Jeff Bezos has purchased a luxurious waterfront estate on the exclusive man-made barrier island of "Billionaire Bunker" in Miami, Florida for $68 million. The island is home to many celebrities, including Tom Brady, Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, and is known for its privacy and security. Bezos is likely to be welcomed by his new neighbors with open arms.
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Mick Fleetwood, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac, has announced that his restaurant in Maui, Hawaii has been destroyed in the devastating wildfires that have killed at least 55 people and destroyed over 1,000 homes and businesses. Fleetwood has committed to supporting the community in the wake of the disaster, and has encouraged people to donate to the Maui Food Bank.
Lil Tay, the viral child star, and her brother are alive and well despite a false post claiming their deaths that trended on social media earlier this week. The post was debunked by a statement provided to TMZ by Lil Tay's family, clarifying that her legal name is Tay Tian and that her Instagram account had been compromised. As of Thursday, the post was confirmed to be a hoax and the confusion between the two days has been resolved.
On July 17, 2023, Las Vegas police raided a home in connection with the unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur. Body camera videos obtained by The Associated Press show a couple being detained by SWAT officers as they shouted commands. The warrant was for items related to the murder from Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a witness to the crime. The investigation into the rapper's death is ongoing.
CBS has confirmed that "Big Brother" contestant Luke Valentine has been removed from the show after using a racial slur, sparking a conversation on social media about the importance of holding people accountable for their words. Valentine's departure from the show will be addressed in Thursday night's episode, and CBS and show producers have made it clear that they will not tolerate any form of racism or discrimination.
Robbie Robertson, the legendary lead guitarist of The Band, passed away at the age of 80 after a long illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death, and is survived by his wife, ex-wife, children, and grandchildren. Robertson was born in Toronto, Canada, and was known for his work with The Band, solo albums, and collaborations with Martin Scorsese. His death marks the end of an era for the music industry, and he will be remembered for his immense contributions and lasting legacy.
Singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, referred to as "the greatest protest singer and songwriter that most people never heard of" in a 2013 Associated Press story, died Tuesday in Detroit. His albums flopped in the US in the 1970s, but he became a star in South Africa, inspiring white liberals horrified by the apartheid regime. His legacy would take off back home after the Oscar-winning documentary "Searching for Sugar Man" followed two South African fans who set out to discover what happened to their musical hero.
Billy Porter, known for his roles in "Pose" and "Cinderella", has revealed that he is facing financial difficulties due to the ongoing Hollywood strikes, and has been forced to put his house on the market. Porter said that most people misunderstand actors' wealth and don't realize the financial impact of the strikes, and that he was relying on income from projects that have been put on hold. He also said that some people are oversimplifying the situation, and that the strikes are having a real financial impact on actors.