TikTok star Addison Rae signs multi-project movie deal with Netflix

20-year-old TikTok star Addison Rae has signed a multi-project movie deal with Netflix. Rae will continue to work with Netflix through a new partnership where the studio will develop new films for Rae to star in. Rae will also serve as an executive producer on projects she’ll bring to the company. Rae made her acting …

Florida judge rules against Governor DeSantis’ appeal; will allow schools to require ma

On Wednesday, a Florida judge ordered that schools can issue mask mandates, ruling against Gov. Ron DeSantis while the appeals court sorts out the legality of the governor’s ban. Leon County Judge John Cooper ruled to vacate an automatic stay given to the state after it appealed his previous decision stating that DeSantis’s executive order …

NXIVM cult co-founder Nancy Salzman sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison

Nancy Salzman, a former nurse who co-founded and once ran the cult-like NXIVM group, was sentenced Wednesday to 42 months in prison. Salzman, 67, the former president and co-founder of NXIVM, must also pay a $150,000 fine. Salzman has agreed to forfeit more than $500,000 in cash, several properties and a Steinway grand piano. U.S. …

Pittsburgh Penguins’ Sidney Crosby to miss at least six weeks due to wrist surgery

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss a minimum of six weeks after undergoing a procedure on his left wrist Wednesday, which likely means that Crosby will not be ready for the Penguins’ season opener Oct. 12 vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning. Penguins general manager Ron Hextall said in a statement: “This is not a …

NY Yankees Derek Jeter finally inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame

New York Yankees great Derek Jeter was finally officially inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, along with Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and late labor pioneer Marvin Miller. Wednesday’s event was baseball’s first induction ceremony since July 21, 2019; the 2020 ceremony was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 2021 ceremony …

Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson teaming up for the new film ‘Ghosted’ for Apple TV+

Avengers costars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson are teaming up together for a new film for Apple TV+. ‘Ghosted,’ described as a ‘romantic action adventure movie,’ will be directed by Rocketman’s Dexter Fletcher, with Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (“Deadpool,” “Zombieland”) serving as writers. The duo last starred together in ‘Avengers: Endgame.’ Evans, 40, played …

Actress Olivia Munn and comedian John Mulaney expecting their first child together

Comedian John Mulaney revealed that he and actress Olivia Munn, who began dating earlier this year, are expecting a baby together. Mulaney appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers”, and opened up about the past year — which included a drug relapse, rehabilitation, a divorce from ex-wife Anna Marie Tendler, and his relationship with Munn. …

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs voting restrictions into law

On Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law placing new restrictions on voting. The signing into law of Senate Bill 1 adds new restrictions to early voting and new identification requirements, which critics say will disproportionately impact voters of color. Abbott said at an event where he signed the bill: “It does …

President Biden to outline plan this week to curb the COVID-19 Delta variant, as cases surge

President Biden is expected this week to outline a new “6-pronged” strategy involving the public and private sectors in order to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and the surge of the delta variant. Biden is set to deliver remarks on Thursday in hopes of controlling the resurgent pandemic, with positive cases and deaths increasing, while …

New Orleans Saints release running back Latavius Murray after he refuses pay reduction

The New Orleans Saints have released running back Latavius Murray after the veteran refused a pay reduction. According to ESPN, Murray was due to make $2.95 million this season and already earned $200,000 in bonuses. By releasing the 31-year-old, New Orleans will save $2.3 million against the salary cap. Murray accumulated 1,293 yards rushing on …