Lionel Messi, one of the greatest soccer players of all time, has announced his decision to join Inter Miami, a Major League Soccer (MLS) club led by David Beckham. After months of speculation, Messi chose to join Inter Miami instead of Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, where fellow great Cristiano Ronaldo plays. Inter Miami’s owner, Jorge Mas, tweeted out a photo of a darkly silhouetted Messi jersey shortly before the Argentinian great revealed his decision, and soccer fans around the world are excited to see what Messi brings to the MLS.
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The Iron Sheik, a professional wrestler and social media personality, has died at the age of 81. His family announced his death on Wednesday, saying he departed peacefully and left behind a legacy that will endure for generations. He was known for his iconic wrestling moves and feuds with other wrestlers, and his family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support from his fans.
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Cuba Gooding Jr. has settled accusations of rape against him just before his trial was set to begin, with both sides claiming victory. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, but the accuser's attorney said her client had achieved a measure of justice, while Gooding's attorney said the actor was pleased to have the matter behind him and maintained his innocence.
Astrud Gilberto, the Brazilian singer, songwriter and entertainer, has died at age 83. She became an overnight superstar in 1964 with her off-hand English-language vocals on the classic bossa nova album “Getz/Gilberto”. Her voice became the face of bossa nova and she released over 20 albums in her five-decade career, receiving numerous awards including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. She is survived by her daughter, Bebel Gilberto, who is also a singer-songwriter.
Tyler James Williams, best known for his roles in “Abbott Elementary” and “Everybody Hates Chris”, recently shared a series of posts to his Instagram Story condemning people who try to label others as queer before they’re ready to disclose their sexuality. He argued that this kind of behavior contributes to the anxiety that many queer and queer-questioning people feel and emphasized that everyone should be allowed to come out on their own terms.
Anna Shay, an heiress, philanthropist, and star of Netflix's "Bling Empire," passed away at the age of 62 due to a stroke. She was known for her philanthropy and love of the finer things in life, and her family's statement to Variety said that her impact on their lives would be forever missed but never forgotten. She is survived by her two children and four grandchildren.
SAG-AFTRA, the labor union representing film and television actors, has voted to authorize a strike if a new contract is not agreed upon by June 30. Nearly 65,000 members cast ballots in favor of the strike authorization, with the union saying it was a "powerful show of solidarity". Negotiations between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) are set to begin Wednesday, with the outcome of the negotiations having a major impact on the entertainment industry.