Actor Terrence Howard ordered to pay almost $1M in back taxes after saying ‘immoral’ to tax slave descendants
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Fox News ^
| 3/01/24 | Joshua Q. Nelson
Actor Terrence Howard reportedly said it is "immoral for the United States government to charge taxes to the descendants of slaves" after being ordered to pay nearly $1 million in back taxes. According
to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer on Thursday, a federal judge in Philadelphia ordered the Academy Award-nominated actor to pay $903,115 in back taxes, penalties and interest. "For more than a year, the 54-year-old star of the TV hit ‘Empire,’ whose last listed address was in Plymouth Meeting, rebuffed IRS efforts to collect $578,000 in income taxes it says he failed to pay between 2010 and...
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Richard Lewis Dies: Beloved Comic, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Actor Was 76
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Deadline ^
| 28 Feb 2024 | Greg Evans
Richard Lewis, one of America’s most beloved and revered stand-up comics who also played a fictionalized version of himself on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, died last night at his home in Los Angeles after suffering a heart attack. He
was 76. His death was confirmed by his publicist Jeff Abraham. Lewis had been living with Parkinson’s disease, a diagnosis he revealed in April, 2023. “His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship and support and asks for privacy at this time,” Abraham said. Complete information on survivors was not immediately available.
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Actor hired as Willy Wonka for cancelled event called it a place 'where dreams went to die'
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sky news ^
| 2/27/2024 | mitchell
An actor who was hired to play Willy Wonka at a "shambles" of an event has described the experience as "where dreams went to die" - as a young "Oompa Loompa" was left disappointed he "didn't even get a Freddo". Willy's Chocolate Experience was brought to a halt on Saturday as parents
demanded their money back amid complaints the event was not what was advertised. The £35-a-ticket experience at Box Hub in Glasgow was sold as a "chocolate fantasy like never before" where "dreams become reality". Despite promos pledging a "journey filled with wondrous creations and enchanting surprises", families were...
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‘Star Wars’ Actor Billy Dee Williams Embraces Gay Rumors: I’ve Been Called a ‘Closet Queen’
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New York Post ^
| Feb. 24, 2024 | Nicki Gostlin
Billy Dee Williams — who rose to fame as Lando Calrissian in the original “Star Wars” trilogy — never cared that people thought he was gay in the 70s. While
speaking to Page Six about the rumors that could have jeopardized his career at the time, he said, “I’ve been called a ‘Closet Queen.’ “But, I don’t pay much attention to any of that.” Earlier this month, the actor released his rollicking memoir “What Have We Here?” which covers not only his 70-decade career but also stories of the many famous people he met along the way, such as Marlon...
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The Office actor Ewen MacIntosh dies aged 50
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BBC ^
| 2/21/24 | Yasmin Rufo
MacIntosh's cause of death has not been confirmed, but Scott said: "Thanks to the incredible care and love provided by the wonderful medical staff and especially the nurses who all loved him when he brought a smile to their days."
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Carl Weathers (RIP) Wasn’t A Great Fighter, But He Was A Great Actor
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The Federalist ^
| 02/05/2024 | Rich Cromwell
Carl Weathers, who died at 76 last week, was an entertainer who moved from drama to action to comedy with ease.In “Rocky III,” Carl Weathers’ Apollo Creed delivers one of the great lines in movie history, telling Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky, “You fight great, but I’m a great fighter.” It
was a fitting bit of dialog for Weathers, a man who fought his way up from the “bowels” of New Orleans into a Hollywood career that spanned five decades, particularly given that he got his role in the first “Rocky” film by insulting Stallone’s acting.Though Weathers, who passed away on Feb....
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VIDEO: Actor Shia LaBeouf Becomes Catholic
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YouTube ^
| Jan 2024
Friends, the Capuchin friars welcomed a broken man into their home, their routine, and their lives. In
showing Christ’s tender love and mercy to Shia LaBeouf, they saw a man reinvigorated and ultimately welcomed into the fullness of the Church. It’s a beautiful story, modeled time and again throughout the ages by the brotherly example of Jesus, St. Francis of Assisi, Padre Pio, these brothers, and countless more. The more you give of your life and your love, the more the divine grace increases in you. As with all conversions, there’s so much more than we might readily be able...
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'Days of Our Lives' actor Bill Hayes dead at 98
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Fox News ^
| 1/13/24 | Stephanie Giang-Paunon
Bill Hayes, best known for his role as Doug Williams on the hit soap opera "Days of Our Lives," has died. He
was 98. "Bill peacefully passed Friday morning surrounded by family including his wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes," his rep confirmed with Fox News Digital.
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Adan Canto, Actor on The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, Dead at 42: 'He Will Be Greatly Missed'
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People ^
| January 9, 2024 04:26PM EST | Dory Jackson
Canto had been privately diagnosed with appendiceal cancer before his death Actor Adan Canto, best known for his work on The Cleaning Lady and Designated Survivor, has died. Canto
died following a private journey with appendiceal cancer, according to The Wrap. He was 42 years old. "Adan had a depth of spirit that few truly knew. Those who glimpsed it were changed forever," Canto's reps at UTA, Entertainment360 and Viewpoint said, per Deadline. "He will be greatly missed by so many."
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Actor Shia LaBeouf talks theology, art, and life on Bishop Barron Presents
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Bishop Robert Barron / YouTube ^
I’m delighted to be joined by Shia LaBeouf, the actor famous for “Transformers,” “Honey Boy,” and “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” among other films. His
most recent role is as the young Padre Pio in a new biopic on the great saint. In our conversation, we discuss: - Method acting - Prayer - Suffering - The ego - The traditional Latin Mass - Padre Pio - Shia’s time with the Capuchin friars - And more These intellectually invigorating discussions feature conversations at the crossroads of faith and culture, belief and unbelief, the Church and world
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David Soul: Starsky & Hutch actor dies aged 80
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BBC ^
| 5 Jan 2024 | Charlotte Gallagher and Mark Savage
Actor David Soul, best known for his role in the television series Starsky & Hutch, has died at the age of 80. His
wife, Helen Snell said he died on Thursday "after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family". "He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend," she said. "His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered by the many whose lives he has touched." The US-born actor was best known for his role as Detective Kenneth "Hutch" Hutchinson in the classic crime-solving series Starsky...
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Starsky & Hutch star David Soul dies, aged 80: Actor who won cult status for 1970s TV series and topped the charts with hit 'Don't Give Up On Us' passes away after 'valiant battle for life' - as his heartbroken wife leads tributes
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Daily Mail UK ^
| 09:43 EST, 5 January 2024 | By RORY TINGLE
Actor David Soul, who won cult status for his role in 1970s TV series Starsky & Hutch before topping the charts in the US and UK, has died at the age of 80. His
heartbroken wife Helen Snell confirmed the news in a statement issued this afternoon. She said: 'David Soul - beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother - died yesterday after a valiant battle for life in the loving company of family. 'He shared many extraordinary gifts in the world as actor, singer, storyteller, creative artist and dear friend. 'His smile, laughter and passion for life will be remembered...
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FBI Arrests Babylon Bee Actor Siaka Massaquoi
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Babylon Bee ^
| 14/12/23
The Babylon Bee sits down with Siaka Massaquoi to talk about how the FBI recently separated him from his pregnant wife at the airport and arrested him over charges related to January 6th. What
really happened on January 6th and what was Siaka doing at the Capitol Building?
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Tom Wilkinson, Oscar-Nominated Actor Known for ‘Michael Clayton’ and ‘The Full Monty,’ Dies at 75
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Hollywood Reporter ^
| 30 Dec 2023 | Hilary Lewis
Winning a BAFTA for 'The Full Monty,' Wilkinson also appeared in 'Shakespeare in Love,' 'In the Bedroom,' 'The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' and 'Batman Begins' and won an Emmy for his role as Benjamin Franklin in the 'John Adams' miniseries. Actor
Tom Wilkinson, known for his BAFTA-winning role in The Full Monty and Oscar-nominated turns in Michael Clayton and In the Bedroom, died Saturday. He was 75. Wilkinson died “suddenly” at home, according to a statement from the actor’s family, who were with him when he died as was his wife. “The family asks for privacy at this time,” the...
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Gérard Depardieu: Feminists criticise Emmanuel Macron over defence of actor
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BBC ^
| 21st December 2023,
Feminist figures have criticised French President Emmanuel Macron over his defence of the actor Gérard Depardieu. In an interview, President Macron said Depardieu was the target of a "manhunt" and added France's highest honour, the Legion of Honour, should not be withdrawn from him. Depardieu
has been accused of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women, and was filmed making obscene remarks in a documentary released this month. He denies any wrongdoing. Speaking to French TV on Wednesday, Mr Macron said Depardieu was "a great actor" who "makes France proud". A documentary released this month showed Depardieu sexually harassing a...
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Iconic Actor Dead at 65 [James McCaffrey]
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RARE News ^
| December 20, 2023 | Garrett Smith
Beloved actor James McCaffrey, known for his role in the firefighter drama “Rescue Me” and as the voice of Max in the popular video game series “Max Payne,” passed away this week at the age of 65 after battling myeloma, a form of cancer. While
McCaffrey was best known for his work voicing Max in the popular video game series “Max Payne,” he also had a career in television. He had lead roles in “New York Undercover” and “Viper,” and supporting roles on shows such as “Swift Justice” and “As The World Turns.” James has also appeared in films such...
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The political persecution of Siaka Massaquoi (Babylon Bee Actor)
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Orange County Register ^
| Dec 6, 2023 | Susan Shelley
“This has gone too far,” wrote Elon Musk on his X platform on Saturday. Musk was reacting to a post by Seth Dillon of the satire site, the Babylon Bee. Dillon wrote this about actor Siaka Massaquoi, a North Hollywood resident who was arrested by an FBI SWAT team at Burbank Airport
when he and his pregnant wife Charlotte returned to Los Angeles after a trip to Nashville:… As Siaka was returning home from a trip to Nashville for the Daily Wire’s latest premiere, the FBI was waiting to arrest him and charge him with crimes related to his presence...
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FBI, DHS warn of possible ‘lone actor violence’ over holidays due to Israel-Hamas war tensions
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Nypost ^
| 12/13/2023 | David Propper
The FBI and Homeland Security sounded the alarm over the possibility of “lone actor violence” that could target holiday-related gatherings and other events due to tensions from the Israel-Hamas war. The
federal agencies, along with the National Counterterrorism Center, issued a public service announcement Tuesday about the heightened threat of violence this winter after issuing previous warnings in October. While the alert was not in response to a specific plot on the feds’ radar, “various foreign terrorist media organizations have called for lone actor attacks in the US,” the agencies said.
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Conservative Actor Reportedly Arrested By FBI For Charges Related To J6 (Siaka Massaquoi, movie "Lady Ballers")
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00percentfedup.com ^
| 12/3/2023 | By Danielle
The FBI reportedly arrested conservative actor Siaka Massaquoi after returning home from a Daily Wire movie premier for misdemeanor charges related to J6. “On Thursday, November 30th, Siaka Massaquoi and his pregnant wife, Charlotte, were headed home on a flight returning from the The Daily Wire’s Lady Ballers movie premier in Nashville,
Tennessee,” a GiveSendGo page read. “Upon their arrival, Siaka was separated from his wife and abruptly arrested by the FBI. At the time, Charlotte was told the charges had to do with January 6th; however, she was not presented with any arrest warrant. Siaka was taken to Monterey...
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Report: Actor from hit Babylon Bee series detained at airport on J6 charges while flying home from Daily Wire movie premiere
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Not the bee ^
| December 2, 2023 | Staff
UPDATE: A fundraiser to support Siaka's legal defense can be found here. Siaka
Massaquoi, a conservative actor, RedState contributor, and activist from LA, was detained Friday night by the FBI after returning home from a Daily Wire movie premiere for charges related to January 6th, 2021, at the U.S. Capitol.
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