On Saturday night, a fire broke out at Disneyland during the "Fantasmic!" show when a large animatronic dragon became engulfed in flames. Anaheim Fire and Rescue personnel assisted the Disneyland Fire Department in extinguishing the fire, and about 1,000 people were evacuated from the area. No guests or visitors were injured in the incident, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's dream of taking Wrexham Association Football Club to the English Football League came true on Saturday, as the team secured promotion with a 3-1 win over Boreham Wood. The Racecourse Ground in north Wales was filled with more than 10,000 fans, including the Hollywood actors, to witness the historic moment. With the backing of Reynolds and McElhenney, the future looks bright for Wrexham Association Football Club as they look to continue their success in the English Football League.
Legendary comedian Barry Humphries passed away at the age of ninety-two after complications from hip surgery. He was best known for his iconic character Dame Edna Everage and had a career spanning seven decades, delighting audiences around the world. Humphries was a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and will be remembered for his comedic genius.
The 2023 Sundance Film Festival has announced the death of Rasheeda Williams, also known as Koko Da Doll. Williams was featured in the documentary "Kokomo City" which premiered at the festival this year. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating three violent crimes involving transgender women this year, including Williams' death, and the Sundance Film Festival released a statement expressing their sadness. The APD is asking anyone with information about Williams' death to contact them and is encouraging the public to be aware of the violence transgender women face and to take action to help prevent it.
The creators and stars of Netflix show "Beef" released a statement in response to backlash for casting David Choe, who had previously made graphic comments about coercing a woman into a sexual act. The statement acknowledged Choe's apology and mental health support, and said they take seriously the responsibility of telling stories that reflect the world we live in and creating a safe and inclusive environment. They also said they are committed to learning from this experience and being better moving forward.
Elon Musk has come under fire for paying for three celebrities to keep their blue check marks on Twitter without subscribing to the new Twitter Blue service, which costs $8 a month. This has caused controversy, as it appears to be preferential treatment and circumvents the system. Twitter has yet to comment on the situation, and the three celebrities will be able to keep their check marks without paying.
BuzzFeed Inc. announced a 15% workforce reduction, including the closure of its news division, due to CEO and co-founder Jonah Peretti's overinvestment in the news division and failure to hold the company to higher standards for profitability. The closure has been met with wisecracks online, but Peretti said the company had produced a huge amount of amazing reporting and that it was a difficult decision to make.
Alec Baldwin's attorneys have announced that charges against him in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of his Western movie "Rust" have been dropped. The incident occurred in 2021 when Baldwin was rehearsing a scene with a gun, which went off and killed Hutchins and wounded director Joel Souza. The office of New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies has declined comment and it is unclear if charges against co-defendant and "Rust" armorer, Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, are still in play. Baldwin's attorneys have encouraged a proper investigation into the facts and circumstances of the incident.