Savannah Gankiewicz of Hawaii was crowned Miss USA 2023, more than a week after the previous titleholder resigned for mental health reasons. Born and raised on the island of Maui, Gankiewicz is a model who leads a female empowerment nonprofit organization. Gankiewicz, who was the first runner-up at the pageant last September, accepted the title on Wednesday during a special …
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Chris Pratt's stunt double, Tony McFarr, dead at 47: 'I'll never forget his toughness'
Tony McFarr, Chris Pratt’s longtime stunt double, died Monday, Fox News Digital has confirmed. He was 47. “An exam has already taken place and cause/manner of death is pending toxicology results,” the Orange County Medical Examiner’s office told Fox News Digital. McFarr, whose full name was Antonio McFarr, worked with Pratt on multiple movies, including “Jurassic World” in 2015 and …
Read More »'Sister Wives' star Garrison Brown's official cause of death revealed
The Coconino County Medical Examiner confirmed Garrison Brown’s cause of death to be suicide, Fox News Digital can confirm. Garrison, the son of “Sister Wives” stars Kody and Janelle Brown, died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to the final autopsy report obtained by Fox News Digital. “Ethanol intoxication,” or alcohol poisoning, was found to be a contributing …
Read More »Jason Aldean says Toby Keith taught him to be 'unapologetic' about speaking his mind
Jason Aldean was inspired by Toby Keith to be true to himself through the late country star’s decades-long career. Aldean says he admired the way Keith “always spoke his mind,” even if what he had to say wasn’t the “popular opinion.” “I think Toby was a guy for a lot of us in the business – well, I’ll speak for …
Read More »Elle King sobbed after drunken Dolly Parton birthday tribute performance, admits 'I was mortified'
Elle King spoke out for the first time about her drunken performance during Dolly Parton’s 78th birthday celebration at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry in January. The 34-year-old country star sparked backlash after she fumbled lyrics, cursed at the audience and admitted she was “hammered” during a tribute to Parton at the famed music venue. During an appearance Thursday on the …
Read More »The life of Janet Jackson: Growing up in a famous family, her solo music career, movie roles and more
Janet Jackson was born May 16, 1966, in Gary, Indiana, to a family full of talent. Jackson was the youngest of ten children. Brandon, a twin to her brother Marlon, died shortly after birth, before she was born. When Jackson was born, the Jackson 5 had already been a hit. The band was originally made up of five of her …
Read More »Francis Ford Coppola debuts 'Megalopolis' in Cannes, and the reviews are in
Francis Ford Coppola on Thursday premiered his self-financed opus “Megalopolis” at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a wildly ambitious passion project the 85-year-old director has been pondering for decades. Reviews ranged from “a folly of gargantuan proportions” to “the craziest thing I’ve ever seen.” But most assuredly, once again, Coppola had everyone in Cannes talking. FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA’S ‘MEGALOPOLIS’ TO …
Read More »Alexa PenaVega fully surrendered to God following daughter's stillbirth: 'Give this pain purpose'
A month after announcing her daughter’s stillbirth, actress Alexa PenaVega is grateful that her faith in God has strengthened. “We’re actually doing really well, considering everything,” she told her followers in an emotional video posted to her social platforms. “We have been so thankful reading all of your messages of support. All the prayers that you guys have prayed, we …
Read More »Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs' 'Fast Car' puts unlikely duo at top of country music world
Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs continue driving “Fast Car” through the record books with two more nominations at the 2024 Academy of Country Music awards. Combs topped the ACM awards nominations with eight nods, including entertainer of the year, album of the year and male artist of the year. He’s also nominated for single of the year and song of …
Read More »Soulful singer Michael McDonald looks back in his new memoir, 'What a Fool Believes'
Something stopped Michael McDonald from telling his story publicly — him. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer with multiple Grammys just didn’t think he had one. McDonald, a member of both Steely Dan and The Doobie Brothers who became a singular soul solo artist with such hits as “On My Own″ and “Sweet Freedom,” believed he was just a …
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