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Actor Leslie Jordan of ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘American Horror Story’ fame dies in car accident at age 67

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Emmy-winning actor Leslie Jordan, perhaps best known for his roles in “Will & Grace,” and “American Horror Story”, has died in a car accident at age 67.   Jordan was behind the wheel of his BMW in Hollywood on Monday morning when he crashed into the side of a building at Cahuenga Blvd. and Romaine St. It was suspected he suffered some sort of medical emergency.  Jordan’s agent David Shaul said in a statement: “The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan. Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times. What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being. Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.”

The diminutive Jordan (who stood 4-foot-11) was a veteran actor, writer and singer whose credits also included “Hearts Afire,” “The Help,” “The Cool Kids” and “Call Me Kat,” which is currently airing its third season on Fox. He won the Emmy Award for guest actor in a comedy series for his work on “Will & Grace” in 2006 where he played socialite Beverly Leslie, ‘frenemy’ of Karen Walker (Megan Mullally).  Jordan also played three different characters on three different seasons of Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story,” recurring in the “Coven,” “Roanoke” and “1984” installments.

Jordan became hugely popular to an entire new generation of fans in 2020, gaining millions of Instagram followers due to his humorous videos posted throughout the pandemic. He released a gospel music album titled “Company’s Comin’” in 2021 and, later that year, appeared as a guest panelist on “The Masked Singer,” where he performed gospel standard “This Little Light of Mine.”

Jordan was also an LGBTQ icon: during the AIDS crisis, he was involved with the AIDS Project Los Angeles and Project Angel Food, and he received the GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics’ Timeless Star award in 2021.  Jordan also appeared on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” as a guest judge in 2013, and again in 2022 as a guest director.

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ABC’s ‘The View’ interrupted on air by protesters during interview with Sen. Ted Cruz

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Monday’s episode of ABC’s The View was interrupted by protesters during an interview with Texas Sen. Tex Cruz.  The protesters emerged from the audience shouting over Cruz and the show’s co-hosts, calling out for action on climate change. After one group of protesters was removed from the studio audience, another took their place.

The protests started when Cruz avoided a question about reproductive rights and instead began talking about the economy, at which point shouts and chants of “government funding now!” built up in the audience. Co-host Sunny Hostin explained that the protesters were calling out about climate change, but the second round of protesters made it clear that this was about more than media representation. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg addressed the protestors, saying: “Ladies, let us do our job. We heard what you all have to say but you’ve got to go. You’ve got to let us do our job.”  

After some of the protesters were reportedly removed from the studio, Cruz and the panel got their discussion back on track before more shouts overtook them. Those protesters were muted and the broadcast cut abruptly to commercial break. After returning to the broadcast, order seemed to be restored in the studio, with co-host Anna Navarro telling Cruz: “I’ve been very vocal and critical of you, but I’m sorry that this has happened in our house.”

Following the broadcast, an ABC spokesperson said in a statement: “Three members of the audience interrupted The View today during Sen. Ted Cruz’s appearance protesting about climate. They were promptly escorted out by security.”

‘The View’ Interrupted By Climate Protesters During Ted Cruz Interview

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Megadeth release new video ‘Life In Hell: Chapter IV’

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Megadeth has released their new video “Life In Hell” from their new studio album The Sick, The Dying…And The Dead!  The video — titled Life In Hell: Chapter IV — is the fourth and latest installment of Megadeth’s multi-part short film revealing the origins of the band’s iconic mascot, Vic Rattlehead.

The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! debuted at the top of the charts during its first week of sales, taking the No. 3 spot on the Billboard 200 as well as number ones on Top Album Sales, Top Current Albums Sales, Top Rock & Alternative Album, Top Rock Albums, and Top Hard Rock Albums. The album is the highest charting Megadeth album of all time around the world.

The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead! world tour kicks-off in February 2023.
Check out the video for Life In Hell: Chapter IV  – here.

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Halestorm shares live video for ‘Wicked Ways’

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Halestorm has shared their new live video for “Wicked Ways,” the current single off the band’s new album, Back from the Dead, which was released in May.  Previous singles off the album, “Back from the Dead” and “The Steeple” both hit #1 on Billboard‘s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

The performance video Wicked Ways was recorded on Halestorm’s U.S. tour earlier this month; you can watch the live video streaming now on YouTube.

In addition, Halestorm will return to the road in November for a European tour with Alter Bridge.

Watch HALESTORM Live Music Video For ‘Wicked Ways’

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Elton John and Britney Spears release Joel Corry ‘Hold Me Closer’ remix video

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Elton John and Britney Spears have released the official music video for the ‘Joel Corry Remix’ of their smash hit, “Hold Me Closer.”  The video — shot in London and staring renowned English DJ and producer Joel Corry — features a group of dancers paying homage to John and Spears legendary careers. The Joel Corry Remix clip follows the release of the audio of the first official remix earlier this month, which Corry surprised fans with at his final Ushuaia and Ibiza Rocks show last week. Elton and Britney also dropped the second official remix of “Hold Me Closer” with world-renowned German producer and DJ Purple Disco Machine.  The animated video for the Hold Me Closer (Purple Disco Machine Remix) can be viewed – here.

As previously announced, three collectible, limited edition CD single formats of “Hold Me Closer” are set for release in November. Each of the three unique discs will feature different artwork, one with the original single sleeve and the remaining two with fan-voted art as the cover. Additionally, each CD will carry a different track list, all with the original “Hold Me Closer” song, with the second track varying between an extended version, the Joel Corry Remix, or the Purple Disco Machine Remix on the remaining two.

Check out the Joel Corry ‘Hold Me Closer’ remix video – here.

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5 Seconds Of Summer share their video for “Older”

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5 Seconds of Summer shared their music video for “Older,” directed by Frank and Ivanna Borin. The love ballad features vocals from lead singer Luke Hemmings’ fiancée, Sierra Deaton.

5 Seconds of Summer said of the video:  “The video for ‘Older’ poses this question and portrays humans of all walks of life on their last day on earth. The song is about not wanting to get older because that means you’re one day closer to either your own eventual demise or that of your loved ones. Usually, in life, the end comes without warning, but we wanted the video to capture what could happen if we knew exactly when the end was coming. We made the video with our long-time friends and collaborators, the brilliant Frank and Ivanna Borin… we hope you enjoy it.”

Older is taken from the band’s fifth studio album, 5SOS5. Check out the video for Older on YouTube.

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Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros headed to the World Series

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For the first time since 2009, the Philadelphia Phillies are heading back to the World Series, after they defeated the San Diego Padres in five games in the NLCS. In front of a home crowd at Citizens Bank Park, 2021 National League MVP Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning off of Padres’ reliever Robert Suarez to put the Phillies on top, 4-3. Harper was named NLCS MVP after hitting .400 with two home runs and five RBIs.

In the Bronx, the NY Yankees were swept in the ALCS by the Houston Astros, who clinched the AL title after winning Game 4 with a score of 6-5. Astros rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña hit a three-run homer off Yankees starter Nestor Cortes to help the AL West champions overcome an early 3-0 deficit, and was picked as the ALCS MVP. Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman also delivered big hits for the Astros, helping they win their second consecutive pennant and fourth in six years.

Houston will open the World Series at home Friday night, October 28th against the Phillies.

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Michigan family of four missing for a week found safe in Wisconsin

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Police said on Sunday that a missing Michigan family of four, who went missing for nearly a week after the father called 911 and exhibited paranoid behavior, have been found safe in Wisconsin. Police found the Cirigliano family in the city of Steven’s Point, Wisconsin at around 11 a.m. Sunday. Authorities saying they interviewed all family members and determined they were safe.

The family has lived in Fremont, Michigan — a town of around 4,500, about 35 miles north of Grand Rapids — for four years, and prior to that they lived in the Jasper County area of South Carolina. The Fremont Police Department said in a statement: “The Fremont Police Department would like to thank you for all the helping locating the Cirigliano Family. They family was successfully located in Wisconsin.” Authorities added: “They are still of the opinion that people are after them, but the elements of the investigation do not meet the criteria for protective custody. The family member that was requiring full-time care is being cared for by other family members.”

The family — Anthony “Tony” John Cirigliano, 51, his wife Suzette Lee Cirigliano, 51, as well as their two sons, Brandon Michael Cirigliano, 19, and Noah Alexander Cirigliano, 15 — “unexpectedly” left their house in Fremont, about 45 miles north of Grand Rapids, on Oct. 16. Both sons are autistic, authorities said. The family’s cellphones had all been turned off and they left behind their pets as well as Suzette’s elderly mother, who has dementia and requires full-time care. The grandmother, who lives with them, was found disoriented in the neighborhood on Oct. 17 and police were unable to reunite her with the family. She is now being cared for by other relatives, according to Fremont Police.

Early last Sunday — the last day other family members had heard from the family — Anthony Cirigliano had exhibited paranoid behavior, according to state police. He called 911 and when officers arrived he “was talking about issues or information that he had regarding the Sept. 11th attacks.”  At the time, officers talked with Cirigliano at length after concern about his mental well-being, and they made contact with Suzette and looked at the two boys to make sure they were OK.

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Boris Johnson pulls out of the UK Conservative leadership race

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Former prime minister Boris Johnson pulled out of the contest to become Britain’s next leader on Sunday, saying he had the support of enough lawmakers to progress to the next stage but “it would simply not be the right thing to do”.

In a statement, Mr Johnson said: “I led our party into a massive election victory less than three years ago – and I believe I am therefore uniquely placed to avert a general election now. I believe I am well placed to deliver a Conservative victory in 2024 – and tonight I can confirm that I have cleared the very high hurdle of 102 nominations, including a proposer and a seconder, and I could put my nomination in tomorrow. There is a very good chance that I would be successful in the election with Conservative Party members – and that I could indeed be back in Downing Street on Friday. But in the course of the last days I have sadly come to the conclusion that this would simply not be the right thing to do. You can’t govern effectively unless you have a united party in parliament.”

He said he had reached out to both Mr Sunak and Ms Mordaunt because he had “hoped that we could come together in the national interest – we have sadly not been able to work out a way of doing this. Therefore I am afraid the best thing is that I do not allow my nomination to go forward and commit my support to whoever succeeds. I believe I have much to offer but I am afraid that this is simply not the right time.”

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak and cabinet minister Penny Mordaunt remain in the contest, which closes at 14:00 BST on Monday.  Mr Sunak has the backing of 147 MPs, while Ms Mordaunt has 24. Candidates need the support of at least 100 MPs to go forward in the ballot.

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QB Joe Burrow sets new record to lead the Bengals to 35-17 win against Falcons

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In one of his best performances of the season, quarterback Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals to a 35-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and earned another record in his young career. Burrow became the first player in NFL history to have five games of 400 or more passing yards in the first three years of his career; and was 34-of-42 passing for 481 yards and three touchdowns.

Burrow previously held the record with Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Marino. Burrow said after the game: “I’m feeling comfortable. We’re getting the timing down. We’re starting to find a rhythm as an offense.”  Bengals wide receivers Tyler Boyd and Ja’Marr Chase became the third duo in the last 15 years to each have 100 or more receiving yards in the first half, and Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins came seven yards shy of joining Boyd and Chase with 100-yard games. WR Boyd said: “[There is] no defense in the league, or whatever you do, that can stop what we got. We got a great quarterback that can always make the right read every single time and make our jobs easy.”

The Bengals have tallied 65 points in the last two games and scored nine touchdowns during that span, and Sunday’s win improves Cincinnati to 4-3, keeping them in the running for the lead in the AFC North division.

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