Jane's Addiction cancels its tour after onstage concert fracas BOSTON (AP) — The alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction has scuttled its latest tour following an onstage scuffle between lead singer Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. In a statement, the bands says it made the “difficult decision to take some time away as a group.” The move comes after videos captured Farrell lunging at Navarro at a Friday concert in Boston.
The band’s “Imminent Redemption” tour started in early August and was to end on Oct. 16 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The band is known for edgy, punk-inspired hits “Been Caught Stealing” and “Mountain Song.
” Tito Jackson, member of beloved pop group the Jackson 5, dies at 70 Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70. His sons announced their father’s death late Sunday in an Instagram post. Jackson was the third of nine children, including global superstars Michael and Janet.
The Jackson 5 included brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael. They signed with Berry Gordy’s Motown empire in the 1960s. The group was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 and produced several No.
1 hits in the 1970s, including “ABC,” “I Want You Back” and “I’ll Be There.” A New York woman is challenging Miss America, Miss World rules banning mothers from beauty pageants NEW YORK (AP) — A New York woman is challenging the longstanding rules of Miss America and Miss World that disqualify mothers from their beauty pageants. Danielle Hazel filed a complaint Monday with the city’s Commission on Human Rights seeking an end to the discriminatory requirements.
She said at a press conference in Central Park that she’s always dreamed of entering the competitions but was devastated to learn that she’s no longer eligible because she has a 6-year-old son. Spokespersons for the pageant organizations didn’t immediately comment. The human rights commission said it does not comment on open investigations.
Purple place: Mets unveil the new Grimace seat at Citi Field NEW YORK (AP) — Fenway Park has the Ted Williams seat. And now Citi Field has the Grimace seat. The kid-friendly McDonald’s character made another appearance at the ballpark Monday, when the New York Mets unveiled a commemorative purple seat in section 302 to honor “his special connection to Mets fans.
” Wearing his pear-shaped purple costume and a baseball glove on backwards, Grimace threw out a funny-looking first pitch before New York beat the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on June 12. That victory began a seven-game winning streak, and Grimace the Mets’ good-luck charm soon went viral, taking on a life of its own online. The new Grimace seat in right field is located in row 6, seat 12 to signify 6/12 on the calendar.
Japan celebrates record Emmy wins for 'Shogun' TOKYO (AP) — Japan erupted with joy Monday as the samurai series “Shogun” won a record 18 Emmys for its first season. It took home prizes including Outstanding Drama Series, as star and co-producer Hiroyuki Sanada became the first Japanese actor to win the Emmy for best lead actor in a dramatic series. Co-star Anna Sawai won best actress in a dramatic series, also a first for Japan.
People followed the awards live as the wins made national headlines. Entertainment media Oricon proudly reported that a work whose spoken lines were mostly in the Japanese language “made Emmy history.” An appeals court won't revive Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court has refused to revive former NFL quarterback Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against former tight end Shannon Sharpe.
The court upheld a previous decision Monday. Favre had sued Sharpe over criticizing comments made in 2022 on a Fox Sports show. The comments were about a Mississippi welfare scandal involving millions of dollars.
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White said Favre improperly received $1.1 million in speaking fees. Favre was not charged and paid back $1.
1 million. The court ruled Sharpe’s comments were protected opinions based on public facts. Judge Leslie Southwick noted Sharpe’s co-host corrected inaccuracies during the show.
Shooting at popular tailgating spot leaves 2 dead after Detroit Lions game DETROIT (AP) — A second person has died after a shooting at a popular tailgating site following a Detroit Lions game. Detroit police provided an update Monday. A fight broke out late Sunday afternoon at Eastern Market, an open-air gathering spot.
The Lions had just lost to Tampa Bay nearby at Ford Field, 20-16. Police Chief James White says tailgating, drinking and guns “don't mix.” The victims were described as Detroit men, one in his 40s and another in his 20s.
A suspect from Oak Park was in custody. A boy was trapped between boulders for 9 hours until crews could free him CONCORD, N.H.
(AP) — A New Hampshire fire chief says rescuers freed an 11-year-old boy who slipped between two boulders near his school and was trapped for more than nine hours. The boy's school says he was pried out of the boulders in Windsor shortly after 3 a.m.
Monday, taken to a hospital for evaluation, and released. The boulders are on the campus of the Wediko School, a residential treatment center for boys. The Hillsborough fire chief said firefighters used ropes and a lubricant to rescue the child.
The fire battalion chief from Manchester says the boulders were so big, that trying to move them wasn't an option. Connie Chung launched a generation of Asian American girls named Connie. She had no idea NEW YORK (AP) — Some public figures achieve immortality with buildings or monuments named after them.
Veteran broadcaster Connie Chung has a namesake brand of marijuana, as well as hundreds of Asian American women as a living legacy. Chung found out a few years back from a journalist named Connie Wang about Chinese immigrants who named their daughters after her, as a visible model of success in this country that they could strive for. Chung, who's now 78, this fall has released a memoir of her life, which doubles as a history of broadcast news in the late 2000s, including her ill-fated partnership with Dan Rather and dodging the legendary rivalry between Barbara Walters and Diane Sawyer.
Taylor Swift, fresh off the VMAs, back at Arrowhead to watch boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Taylor Swift capped a busy week that included her endorsement of Kamala Harris for president and seven trophies from the MTV Video Music Awards by showing up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs. Swift arrived about 90 minutes before kickoff Sunday to see her boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and the rest of the two-time defending Super Bowl champions play the Cincinnati Bengals in a rematch of two of the past three AFC title games.
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