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Prosecutor: Prince thought he was taking common painkiller
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By AMY FORLITI
From Associated Press
April 19, 2018 5:16 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prince thought he was taking a common painkiller but instead ingested a counterfeit pill containing the dangerously powerful drug fentanyl, a Minnesota prosecutor said Thursday as he announced that no charges would be filed in the musician's death. |
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Sat Apr 07 20:00:30 EDT 2018
Hours after confirming her split from husband Hank Baskett, Kendra Wilkinson Baskett kicked back with a drink and video game.
“Lol drunk bunny gamer” the Kendra On Top star, 32, wrote alongside a picture of herself in a bunny ears filter on her Instagram Story.
In the snap, she appeared to be drinking from a shot glass while wearing a pair of headphones with a microphone that was attached to a video game controller resting on her chest.
She also added the hashtag “#fortnite,” likely referencing the cooperative game of the same name, where players battle zombie-like creatures.
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Earlier in the day, the former Playboy model spent a “great day playing golf” with actor Jon Lovitz, whom she described on her Instagram Story as “one of my besties.”
Before picking up her video game controller, Wilkinson also worked on a puzzle with her daughter Alijah, 3, whom she shares with Baskett. The couple are also parents to son Hank IV, 8.
Alongside a video of her three-year-old putting together a colorful puzzle, the “proud mama” boasted about Alijah’s skills.
“She’s sooooo good at puzzles,” the 32-year-old wrote.
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The former Playboy model confirmed the couple’s sad news on Friday, four days after alluding to the pair’s split in a series of emotional videos on her Instagram story.
“Today is the last day of my marriage to this beautiful man. I will forever love Hank and be open but for now we have chosen to go our own ways,” she captioned a photo of herself and Baskett. “I’m beyond sad and heartbroken because I did believe in forever, that’s why I said yes but unfortunately too much fear has gotten in the way. We are both amazing parents and our kids will be happy n never know the difference other than seeing mama smile.”
Wilkinson and Baskett, 35, wed in 2009. Their marriage was rocked by scandal in 2014 when Hank allegedly had an affair with a transgender model while Kendra was eight months pregnant.
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According to court documents obtained by PEOPLE on Friday, the Kendra on Top star filed for divorce from the former football player, citing irreconcilable differences. She listed their separation date as Jan. 1.
Additionally, she is requesting for joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s two children and is also seeking the restoration of her maiden name, Wilkinson.
RELATED VIDEO: Kendra Wilkinson Baskett and Hank’s Marriage ‘Was Never the Fairytale She Wanted,’ Says Source
Earlier this week, a source told PEOPLE that the couple’s marriage had never been the kind of relationship the star envisioned herself having.
“The marriage was never a walk in the park. They had a lot of issues, whether it was his lack of longevity in his career to his Super Bowl fiasco to her postpartum depression to his infidelity to money and career problems,” said the source. “It just never was the fairytale she wanted.”
Sat Apr 07 19:39:07 EDT 2018
A Tennessee father has been accused of killing his 5-year-old son with autism, who was previously reported missing by his parents, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigations said.
Joseph Ray Daniels, 28, was arrested in Tennessee on Saturday and charged with one count of criminal homicide, according to authorities. He has not yet entered a plea and is expected to be arraigned on Monday, authorities confirmed to PEOPLE.
The TBI said a joint investigation with the Dickson County Sheriff’s Office determined that the man “intentionally killed” his son, Joseph “Joe Clyde” Daniels, who had autism and was non-verbal.
The 5-year-old was first reported missing on Wednesday, after which the TBI issued an Endangered Child alert and began “an exhaustive search” for the boy near his home, according to the TBI.
Authorities said an investigation that opened Friday “determined that the child’s father, Joseph Daniels, intentionally killed his son sometime during the night of April 3-4, in their residence and then hid his son’s body.” The search for his body is ongoing, authorities told PEOPLE.
According to a tweet from the TBI, Joe was last seen on Tuesday “wearing pajamas with a skeleton print” at his family’s home.
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“Unfortunately, it is with great sadness that I have to inform you of a turn of events,” Jason Locke, deputy director of TBI, said at a press conference on Saturday, according to ABC News.
At the press conference, Dickson County Sheriff Jeff Bledsoe told reporters that despite the arrest, the investigation is still ongoing, according to ABC.
“We’re not sure where the next turn will be or where the evidence will lead us,” Bledsoe added, according to the outlet.
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After sharing an update on the case on Saturday, the TBI thanked all the volunteers who “gave time and resources this week to help search for Joe Clyde.”
“That work will continue by law enforcement today, so we might provide a small degree of closure for his family and friends,” they added alongside an image of the boy.
According to authorities, Joseph is currently being held at the Dickson County Jail on a $1 million bond.
Sat Apr 07 19:30:22 EDT 2018
After weeks of buzz about a split, Miranda Lambert and boyfriend Anderson East have called it quits, reports Us Weekly.
Reps for Lambert and East did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
Earlier this month, the country star hinted at a possible breakup when she reflected on pouring her emotions into her music during a concert at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee.
“I make it my mission every single time I step on the stage that no matter what, no matter where I am, I want to make you feel everything you could possibly feel,” Lambert said before performing an acoustic version of her hit “Tin Man,” as reported by local news outlet Knox News.
“I want you to feel sad, mad, happy and nostalgic and really pissed sometimes. That’s my favorite. And part of feelings is also heartbreak, unfortunately,” she continued.
“But fortunately for me, I can use it for my art or whatever. I like to write sad songs. I like to listen to sad songs, so I want to sing y’all one,” Lambert concluded.
The country singers first began dating in the fall of 2015 months after she and ex-husband Blake Shelton announced their divorce in July.
The following April, Lambert, 34, and East, 30, made their romance red carpet official at the 2016 ACMs, where they cozied up inside the show as she picked up the award for female vocalist of the year.
The “Vice” singer — who’s remained tight-lipped about her latest relationship — briefly mentioned East in Cosmopolitan‘s first-ever country issue last year.
“The last thing I googled was my boyfriend Anderson East to show off his cute pictures,” she told the magazine.
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In January, East opened up about his relationship to InStyle, saying there was “true admiration there and a large level of understanding on both sides.”
“It’s always difficult to be a traveling musician and still keep things together,” he added. “Understanding is definitely a huge factor.”
While Lambert has stayed mum about East in the media, she’s shared glimpses of their life together on her Instagram throughout their two years together.
“My favorite Bama boy turned 30 today. He owns the stage and he owns my heart. Thanks @andersoneast for inspiring me in so many ways. You are a light that could outshine the sun. I love making memories with you,” she captioned a tribute for his 30th birthday last July.
Lambert and East no longer follow each other on Instagram and were last photographed together in public at the 2017 CMA Awards in November.
Tue Apr 10 11:01:08 EDT 2018
Mario Lopez just snagged the title of best big brother with a major home makeover for his sister.
The Extra co-host told My Houzz that he and his younger sister, Marissa Wong, have been close from day one.
“I’ve always felt very blessed to have someone that has my back no matter what,” he says in the latest episode of Houzz.com’s celebrity home reno series. “She’s not just my sister, she’s my best friend.”
Wong is also one of the only members of his family to have left their home state of California — she now resides with her husband and four kids in Texas — Lopez explains of his most independent sibling.
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But with such a big family, “She doesn’t take a lot of time for herself,” he says. “So I’d like to do something nice for her, which I know would help her out with the kids, and all the family can benefit.”
Because dance had always been the duo’s “common bond,” Lopez decided to surprise Marissa with a brand-new addition atop her garage that includes a fitness studio, lounge area, meditation room and plenty of space for jam sessions.
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Lopez, who has two kids of his own, couldn’t get the job done all on his own, so he teamed up with local Houzz professionals, Cindy Aplanalp-Yates of Chairma Design Group and contractor Matt Sneller of Sneller Custom Homes to create the mini retreat. Marissa’s husband, Kailee, also kept a close eye on the renovation, pitching in to help create the bonus space of his wife’s dreams.
“I’m really excited about this addition because I think it’s going to have a huge impact on her life as a little oasis and retreat for her,” Lopez says.
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The crew used tropical wallpaper, a variety of lanterns, touches of green and neutral furnishings that resulted in a stylish, but truly zen, extension of their home. And thanks to the kitchenette, bathroom, and living room, Marissa’s family can put the area to good use for slumber parties, movie nights, or even spur-of-the-moment recitals. Plus, it can serve as a guest room for when Lopez visits.
“I’m beyond happy,” Wong says. “He is absolutely the best big brother anybody could ever ask for.”
For the full details, watch the video above and visit Houzz.
Fri Mar 30 09:00:13 EDT 2018
Spring break is officially here and that means you’re probably on the prowl for new swimwear. But with so many skimpy styles out there we know how hard it can be to find a swimsuit that’s both sexy and flattering. So we’re turning to a few celebrities who’ve mastered the combination for inspiration.
Halle Berry, Susan Lucci, Elizabeth Hurley and many more stars over 50 have found such an amazing selection of cute, not-overly-revealing swimwear that we shopped out their chic one-pieces, daring bikinis and sun-safe rash guards so you can steal their style this summer.
Jane Seymour
Jane showed off the results of her eight-pound weight loss by posting an Instagram photo in her red plunging one-piece with flattering ruching along the torso. We found a similar look for less in this Lauren Ralph Lauren one-piece (below) featuring tummy-control ruching.
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Buy It! Lauren Ralph Lauren tummy-control ruched halter one-piece swimsuit, $89.99; macys.com
Halle Berry
The 51-year-old added some extra sexy elements to her swimwear look thanks to the strappy cutouts on her halter top and bottoms.
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Buy It! Becca electric current high-neck halter bikini top, $19.97; nordstromrack.com
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Elizabeth Hurley
Hurley has an endless supply of suits (just one of the perks of having her own swimwear line, Elizabeth Hurley Beach), but this one-piece has just the right amount of coverage and sexy elements thanks to the plunging, cutout neckline. (Though, the La Blanca suit we found, below, has a bit more coverage for those who don’t want to bare quite as much as Hurley.)
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Buy It! La Blanca caged strap one-piece swimsuit, $119; nordstrom.com
Brooke Shields
Shields, 52, visited “another blue lagoon” on vacation in the Bahamas wearing a two-toned Flagpole bikini. Thanks to the bralette-style top and full coverage briefs, this two-piece is a bit less revealing than a traditional string bikini.
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Buy It! Beach Riot “Peyton” bikini top ($82) and bottoms ($70); revolve.com
Susan Lucci
The 71-year-old’s strapless Eres swimsuit is both flattering and sexy thanks to that sweetheart neckline and bright red hue.
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Buy It! Anne Cole twist-front bandeau one-piece swimsuit, $88; macys.com
Lisa Rinna
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star brought back her “old school” Ed Hardy printed two-piece during her vacay to Paradise Island. But you can give her throwback string bikini an updated (and more supportive!) look by going with a festive floral print that has an underwire top, like this find from Lands’ End.
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Buy It! Lands’ End underwire twist bikini top, $49; landsend.com
Christie Brinkley Returns to SI Swimsuit – with Her Daughters!
Christie Brinkley
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit legend can make anything look sexy, whether she’s in a string bikini or a sun-protectant rash guard, like this long-sleeve navy top from J.Crew.
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Buy It! J.Crew sun shirt, $68; jcrew.com
Tue Mar 20 12:15:30 EDT 2018
Most couples would be satisfied with an ice sculpture at their wedding. But for designer Brian Patrick Flynn, only an iceberg would do.
The Atlanta-based interiors guru behind the HGTV Dream Home and HGTV Urban Oasis tied the knot with his boyfriend of 12 years, costume designer Hollis Smith, on an icy outcropping in Antarctica.
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The couple had been planning the extreme vacation for two years as an early celebration of Flynn’s 40th birthday, but, the decorator tells PEOPLE, “It wasn’t until just 8 months before the actual embarkation that I asked him if he would be up for bucking the idea of a traditional wedding, and instead seeing if our excursion company, Swoop Antarctica, would facilitate having a crew member from the polar specialists officiate for us somewhere on the continent.”
Smith agreed, and the pair headed off on their polar adventure, a bucket list item for Florida-born Flynn, who loves cold climates. (He also has a home in Reykjavik, Iceland.)
The men chose to keep their plans a secret from their loved ones because, as with any trip to the southern continent, there was a chance it would be canceled at the last minute due to bad weather or rough seas.
“I wanted no expectations whatsoever in the event we never got there,” says Flynn. “The travel agencies are very transparent that there is always a chance that if the conditions are not perfect, you may not be able to leave Punta Arenas, Chile, for Antarctica at all. If there is too much risk, no ship or aircraft will take the chance.”
Luckily, they were able to make the trip, choosing to fly in rather than make the two-and-a-half-day journey by sea through the treacherous Drake’s Passage. And after kayaking among hump back whales and leopard seals, and meeting the local penguins, Flynn and Smith donned their formalwear despite the cold and exchanged vows on an iceberg near their ship. The expedition leader officiated.
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Their friends and family will get a chance to toast the couple on their one year anniversary in December.
“We hired one of the top wedding planners and floral experts in the country to do our reception, which will be at our home in Atlanta with an icy blue, jet black and ultra white color scheme along with gigantic 8-foot photos from our Antarctic experience all over as backdrops,” Flynn gushes. “It’s like bringing a piece of the 7th continent home!”
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HONOLULU (AP) — A Florida man was sentenced Thursday to two months in jail and four months home confinement for his role in scamming the University of Hawaii out of $200,000 for Stevie Wonder concert that never happened.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A stuntman who was pinned beneath an SUV driven by Tom Sizemore on a TV production has settled a lawsuit with the actor and Paramount Pictures.
NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Bill Cosby's chief accuser could have been made woozy either by the cold and allergy medicine Benadryl or by quaaludes, an expert testified Thursday as the prosecution rested in the comedian's sexual assault retrial.
NEW YORK (AP) — Filmed over 10 years, a "60 Minutes" report this weekend shows in startling detail the progression that Alzheimer's disease takes on a patient.
GALT, Calif. (AP) — Thieves made off with 8,000 Disneyland tickets worth about $800,000 when they stole a box trailer from a youth agricultural education organization that was going to distribute them to participants at a conference in Southern California, officials said.
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Former "Dance Moms" reality TV star Abby Lee Miller has been diagnosed with cancer. Doctor Hooman Melamed tells People.com she contracted what they thought was a rare spinal infection and nearly died this week.
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Thousands of protesters called Thursday for the resignation of the secretive board that awards the Nobel Prize in Literature after a sex-abuse scandal linked to the prestigious Swedish academy forced the ouster of its first-ever woman head and tarnished the reputation of the coveted prize.
NEW YORK (AP) — Sandra Brown knew she had a friend in Barbara Bush from the moment she heard the story about the 2000 election, when then-Texas Gov.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police say a 2-year-old boy whose polygamous family is featured on a reality TV show has died following a fire in a southeastern Utah home.
NEW YORK (AP) — For what is believed to be the first time, the number of journalists working in local television newsrooms exceeds that of people in newspaper offices.
BERLIN (AP) — A far-right party has withdrawn its proposal to close down one of Berlin's most famous techno clubs after the plan drew widespread ridicule in the laissez-faire German capital.
NEW YORK (AP) — Seven years after being banned by the Cannes Film Festival for jokingly calling himself a Nazi, Danish director Lars von Trier has been invited back to the French festival.
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Coins and bracelets from the 1st century that were looted from western Romania years ago and smuggled out of the country were put on display Thursday after a joint investigation with Austria brought them back home.
NEW YORK (AP) — If you're not already on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle overload ahead of their big to-do in Windsor, here's a few books to take a deeper dive: MEGHAN: A HOLLYWOOD PRINCESS Celebrity biographer Andrew Morton's latest book, from Grand Central Publishing, stretches back to Meghan's valley upbringing in Los Angeles, the breakup of her parents, her 2013 divorce and her struggles in Hollywood.
NEW YORK (AP) — "Frankenstein" author Mary Shelley is the National Geographic TV network's third genius. The network announced Thursday that the 19th-century writer will be the next subject of what is becoming a franchise, a miniseries on a particular historical figure.
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Life imitated art at the Stanley Cup playoffs as the actor who played Puddy on the TV sitcom "Seinfeld" showed up at the game with his face painted as a New Jersey Devils fan.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The "Black Panther" is returning to his alma mater to give the commencement address at Howard University. The university announced Wednesday that Chadwick Boseman will give the keynote address at Howard's 150th commencement ceremony on May 12.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The lights dimmed and the crowd of men and women erupted into applause and hoots as Hollywood's blockbuster "Black Panther" premiered in Saudi Arabia's first movie theater.
For some male victims of sexual assault and abuse, #MeToo can feel more like #WhatAboutMe? They admire the women speaking out about traumatic experiences as assault and harassment victims, while wondering whether men with similar scars will ever receive a comparable level of public empathy and understanding.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivia Pope's journey comes to an end Thursday on "Scandal," but real-life Washington power players and others remain in need of a determined "gladiator" to rescue them from crises.
NEW YORK (AP) — The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival opened Wednesday with pugnacious political words from Robert De Niro and the tender opening-night premiere, "Love, Gilda," an intimate celebration of the beloved comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" star Gilda Radner.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Copperfield testified Wednesday that he didn't know until he was sued that a British tourist claimed to have been seriously injured while taking part in an illusion during a performance on the Las Vegas Strip in 2013.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a porn actress is pulling "a total con job" by promoting an artist's sketch of a man she says threatened her to keep silent about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump years ago.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Playboy model who said she had a 10-month affair with President Donald Trump settled her lawsuit Wednesday with a supermarket tabloid over an agreement that prohibited her from discussing the relationship publicly.
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