Entertainment
Helen Reddy, ‘I am woman’ and ‘Delta Dawn’ singer, has died
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Helen Reddy, on the afternoon of September 29th 2020 in Los Angeles. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and a truly formidable woman,” said a statement attributed to her children Traci and Jordan. The Australian singer was also known for “Delta …
Technologies of Apple and WIMI Help Build Hologram AR+AI entertainment ecosystem
HONG KONG, Sept. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apple plans to add additional AR content to its Apple TV+ streaming video service. The new feature is said to enhance the viewing experience by displaying certain scenes in TV shows, such as characters or objects, on the viewer’s iPhone or iPad. It is almost certain that …
Dax Shepard reveals he relapsed after 16 years of sobriety
The revelation came Friday during the latest episode of his popular podcast “Armchair Expert.” “An episode I hoped I’d never have to record, but one I felt I owed to all the beautiful Armcheries who have been on this ride with me for the last couple years,” Shepard said in an Instagram post announcing the …
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, backs Archie Williams on ‘America’s Got Talent’
During the final, which aired Wednesday, host Terry Crews told Williams he had a message from a special fan before playing the clip in which Meghan said she was touched by his story. Williams spent decades in prison for a crime he did not commit. “I just wanted to let you know that we have …
Ellen DeGeneres addresses toxic workplace allegations in season premiere
Sarcastically calling her summer “great,” DeGeneres apologized to anyone who had been negatively affected while working on her staff. “As you may have heard, this summer there were allegations of a toxic work environment at our show and then there was an investigation. I learned that things happened here that never should have happened. I …
Boyd Gaming Partners with Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. to Launch Enhanced Player Loyalty App
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. has partnered with leading casino operator Boyd Gaming Corporation to launch an all-new player loyalty mobile application: B Connected Mobile. Developed by the Aristocrat Customer Experience (CX) Solutions team in conjunction with the Boyd Interactive team, B Connected Mobile utilizes best-in-class mobile technology to enhance …
Lights, Camera, No Action: Insurance Woes Beset Entertainment Industry Workers
Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the entertainment industry in March, Jeffrey Farber had a steady flow of day jobs in film and television, including work on “Hunters” and “Blue Bloods.” But when theaters, movies and TV shows stopped production, not only did Farber lose his acting income, he also stopped accruing the hours and …
Ex-diplomat Darroch astounded by UK plan to break Brexit law
LONDON – Kim Darroch is astonished. Britain’s former U.S. ambassador, whose career ended abruptly when his frank views on President Donald Trump were leaked, spent 40 years as a diplomat. But he says he’s never before seen a British government saying it plans to break international law. “It’s all-round extraordinary,” Darroch said about Prime Minister …
‘Toots’ Hibbert, Jamaican reggae legend, dies aged 77
Hibbert “passed away peacefully” in Jamaica “surrounded by his family” at the University Hospital of the West Indies late Friday, the Twitter statement said. While the cause of his death has not been announced, the band said on September 3 that Hibbert had been taken to intensive care and was waiting to receive the results …
DesignerInc Technology Platform and Marketplace For The Interior Design Trade Launches Gilded Circle Loyalty Program
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DesignerInc is thrilled to announce the launch of the Gilded Circle™ – a tech-infused loyalty program created for the new era of design. Highlights of the program include: Style Stars. All designers shopping on DesignerInc earn Style Stars™ with every purchase, accruing $25 in Style Stars for every $1000 …
