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Aretha Franklin: To Honor A Queen's Funeral, Buckingham Palace Plays 'Respect'
After a series of wardrobe changes for the departed singer as her body laid in repose in Detroit , she was dressed in a bright gold dress and sequined heels for her burial on Friday. "I've been waiting since Monday", LaTonya McIntyre told CNN early Tuesday morning. "In 1997, her music kept me from committing suicide during a tumultuous time". [Full Article...]
Former ‘ER’ Actress Vanessa Marquez Shot and Killed by Police
Mendoza, Marquez's gun turned out to be a replica of a semi-automatic handgun. Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Deputy Viera confirmed Friday that Vanessa Marquez , 49, was the woman shot by authorities. She had accused her fellow co-star George Clooney of helping blacklist her from the show, including being on the receiving end of racist and sexist comments. [Full Article...]
People Can't Get Over Pete Davidson Attending Aretha Franklin's Funeral
About 1,000 members of the public will have the opportunity to attend Franklin's funeral Friday, according to Kenya Hildreth of Greater Grace Temple, which is hosting the service. "The display is being organized by Crisette Ellis, whose husband, Bishop Charles H. Ellis III , serves as pastor at the Greater Grace Temple, where the funeral will be held", the report noted. [Full Article...]
First look at Celebrity Big Brother’s lavish new tropical-themed design
Upon entering the house, Kirstie was appointed "President", with elements of the theme of the house seemingly acting as nods to Stormy's controversial appearance. No housemate is bigger than Big Brother '. However, that illusive name has not yet been revealed, with some claiming Channel 5 are "struggling to sign up a mystery celebrity". [Full Article...]
Supreme Court Slams For Filing FIR Against Winking Actress Priya Prakash Varrier..
The court, quashing the FIR, stated that the matters raised by the complainants were baseless. "Winking itself is forbidden in Islam and in a case where the act of winking is superimposed with a sacred song, written in the praise of Prophet Mohammed and his first wife, ...the same act becomes an act of blasphemy", the applicants said . [Full Article...]
Emmy Rossum Leaving Shameless - No Fiona Gallagher After Season 9
With an alcoholic single father and absent mother, Fiona is often the pillar of the family for her five other siblings. Shameless won't ever be the same without Fiona Gallagher on the series, and I am personally crushed to learn the character will no longer be on the show because she's so great and beloved by fans. [Full Article...]
Newly engaged couple Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas holiday in Mexico
Not only was the August 18 celebration the first time the couple's families met, it was also the flawless setting for some dancing. In the following days, she attended his cousin's wedding with him and he visited India to meet her family and friends. [Full Article...]
Get ready, smugglers: Disneyland is getting a Star Wars Cantina
New artist renderings released on the Disneyland blog Thursday show a dark tavern where Stormtroopers , bounty hunters, smugglers and other alien travelers crowd around a bar that serves various concoctions. We've done the research for you, so you'll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family's needs! Does it sound like more Star Wars fun to you? The new policy on alcohol coincide... [Full Article...]