Month: July 2021

They've been cruising around Europe on a $130million yacht for her luxury 52nd birthday trip. And Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck looked happier than ever on Saturday as they shared a passionate kiss at a port in Naples amid their sun-soaked, romantic holiday. Jennifer, 52, looked sensational in a chic patterned kaftan and oversized sunglasses as she and her on-again beau prepared to climb aboard a smaller vessel before heading back to the super yacht. Can't get enough: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck looked happier than ever on Saturday as they shared a passionate kiss at a port in Naples amid their sun-soaked, romantic holiday The stunner was then seen stretching out her legs on the boat while a small crew worked around her.    The couple appeared relaxed in each oth...

In a memo announcing the decision, Walmart chief executive Doug McMillon acknowledged the highly transmissible delta variant had increased infection rates nationwide and that “the pandemic is not over.” There were close to 103,000 reported cases of coronavirus Friday, marking the second time this week the new daily case numbers had eclipsed 100,000, according to data compiled by The Washington Post.

Gonzoe the rapper -- a friend of Tupac and Ice Cube -- has been murdered. Police say Gonzoe was shot 3 times in the chest near a gas station in Seattle, Washington. The gunman is still at large and cops are on the hunt. The 45-year-old rapper -- real name Ronald Moore -- was from Los Angeles. He was a member of the Outlawz and got his nickname from Tupac himself. His albums include "If I Live & Nothing Happens," and he contributed on "Kuruption" and "Godzilla." After Gonzoe was shot he ran to a Shell gas station that was close by and then collapsed. He was rushed to a hospital where he died overnight. It appears he was shot while dr...

An ocean expedition exploring more than a mile under the surface of the Atlantic captured a startingly silly sight this week: a sponge that looked very much like SpongeBob Squarepants. And right next to it, a pink sea star – a doppelganger for Patrick, SpongeBob's dim-witted best friend. NOAA's Okeanos Explorer captured video of a notable sponge and sea star this week. In real life, the two aren't such good friends. Christopher Mah was one of the scientists watching a live feed from a submersible launched off the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer. He's a research associate at the National Museum of Natural History who frequently collaborates with NOAA. He's also an expert on starfish. Mah immediately notice...

Jonathan Fithian on movie theaters amid the coronavirus pandemic  Scarlett Johansson made headlines on Thursday when she sued Disney over its day-and-date release of "Black Widow" on Disney+ and in theaters, citing breach of contract. Since the suit was filed, Disney fired back in a strong statement and the move has sent ripples through the entertainment community with rumors circulating that Emma Stone, star of "Cruella" that had a similar release, was considering filing her own suit. Such a day-and-date release – which was also used to debut "Mulan" and most recently "Jungle Cruise" – was done initially because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, which put a hold on movie releases for months. Subscribers to the popular streamer had to pay an additional $30 on top o...

Joseph Michael "Dusty" Hill left a lasting impression on rock and roll not just because of his long, iconic beard, but also because of his musical talent. The ZZ Top bassist died recently at the age of 72. Like many musicians, Hill found his love of music early in life and his taste was considered unique among his peers' families. "Back then, kids would go to each others’ houses, bring some records to play," he said in an interview with the Guardian. "And I’d bring Muddy Waters or Son House or something, and the parents of these other kids would almost freak out – ‘What the f--k are you bringing here?’ Whoa! I thought everybody had these records, because that’s what I had." DUSTY HILL, ZZ TOP BASSIST, DEAD AT 72 Being from Texas, a young White boy listening to Black blues and rock a...

ZZ Top played their fist show since the death of Dusty Hill, taking the stage Friday (July 30) for a performance in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The concert came just two days after the founding bassist passed away in his sleep. Though Hill’s death was unexpected, he had been dealing with several ailments in recent weeks, including leg and shoulder injuries. “'I think I’m due to go visit the physician to see if I can bounce back,'” Billy Gibbons recalled Hill telling him at the time he stepped away from touring. The frontman explained to Variety that Hill was clear about who should take his place. “'In the meantime, I want you to grab our guitar technician, Mr. Elwood (guitar tech Elwood Francis) and take him out of that tech station and strap him up with my guitar and make him carry on with every si...