Gene Shalit, the pun-loving movie critic and arts reporter who spent four decades on NBC’s “Today” show, has died at 100. His family said he “passed away peacefully” after “an amazing life.”
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Pete Davidson, the 29-year-old actor and comedian, has reached a deal with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office to resolve a reckless driving charge. As part of the 18-month diversion program, Davidson will complete 50 hours of community service and 12 hours of traffic school, likely with the New York City Fire Department where his late father worked. If he successfully completes the requirements, the charge will be dropped.
Sarah Silverman has filed a lawsuit against the creator of ChatGPT, an AI-powered chatbot, for using her 2010 book “The Bedwetter” without her consent. The lawsuit is part of a larger trend of content creators taking legal action against companies using their work without permission. As AI technology continues to develop, it is becoming increasingly important for content creators to protect their intellectual property.
Pete Davidson was charged with reckless driving after crashing his car into a Beverly Hills home in March, resulting in a serious collision. No one was seriously injured, but the Los Angeles County district attorney's office noted that reckless driving can have devastating consequences. Davidson is an actor and comedian, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and films such as The King of Staten Island and Big Time Adolescence.
Rock singer Jesse Malin recently suffered a rare spinal cord stroke that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Symptoms of spinal cord strokes include aching or weakness in the legs, sharp back pain, or burning back pain. Malin is currently wheelchair-bound and undergoing physical therapy at a New York City rehab center, and is hopeful that he will make a full recovery with the support of fans and friends.
Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally has announced that he will be taking a break from social media following criticism for commenting on posts of nearly nude photos of a 20-year-old gay model. His decision has been met with mixed reactions, prompting questions about the role of social media in politics and the need for more guidance on its use by elected officials. McNally has stated that his intent was always engagement and encouragement, and that he will be pausing his social media activity in order to reflect and receive more guidance.
Keke Palmer and Darius Jackson have welcomed their first child, a baby boy named Leodis Andrellton Jackson. Palmer announced the news on Instagram, noting that the name was inspired by a mix tape Jackson made for her. She also expressed her joy at being a mother, noting that her son was born during Black History Month.
Richard Belzer, actor, comedian and author, has died at 78. He was best known for his role as Detective John Munch on NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," and had a long career in television and stand-up comedy. His death was confirmed in a joint statement from Universal Television and NBC, which praised his "professionalism, talents and dedication to the craft." Belzer's last words were "Fuck you, motherfucker," according to a friend, and he was remembered fondly by fellow actors and comedians.