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Arlington, VA
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Arlington's Sandra Bullock Loses Life Partner Bryan Randall After ALS Battle: Report
Bryan Randall, the longtime boyfriend of Arlington native Sandra Bullock, has died after a private battle with ALS, PEOPLE reports. Randall, 57, a photographer, died peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 5, his family said in a statement to the outlet. He apparently met 59-year-old Bullock while photographing her son's birthday in 2015. Bullock was raised in Arlington, having been a cheerleader and in theater productions at Washington-Lee High School. On an episode of "Red Table Talk" with Jada Pinkett-Smith, Bullock called Randall the love of her life. "I don't need a paper to be a devoted …
Yonkers, NY
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'Gone Forever': Yonkers Mom Recounts Teen's Overdose On 'Red Table Talk'
A mother from Westchester County is opening up about losing her teenage daughter to an accidental fentanyl overdose. Despina Prodromidis, of Yonkers, recently sat down with actress Jada Pinkett Smith on her streaming show, Red Table Talk, for an episode centered around the national fentanyl epidemic. (View a clip of the segment below) Through tears, Prodromidis recounted the unimaginable moment on Easter 2021 when doctors informed her that her 15-year-old daughter, Olivia Green, had died after taking a counterfeit Percocet. "I was like, 'Is Olivia okay?' and they just put their heads dow…
Towson, MD
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Mom Of Former Miss USA Reveals Final Text Message Before NYC Suicide
Cheslie Kryst was almost always smiley and bubbly. She was a high achiever, naturally curious, and spoke up for others. You'd never guess that behind closed doors that the attorney and former Miss USA battled depression intensely. She hid it expertly, her mom April Simpkins said on a recent episode of "Red Table Talk" hosted by Baltimore native Jada Pinkett Smith. "Depression is not always marked by someone laying in bed, unable to do anything," Simpkins said. "You know, there are people out there who are high-functioning who can get through the day because they wear the face,…
Bristol, PA
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'I Was Wrong': Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock
Actor and rapper Will Smith has formally apologized to comedian Chris Rock after assaulting him on stage at the 94th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 27. "Violence in all of its forms is poisonous and destructive. My behavior at last night’s Academy Awards was unacceptable and inexcusable," the "King Richard" winner wrote on Instagram with his comments disabled Monday evening. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Will Smith (@willsmith) "Jokes at my expense are a part of the job, but a joke about Jada’s medical condition was too much …
Bristol, PA
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Will Smith Could Lose First Oscar For Live Chris Rock Slap
UPDATE: As of 4 p.m., The Academy announced that it condemns Smith's actions during the live show and that a "formal review" is underway, AP reports. ***** Actor and rapper Will Smith could lose his first Oscar for slapping comedian Chris Rock on stage during the live show on Sunday, March 27 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. "The Academy does not condone violence of any form," the organization tweeted early Monday. The Academy does not condone violence of any form.Tonight we are delighted to celebrate our 94th Academy Awards winners, who deserve this moment of recognition from thei…
Glen Burnie, MD
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These Celebrities Call Maryland Home
Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Maryland home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store — or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Anna Faris (actress, podcast host): Farris was born in Baltimore while her father worked as a professor at Towson University. Her family later relocated to Washington. Edward Norton (actor): Raised in Columbia, graduated from Wilde Lake High School in 1987. Goldie Hawn (actress): Raised in Takoma Park, Hawn attended Montgomery Blair Hi…
