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Alf Clausen accuses Simpsons producers of continuing to lie about why he was fired – The A.V. Club
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Alf Clausen accuses Simpsons producers of continuing to lie about why he was fired – The A.V. Club

Alf Clausen in 2016Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez for ASCAP (Getty Images) Former Simpsons composer Alf Clausen’s lawsuit against Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox, and the show’s new owners at Disney continues to be unsurprisingly bitter, with Clausen’s attorneys now releasing a statement (via Deadline) that accuses the defendants of using “lies and deceit” to cover up the real reason for why Clausen was fired from the show in 2017. Even when that news initially broke, there were conflicting theories about why Clausen was given the boot: Insiders said that Simpsons producer Richard Sakai wanted a “different kind of music” for the show (after nearly 30 years of the same kind of music), while Variety guessed that it was actually about money (as Clausen’s orchestra would apparently cost millio...
Arizona doctors weigh in on new study that identifies six different “types” of COVID-19 – AZFamily
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Arizona doctors weigh in on new study that identifies six different “types” of COVID-19 – AZFamily

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- A new study out of London looked at people with coronavirus in both the United States and the United Kingdom and found there are six distinct types of the disease that all have a cluster of certain symptoms. So what are we seeing most of here in Arizona? “In my experience, it would be paralleling what they’re seeing in this study,” said emergency medicine doctor Frank Lovecchio. Lovecchio said the new study echoes the situation in Arizona, in terms of COVID-19 symptoms broken down into clusters. Researchers from King’s College London looked at about 1,600 COVID patients and found six distinct groupings: 1. (‘flu-like’ with no fever): Headache, loss of smell, muscle pains, cough, sore throat, chest pain, no fever. 2. (‘flu-like’ wi...
El Paso County health department warns variances are at risk – KRDO – KRDO
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El Paso County health department warns variances are at risk – KRDO – KRDO

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The El Paso County Health Department told Colorado Springs City Councilmembers Monday that the community's variances to allow businesses to expand operations amid COVID-19 are at risk of getting rolled back. "The governor is watching us closely," explained Susan Wheelan, Director of the El Paso County Health Department. She said, "It is a real concern that we're going to lose those additional variances, those allowances." Monday marked the end of a two-week review period from the Colorado Department of Health to see if El Paso County could decrease its cases. This week, local and state officials are expected to discuss what comes next. Variances in El Paso County could be rolled back, or an extension for more data could be...
Chainsmokers Hamptons concert under investigation by Gov. Cuomos office – Page Six
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Chainsmokers Hamptons concert under investigation by Gov. Cuomos office – Page Six

A Hamptons concert by The Chainsmokers where fans allegedly flouted social distancing guidelines is being investigated by Gov. Cuomo’s office and has been slammed by the state health commissioner who’s demanding answers, Page Six has learned. The Water Mill charity drive-in show on Saturday had drive-in parking spots that reportedly went for up to $25,000 a pop, and featured a performance by DJ duo The Chainsmokers, as well as opening acts including Southampton’s Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman’s band and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon (a k a DJ D-Sol). The event was meant to have “safe zones” for cars with up to six people. But viral social media posts seemed to show gaggles of fans leaving their cars and gathering in front of the stage without masks. State health commissio...
BLACKPINK Announce New Album – Pitchfork
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BLACKPINK Announce New Album – Pitchfork

BLACKPINK have announced their debut album. It’s set for release on October 2 via YG Entertainment/Interscope. The album features the previously shared single “How You Like That” (which they performed on Fallon this year) and another song that’s set to arrive next month. The group promise that the next song will include a surprise guest. Check out the video for “How You Like That” below. Earlier this year, the K-pop quartet appeared on Lady Gaga’s new song “Sour Candy” from Chromatica. Last year, they became the first K-pop girl group to perform at Coachella. The new album follows 2019’s KILL THIS LOVE EP. Read “5 Takeaways From Lady Gaga’s New Album, Chromatica” over on the Pitch. https://twitter.com/ygent_official/status/1287900753340727297
Taylor Swifts Most Popular Songs About Jake Gyllenhaal – Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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Taylor Swifts Most Popular Songs About Jake Gyllenhaal – Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Like many of her other romances, both short and long-lived, Taylor Swift has sung about actor Jake Gyllenhaal a few times in the past. There are quite a few songs that are thought to be about their courtship, which lasted from sometime in late 2010 through early 2011. L: Taylor Swift in November 2010 | Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for BMI, R: Jake Gyllenhaal in November 2010 | Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicThough the timeline is a bit fuzzy, and the two were very secretive about their relationship, fans of the singer (who call themselves Swifties) have identified which of her hits refer to Gyllenhaal. Here’s are five of them which charted on the Billboard Hot 100. ‘We Are Never Ever Ever Getting Back Together’ Swift’s first single off her 2012 album Red was titled “We...
Meghan Markle, Prince Harry were a little bit naive to hope for privacy in Los Angeles, royal expert says – Fox News
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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry were a little bit naive to hope for privacy in Los Angeles, royal expert says – Fox News

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may have been somewhat unprepared for the lack of privacy that their move to Los Angeles has brought them. The two are reported to have moved to Los Angeles in March, a few months after their historic "Megxit" announcement and stepping back as senior members of the royal family. Since announcing financial independence from the royal family, the cost of their security -- and who would front it -- has come into question. PRINCE HARRY 'HAD FALLOUTS WITH HIS OWN CIRCLE' OVER MEGHAN MARKLE 'PREJUDICE,' BOOK CLAIMS "I think one of the big concerns when the couple moved to Los Angeles was security, at least, who was going to pay for that security. It's my understanding that they're renting Tyler Perry's home, which comes with its own security entourage," royal...
517 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 6 new deaths – Local News 8 – LocalNews8.com
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517 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 6 new deaths – Local News 8 – LocalNews8.com

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Idaho officials reported 517 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on Monday. This brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March to 18,694. There are a total of 17,565 confirmed cases and 1,129 probable cases in 41 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released from the local health districts and the state. See the chart below. Southeastern Idaho Public Health reported 32 new cases on Monday. There are 15 new cases in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake, 11 in Bingham and 5 in Power for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. There are 169 monitored cases. Eastern Idaho Public Health reported 28 new cases Monday. There are 20 new cases in Bonneville County, 7 in Jefferson County and 1 in Madison County. There ...
WRAPUP 1-Moderna, Pfizer start decisive COVID-19 vaccine trials, eye year-end launches – Yahoo Finance
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WRAPUP 1-Moderna, Pfizer start decisive COVID-19 vaccine trials, eye year-end launches – Yahoo Finance

By Carl O'Donnell July 27 (Reuters) - Moderna Inc and Pfizer Inc launched two 30,000-subject trials of COVID-19 vaccines that could clear the way for regulatory approval and widespread use by the end of this year, the companies said on Monday. The trials, both announced on Monday, are the first late-stage studies supported by the Trump administration's effort to speed development of measures against the novel coronavirus, adding to hope that an effective vaccine will help end the pandemic. Moderna stock rose 9%. Pfizer shares rose 1.6% in afterhours trade and its partner BioNTech, which developed the vaccine, rose 4.2%. Both vaccine candidates rely on a new technology that allows for faster development and manufacturing than traditional vaccine production methods but does not have an ext...