Actor Eddie Hassell Killed In Texas Shooting At Age 30

Eddie Hassell, an actor best known for his roles in the Oscar-nominated film The Kids Are All Right and the NBC television series Surface, has died at the age of 30.  The actor died on Sunday after he was fatally shot while outside of his girlfriend’s apartment in Grand Prairie, Texas.  Hassel’s rep said that …

Taraji P. Henson To Host 2020 American Music Awards

ABC and dick clark productions announced Monday that Taraji P. Henson is set to host the 2020 American Music Awards. Henson said in a statement: “The AMAs bring together the music community to celebrate what really drives all artists – the fans. I’m proud to take the stage as this year’s host – and also …

Supreme Court In Texas Denise Request To Throw Out 127,000 Drive-Thru Votes

On Sunday, the Texas Supreme Court rejected a petition seeking to invalidate 127,000 votes cast at drive-thru polling stations in the state’s most populous county, Harris County. The court denied the challenge by a Republican activist and three Republican candidates in the state arguing that the drive-thru polling sites in the largely Democratic Harris County …

All 11 Regions In Illinois To Be Under COVID-19 Restrictions As Cases Surge

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in Illinois at an unprecedented rate, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced on Sunday that new restrictions will be placed in all eleven regions of Illinois. Pritzker will be imposing a ban on indoor service at bars and restaurants, among other restrictions, this week for Region 2 — which covers 20 …

QB Tua Tagovailoa’s First NFL Start For The Miami Dolphins Brings Them To Victory Over the Rams

Rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa, aided by the Dolphins defense, earned Miami the win over the Los Angeles Rams in Tagovailoa’s first NFL start on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. Tagovailoa — the No. 5 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft — completed 12 of 22 pass attempts for 93 yards and a touchdown and …

Baltimore Ravens OT Ronnie Stanley Out For Season With Ankle Injury

Just two days after signing a five-year, $98.75-million contract extension, Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley suffered a season-ending ankle injury in his team’s 28-24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. With 57 seconds left in the quarter, the Steelers’ defensive front overwhelmed the Baltimore line and sacked quarterback Lamar Jackson.  Trainers rushed onto the field, …

Dave Chappelle to Host Post-Election Episode of Saturday Night Live

Dave Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live’s first episode following Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 and now the comedian is set to return for SNL’s first episode following the 2020 election. The 2016 episode marked Chappelle’s first time hosting SNL. For his efforts, Chappelle won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. Chappelle’s return …

Season 1 ‘American Idol’ Finalist Nikki McKibbin Dies At 42

Nikki McKibbin, who was a finalist on the first season of “American Idol,” has died at the age of 42.  McKibbin is said to have died of a brain aneurysm on Sunday. McKibbin placed in the top three during “American Idol’s” debut season in 2002, finishing behind runner-up Justin Guarini and winner Kelly Clarkson. On …