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Manager of Rick ‘Zombie Boy’ Genest believes death was an accident
Lady Gaga mourned her former collaborator on Twitter on Thursday, calling his death a suicide. But on Saturday, Rick ‘Zombie Boy’ Genest’s agency said they believed Genest’s fall from his apartment balcony was accidental.
Former 3 Doors Down bassist arrested on jail drug charge
Local media say the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department arrested Todd Harrell on Friday on a charge of introducing narcotics into a correctional facility. Sheriff Mike Ezell says the drugs were found during a screening of the incoming mail to the jail.
Watching ‘Fast and Furious’ may make you a more dangerous driver
A new study from the University of Alberta reveals the impact of films that promote dangerous driving. Tony Spitz has the details.
Build-a-Bear shuts down single-day ‘Pay Your Age’ sale: It was so successful, it failed
The company cites safety concerns, but parents are livid.
‘The First Purge’ trolls its biggest inspiration: the Trump administration
‘The First Purge’ is a prequel in the horror movie franchise that uses President Donald Trump as inspiration for themes of fearmongering and marginalization.
‘Sicario’s Josh Brolin is smiling over his killer summer, even with ‘Avengers’ casualties
Josh Brolin might be a nightmare for those he faces onscreen. But the “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” star is having a dream summer with “Avengers” and “Deadpool 2.”
First Lady Melania Trump to make a second visit to Mexican border this week
Her first visit last week was largely overshadowed by her $39 jacket with the words “I REALLY DON’T CARE, DO U?”
Tommy Lee’s son offers to pay for rocker’s rehab after post itemizing cost of raising him
After drummer Tommy Lee pointed out that he’d footed the $130,000 bill for estranged son Brandon’s rehab stay, the 21-year-old thanked him and offered to pay for treatment for his father.
Rapper Juelz Santana out on bail and can tour (as long as mom comes)
A federal judge on Friday modified the bail conditions for Juelz Santana to allow him to play the first five shows of his upcoming 15-city nationwide tour. There’s a catch: His mom must accompany him, and he has to wear an electronic ankle bracelet.