On Friday, a New York City drug dealer was sentenced to 10 years in prison for providing fentanyl-laced heroin to actor Michael K. Williams, which caused his death. Williams was known for his roles in "The Wire," "12 Years a Slave," "The Night Of," and as a producer on "When They See Us." His death was a shock to the entertainment industry, and his legacy will live on through his work.
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Bradley Cooper is facing backlash for his portrayal of Jewish legend Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic "Maestro," with some calling his use of a prosthetic nose "Jewface." The debate has sparked a larger conversation about the use of prosthetics and makeup to portray characters of different races and ethnicities, and Cooper's portrayal is sure to bring this conversation to the forefront. Bernstein's children have come to Cooper's defense, as well as Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman, noting the "long tradition of non-Jews playing Jews."
Lady Gaga paid tribute to her longtime friend and collaborator, Tony Bennett, who passed away on July 21, with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Gaga shared a photo of the two stars in an embrace and wrote that she will miss Bennett “forever”, and that he had taught her “about music, about showbiz life, but he also showed me how to keep my spirits high and my head screwed on straight.” The post received an outpouring of support from fans, and is a fitting tribute to the late singer.
Negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have broken down, leading to the possibility of a strike by thousands of actors represented by SAG-AFTRA. The union is demanding better pay, improved safety protocols, and more transparency from the studios, as well as residual payments for streaming services. The AMPTP has not yet commented on the situation, but the two sides are likely to continue to negotiate in the coming days.
Legendary Actor Alan Arkin Passes Away at 86, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy of Iconic Performances
Legendary Actor Alan Arkin Passes Away at 86, Leaving Behind a Lasting Legacy of Iconic Performances
Legendary actor Alan Arkin passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of iconic performances in films such as "Little Miss Sunshine," "Edward Scissorhands," and "Argo." His sons confirmed his death in a statement, praising him as a "uniquely talented force of nature" and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Arkin was honored with an Academy Award, two Emmy nominations, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Bhagavan "Doc" Antle, a wild animal trainer featured in Netflix's "Tiger King", was convicted of two felony counts of wildlife trafficking and conspiring to wildlife traffic in Virginia. The charges stem from an investigation which revealed Antle had illegally purchased and transported endangered lion cubs from Virginia to South Carolina. Antle faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $2,500 fine for each of the two felony counts when he is sentenced on October 2, 2020.
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.
After Six-Year Search, Illinois Man Reunited with Daughter Featured on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries
After Six-Year Search, Illinois Man Reunited with Daughter Featured on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries
Illinois man Ryan Iskerka was reunited with his daughter Kayla Unbehaun on Saturday, six years after she vanished in July 2017. The reunion came after an employee of a used clothing shop in North Carolina recognized the mother and daughter from an episode of “Unsolved Mysteries” and called police. Iskerka is still processing the end of his yearslong nightmare, and his priority is to make sure that Kayla is OK.