Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images Venus and Serena Williams are on the cover of the March Legacy issue of Harper’s Bazaar. The tennis superstars are celebrating the story of their father, King Richard, being nominated for an Oscar for Best Picture. The sisters tell the publication they are proud of how the film depicts their lives before they became famous. “I don’t …
Judge temporarily blocks release of records in Bob Saget death investigation
ABC/Craig Sjodin A Florida judge has granted the family of Bob Saget a temporary injunction to block the release of records from the investigation of his sudden death, court documents show. The 65-year-old comedian and Full House actor was found dead in his Florida hotel room on January 9 of what the chief medical examiner for Orange and Osceola …
‘Peacemaker’ renewed for season 2 on HBO Max ahead of Thursday’s finale
Cena, Agee — HBO Max/Katie Yu In what seemed inevitable, considering it recently became one of the most streamed shows in the world, Peacemaker has been renewed for a second season on HBO Max. Following the events of writer-director James Gunn‘s hit The Suicide Squad, the series delves into the backstory of John Cena‘s very flawed titular character as he …
John DiMaggio on Hulu ‘Futurama’ flap: “[T]he entire cast” deserves to be “paid more”
Chris Polk/WireImage Veteran voiceover actor John DiMaggio didn’t exactly quote his Futurama robot character, Bender, about biting his shiny metal posterior, but he made it clear why he didn’t sign onto Hulu’s just-announced continuation of the show. As reported, original cast members including Katey Segal, Phil LaMarr and Billy West signed on to the new project, but DiMaggio declined, over what was called a salary dispute. On Twitter, …
“I can’t live…in hiding and shame”: Linda Evangelista comes forward about cosmetic surgery nightmare
Evangelista in 2015 – Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic Supermodel Linda Evangelista has broken her silence about a cosmetic surgery nightmare that had her living “in seclusion” for nearly five years. In a People cover story, Evangelista explains, “I loved being up on the catwalk. Now I dread running into someone I know. I can’t live like this anymore, in hiding and …
Mindy Kaling sets up Mindy’s Book Studio at Amazon
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Mindy Kaling has just announced a partnership with Amazon Publishing to launch Mindy’s Book Studio, “a boutique story studio” that will publish books “from emerging and established diverse voices” that have been selected by The Office vet, producer, and bestselling author. Mindy’s Book Studio aims to release, “fresh romantic comedies and poignant coming-of-age stories to make readers …
SD Senate rejects Medicaid expansion, leaving it to election
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A proposal to expand Medicaid health coverage eligibility was defeated in the South Dakota Senate Tuesday, leaving the decision to voters in the November election. Republican Sen. Wayne Steinhauer had brought [Read More…]
South Dakota lawmakers boost revenue estimate by $92 million
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers on Tuesday set a tax revenue estimate for the state budget that anticipates $92 million more than Gov. Kristi Noem laid out ahead of the legislative session. Amid [Read More…]
Juneteenth finally official state holiday in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill that makes Juneteenth an official state holiday in South Dakota. South Dakota was the last state to make June 19 a legal holiday with [Read More…]
Bob Saget’s family files lawsuit to block release of records from his death investigation
ABC/Craig Sjodin The family of Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to block the release of records from the investigation of his sudden death, court documents show. The 65-year-old comedian and actor, who famously played Danny Tanner in the sitcom Full House, was found dead in his Florida hotel room on January 9 from what was later determined to …