Month: August 2020

Monica Doesnt Remember the Lyrics to Brandys Favorite Song of Hers – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Monica Doesnt Remember the Lyrics to Brandys Favorite Song of Hers – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Brandy and Monica’s historic Verzuz battle is upon us. After more than two decades of breakups, makeups, and chart-topping hits, the two R&B divas will go head to head in an Instagram Live battle and show their fans just how talented they still are today. Brandy and Monica 2012 | Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty ImagesWhat is Verzuz? Verzuz is the latest music battle phenomenon that has taken over social media since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic; artists haven’t been able to do shows and have come to rely on social media to communicate with their fans and give impromptu performances. Hip-hop producers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz first kicked the series off, and the battles been taking place almost weekly since then. ...
Ryan Coogler, Black Panther director, pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman – CNN
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Ryan Coogler, Black Panther director, pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman – CNN

Ryan Coogler wrote a lengthy statement about Boseman who played T'Challa/Black Panther in the mega successful Marvel film "Black Panther." "Before sharing my thoughts on the passing of the great Chadwick Boseman, I first offer my condolences to his family who meant so very much to him. To his wife, Simone, especially. I inherited Marvel and the Russo Brothers' casting choice of T'Challa. It is something that I will forever be grateful for. The first time I saw Chad's performance as T'Challa, it was in an unfinished cut of "Captain America: Civil War." I was deciding whether or not directing "Black Panther" was the right choice for me. I'll never forget, sitting in an editorial suite on the Disney Lot and watching his scenes. His first with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, then, with the...
PHOTOS: Activists take shots at Gov. Baker at rally to protest mandatory flu vaccine – Boston.com
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PHOTOS: Activists take shots at Gov. Baker at rally to protest mandatory flu vaccine – Boston.com

If the signs being brandished at the Massachusetts State House Sunday were any indication, a lot of Bay State parents aren’t planning to roll over when it comes to mandatory influenza vaccine shots for their children. Gov. Charlie Baker announced Aug. 19 that flu vaccinations will be required for all students 6 months or older who attend child care, pre-school, school and college in Massachusetts, in an attempt to reduce the possibility of the health care system becoming overburdened by the dual punch of COVID-19 and the typical seasonal flu. The decision drew immediate blowback from many parents and others concerned that the order was an example of government overreach. And on Sunday, protesters crowded along Beacon Street to express their displeasure, occasionally chanting, “W...
Experts say USs coronavirus positivity rate is high because tests are too sensitive – Daily Mail
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Experts say USs coronavirus positivity rate is high because tests are too sensitive – Daily Mail

Up to 90 percent of people tested for COVID-19 in Massachusetts, New York and Nevada in July carried barely any traces of the virus and it could be because today's tests are 'too sensitive', experts say.  Health experts say PCR testing - the most widely used diagnostic test for COVID-19 in the US - are too sensitive and need to be adjusted to rule out people who have insignificant amounts of the virus in their systems because they're likely not contagious.  Today the PCR test, which provides a yes or no answer if a patient is infected, doesn't say how much of the virus a patient has in their body. PCR tests analyze genetic matter from the virus in cycles and today's tests typically take 37 or 40 cycles, but experts say this is too high because it detects very small amounts of the virus th...
Another 537 cases of COVID-19 confirmed by DHS, 3 new deaths reported Sunday – WBAY
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Another 537 cases of COVID-19 confirmed by DHS, 3 new deaths reported Sunday – WBAY

MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Wisconsin health officials say another 5,099 COVID-19 tests have come back Sunday, with 537 people testing positive. The state’s total confirmed case count now sits at 75,337 since testing began in February. According to the Department of Health Services, 10.5% of the tests were positive for COVID-19, the illness brought on by the novel coronavirus. Another 4,562 people tested negative, according to the DHS. The disease’s death toll slightly increased, with health officials reporting an additional three deaths since Saturday. This brings the number of Wisconsinites who have died from the virus to 1,122. The state reports new deaths were reported in Kenosha, Outagamie and Sheboygan Counties. The number of active cases is now at 7,498 people, a decrease of 90 from...
Dave Grohl Accepts 10-Year-Olds Drumming Challenge, Kicks It Back to Her – TMZ
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Dave Grohl Accepts 10-Year-Olds Drumming Challenge, Kicks It Back to Her – TMZ

Dave Grohl just took up an awesome challenge from a drumming prodigy who's only 10 -- and he also put the ball back in her court ... which means there's more rockin' to come. The Foo Fighters founder was called out by 10-year-old Nandi Bushell -- who's a bit of a percussion sensation across the pond. She did a cover of FF's "Everlong," taking care of Dave's drum section with incredible precision and flair. She then kicked it over to him. Hey @Nandi_Bushell! Challenge accepted. Haven’t played these songs in a loooooong time.....thanks for the inspiration!!! Your move!!! Your friend in rock,Dave (Thanks to my daughter, Harper for letting me borrow her drum set) pic.twitter.com/Ytq47CcZRC— Foo Fighters (@foofighters) August 29, 2020 @...
Will Smith Actually Talked to the BLACKPINK Girls Before They Debuted — They Reconnected at Coachella – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Will Smith Actually Talked to the BLACKPINK Girls Before They Debuted — They Reconnected at Coachella – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

BLACKPINK is back in your area, thanks to a new song and a collaboration with Selena Gomez. Before they were singing with Lady Gaga and performing at Coachella, though, these girls remember meeting Will Smith, the actor behind movies like I Am Legend and Men In Black. Will Smith visited BLACKPINK’s company in South Korea before their debut The BLACKPINK girls recently caught the attention of celebrities around the world. However, Men In Black, Aladdin, Gemini Man actor, Will Smith, was one of the first to meet these four performers. According to Soompi, “Will Smith previously visited YG Entertainment headquarters back in 2013 with his son Jaden, who has professed his love for K-pop numerous times in the past.” It was there that he first met these K-pop ido...
As Determined Couple Sues NY State To Have Their Wedding Party, A Small Maine Wedding Becomes Fatal Superspreader Event – Gothamist
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As Determined Couple Sues NY State To Have Their Wedding Party, A Small Maine Wedding Becomes Fatal Superspreader Event – Gothamist

Over 120 people have been infected with coronavirus and one has died after an August 7th wedding that exceeded indoor pandemic capacity guidelines at a Maine inn. Now the inn's owners say they misinterpreted guidance from the state on holding indoor gatherings. Currently, Maine is limiting indoor gatherings to 50 people, but the Big Moose Inn at Millinocket Lake allowed the wedding of 62 people to take place. Last week, a few dozen COVID-19 cases were linked to the wedding, but now Maine health officials say 123 people have tested positive as a result of the wedding. According to the Boston Globe, 25% of the cases were tertiary, “meaning they were infected by someone who was infected by someone who attended the wedding.” One woman died after having contact with a wedding gue...