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This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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Carl Erskine, , 1950s Dodgers Pitcher, , Dead at 97.
NBC reports that the baseball legend
died at Community Hospital Anderson in Indiana.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
He was one of the last surviving members of the
celebrated Brooklyn teams from the 1950s, having
spent his entire career playing for the Dodgers.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
Between 1948 and 1959,
Erskine and the Dodgers took home
five National League pennants.
The right-handed pitcher had a career record of 122-78 with 981 strikeouts and an ERA of 4.00.
Erskine's best season came in 1953
when he led the National League
with a record of 20-6.
In 1954, Erskine had another
All-Star season, winning 18 games.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
Out of his five World Series appearances,
the Dodgers beat the Yankees
in 1955 to win their only championship.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
With Erskine's passing, 88-year-old
Sandy Koufax becomes the lone surviving
Dodgers player from that 1955 World Series team.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
In July of 2023, the Baseball Hall of Fame's
board of directors awarded Erskine with
the Buck O'Neil lifetime achievement award.
For millions of fans, he was
a baseball hero. For his family
and thousands of Special Olympians,
Carl was someone who always
believed everything was possible. , Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC.
His legacy is one
of deep compassion
and encouragement
of the human spirit, Jane Forbes Clark, Baseball Hall of Fame chairman, via NBC
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OJ Simpson , Dead at 76.
The football star and actor who was acquitted of murder charges in the '90s has died after battling prostate cancer, ESPN reports. .
His family took to X on April 10
to share the news of his death. .
On April 10th, our father,
Orenthal James Simpson,
succumbed to his battle with cancer. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
He was surrounded by his
children and grandchildren. , O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
During this time of transition, his family
asks that you please respect their
wishes for privacy and grace, O.J. Simpson's family, via X.
Simpson played in the NFL for 11 seasons, nine of which were with the Buffalo Bills.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
But his football career was overshadowed by the murders of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown,
and her friend, Ronald Goldman, in 1994.
Simpson, a murder suspect at the time, famously led L.A. police on a low-speed chase in a white Ford Bronco driven by Al Cowlings.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
About 95 million people tuned
in to watch the televised chase.
In 1995, Simpson was found not guilty of murder, but in 1997, he was found liable for the two deaths and was ordered to pay the victims' family members $33.5 million.
At the age of 61, Simpson was imprisoned
for armed robbery and other felonies. .
He served a nine-year sentence.
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Chance Perdomo, , Star of ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,’ , Dead at 27.
A representative for Perdomo
confirmed his death, CNN reports. .
On behalf of the family and his
representatives, it is with heavy
hearts that we share the news of
Chance Perdomo’s untimely passing
as a result of a motorcycle accident, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN.
His passion for the arts and insatiable
appetite for life was felt by all who
knew him, and his warmth will carry
on in those who he loved dearest, Rachel Hunt, representative for Chance Perdomo, to CNN.
No other individuals were involved in
the motorcycle accident, CNN reports. .
Perdomo was best known for his roles in 'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' and 'Gen V.'.
In 2019, he was nominated for a best leading actor BAFTA award for his work in 'Killed by My Debt.'.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television issued a statement about Perdomo's death.
The entire 'Gen V' family is
devastated by the sudden
passing of Chance Perdomo. , Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement.
Amazon MGM Studios and Sony
Pictures Television extend our
heartfelt thoughts and support
to Chance’s family and all who
loved him at this difficult time, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, via statement.
The producers of 'Gen V' also
spoke highly of Perdomo. .
We can’t quite wrap
our heads around this. , Producers of 'Gen V,' via X.
For those of us who knew him and
worked with him, Chance was always
charming and smiling, an enthusiastic
force of nature, an incredibly talented
performer, and more than anything
else, just a very kind, lovely person, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X.
Even writing about him in the past
tense doesn’t make sense. We are so
sorry for Chance’s family, and we are
grieving the loss of our friend and
colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight, Producers of 'Gen V,' via X
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Zendaya is getting candid about all the chatter surrounding all her kissing scenes. The Emmy-winning actress chatted with Jake Hamilton, the creator behind YouTube account 'Jake's Takes,' while promoting 'Challengers' with her co-stars, Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor. Hamilton pointed out to Zendaya that when she does a kissing scene, it seems to get an "abnormal" amount of attention.
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The late comic legend Chris Farley is finally getting his own biopic. Farley was an iconic comedy actor behind 'Tommy Boy' and countless 'Saturday Night Live' performances. Emmy winner Paul Walter Hauser will star in the project with actor-filmmaker Josh Gad attached to direct. 'Saturday Night Live' head Lorne Michaels will produce via his Broadway video banner.
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The co-directors and executive producers of 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV' hint that social media might be the next area they investigate when it comes to children in entertainment. During an Emmys FYC panel in Los Angeles, co-director and EP Emma Schwartz said, "One thing that we've had conversations about as a result of this is that, if you look at where children's entertainment, so to speak, is today, it's not just in studios or in networks, it's on social media."
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Louis Gossett Jr. , Dead at the Age of 87.
According to a statement from
his family, Gossett died on the morning
of March 29 in Santa Monica, California, AP reports.
Gossett was the first Black man to win both
an Oscar for best supporting actor and an Emmy
for his role in the TV mini-series 'Roots.'.
His first cousin, Neal L. Gossett, told AP that he
remembers Louis as a great joke-teller who faced
and fought against racism with both dignity and humor.
Never mind the awards, never mind
the glitz and glamor, the Rolls-Royces
and the big houses in Malibu. , Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
It’s about the humanity of
the people that he stood for, Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe
for his role as a Marine drill instructor
in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'.
In his 2010 memoir, , 'An Actor and a Gentleman,' Gossett called the win, "a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor.".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good
parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’".
Gossett is survived by his
sons, Satie and Sharron.
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Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Emmy-winning actor is in talks
to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic
called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,'
according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The movie is based on a
2023 book written by Warren Zanes.
It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
Scott Cooper is working on the
script and also plans to direct.
Former Netflix head Scott Stuber
is also involved in the project.
'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest
album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'.
Springsteen reportedly performed all
of the instrumentals on that album.
It was released two years before
Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'.
Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. .
The actor has gained renewed attention
for his role on 'The Bear' which earned
him his first Emmy in January
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9 Facts, About Mother's Day.
1. The date changes due to it
being held annually on
May's second Sunday.
May 12th is the scheduled date
for the holiday in 2024.
2. Ancient Greece was one of the
earliest civilizations to honor mothers.
3. According to Reuters, Mother's Day
sees the highest volume of phone calls
than any other day of the year.
4. In 2018, gift totals amounted
to $23 billion according to the
National Retail Federation.
5. Greeting cards are the
most common gift with
152 million being
delivered every year.
6. The idea was started in 1868 by activist
Ann Jarvis, who wanted to bring people together after the Civil War.
7. 1908 was the first year
Mother's Day was
observed in the U.S.
8. It became an official federal holiday
less than a decade later in 1914.
9. Mother's Day is celebrated worldwide
at different times during the year
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This Day in History: , First African-American College Is Chartered.
April 29, 1854.
Ashmun Institute was
established in southern
Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Created by an act of the
Pennsylvania legislature, the
institution was named after Jehudi Ashman.
Ashman was the U.S. agent
who assisted in the preservation
of an African-American colony in
Africa that later became Liberia.
The institution named after
him was initially chartered to
provide theological, scientific and
classical training to African-Americans.
Under its first college
president, John Pym Carter,
Ashmun Institute opened on January 1, 1857.
It was renamed Lincoln University
in 1866 after the end of the U.S. Civil War
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This Day in History: , The Civil War Begins.
April 12, 1861.
Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston Bay, SC,
is attacked by Confederate shore batteries
under the command of General P.G.T. Beauregard.
After being battered
for 34 straight hours,
U.S. Major Robert Anderson
surrendered the fort.
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln
called for 75,000 volunteer
soldiers two days later.
He had been in office
for barely more than a month.
South Carolina, a slave state,
had issued an "Ordinance of Secession"
earlier in December, dissolving its ties with the Union.
The following four years of war between
the North and South would be the bloodiest
in American history, resulting in the deaths
of more than 620,000 Confederate and Union soldiers
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This Day in History:, Robert E. Lee Surrenders.
April 9, 1865.
Surrounded with no possibility of escape,
the Confederate General surrendered his troops to
Union General Ulysses S. Grant in Appomattox, VA.
Lee met Grant in full dress attire at 1 p.m.
in the parlor of the Wilmer McLean home.
His surrender ended the U.S. Civil War,
the bloodiest war in American history.
Having known each other from the Mexican War,
the two spoke briefly before Grant wrote out the terms.
As part of the terms, Lee's 28,000 starving troops,
who had been cut off from supplies, would be pardoned
and fed Union rations.
The solemn ceremony ended with Grant telling his officers,
"The war is over. The Rebels are our countrymen again."
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Director Alex Garland admits to THR on the red carpet of the Civil War premiere that he feels strange releasing this film during an election year. Plus, he shares his reasoning for paring up California and Texas.
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