Thursday Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson criticized celebrities, the media and presidential candidates for commenting on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s allegedly staged hate crime.Johnson said, “I’m left hanging my head and asking, why? Why would anyone, especially an African-American man, use the symbolism of a noose to make false accusations? How could someone look at the hatred and suffering associated with that symbol and see an opportunity to manipulate that symbol to further his own public profile? How can an individual who has been embraced by the city of Chicago turn around and slap everyone in this city in the face by making these false claims? Bogus police reports cause real harm. They do harm to every legitimate victim who is in need of support by police and investigators as well as the citizens of this city. Chicago hosts one of the largest pride parades in the world, and we’re proud of that as a police department and also … [Read more...] about Chicago Police Superintendent Blasts Celebrities, Media, Presidential Candidates over Jussie Smollett Hoax
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Jeremy Hardy dead aged 57 – Married comedian from Mock the Week and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz dies of cancer
BRITISH comedy legend Jeremy Hardy has died, aged 57 after a short cancer battle. The funnyman, famous for appearing on Mock the Week and radio shows such as I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue passed away on Friday with his wife and daughter at his side. In a statement, publicist Amanda Emery said: "Friends and family of comedian Jeremy Hardy are immensely sad to announce that Jeremy died of cancer, early on Friday 1st February. "He was with his wife and daughter as he died. "He retained to the end the principles that guided his life; trying to make the world more humane, and to be wonderfully funny. "He will be enormously missed by so many, who were inspired by him and who laughed with him. "A fitting memorial will take place, details to be announced soon." His long and varied career also featured appearances on QI, Countdown's dictionary corner and a cameo in Blackadder Goes Forth. TV fans will also recognise him from Grumpy Old Men and If I Ruled The World. A stalwart of Radio 4, Jeremy's … [Read more...] about Jeremy Hardy dead aged 57 – Married comedian from Mock the Week and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz dies of cancer
Donald Trump cancels G20 news conference ‘out of respect for George H.W. Bush’
DONALD Trump has cancelled a press conference designed to tout the “great success” of the G20 summit over the death of former president George HW Bush. He tweeted he would wait until after his return to the United States to brief the press on his meeting with the leaders of the world’s largest industrialised nations. Trump wrote: "I was very much looking forward to having a press conference just prior to leaving Argentina because we have had such great success in our dealing with various countries and their leaders at the G20. "However, out of respect for the Bush Family and former President George H.W. Bush we will wait until after the funeral to have a press conference." Earlier he tweeted a statement about the death as the White House flew its flag at half-mast in respect of the former world leader. He said: "Melania and I join with a grieving nation to mourn the loss of former President George HW Bush, who passed away last night. “Through his essential … [Read more...] about Donald Trump cancels G20 news conference ‘out of respect for George H.W. Bush’
7 stars heading to San Antonio for Celebrity Fan Fest this weekend
By S. M. Chavey, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Published 9:40 am CST, Friday, November 9, 2018 A full lineup of movie and TV actors are heading to the Alamo City for the first-ever Celebrity Fan Fest, happening Nov. 10-11, 2018. Click ahead to see which stars you'll be able to meet in San Antonio. A full lineup of movie and TV actors are heading to the Alamo City for the first-ever Celebrity Fan Fest, happening Nov. 10-11, 2018. Click ahead to see which stars you'll be able to meet in San Antonio. Photo: Jerod Harris/Getty Images For Sundance Channe Jason Momoa Stars in: "Aquaman," "Game of Thrones," "Justice League," "Stargate: Atlantis" Jason Momoa Stars in: "Aquaman," "Game of Thrones," "Justice League," "Stargate: Atlantis" Photo: Jerod Harris, Getty Images Ben Affleck Stars in: "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice," "The Town," … [Read more...] about 7 stars heading to San Antonio for Celebrity Fan Fest this weekend
Pensioner called Armistice to celebrate 100th birthday on Remembrance Sunday
News / UK and world by Press Association November 9, 2018, 1:43 pm FacebookTwitterLinkedInWhatsAppEmail Sign up to our Daily newsletter A woman whose middle name is Armistice is celebrating her 100th birthday on the centenary of the end of the First World War. Hundreds of well-wishers have sent cards to Dilys Armistice Fox after staff at her Salvation Army care home in West Sussex, were concerned that her birthday would go unmarked because she only has two elderly relatives. Mrs Fox, who grew up in the Caerphilly area of Wales before moving to London, said she was overwhelmed by the response. She said: “I didn’t expect any of this.” Referring to her middle name, she added: “I didn’t take much notice of it, to tell you the truth, until a few years ago when it dawned on me. It’s just a name to me.” She said the secret to her long life had been “independence and honesty”. “I am independent, very independent. … [Read more...] about Pensioner called Armistice to celebrate 100th birthday on Remembrance Sunday