Wai Ching Ho, the Hong Kong-born actress best known for her role as the formidable Madame Gao in Marvel's "Daredevil," has died at 82. Her family confirmed the news in a statement, as NBC News reported on July 13. No cause of death was disclosed. The family did not reveal where Ho died or provide […] The post Wai Ching Ho, Marvel's Madame Gao, dead at 82 appeared first on American Almanac .
Wai Ching Ho, the Hong Kong-born actress best known for her role as the formidable Madame Gao in Marvel's "Daredevil," has died at 82. Her family confirmed the news in a statement, as NBC News reported on July 13. No cause of death was disclosed. The family did not reveal where Ho died or provide an exact date. What they did share was a note of gratitude, and a window into how widely Ho's work had touched people across the industry and beyond. "Her family are deeply grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support and the many beautiful messages and memories people have shared about our beloved Wai. Reading how much she meant to so many is comforting to us during this difficult time." A career that spanned four decades Ho's…Open
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" crossed $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales, a milestone no biographical film has ever reached and a landmark moment for a studio that has long played second fiddle to Hollywood's biggest players. The film's global tally stood at $1.001 billion as of Saturday, Variety reported, with $629.8 million coming from […] The post Lionsgate's 'Michael' becomes first biopic to hit $1 billion at the global box office appeared first on American Almanac .
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" crossed $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales, a milestone no biographical film has ever reached and a landmark moment for a studio that has long played second fiddle to Hollywood's biggest players. The film's global tally stood at $1.001 billion as of Saturday, Variety reported , with $629.8 million coming from international markets and $371.8 million from domestic theaters. For Lionsgate, which produced the picture and handled North American distribution, the number rewrites the company's record book entirely. It also sends a message that Hollywood's cultural gatekeepers have been trying to muffle for years: audiences still want to sit in a dark theater and watch a big story told well, no streaming…Open
Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, the 39-year-old son of actress Priscilla Presley and screenwriter Marco Garibaldi, launched a GoFundMe campaign to buy a pizza oven so he can sell "affordable organic pizza" from his driveway. When critics pointed out that his mother is one of the most famous women in America, Garcia fired back on Instagram, telling […] The post Priscilla Presley's 39-year-old son asks strangers for $5,500 to fund a driveway pizza business appeared first on American Almanac .
Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, the 39-year-old son of actress Priscilla Presley and screenwriter Marco Garibaldi, launched a GoFundMe campaign to buy a pizza oven so he can sell "affordable organic pizza" from his driveway. When critics pointed out that his mother is one of the most famous women in America, Garcia fired back on Instagram, telling them to mind their own business. The fundraising goal: $5,500. Garcia says he is putting up $3,000 of his own money. He needs strangers to cover the rest, for an oven. As of Sunday afternoon, Page Six reported that Garcia had raised $2,880, more than halfway to his goal. The backlash, predictably, was already well underway. The pitch Garcia, who fronts a band called Them Guns, posted a video to…Open
England beat Norway 2, 1 in a World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday night, but the moment that seized the internet had nothing to do with tactics or extra time. It was Victoria Beckham, seated, unmoved, lips pursed, while her husband David leapt from his chair to celebrate Jude Bellingham's first-half stoppage-time goal. […] The post David Beckham defends Victoria after her stone-faced World Cup reaction goes viral appeared first on American Almanac .
England beat Norway 2, 1 in a World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday night, but the moment that seized the internet had nothing to do with tactics or extra time. It was Victoria Beckham, seated, unmoved, lips pursed, while her husband David leapt from his chair to celebrate Jude Bellingham's first-half stoppage-time goal. The photos spread instantly, and the former Spice Girl became the tournament's most recognizable meme overnight. David Beckham, 51, responded publicly by commenting on a post from stand-up comedian Jenny Johnson, who had poked fun at Victoria's visible lack of enthusiasm. Beckham dropped a string of crying-laughing emojis and a one-liner that told you everything about how the couple has handled 28 years in…Open
Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign an executive order pausing the construction of the largest data centers for one year while the state assesses their effects on the environment and energy use.
Robert Jenrick, the Reform UK party's Shadow Chancellor, has criticized the British government for downgrading Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's security.
Reform UK officials are warning that the British government sought to cut Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s security as the investigation into the murder of the party’s immigration and justice spokeswoman, Ann Widdecombe, continues. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Robert Jenrick, the Reform UK party’s Shadow Chancellor (Treasury Secretary), has criticized the British government for downgrading Reform leader Nigel Farage’s security. DETAIL: On Monday, Robert Jenrick criticized the British government for not taking Nigel Farage’s security seriously. Jenrick described Farage’s lack of security as a “dereliction of duty” and a government security package previously offered to Farage as “downgraded.” Farage reportedly declined…Open
OPINION: Robby Soave gives his radar on a viral photo of Denver Democratic Socialists wearing masks at their recent meeting celebrating Melat Kiros' victory in the state's Democratic primary. #COVID #DSA #RobbySoave About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding answers during interviews with the country's most important political newsmakers. Follow Rising on…
