Michael Stanley, who parlayed rocker stardom in the ’70s and ’80s into successful stints in radio and television in his later years, died Friday of lung cancer at his home. He was 72 and his death was confirmed by his manager. Stanley’s rock career was solid in Ohio and the Midwest, but never quite broke through nationally, save for his hit song He Don’t Love You . He later was an afternoon drive DJ and Saturday mornings host playing classic rock on radio station 98.5 WNCX. He was at the station for more than 30 years, ending his stint just last month when ill health overtook him. He also won 11 local Emmy Awards as co-host of WJW Channel 8′s PM Magazine from 1987 to 1990, and then spent another year on the station’s Cleveland Tonight . He played himself on an episode of The Drew Carey Show . Related Story New York Times Columnist Raises A Stink About Looney Tunes' Pepe Le Pew Born Michael Stanley Gee, he grew up in Northeast Ohio, graduating Hiram … [Read more...] about Michael Stanley Dies: Cleveland Rocker Turned Radio, TV Personality Was 72
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Beyonce Pays Tribute to 13-Year-Old Lyric Who Died from Brain Cancer
Play video content Beyonce paid homage to one of her fans who tragically died Friday after a 2-year battle with brain cancer, and it was truly moving. Lyric Chanel 's journey was chronicled by her family on Instagram. 600,000 people followed her, along with numerous celebs including Cardi B and, of course, Beyonce. Things took a turn Wednesday, when the family was told Lyric only had days to live. After her passing Friday, an account posted in her honor -- Go Gold for Childhood Cancer. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Beyoncé connected with Lyric back in September. Lyric caught Bey's attention after posting a video of her years earlier, singing Bey's "Love On Top." Beyonce's tribute song features a montage of Lyric photos and videos ... it's a celebration of her life, showing her singing and dancing to a mashup of "Brown Skin Girl," "Halo" and "Love On Top." Notice how she switches out the word "baby" with … [Read more...] about Beyonce Pays Tribute to 13-Year-Old Lyric Who Died from Brain Cancer
‘Forrest Gump’ Cited As Reason To Release ‘QAnon Shaman’ From Custody
A federal courtroom is a lot like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get. That was never truer than Friday, when the attorney representing Jacob Chansley, aka Jake Angeli, better known as the “ QAnon Shaman ,” used the fictional film Forrest Gump in his argument before a federal judge. The QAnon Shaman faces felony charges of interfering with police during a civil disorder and obstruction of Congress, as well as several misdemeanor counts. He was arrested in Arizona on Jan. 9 and has been in custody since.Chansley, who has been in custody since his arrest, has argued that he was allowed into the Capitol building by police. His bare-chested and behorned fur hat were widely publicized as a symbol of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Related Story Winston Groom Dies: Author Of 'Forrest Gump' Novel Was 77 Attorney Al Watkins claimed his client went to the Capitol on Jan. 6 at the invitation of former President Donald Trump, “like Forrest Gump.” … [Read more...] about ‘Forrest Gump’ Cited As Reason To Release ‘QAnon Shaman’ From Custody
Beyoncé Remembers Late Fan Lyric Chanel With Tribute Medley
Beyoncé paid tribute to a young fan who lost her battle with cancer with a video Friday featuring an a cappella medley dedicated to the late Lyric “Yhung” Chanel. The 13-year-old Chanel died Friday following a two-year battle with brain cancer and anaplastic ependymoma; Chanel’s fight against the disease and her positivity in the face of the diagnosis made her an Instagram sensation and garnered support from artists like Beyoncé ( who sent Chanel flowers in September 2020 ) and Cardi B, Billboard reports . In Beyoncé’s tribute to Chanel, videos from the girl’s Instagram were strung together with Beyoncé accompanying the footage with a voice-only medley of “Brown Skin Girl,” “Halo” and “Love on Top.” On the latter track, Beyoncé changed the “baby” to “”Lyric it’s you/You’re the one I love/And you’re the one I need/You’re the only thing I see/Come on Lyric it’s you.” The singer added to Chanel at the end of the tribute, “I love you with all my heart.” … [Read more...] about Beyoncé Remembers Late Fan Lyric Chanel With Tribute Medley