positive For Covid-19

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Wednesday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and that he is isolating at home, making him the first U.S. governor to report testing positive. The 48-year-old Stitt said he started feeling “a little achy” Tuesday and sought a test, adding that his wife and children were also tested …

President Trump Shakes Up Re-Election Staff And Names New Campaign Manager

President Trump is shaking up his 2020 re-election campaign, starting by promoting Bill Stepien to campaign manager and naming Brad Parscale will become a senior adviser. Trump wrote on Facebook, “I am pleased to announce that Bill Stepien has been promoted to the role of Trump Campaign Manager. Brad Parscale, who has been with me …

Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott To Play Uner Franchise Tag For $31.4M

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott will play the 2020 season on the franchise tag, worth a guaranteed $31.4 million. Prescott and the Cowboys failed to get a long-term deal done before Wednesday’s deadline. Prescott will report and play the season with the highest one-year salary in franchise history.  Prescott turned down a five-year deal worth …

Tennessee Titans Sign Derrick Henry To 4-Year, $50M Deal

The Tennessee Titans have signed Derrick Henry to a multiyear contract, the team announced Wednesday. Henry, 26, and the Titans reached an agreement on a four-year, $50 million deal, which includes $25.5 million guaranteed. Henry and the Titans completed the deal just hours before the NFL’s deadline for extensions with franchise-tagged players.  Henry’s contract will …