American hockey player Adam Johnson died following a “freak accident” during a game in England on Saturday. He suffered a serious cut to the neck from a skate, and was taken to a hospital in Sheffield where he was pronounced dead. The Elite Ice Hockey League released a statement expressing their “deepest sympathies” to Johnson’s family and friends, noting he was an “incredible player and a great person” who had played for the Minnesota Wild and the San Jose Sharks in the NHL, and was a member of Team USA at the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta has denied allegations of emotional and sexual abuse made against him by musician María Elena Ríos, which have sparked a larger conversation about the prevalence of sexual assault and abuse of power in the entertainment industry. Huerta characterized the accusations as “false and completely unsubstantiated” and said that the relationship between himself and Ríos began as a friendship and was consensual. He added that after it ended, Ríos began to misrepresent their relationship.
Mexican authorities have arrested two people in connection with the deaths of four men in Cancun, believed to be related to drug gang rivalries. A reward of $50,000 had been offered for the arrest of drug gang leader Hector Flores Aceves, known as "The Panther," who is believed to be involved in the killings. Local security cameras and the joint work of local authorities led to the arrest of the two suspects, with the investigation into the deaths ongoing.
Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors showed their support for Angela Bassett at the 95th Academy Awards, addressing her with a touching moment of "Hey, Auntie" and "We love you." Fans expressed disappointment that Bassett didn't win the award for her role in "Black Panther," while Jamie Lee Curtis won for her role in “Everything Everywhere All at Once.” The moment was a reminder of the strong bond between the actors and the mutual respect they have for each other.
France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu has denounced the depiction of French soldiers in the Marvel Studios superhero film "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever", calling it "false and misleading". The minister retweeted a scene from the film which shows a group of soldiers with their hands tied behind their backs, wearing uniforms very similar to those of French troops deployed in Africa. This has sparked a debate on social media, with some users defending the movie and others condemning the minister's reaction.