Since Naya Rivera disappeared during a boating trip July 8, she and her family have received an outpouring of public support from her “Glee” co-stars, except for one: Lea Michele. Grief-stricken Rivera fans took notice, and some of their anger and backlash against Michele got so vicious that the actress de-activated her Twitter account Saturday, […]
Why Hasn’t Larissa Lima Been Deported?
90 Day Fiance fans know what Larissa Lima does for a living, but many wonder why she has not been deported — and when that may be. Larissa is one of the franchise’s most polarizing stars. Her biggest fans and harshest critics alike want to know what’s going on. Very simply, the answer is that […]
NASCAR Cup rookie Cole Custer wins in upset at Kentucky
SPARTA, Ky. — Cole Custer became the first rookie winner in the NASCAR Cup Series in nearly four years, surging to the lead in a four-wide, final-lap scramble Sunday at Kentucky Speedway. Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. were dueling side by side for the lead on the lap 265 final restart when Custer — […]
Nicole Thea, Pregnant YouTube Star, Dead at 24
Truly horrible news out of the social media community. Nicole Thea, a wildly popular personality on YouTube — who was pregnant and expecting a baby boy with boyfriend Global Boga — has passed away. She was 24 years old. Her family confirmed the tragic news on Instagram, adding that Thea’s son, who was to be […]
INFLUENCER MARKETING 2020: Why brands can’t get enough of an $8 billion ecosystem driven by Kardashians, moms, and tweens
This is a preview of the INFLUENCER MARKETING 2019 research report from Business Insider Intelligence. 14-Day Risk Free Trial: Get full access to this and all Digital Media industry research reports. As influencers become more plentiful and proven, brand dollars have flooded into the space. Brands are set to spend up to $15 billion on […]
A’s: Stephen Piscotty was “lost last year.” Why he feels better than ever
When we last saw Stephen Piscotty — six feet away one March day in Mesa before baseball shut down — he lamented the “perpetual cycle of hurt” he couldn’t escape. With the shutdown providing time for recuperation and refocus, Piscotty emerged in spring training 2.0 as one of the most locked in hitters. “My season, […]
Trump, Biden try to outdo each other on tough talk on China
WASHINGTON — China has fast become a top election issue as President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden engage in a verbal brawl over who’s better at playing the tough guy against Beijing. The Trump campaign put out ads showing Biden toasting China’s Xi Jinping, even though Trump did just that with Xi in Asia […]
The Latest: Heat wave brings crowds to California’s beaches
By The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A heat wave has brought crowds to California’s beaches, where people mostly heeded warnings to keep a safe distance from each other as the state grappled with a spike in coronavirus infections and hospitalizations. Lifeguard Chief Jason Young said Sunday that people are spread out on Orange County […]
Coronavirus: Alameda County added to state’s watch list for monitoring
Alameda County became California’s 30th county placed on the state’s watch list because of growing concerns over the novel coronavirus pandemic, health officials announced Sunday. “While Alameda County has the highest number of cases among Bay Area counties, the County’s case rate is third highest in the Bay Area and less than half of California’s […]
San Francisco Giants: Here’s what’s happening in Oracle Park intrasquad scrimmages
SAN FRANCISCO — With fewer than two weeks until the Giants travel to Los Angeles for Opening Day at Dodger Stadium, the team has transitioned from holding live batting practice sessions to intrasquad scrimmages at Oracle Park. The Giants are planning on playing a pair of exhibition games against the Oakland A’s (July 20, 21) […]
The Latest: Houston officials call for return to lockdown
By The Associated Press HOUSTON, Texas — Top officials in Houston are calling for the city to lock back down as area hospitals strain to accommodate the onslaught of patients sick with the new coronavirus. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, both Democrats, said this weekend that a stay-at-home order is […]
18 injured in fire aboard ship at Naval Base San Diego
SAN DIEGO — Eighteen people suffered minor injuries in an explosion and fire Sunday on board a ship at Naval Base San Diego, military officials said. The blaze was reported shortly before 9 a.m. on USS Bonhomme Richard, said Mike Raney, a spokesman for Naval Surface Force, US Pacific Fleet. Eighteen people were hospitalized with […]