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WWE NXT: Karrion Kross relinquishes the NXT Championship

ORLANDO (UPI) -- Newly crowned NXT Champion Karrion Kross was forced to relinquish the title due to injury on WWE NXT. Kross, who became NXT Champion by defeating Keith Lee Saturday at NXT TakeOver: XXX, said on Wednesday that he separated his shoulder and cannot defend the title. Kross promised to return and make a full recovery. He placed the NXT Championship in the middle of the ring as smoke appeared. Kross' partner Scarlett was also on hand and placed […]

todayAugust 27, 2020 36

Business & Lifestyle

Spotify, Riot Games team up for ‘League of Legends’ podcasts

STOCKHOLM, Sweden/LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Spotify announced on Monday that it has entered into a multiyear partnership with Riot Games, the video game developer behind League of Legends. Spotify has become the offical and exclusive streaming partner for League of Legends global events and has created an esports hub for the game. The hub features official playlists inspired by the gaming community with more content set to arrive soon. Spotify and Riot Games are also working together to create and […]

todayAugust 24, 2020 39

Entertainment

Feds charge two men in cold-case homicide of Run-DMC member Jam-Master Jay

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors released murder charges for two men Monday in the cold-case 2002 killing of former Run-DMC hip-hop star and deejay Jam-Master Jay, one of New York's most well-known unsolved murders. Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan, Jr. were indicted by a grand jury Monday in what federal prosecutors described as a "drug-related homicide." Jay, whose real name was Jason Mizell, 37, was shot and killed at his recording studio in Queens on Oct. 30, 2002. Mizell […]

todayAugust 17, 2020 27

Entertainment

Is cable television plummeting down a technological pitfall to death?

Cable has been one of the most popular things you can get for your house or business. Having the ability to select any channel you want, and you don't have to worry about a storm knocking out the signal. Sure, some places will charge a lot more money for cable than you would have to pay for a satellite, but nothing is going to come through and wipe away all of your signal in a time of distress. Cable has […]

todayAugust 11, 2020 50

Entertainment

TV personality Regis Philbin dead at 88

GREENWICH, Conn. (UPI) -- Longtime television host Regis Philbin died Friday of natural causes, family members said. He was 88. "We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday," said a statement Philbin's family shared with People Magazine Saturday. "His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him - for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and […]

todayJuly 25, 2020 68

Entertainment

‘The Wendy Williams Show’ to make in-studio return in September

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Wendy Williams announced on Twitter that her daytime talk show will be returning for Season 12 on Sept. 21 and will be presented from inside her studio. "I can't wait to get back to all of YOU and to my AMAZING staff and crew!! I'm sooo excited to bring you silly, funny, glamour and hopefully brighten your day during these crazy times that we're all living in, even if for just an hour," Williams tweeted on […]

todayJuly 22, 2020 29

Entertainment News

Saints’ Michael Thomas named final player in ‘Madden’ 99 club

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (UPI) -- New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas on Friday was selected as the final member of the 99 club on "Madden NFL 21," the highest rating an NFL player can receive in the popular football video game. Thomas, 27, had an NFL-record 149 catches last season. He also led the NFL with 1,725 receiving yards and scored nine touchdowns in 16 games for the Saints. The four-year veteran has made the Pro Bowl three times […]

todayJuly 17, 2020 28

Entertainment

‘Beavis and Butt-Head’ revival set for Comedy Central

NEW YORK (UPI) -- Comedy Central announced on Wednesday that classic MTV animated series Beavis and Butt-Head will return with creator Mike Judge once again at the helm. Beavis and Butt-Head has received a two-season order at the network, which also has plans for spinoffs and specials. Judge will be writing and producing the series along with voicing the titular characters. The revival will tackle Gen Z after the original series dealt with Gen X. "It seemed like the time was […]

todayJuly 1, 2020 39

Entertainment

Wendell Pierce starts campaign to voice Cleveland on ‘Family Guy’

https://twitter.com/WendellPierce/status/1277347624375455751 LOS ANGELES (UPI) -- Wendell Pierce said on Twitter that he is starting a campaign to voice the role of Cleveland on Fox animated comedy series Family Guy. Mike Henry, a white actor who portrayed Cleveland for 20 years, recently stepped down from the role stating that a person of color should voice him. "Now that Mike Henry has consciously given up the role of Cleveland, I am publicly starting a campaign to voice the role myself on The […]

todayJune 29, 2020 57

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