Burt Young, best known for his role as Paulie Pennino in the “Rocky” franchise, has died at the age of 80. He had a long and successful career in film and television, appearing in acclaimed films such as “Chinatown,” “Once Upon a Time in America,” and “The Sopranos.” He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1980 film “Rocky II.” Young will be remembered for his memorable performances and his unique ability to bring characters to life.
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Mary Lou Retton, the 1984 Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics, is making "remarkable" progress in her recovery from a rare form of pneumonia. Her daughter McKenna Kelley reported that Retton's breathing is becoming stronger and her reliance on machines is diminishing. Kelley had previously said that Retton was "fighting for her life" and started a crowd-funding page to help cover hospital bills.
Mary Lou Retton, a Hall of Fame gymnast and 1984 Olympic gold medalist, is in the intensive care unit of a hospital fighting a "very rare form of pneumonia." Her daughter McKenna Kelley has asked for prayers and donations to help her mother in her fight against the illness. Retton is 55 years old and her condition is critical, but no further updates have been released.
Dr. George Tyndall, a former USC gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct by more than 400 female patients, was found dead Wednesday at his Los Angeles home. He was awaiting trial on 35 criminal counts of sexual misconduct between 2009 and 2016, and his attorneys believe he died of natural causes. USC has since apologized for its handling of the allegations against Tyndall and has paid out more than $1 billion to settle lawsuits filed by former patients.
The Powerball lottery has reached a historic milestone, with the estimated jackpot for Saturday night's drawing reaching an estimated $1.4 billion. This marks the first time in Powerball history that two back-to-back jackpots have reached the billion-dollar mark, and is the biggest jackpot in both Powerball and U.S. lottery history. There haven't been any Powerball grand prize winners since a single ticket sold in Los Angeles claimed a $1.08 billion pot of gold on July 19, leading to the estimated jackpot for Saturday night's drawing reaching an estimated $1.4 billion. Dreams are just that for ticket holders hoping to win the $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot, but with the jackpot reaching a historic milestone, the next winner could be just around the corner.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures have announced they will be gifting a replacement of Hattie McDaniel's historic best supporting actress Oscar to Howard University in Washington, D.C. to honor her legacy. The original award went missing from Howard University’s collection, so the Academy and the Museum have decided to replace it with a statuette to serve as a reminder of her legacy and the power of representation in the motion picture industry. The replacement Oscar statuette will be presented to Howard University in the near future.
A 17-year-old boy in Southern California was rescued by authorities after being kidnapped and held hostage for four days. His captors had threatened to harm him if his family did not pay a $500,000 ransom. After tracking the teen and his captors to a motel in Santa Maria, law enforcement was able to rescue him unharmed. The three kidnappers have been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
After 146 days of striking, Hollywood writers and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. The Writers Guild of America and the AMPTP announced the agreement on Sunday, which is expected to bring an end to the longest strike in entertainment industry history. The WGA negotiating committee said the deal was "exceptional" and included "meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership." The union will vote on the agreement Tuesday, with no further comment at this time.