Laken Riley’s mind was set on her future, just before her tragic death.
As the Georgia nursing student’s February murder reached its conclusion in the courts—with Venezuelan citizen Jose Antonio…
Ken doubled down on Joe Jonas while Rita Ora picked Joe’s fellow former Disney star Shia LaBeouf, and Robin Thicke said Cole Sprouse; however, only Jenny McCarthy correctly guessed Drake Bell!
“Nickelodeon family right here,” Nick shared, before referencing Drake going public with his childhood abuse earlier this year in the bombshell documentary Quiet on Set. “We are just truly supportive of that journey, man.”
“It’s been a long road and really difficult,” the Drake & Josh alum said upon his exit, “but to come here and do something like this and see the support and put smiles back on people’s faces, this is why we’re entertainers… It’s just a pleasure to be able to be back on stage.”
He did have one question for Jenny before saying goodbye.
“So my brother, back in the day, was on an episode of Singled Out and he told me he went on a date with you,” Drake said. “I don’t believe it. My brother tells a lot of stories and you probably don’t remember but just for my sake, be like, ‘No, it never happened.'”
Jenny responded, “Well guess what? No, we didn’t. I’m sorry. I had a boyfriend the whole time.”
However, she then leaned over to Ken and noted, “Although it could have been true, I don’t know.”
More has come to light about Derek Sink’s death.
Three days after his body was found in a tanning bed at a Planet Fitness gym in Indianapolis, his mother shared more insight into the harrowing incident.
Karen Wetzel believes that her son’s toxicology report will come back with fentanyl in his system, she told People in an interview published Nov. 13. She emphasized that despite Sink’s history with drug addiction (a syringe was found in the room with him, according to his family), he was “a human being with value and worth.”
She recalled the 39-year-old as “the kindest person” with “the softest heart,” per the outlet.
Karen explained that Sink—who was charged with possession of a narcotic drug and possession of a controlled substance last year, according to Marion County Superior Court records, per NBC News—had gone to sign up for a gym membership on Nov. 8 while his girlfriend Heather and her daughter were in a TJMaxx nearby.
New details about Quincy Jones’ death are coming to light.
More than a week after the legendary music producer’s passing was confirmed by his family, its cause has been determined to be by pancreatic cancer, according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ, which reported the news Nov. 13.
Jones, who never made his cancer diagnosis public, died Nov. 13 at age 91 at his home in Bel Air, Calif. while surrounded by his children, siblings, and close family.
“Although this is an incredible loss for our family,” his family shared in a statement Nov. 4. “we celebrate the great life that he lived and know there will never be another like him.”
The statement continued, “He is truly one of a kind and we will miss him dearly. We take comfort and immense pride in knowing that the love and joy, that were the essence of his being, was shared with the world through all that he created. Through his music and his boundless love, Quincy Jones’ heart will beat for eternity.”
King Charles Shares Why Queen Elizabeth “Chose” to Spend Her Final Days in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II was all business in the days leading up to her death.
In fact, the late monarch—who died in 2022 at age 96—didn’t mince words and got straight to the point in her final diary entry, according to royal biographer Robert Hardman, who discovered the journal while researching about her heir King Charles III.
“It transpires that she was still writing it at Balmoral two days before her death,” Hardman wrote of Queen Elizabeth in his updated biography Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story., per The Telegraph. “Her last entry was as factual and practical as ever.”
True to her habit of recording the day’s big events, rather than jotting down her personal thoughts and feelings, Queen Elizabeth wrote: “‘Edward came to see me,'” according to Hardman, referring to Her Royal Majesty’s private secretary Sir Edward Young.
Young was likely helping Queen Elizabeth make arrangements to swear in the then-newly elected U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss‘ council members, per Hardman.
A Nigerian man has been left devastated after a DNA test confirmed his wife’s infidelity with his best friend, revealing that his biological son is not his own.
In a heartbreaking revelation shared online, the man recounted how he had been married to his wife for eight years, only to discover that his best friend had been having an affair with her.
The man’s post has sparked widespread sympathy and outrage on social media, with many expressing shock and disbelief at the betrayal.
See some reactions below;
@declasiqstudio_:DNA test is better than naming ceremony and child dedication, DNA comes first before anything else.
@Indemosyd: DNA test should be carried out immediately a child is born. This will save some men a lot of men stress.
@Kel: DNA test should have been carried out immediately his son was born.
@BeninPikeen: When your best friend and your own wife betrays you. only God can save this man’s mental health.
@iYungblogger: This is so funny & heartbreaking at the same time.
@iamaleshinloye: Na men they cheat na women Dey faint after DNA TEST.
See post below;
Nigerian Man shows DNA test showing his Boy Child is not His! “Married to my wife for 8 years and my Best friend was sleeping with her” -Man cries out pic.twitter.com/knkEy1huWe
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) November 11, 2024
The three players Lionel Messi, Ronaldo de Lima, Luka Modric and Karim Benzema voted for in the 2024 Kopa Trophy have been revealed.
Recall that Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal recently won the Kopa Trophy for the best young player in the world.
The Spain international won the prize ahead of Real Madrid’s Arda Güler during the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony in Paris, France.
France football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, have now revealed how the likes of Messi, Ronaldo, Modric and Benzema voted.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano, Messi’s official vote for the Kopa Trophy as Best Talent at the Ballon d’Or are Lamine Yamal (1), Pau Cubarsi (2) and Alejandro Garnacho (3).
Similarly, Modric’s vote for the Kopa Trophy as Best Talent at the Ballon d’Or are Lamine Yamal (1), Arda Güler (2) and João Neves (3).
Also, Benzema’s vote for Kopa Trophy as Best Talent 2024 are Lamine Yamal (1), Arda Guler (2) and Ale Garnacho (3).
On his part, Ronaldo voted for Savinho (1), Lamine Yamal (2) and Arda Güler (3).
France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or award, has revealed the final voting numbers of the 2024 awards.
This has confirmed the margin by which Manchester City midfielder Rodri controversially beat Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior to the prize.
It has now emerged that Rodri came top of the voting with 1170 points, 41 more than Vinícius (1129).
Vinícius and Madrid players, coaches and executives refused to attend the ceremony in Paris on October 28, after they found out that Rodri had won.
The voting report released on Friday, details that each of the 99 judges for the men’s award listed a top 10 for the Ballon d’Or, with each first-place vote worth 15 points, followed by 12, 10, eight, seven, five, four, three, two and one point for the 10th-place slot.
That means there were 6,633 points voted for in total.
He added that there was a “sacrifice” to be made for the level of fame he experienced, although he did realize that he was ultimately responsible for his actions.
“Being an alcoholic, doing whatever else, that was my choice,” he said. “So it doesn’t have to be whiny, but I know it was a sacrifice to be here.”
Liam—who shared 7-year-old son Bear Grey Payne with his ex Cheryl Cole—added that his mental health issues became “really, really, really severe,” and he knew “it was a problem.”
In 2023, Liam shared that he had completed a 100-day stint at a rehab center in Louisiana, saying in a YouTube video at the time he “needed to take a little bit of time out for myself actually because I kind of became somebody who I didn’t really recognize anymore.”
“I just think I took it out on everybody else,” he continued, “which is just wrong really, and my own frustrations with my own career and where I kind of landed, so obviously I want to apologize for that.”
Following his death, his fellow One Direction members shared a heartfelt message to their “brother.”
“We’re completely devastated by the news of Liam’s passing,” they wrote in a joint statement posted to One Direction’s Instagram Oct. 17. “In time, and when everyone is able to, there will be more to say. But for now, we will take some time to grieve and process the loss of our brother, who we loved dearly.”
For more tributes, keep reading.
Cardi B might be a boss, but even she can get comfortable.
And the “Bodak Yellow” rapper might have been a little too casual in a recent video showing off some bling—so much so that it looks like she revealed some details about her and estranged husband Offset’s third child, a baby girl born in September. Specifically, the little girl’s name, which the former couple have not yet shared.
In the video, posted by jewelry designer Eliantte, Cardi shows off her diamond bracelets which bear the names of her three children. But while the rapper allows Kulture, for her 6-year-old daughter, and Wave, for her 2-year-old son, to be shown, she uses a finger to cover the name on the third bracelet.
As she notes, “You can’t see my daughter’s name yet, so I gotta hide the last one. Just know the entire wrist is Eliantte b—h.”
But as eagle-eyed fans noticed, Cardi didn’t do a perfect job covering the name. In fact, her finger doesn’t cover the first two letters—”B” and “L.” And as she’s turning her wrist over later in the video, the letters “O” and “M” appear to end the name.
Manchester United have made inquiries about Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane, with the player edging closer to an exit from the Allianz Arena.
BILD reports that United are looking to sign Sane in the January transfer window.
The winger is into the final months of his current contract and would be available as a free agent next summer.
But the Red Devils are exploring the possibility of bringing Sane in earlier.
United have endured a poor start to the season under Erik ten Hag, which resulted in the Dutchman’s sacking.
Ten Hag will be replaced by Sporting CP boss Ruben Amorim from November 11. And United are now looking to make upgrades to their attack in January to try and set Amorim up for success.
Thirty-one years later, it's still just a bunch of Hocus Pocus on Halloween.
It's hard to believe the iconic Disney movie starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as the three…
We’ve definitely got no issues with these actors.
Netflix revealed Oct. 22 that Beef will be returning for a second season. And in the next installment of the anthology series, Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny will find themselves at odds.
As for how the feud unravels? Well Netflix shared in its press release that season two follows a young couple who witness “an alarming fight between their boss and his wife, triggering chess moves of favors and coercion in the elitist world of a country club and its Korean billionaire owner.” As of now, there are no further details—including when fans can sit down to watch.
The show’s creator and showrunner Lee Sung Jin shared his excitement about the new season, posting to his Instagram Story Oct. 22 and writing, “Here we go again.”
And fans were equally thrilled about the news, with one commenting on Netflix’s Instagram announcement, “I speak for everyone when I say we will be seated.”
Autumn Oxley Crittendon’s cause of death has been determined.
The 16 and Pregnant star—who died July 20 at her home in Henrico County, Va.—died due to drug toxicity from fentanyl and para-fluorofentanyl, an illicit synthetic opioid, according to the Virginia Department of Health, per TMZ. The health department also classified the nature of Autumn’s death as accidental.
Many illegal synthetic opioids—which create pain-relieving effects—are “more potent than morphine and heroin,” according to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and therefore can result in overdoses.
Autumn—who appeared on the MTV series’ fifth season in 2014 with her then-boyfriend Dustin Franklin ahead of the birth of their son Drake, now 10—was found unresponsive in her Virginia home in July.
“Once on scene, officers and fire personnel located an adult female unresponsive within the residence,” the Henrico County Police Division told E! News in a statement. “Members from Henrico Fire attempted life-saving measures however they were not effective. Autumn Oxley, 27, of Henrico, was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
“I am absolutely devastated about the passing of my amazing friend, Liam,” Niall wrote in a lengthy Instagram statement. “It just doesn’t feel real. Liam had an energy for life and a passion for work that was infectious. He was the brightest in every room and always made everyone feel happy and secure.”
The “Slow Hands” singer continued to reminisce on his time singing alongside Liam in One Direction.
“All the laughs we had over the years, sometimes about the simplest of things, keep coming to my mind through the sadness,” Niall added. “We got to live out our wildest dreams together and I will cherish every moment we had forever. The bond and friendship we had doesn’t happen often in a lifetime.”
Niall, who had Liam and his girlfriend Kate Cassidy as guests at his recent concert in Buenos Aires, also detailed what it was like seeing his friend for the final time.
“I feel so fortunate that I got to see him recently,” Niall wrote. “I sadly didn’t know that after saying goodbye and hugging him that evening, I would be saying goodbye forever. It’s heartbreaking. My love and condolences go out to Geoff, Karen, Ruth, Nicola and of course his son Bear. Thank you for everything, Payno. Love you brother.”
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