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‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer out of debut World Series of Poker eventVideo
LAS VEGAS — “Jeopardy!” champion and professional sports gambler James Holzhauer finished out of money in his World Series of Poker debut on Monday, a tournament official said. Holzhauer finished in 454th place among more than 1,800 entrants in a No-Limit Hold’em event, spokesman Seth Palansky said. Buy-in was $1,500...
Jay Leno coming to Rivers Casino
Comedian and late night television show host Jay Leno will bring his act on Sept. 19 to the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Event Center this fall. The award winning funnyman and late night television host has earned the highest consecutive ratings, two Emmy Awards, a TV Guide Award, an induction into...
‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer headed to World Series of Poker
James Holzhauer, the second winningest “Jeopardy!” champion, is going to try his luck and skill on another game — poker. Holzhauer is set to make his World Series of Poker debut on Monday, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Holzhauer will play in two events at the Rio Convention Center...
6 ways to celebrate Anthony Bourdain on Bourdain Day
It started with an Instagram post. Two of the world’s most prominent chefs, Éric Ripert and José Andrés, stood smiling on camera to proclaim a new holiday. “On June 25, we all are going to celebrate the birthday of our dear friend and beloved Anthony Bourdain,” Ripert says in the...
Kardashian-Jenners’ social media accounts have eclipsed TV show
Since its inception, social media has served as a dumping ground for even the most fleeting of feelings. Snapchat stories and the Instagram equivalent present an opportunity for people to vent on camera and then forget that it ever happened a mere 24 hours later. Facebook’s status update box prompts...
Wife of reality TV bounty hunter in medically induced coma
HONOLULU — The wife of reality TV bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman is in a medically induced coma, a report said. Beth Chapman is in the intensive care unit of Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported Sunday. A representative for the family released a statement Saturday night...
10 troubled, triumphant years for the Michael Jackson estate
LOS ANGELES — Ten years ago, entertainment lawyer John Branca and Michael Jackson renewed the partnership that had brought the wealth and status of both men to new heights. Eight days later, Jackson would be dead. Yet his role in Branca’s life would only become larger. Branca has represented his...
TMZ’s 911 tape: Le’Veon Bell’s robbers were 2 women he left naked in his bed
New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell was unable to give a clothing description of the women who allegedly robbed him because they were not wearing any, according to a recording that TMZ claims is Bell’s call to 911. The former Pittsburgh Steeler reported that he was robbed May 25...
Unheard song from Queen frontman Freddie Mercury releasedVideo
Universal Music unveiled a previously unheard and unreleased song by the late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. The record label announced the track, “Time Waits for No One,” on Thursday. It was originally recorded in 1986 for the concept album of the musical “Time” with musician Dave Clark. A video to...
Thief takes Marilyn Monroe statue from Hollywood gazebo
LOS ANGELES — Goodbye, Norma Jean? Officials say someone climbed a more than two-story tall Hollywood public art piece and stole a statue of Marilyn Monroe. The statue depicting Monroe in her iconic pose from the 1955 film “The Seven Year Itch” went missing early Monday from the “Four Ladies...
More drama surfaces as Greensburg woman’s lease of ‘Dance Moms’ studio ends
Filming for season 8 of Lifetime channel’s “Dance Moms” has concluded, but a different drama is unfolding behind the scenes at the Penn Hills dance studio where Abby Lee Miller became a reality TV star. A rift has developed between Miller and a former dance student who has leased the...
Meghan and Harry release Father’s Day photo of baby Archie
LONDON — Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex have released a photograph of their 6-week-old son Archie for Father’s Day. The sepia-toned photo, posted Sunday on the royal couple’s Instagram feed, shows the baby cradled in Harry’s arms and clutching his father’s finger. The post is captioned: “Happy...
O.J. Simpson in his first tweet: ‘I got a little getting even to do’
The video starts with a shot of O.J. Simpson’s open-mouthed grin. As he wanders through a yard, the camera trained a few inches from his face, Simpson begins his narration. “Hey, Twitter world,” the former football star says, “this is yours truly.” The introductory video was posted on Simpson’s new...
Passenger spies André 3000 playing flute at LAX terminal
It isn’t uncommon to see strangers playing instruments — the drums, a guitar, saxophone — in the most random of places. But a celebrity doing so in the airport? That may be a new one. NPR Latino USA producer Antonia Cereijido was walking through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) when...
Taylor Swift makes surprise performance at gay bar Stonewall
NEW YORK — Taylor Swift made a surprise performance at an iconic gay bar a day after releasing a song supporting the LGBTQ community. Swift celebrated Pride Month by appearing at New York City’s Stonewall Inn on Friday night. She released her new tune Thursday called “You Need to Calm...
Cuba Gooding Jr. pleads not guilty to groping woman at bar
NEW YORK — Cuba Gooding Jr. turned himself in and was arrested Thursday on charges he groped a woman in an encounter at a New York City night spot that appears to have been caught on video. The 51-year-old Oscar-winning star of “Jerry Maguire” denies the allegations and pleaded not...
Britney Spears’ former manager gets 5-year restraining order
LOS ANGELES — A judge on Thursday issued a five-year restraining order forbidding Britney Spears’ former manager from contacting the singer or her family or making disparaging statements about them online. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny reached the decision after hearing testimony from the ex-manager, 44-year-old Sam Lutfi,...
Lawyer: Cuba Gooding Jr. to surrender but did nothing wrong
A lawyer for Cuba Gooding Jr. says the actor will go ahead with plans to turn himself in to New York City police amid allegations he groped a woman at a Manhattan night spot. Lawyer Mark Heller said Thursday he was initially hesitant to let the “Jerry Maguire” star surrender...
Actress Jessica Biel clarifies stance on vaccinations after backlash
Actress Jessica Biel insists she’s not against vaccinations after she raised concerns when she met with anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about a new bill that would limit medical exemptions in California. Kennedy shared a photo as they headed to California’s capitol to lobby against the bill. View this...
Extended restraining order sought against Britney Spears’ ex-manager
A Los Angeles judge is set to consider Thursday whether to extend a temporary restraining order taken out in the name of Britney Spears against her former manager. The hearing on the restraining order against Sam Lutfi is a resumption of one that began on May 28, with lawyers for...
Shirtless Jeff Goldblum featured in Lego’s ‘Jurassic Park’ setVideo
Jeff Goldblum, actor and West Homestead native, makes his Lego debut as a shirtless Ian Malcolm character he portrayed 26 years ago in “Jurassic Park.” Lego is releasing the Jurassic Park: T.Rex Rampage on June 19 to mark the anniversary of the movie and the Goldblum figure is getting some...
‘Super fan’ buying childhood home of rocker Tom Petty
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A California real estate agent and self-proclaimed “super fan” says he’s extended an offer to buy the Florida home of rock legend Tom Petty. Kevin Beauchamp tells The Gainesville Sun he quickly made an offer of $175,000 for the nearly 1,200-square-foot home after seeing the home’s current...
Artist Peter Max’s wife found dead in a suspected suicide
The wife of the artist Peter Max has died in a suspected suicide amid a family fight over her husband’s work and allegations that he was being exploited. The New York Police Department said Mary Max, 52, was found dead Sunday in her apartment by her husband’s health aide. She...
Ex-Five Finger Death Punch drummer now a police officer
ROCKPORT, Ind. — The former drummer of the heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch has a new gig, as a southern Indiana police officer. Jeremy Spencer was sworn in Sunday with the Rockport Police Department. He grew up near that Ohio River community in the city the Boonville, which...
Samoa bans Elton John movie ‘Rocketman’ due to homosexualityVideo
The Pacific nation of Samoa has banned the Elton John biopic “Rocketman” because of its depictions of homosexuality. About 97% of people in Samoa identify as Christian, and the society is generally considered conservative and traditional. Under Samoa’s 2013 Crimes Act, sodomy is deemed an offense that is punishable by...
