“Wheel of Fortune” almost looked very different. In 1981, Pat Sajak was working for local television in Los Angeles when he got the offer to take over hosting of the beloved game show. Now, in a conversation with daughter Maggie Sajak, he admits that he had reservations over taking the job that’s made him a household name. “You’re working in …
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'American Idol' alum Mandisa cause of death revealed; singer 'did not hurt herself,' says dad
“American Idol” alum Mandisa’s cause of death has been revealed. Speaking to Fox News Digital on Wednesday, the Grammy Award winner’s father, John Hundley, confirmed his daughter died of natural causes. “The [autopsy] report confirmed the comments I made at her home-going celebration, ‘Mandisa did not harm herself,'” Hundley said. “It was a natural death associated with obesity.” According to …
Read More »Prince Andrew 'holding on by his fingertips' as 'prisoner of pride' inside crumbling royal home: experts
Prince Andrew is reportedly refusing to give up his lavish Royal Lodge home, which is said to be “crumbling” as he struggles to maintain its costly upkeep. Royal Lodge has been spotted with white paint chipping away from its walls, dirt marks straining the facade and cracks in the brickwork. The U.K.’s DailyMail reported that the British royal, who has …
Read More »Colson Whitehead's 'Crook Manifesto' wins $50,000 Gotham Prize for outstanding book about NYC
Colson Whitehead’s latest literary honor feels very much at home. The author’s “Crook Manifesto,” a crime story set in 1970s Harlem and centered on a beleaguered furniture store owner, is this year’s winner of the Gotham Book Prize for an outstanding work about New York City. The $50,000 award was established four years ago by bookstore owner-philanthropist Bradley Tusk and …
Read More »'Traitors' cast will include Sam Asghari, Chrishell Stause, Tom Sandoval — and a British aristocrat
“The Traitors,” a reality/competition show hybrid, has announced a lineup of reality television all-stars, actors and even a British aristocrat for the cast of its upcoming season. A slew of stars from the “Real Housewives,” “Survivor,” the “Bachelor” franchises and more popular television shows will join host Alan Cummings for the upcoming third season of the Peacock hit. ALEC BALDWIN …
Read More »Reality TV rancher says 'Yellowstone' ignites 'craving' for cowboy lifestyle
Rancher-turned-reality star Steve McBee shared his thoughts on how the explosive popularity of “Yellowstone” has ignited a Western cultural phenomenon. The 52-year-old entrepreneur is the founder and owner of McBee Farm and Cattle, a farming and ranching empire on 40,000 acres of land in Missouri. McBee stars alongside his four sons — Steven Jr., Cole, Jesse and Brayden — in …
Read More »Jennifer Lopez blasts 'negativity' as Ben Affleck breakup rumors continue
Jennifer Lopez blasted “negativity” as she shared a message about love in a newsletter sent to fans on Wednesday. While thanking them for making her film, “Atlas,” number one worldwide again, Lopez chose to touch on the “negativity out in the world.” “It may seem like there’s a lot of negativity out in the world right now…but don’t let the …
Read More »Jamie-Lynn Sigler 'almost died' one year ago after surgery complications amid MS battle
Jamie-Lynn Sigler is detailing a near-death experience she faced during her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis (MS). On the latest episode of her “MeSsy” podcast with co-host Christina Applegate, the “Sopranos” star opened up about the time she “almost died” after experiencing surgery complications. “A little less than a year ago now is when I went to India and I …
Read More »Jake Gyllenhaal uses legally blind status as an advantage while acting: 'Never known anything else'
Jake Gyllenhaal made his acting debut alongside Billy Crystal in the 1991 comedy “City Slickers,” and has since earned accolades for his on-screen abilities. Gyllenhaal, 43, doesn’t let his legally blind status stop him from taking opportunities when it comes to his impressive acting career. The “Road House” star was born with a lazy eye that naturally corrected itself, and …
Read More »Kelly Osbourne hopes she's 'embalmed' her body with drug, alcohol use so she can't get cancer
Kelly Osbourne hopes her past drug and alcohol use has “embalmed” her body so she doesn’t get cancer. The 39-year-old TV personality revealed her family has a history of the often deadly disease, and she doesn’t want to fall victim to the same fate. “I’m hoping that I’ve embalmed myself, so I don’t ever get cancer,” Osbourne seemingly joked during …
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