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| Famous birthdays for Sept. 21: Lindsey Stirling, Nicole Richie | Those born on this date are under the sign of Virgo. They include: -- Writer H.G. Wells in 1866 -- Animator Chuck Jones in 1912 -- Actor Larry Hagman in 1931 -- Musician Leonard Cohen in 1934 -- Radio personality Diane Rehm in 1936 (age 90) -- Journalist Bill Kurtis in 1940 (age 86) -- TV producer Jerry Bruckheimer in 1943 (age 83) -- Comedian/actor/writer Fannie Flagg in 1944 (age 82) -- Writer Stephen King in 1947 (age 79) -- Musician Don Felder (Eagles) in 1947 (age 79) -- Comedian/actor Bill Murray in 1950 (age 76) -- Motorsports Hall of Fame of America member Arie Luyendyk Sr. |
| Cindy Crawford's son Presley Gerber dead at 27 | Supermodel Cindy Crawford's son, model Presley Gerber, has died at the age of 27, according to multiple media reports. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner told TMZ Presley died Sunday at a rehab facility, but an autopsy has not been completed yet. Deadline.com separately confirmed the sad news with a representative of the family, which includes businessman dad Rande Gerber and sister Kaia Gerber, who stars on The Shards. "The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult and painful time," a spokesperson said in a statement to People.com. |
| New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert dies at 45 | New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist Chad Gilbert has died at 45, the band and his family announced Sunday. Gilbert's death came six months after he announced he had brain cancer. He was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2021. "On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep," the band wrote on social media. "He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished." New Found Glory was formed in Florida in 1997. The pop punk band's hits include "My Friends Over You," "Vicious Love," "Stay Awhile," and "Ready and Willing." Their most recent album was released in February. |
| Kristoffer Polaha: 'American Hostage' chronicles first 'news circus' | Harlan Coben's Shelter, Jurassic World Dominion and Hallmark Channel movie actor Kristoffer Polaha says his 1970s-set TV drama, American Hostage, shows how media coverage of crises has changed over the years. Premiering Sunday on MGM+, the series is based on the true story of Tony Kiritsis (Giovanni Ribisi), the man who held Indianapolis banker Richard Hall (Polaha) hostage for more than two days in 1977 because he felt he had been swindled. The incident became a cause celebre with some members of the public and the media supporting Kiritsis because they believed he was fighting injustice. Jon Hamm plays Fred Heckman, the real radio disc jockey who helped de-escalate the situation. |
| 'Resident Evil' tops North American box office with $60M | Austin Abrams' Resident Evil is the No. 1 movie in North America, earning $60 million in receipts this weekend, BoxOfficeMojo.com announced Sunday. Coming in at No. 2 is Practical Magic 2 with $12.2 million, followed by Spider-Man: Brand New Day at No. 3 with $6.5 million, The Odyssey at No. 4 with $4.9 million and Coyote vs. Acme at No. 5 with $4.5 million. Rounding out the top tier are Runner at No. 6 with $3.2 million, Daniel and the Fiery Furnace at No. 7 with $3.14 million, The Transformers at No. 8 with $3.1 million, The Weight at No. 9 with $2.3 million and Buddy at No. 10 with $1.9 million. |