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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

Sara Nelson believes in solidarity: When she speaks, she talks about collectivity, of worker power, of bread and roses. As the head of the American Flight Attendants, Nelson, who started working as a flight attendant for United Airlines in 1996, can wield strength in numbers — the union represents over 50,000 workers at 20 different airlines. During the Trump era, it meant standing up to the former president on immigrant family separation and the 2019 federal government shutdown . Under a new administration, Nelson is looking to a brighter labor future in America, as she believes the movement will capitalize on autoworkers’ and teachers’ strike victories, and an evolving sense of urgency among the working class. Related Stories Texas and Mississippi Say It's Time to Reopen Without Masks. Live Venues Say No Thanks Steam Clean: Using a Steamer Can Help Kill Germs and Bacteria, but Can It Kill Covid? Related Stories The 50 Greatest Rock … [Read more...] about Solidarity in the Skies, and Everything Beneath: Sara Nelson on How to Build a Better Country

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

Despite being shuttered in 2020, Halloween Horror Nights is returning to Universal Orlando this year with the help of Beetlejuice . The Florida theme park was not able to run their annual Halloween celebration last year because of the pandemic. However, Universal Orlando has been open since last summer, and they're ready to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights , which will include the same safety protocols they've been using for the last 8 months. It remains unclear if Universal Studios Hollywood will be reopen for Halloween Horror Nights this year or not. Halloween Horror Nights started at Universal Orlando back in 1991, where Beetlejuice served as the first "Ghost Host." At the time, the Halloween event was called Fright Nights, but it contained many of the same attractions that are still running on both coasts today. This year's event will run on select nights from September 3rd to October 31st, and it will include "10 terrifying haunted … [Read more...] about Beetlejuice Haunted House Is Coming to Halloween Horror Nights Orlando for 30th Anniversary

Today, a first look at Space Jam 2 was released. And it became apparent that LeBron James is going to have a lot of company, aside from the Looney Tunes, in A New Legacy . The sequel to Michael Jordan's original basketball flick is set to arrive this summer. Though it will be a remarkably different movie, as James is going to get sucked into the Warner Bros.' "server-verse." During his trip in the digital space, he is going to encounter many other characters from the studio's history, including Batman and King Kong, among others. In a new piece detailing Space Jam 2 , which also included some first-look photos, it is revealing that the movie will feature "Batman and King Kong courtside." This suggests that many famous faces will be occupying the seats during the basketball game between the Toon Squad and the new villains, the Goon Squad. Mad Max and Casablanca were also mentioned in the piece, as were The Matrix and Wonder Woman . It seems, much like the studio has … [Read more...] about Space Jam 2 Is Bringing Batman, Mad Max, King Kong and More Warner Bros. Icons to the Game