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| Charlie Puth cancels Orlando show due to illness | Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth canceled Saturday's show in Orlando, Fla. "I am so devastated to do this, but I have to cancel tonight's show," Puth, 34, wrote on his Instagram Story. "I've been sick for the last few days and am now being instructed to rest or else risk canceling more dates on this tour. Performing for you all each night means everything to me, and you all deserve the best. I'm heartbroken, but I physically am unable to perform. Without a voice, I can't give you guys the show you all deserve. I'm so sorry, this was not an easy decision to make but I hope to see you all soon when I am well again." Puth kicked off his Whatever's Clever world concert tour in April. He is next slated to perform Tuesday in Nashville. |
| Famous birthdays for June 7: Emily Ratajkowski, Michael Cera | Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. They include: -- Pope Gregory XIII in 1502 -- Artist Paul Gauguin in 1848 -- Actor Jessica Tandy in 1909 -- Actor/musician Dean Martin in 1917 -- Poet Gwendolyn Brooks in 1917 -- Filmmaker James Ivory in 1928 (age 98) -- Musician Tom Jones in 1940 (age 86) -- Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi in 1942 -- TV personality Jenny Jones in 1946 (age 80) -- Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis in 1951 (age 75) -- Writer Orhan Pamuk in 1952 (age 74) -- Actor Liam Neeson in 1952 (age 74) -- Musician/actor Prince in 1958 -- Former U.S. |
| Netflix announces 'Ghostbusters' series title | Another detail about the next chapter in the Ghostbusters supernatural comedy franchise was announced Saturday. "Can't contain this. Ghostbusters: Night Shift, an original animated series is coming to Netflix in 2027," the streaming service said on social media. The show's executive producers are Jason Reitman, Gil Kenan, and the showrunners/executive producers are Ben Hibon and Elliott Kalan. No voice cast or plot details have been announced yet. The franchise dates back to 1984 and includes four live-action movies and two other animated TV series. |
| Drake's 'Iceman' tops U.S. album chart for 2nd week | Rapper Drake's Iceman is the No. 1 album in the United States for a second week. Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart dated Saturday is Ella Langley's Dandelion, followed by Noah Kahan's The Great Divide at No. 3, Morgan Wallen's I Am the Problem at No. 4 and Michael Jackson's Thriller at No. 5. Rounding out the top tier are Jackson's Number Ones at No. 6, Drake's Habibti and Maid of Honor at Nos. 7 and 8, BTS' Arirang at No. 9 and Le Sserafim's Pureflow at No. 10. |
| 'Buffy,' 'Ted Lasso' icon Anthony Stewart Head dies at 72 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Merlin and Ted Lasso icon Anthony Stewart Head has died of pneumonia at the age of 72, his family announced Friday. "it is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of our extraordinary father," his daughters Emily and Daisy said in a statement. "He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family," they added. "It has been, and forever will be, an honor and a privilege to be his daughters, and to have witnessed firsthand the impact both he and his work have had on so many." Sarah Michelle Gellar and James Marsters paid tribute on social media to their former Buffy co-star. The horror-dramedy's family lost another member, Nicholas Brendon, in March. He was 54. |