Famed Comedian and Actor Mort Sahl Passed Away at 94 Years Old
Mort Sahl was beloved for decades thanks to his skills as a comedian and actor, but what exactly was his cause of death? Here's what we know.
Source: Getty ImagesOften regarded as the first modern comedian to grace the stage since Will Rogers, Mort Sahl was beloved nationwide for his work in the world of comedy. Over the years, Mort provided poignant political satire to overjoyed fans, often only using a recent newspaper as his prop and basis for improvisation.
First Nigerian To Get COVID-19 Vaccine In The Country Emerges
A medical doctor, Cyprian Nyong working with the National Hospital, Abuja made history on Friday as the first person to get the AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccine within Nigeria. It will be recalled that Nigeria received its first batch of AstraZeneca/Oxford COVID-19 vaccines on Tuesday with the government setting up modalities to vaccinate its citizens.
However, on Friday, Dr. Nyong became the first person to get the vaccine jab with the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Faisal Shuaib, describing the moment as a “watershed”
How Loot Boxes Led to Never-Ending Games (And Always-Paying Players)
Jesse Houston and his team at Bioware had honest intentions when they introduced loot boxes to “Mass Effect 3” in 2012.
The team wanted to add multiplayer to the game, and focus testing showed that players were interested, but tacking on an entirely new mode was an expensive endeavor.
Illinois | Famous Birthdays
Illinois is located in the Midwestern US. The state is the sixth-largest state in terms of population size. Its largest metropolitan area is Chicagoland. Illinois' official land mammal is the White-tailed deer. Before becoming a state in 1818 the territory was known as the Illinois Territory. Its capital at that time was a French settlement called Kaskaskia.
Trivia Willis Tower in Chicago is one of the tallest buildings in America. Illinois produces more nuclear energy than any other state in the US.
Inside TV Personality Christina Haack's Three Divorces
Christina Haack Files for Divorce Again — A Look Back at Her Previous MarriagesChristina Haack has been married three times, and each marriage has ended in divorce.
By Allison DeGrushePublished July 16 2024, 2:25 p.m. ET
Source: Getty ImagesWell, folks, it looks like it's the end of the road for real estate investor and TV personality Christina Hall (née Haack) and her husband, Joshua Hall. In July 2024, Josh filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
IPOB's Nnamdi Kanu To Drag DSS Before Judge As Security Agency Flout Court Order
The Department of State Service (DSS) has again refused the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, a change a cloth despite a court order. Recall that Justice Binta Nyako had on January 18,2022, ordered the DSS to allow the IPOB leader change his clothe before the next trial date.
But Nnamdi Kanu returned to the Federal High Court, Abuja, on the 19th with the same outfit, prompting and enquiry by the trial judge.
Over 3m Nigerians Apply For 400,000 NPower Jobs In 1 Week
More than three million Nigerians have applied for employment as beneficiaries of the Batch C N-Power scheme since the portal opened on June 26.
This information was disclosed on Friday, July 3rd by Rhoda Iliya, the deputy director, information, ministry of humanitarian affairs, disaster management, and social development.
“Enrolment of beneficiaries for N-Power Batch C commenced on June 26, 2020 and has received over three million applications since the portal opened,” Iliya said.
Parker Stevenson - Age, Family, Bio
Actor best known for his role as Frank Hardy on The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries who was also an original cast member of Baywatch.
Before Fame He earned a degree in architecture from Princeton University.
Trivia In 2014, he made a guest appearance on the western/mystery series Longmire.
Family Life He was married to from 1983 to 1997. He has a son named William and a daughter named Lillie.
Associated With He co-starred with Shaun Cassidy in the Hardy Boys Mystery series.
Pedro Almodvar to Receive 2024 San Sebastian Donostia Career Achievement Award
Spain’s most iconic modern arthouse filmmaker, Pedro Almodóvar, will be honored by the country’s most prestigious festival, San Sebastian, with the Donostia Award for career achievement on Sept. 26.
Always a bridesmaid and only now a bride, Almodóvar has handed out his share of Donostia Awards in the past to the likes of Antonio Banderas, Al Pacino and Woody Allen.
Peter Edge - Variety500 - Top 500 Entertainment Business Leaders
If you ever wondered how Alecia Moore became Pink, look no further than her backside. That’s right, her rosy butt cheeks inspired the moniker, which came into existence when the singer was known at LaFace Records — home to Toni Braxton, TLC and OutKast — as the “token white girl” (her words). Now, nearly two decades after she released her debut solo album, “Can’t Take Me Home,” on the Atlanta-based label founded by Antonio “LA” Reid and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds,.