Month: September 2020

Welp, ABC Just Canceled Another Brand-New Show: See What Other Hits Have Been Axed or Renewed – E! NEWS
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Welp, ABC Just Canceled Another Brand-New Show: See What Other Hits Have Been Axed or Renewed – E! NEWS

Latinx representation on broadcast television continues to be bleak. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, ABC announced the cancellation of its latest multi-camera comedy, United We Fall, according to Variety. While ratings for the show weren't terrible, the series didn't immediately manage to capture the hearts and minds of viewers following its July premiere and August season finale, earning a poor 33 percent average audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Sadly, United We Fall was one of very few TV shows that positively illustrated what it's like to be Latinx, and it's unfortunate to receive the news at the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Starring Will Sasso, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Jane Curtin, Guillermo Diaz, and Ella Grace Helton, it followed main characters Jo (Mitchell) and Bill (Sasso), mom...
747 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported Wednesday as Utah sees new spike – KSL.com
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747 more COVID-19 cases, 1 death reported Wednesday as Utah sees new spike – KSL.com

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is now experiencing a "new spike" in COVID-19 cases similar to the increase the state experienced shortly after Memorial Day earlier this summer, health officials say. The number of COVID-19 cases increased by 747 from Tuesday, with one more death reported, according to the Utah Department of Health. The department now estimates there are 9,582 active cases of the disease in the state. The rolling seven-day average number of positive cases per day is now at 585, according to the health department. The positive test rate per day for that time period is now 11.1%. It's the second day in a row that the rolling average has been above 500. Utah's rolling average had been below 500 since late July. "We are currently experiencing a new spike in cases, similar to what we saw...
NYC Is Opening Its Own Coronavirus Testing Lab – The New York Times
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NYC Is Opening Its Own Coronavirus Testing Lab – The New York Times

After months of complaints about testing delays, New York City officials on Thursday are set to announce that they have opened a lab in Manhattan that should significantly cut down on wait times as the city prepares for its most ambitious period of reopenings, with public school classes and indoor dining scheduled to begin this month. Rather than depend on the big laboratory companies — which have been inundated with demand from across the country as the virus continues to spread, leading to backlogs — the new facility will prioritize New York City residents, meaning turnaround times within 24-48 hours, officials said. Within a few weeks it is expected to be able to process more tests for city residents than any other lab, a rare bright spot for New Yorkers, who since March have experien...
Kanye West shares clip of himself urinating on Grammy Award amid fight with music labels – Daily Mail
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Kanye West shares clip of himself urinating on Grammy Award amid fight with music labels – Daily Mail

Kanye West has shared shocking footage of himself urinating on a Grammy Award as he 'goes into battle' against labels Universal and Sony to try and retrieve the rights to his own music. The rapper, 43, posted the vision to his Twitter feed on Wednesday afternoon, which showed one of his 21 Grammys placed inside of a toilet bowl.  'Trust me... I WON'T STOP,' West captioned the clip, which referred to his current bid to gain ownership of his masters - otherwise known as the copyright to his original songs.  On Monday, West started attacking the structure of the music industry, declaring that musicians actually had little to no power because record labels owned all of their work.  He took aim at his labels Universal and Sony and vowed not to release any new music until he was freed from his ...
Salma Hayek dyes her hair green in honor of Mexican Independence Day – Fox News
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Salma Hayek dyes her hair green in honor of Mexican Independence Day – Fox News

Salma Hayek is honoring her heritage in a passionate way. The actress, 54, who was born in Mexico, took to her Instagram on Wednesday with an energetic video in honor of Mexican Independence Day. In the video, which was set to festive music, the star showed off parts of her hair which were aptly dyed green for the occasion. She then gave her followers a peek at her pepper-shaped red-and-green earrings before shouting to the camera, "Viva Mexico!" while donning a Mexico T-shirt. The video was viewed more than 1.2 million times within just a few hours. SALMA HAYEK SHARES JAW-DROPPING THROWBACK PICTURES A WEEK AFTER 54TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION "Happy Mexican Independence Day! Feliz Dia de la Independencia. Viva Mexico!" she captioned the post. Hayek is known for her eye-catching social ...
Street Outlaws Mechanic Kentucky Chris Ellis Dead at 39 – TMZ
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Street Outlaws Mechanic Kentucky Chris Ellis Dead at 39 – TMZ

Exclusive Details 11:36 AM PT -- Chris died of an apparent heroin overdose … according to the police report. Cops say they were called to his residence on the night of Sept. 9 and found him dead, possibly for “several days.” The report says Chris was found slumped forward with his head laying on a table with a metal spoon, a liquor bottle, and a syringe nearby. Inside the syringe was a small amount of a dark liquid the officer noted as “consistent with heroin.” According to the report … Chris’ roommate told cops he last saw him 2 days before he was found dead, and he attempted to check on him several times but his door was closed and locked. The roommate says he contacted 2 mutual frien...
People who wear eyeglasses FIVE TIMES less likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19 than general public – Daily Mail
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People who wear eyeglasses FIVE TIMES less likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19 than general public – Daily Mail

Wearing eyeglasses daily may reduce the risk of contracting the novel coronavirus, a new study suggests.  Researchers from China found that COVID-19 patients were five times less likely to have frames than the general population.  The team, from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, says they believe this is because ACE-2 receptors, which the virus latches onto to enter and infect human cells, can be found in the eyes.  The findings also provide more evidence for why healthcare workers should wear eye protection and why more attention needs to be focused on preventive measures such as frequently wash their hands and avoid touching their face.  A new study found that 5.8% of nearly 300 coronavirus patients wore eyeglasses eight hours a day for nearsigh...
Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, defends J.K. Rowlings transgender comments: report – Fox News
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Robbie Coltrane, who played Hagrid in Harry Potter, defends J.K. Rowlings transgender comments: report – Fox News

Robbie Coltrane is the latest cast member of the “Harry Potter” film franchise to comment on the recent remarks J.K. Rowling made about the trans community. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Eddie Redmayne have all issued their opinions on Rowling’s controversial statements. The bestselling author in June posted a tweet mocking an article that made reference to "people who menstruate," urging writers to use the term "woman." "If sex isn’t real, the lived reality of women globally is erased,” the “Harry Potter” scribe also penned in an essay. “I know and love trans people, but erasing the concept of sex removes the ability of many to meaningfully discuss their lives. It isn’t hate to speak the truth." J.K. ROWLING’S NEW BOOK IS RECEIVING CRITICISM FOR TRANSPHOBIC THEMES ...