Month: September 2020

Bruce Williamson, former lead singer of The Temptations, dies at 49 from COVID-19 – USA TODAY
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Bruce Williamson, former lead singer of The Temptations, dies at 49 from COVID-19 – USA TODAY

Bruce Williamson, 49, a long-running voice of The Temptations, has died from coronavirus. The R&B singer died Sunday evening at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, his business manager, Anta Ealy, confirms to USA TODAY. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 in late August, Ealy says, weeks after having his gallbladder removed.  "There's no words in the world that can express how I feel right now," Bruce Alan Williamson Jr., the singer’s son, wrote in an emotional post on Monday. "I love you Daddy thank you for being awesome thank you for being loving thank you for being Who You Are. ... We will meet again." “We mourn the loss of one of our brothers,” original Temptation Otis Williams told USA TODAY in a statement on Monday. “Once you are a Temptation, you are always a Temptation.” Later Mon...
Kevin Dobson Dies: ‘Knots Landing’ and ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Star Was 77 – Deadline
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Kevin Dobson Dies: ‘Knots Landing’ and ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Star Was 77 – Deadline

Kevin Dobson, most known for his work on TV dramas Knots Landing, Days of Our Lives and Kojak, has died. He was 77. The United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County announced the actor’s death on Facebook. Dobson, who died on Sunday, served as chairman of the San Joaquin County group. Dobson was born in New York on March 18, 1943. Before pursuing his acting career, the New York native first worked multiple positions for the Long Island Railroad. After working as brakeman and conductor for the transportation system, he worked as a waiter. The actor’s first big break into the industry was as Govorner Harrison Brooks in the TV series One Life to Live in 1968. The television appearance was the first of many roles Dobson would hold throughout his decades-long career. After his br...
Cobra Kai: Where Season 3 Picks up After Season 2 Cliffhanger – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Cobra Kai: Where Season 3 Picks up After Season 2 Cliffhanger – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Cobra Kai has been the number one show on Netflix for two weekends since it premiered on Aug. 28. Now that millions more viewers have watched the first two seasons of the Karate Kid sequel series, they can’t wait for season 3! Imagine all the fans who have been waiting since they saw season 2 on YouTube in May of 2019!  [Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for Cobra Kai.] L-R: Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Ralph Macchio | Guy D’Alema/NetflixTanner Buchanan, who plays Robbie on Cobra Kai, spoke with Showbiz Cheat Sheet before the series premiered on Netflix. We were talking about his new movie, Max Winslow and the House of Secrets, but Buchanan also looked ahead to season 3 of Cobra Kai. Netflix will premiere the third season in 2021. ‘Cobra Kai’ Season...
Coronavirus: Rise in UK cases a great concern, Van Tam says – BBC News
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Coronavirus: Rise in UK cases a great concern, Van Tam says – BBC News

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPeople need to "start taking this very seriously again" – Prof Jonathan Van TamThe latest "big change" in coronavirus infections across the UK is of "great concern", England's deputy chief medical officer has warned. Prof Jonathan Van Tam said people have "relaxed too much" over the summer and "we have got to start taking this very seriously again". If not, the UK will have "a bumpy ride over the next few months", he warned. He said that infections among younger people in EU countries had later filtered through to older age groups. France and Spain are among a number of European countries that have seen a sharp rise in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, after lockdown restrictions were ea...
Mass. reports 8 new deaths, 222 new coronavirus cases on Monday – The Boston Globe
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Mass. reports 8 new deaths, 222 new coronavirus cases on Monday – The Boston Globe

Massachusetts health officials reported eight new coronavirus deaths on Monday, bringing the statewide death toll to 8,925. The number of confirmed cases of the virus increased by 222. As of Monday, there have been 121,046 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the state, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported. The three-day average of confirmed COVID-19 deaths was 12 as of Friday, a slight decrease from the day before, when the three-day average had been 14. That average has ranged between 12 to 15 from Aug. 28 through Friday, according to the state. As of Monday, 9,870 new people have been given molecular tests for COVID-19, bringing the total number of people tested to more than 1,867,534, the state said. The seven-day average positive rate for the molecular tests wa...
Former Marine cheers medical workers every morning after their overnight shift caring for Covid-19 patients – CNN
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Former Marine cheers medical workers every morning after their overnight shift caring for Covid-19 patients – CNN

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Mulan release leads to 68% spike in Disney+ app downloads – Yahoo Finance
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Mulan release leads to 68% spike in Disney+ app downloads – Yahoo Finance

Disney made a controversial decision when, after twice delaying the theatrical release of its live-action “Mulan,” it announced the movie would go straight to Disney+ in the U.S. with a third new date (Sept. 4) and a digital purchase fee ($30) on top of the monthly Disney+ subscription fee. Now, preliminary data at least shows that ‘Mulan’ prompted a spike in Disney+ app downloads. Sensor Tower, an app download research firm, tells Yahoo Finance that downloads of Disney+ spiked 68% from Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6, compared to one weekend prior. Consumer spending in the app also spiked 193%, which can obviously be attributed to customers paying the $30 ‘Mulan’ fee. (That fee is not for a one-time rental; the movie gets added to your Disney+ library for re-watching.) Interest...
Princess Bride cast to reunite for virtual script reading for Democratic Party of Wisconsin – Fox News
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Princess Bride cast to reunite for virtual script reading for Democratic Party of Wisconsin – Fox News

The cast of the cult classic "The Princess Bride" is hosting a special reunion for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. The party's website made the announcement of an exclusive script read featuring the movie's stars Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Carol Kane, Chris Sarandon, Mandy Patinkin, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal and director Rob Reiner. The script read will also feature a Q&A segment moderated by Patton Oswalt. The event announcement says all that is required by attendees is to sign up and give a donation. ‘THE PRINCESS BRIDE’ STAR CARY ELWES: FANS TURNED ONE CLASSIC LINE INTO TATTOOS According to the announcement, the event will be live-streamed just one time, at 6 p.m. CT on Sept. 13. The document notes that it's an event that aims to get President Trump tossed from the White ...
Which Kardashian-Jenner Sister Is the Strictest Parent? – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Which Kardashian-Jenner Sister Is the Strictest Parent? – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

With the exception of Kendall Jenner, every Kardashian-Jenner sister is now a mom. These days, the family has many little kids running around, and the Kardashian-Jenner sisters now have to juggle parenting duties on top of careers and other life obligations. Since every sister is unique in her own way, it goes without saying that their parenting styles differ as well. The Kardashian-Jenners might seem very lax about certain things, but who exactly is the strictest parent out of the four sisters with kids? (L-R) Kris Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian, and Kim Kardashian | JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty ImagesKourtney Kardashian has been criticized for not disciplining her kids enough From many fans’ observations, the eldest sister, Kourtney Karda...
FDA moves on vaccines spark political worries | TheHill – The Hill
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FDA moves on vaccines spark political worries | TheHill – The Hill

Public health officials are taking aim at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), warning it should not bow to political pressure and clear a COVID-19 vaccine before one is ready.  The officials say they are unnerved over the pressure cranked up by the president, and worry it will contribute to distrust in the public health system that could actually lead people to not feel confident about a vaccine. They also worry the FDA will be rushed in its work to boost President TrumpDonald John TrumpSchumer calls for investigation into reports of campaign finance improprieties by DeJoy's former company McCarthy told Trump trashing mail-in voting will hurt Republicans: report Iran broadcasts wrestler's confession following Trump tweet MORE's reelection chances.  “I think Trump is setting...