Joanna Cole Dies: Author Of ‘Magic School Bus’ Books Turned TV Series Was 75

Piers Morgan has made a joke with a nod towards his name while expressing his love for "piers".While on his lavish stop across the pond, he shared a photo to social media showing a glorious Los Angeles pier.Making a nod to his name, he captioned the post with a pun and said: "I do love piers."Fans then flocked to the comment section, with one fan replying: "Don't we all dear"A second added: "Fabulous photo! I'm sure you are having a lovely time."While a third penned: "Our fave LA beach when in US #jealous! #rollonmay"And a fourth wrote: "Not a patch on the Southend one"This comes after Piers took to Twitter to share a selfie snap of him snapped next to the Hollywood legend Jim Carrey.The former Good Morning Britain presenter was among the many stars who attended this year's Super Bowl game in California on Sunday.56-year-old Piers keeps his 7.9 million Twitter followers updated about his recent trip to the US with his son Albert Morgan.In one striking snap shared on the platform, Piers posed beside the Ace Ventura actor, Jim, 60, where he looked absolutely starstruck.He posted the many gushing selfies he took with the comedy icon and his son after the Super Bowl game online for his followers to enjoy.A wide-eyed Piers captioned the selfie series: "When you come out of the Super Bowl, spot ⁦@JimCarrey⁩ on a golf cart, take a pic of your son (big fan) running backwards alongside him,""and Jim clocks you & shouts 'Wait….

Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly have had to censor Jeremy Clarkson’s potty mouth on this weekend's Saturday Night Takeaway.The Geordies played a cruel prank on the Grand Tour host for their ITV family show but he failed to see the joke.Ant admitted: “He has got a temper, as we all know, so we were very nervous about it," as Dec added: “He went for it.”The TV duo turned up at his farm Diddly Squat in Chipping Norton disguised as eco protestors for one of their Undercover stunts.The pair and a gang of actors playing fellow campaigners caused havoc carrying banners about “saving soil” as it has feelings.Angry Clarkson arrived on site and was fuming over the protest.But things took a turn for the worse, when one campaigner handcuffed himself to Jeremy’s car and later on soil is dumped all over his motor via a tractor.A source said: “Clarkson turned the air blue with his language.

Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte will get a special new 'Union Belt' as well as the world titles.Fury's WBC and Ring magazine heavyweight belts were already on the line when he meets Whyte in the ring for their long-awaited grudge match.And now the WBC, who often produce specially created titles, have added a commemorative one-off strap to the all-British contest.The design features a Union Jack flag as the centrepiece with the customary flags of the world decorated around it.A white strap contrasts the traditional green WBC belt and is emblazoned with English roses on either side.A WBC statement read: "The World Boxing Council proudly announces the Union Belt."This unique belt will be presented as a special trophy to the winner of the highly anticipated fight between WBC Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury and WBC interim Heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte."The Union belt extols special elements to celebrate and commemorate the United Kingdom through boxing."What are your thoughts on the belt? Let us know in the comments section.Fury responded on social media, writing: "The red rose of Lancashire."But Whyte continued his online silence which has rumbled on for months.And the Body Snatcher could yet prevent the belt from being put on the line because he still hasn't signed the contract for the fight.The WBC have awarded Whyte just 20 per cent of the purse, equating to £6million, and gave him a deadline of Saturday 19 February to respond.Fury called on his rival to agree to the terms earlier this week but at the time of writing, that has not happened.If the bout does go ahead, it looks like it could be held at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, with Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, also rumoured.Regardless, Fury has said

boxing clash.Sajad Gharibi, whose overblown muscular physique has earned him comparisons with the famous Marvel character, is set to fight 6ft 9in giant Ford at the O2 Arena on April 2.The pair have thrown verbal jabs and haymakers at each other in the build up to the clash, with Ford previously claiming his opponent is only in it for the money.But the Iranian Hulk has now taken to Instagram to deny the claims by insisting he is motivated by his fans rather than cash.Gharibi said: “Money is not important for me, I’ve told you before.“I don’t fight for money. In all my competitions and all my interviews I’ve said this.“I fight for people and the fans.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAdd “eating and drinking while walking” to the list of things you can’t do at Walt Disney World in the pandemic era.Like some Las Vegas casinos, the park has banned consumption of food and drink on the move in order to ensure masks are worn at all times.Disney World has been under fire in some quarters for reopening at a time when COVID-19 cases are spiking, particularly in its home state of Florida. To minimize the potential spread of the disease, the theme park has instituted many new rules on social distancing, capacity, and cleaning.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerSen. Marco Rubio mistook a photo of himself with Rep.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerActor Haruma Miura, one of Japan’s top young film and television stars, has died at age 30 after being found unresponsive at his Minato ward home in Tokyo.His manager found Miura when he came to his home to check on the star, who did not show up for work. News reports said he was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival.Tokyo Metropolitan Police are investigating his cause of death as a possible suicide, reports said.Miura debuted in Japanese film at age seven, appearing in the drama Agri in 1997.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerOne of the cultural landmarks of Los Angeles’s east side is being converted into a restaurant. The Satellite nightclub in Silver Lake, which has hosted Lady Gaga, The Foo Fighters and many more prominent alternative and pop acts, is yet another victim of the pandemic.The venue has been closed since March, joining other clubs and concert halls across the nation.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerTwitter was scrambling today to contain the fallout from a major embarrassment, as the accounts of such prominent people as Bill Gates, Joe Biden, Jeff Bezos and Barack Obama all were victimized by a bitcoin scam that promised the unwary a chance to double their money.Fortunately, Trevor Noah somehow avoided the hack to his account, even though he’s famous. “Maybe the second round,” he joked.Luckily, President Donald Trump’s Twitter account was also left alone.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerJeopardy! is opening the vault for a four-week retrospective series starting July 20. For the first time, the quiz show will dig deep into its archives to highlight memorable contestants, exciting moments, and unique tournaments from its 36-year history, including the series premiere, which aired September 10, 1984.“What is incredible about Jeopardy! is that it has historical importance while remaining culturally relevant today,” said EP Mike Richards.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerThe NFL’s Washington Redskins, already under fire and changing its racially insensitive name, now are apparently also dealing with a massive sexual harassment problem by team executives.A report by the Washington Post claims 15 female former Redskins employees have accused the organization of sexual harassment and fostering a toxic culture of abuse.The five male employees accused do not include controversial owner Dan Snyder.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerGalyn Görg, who played Helena on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died Tuesday at age 55, according to her representative.The actress died of cancer just one day before her 56th birthday.“Our beautiful Galyn has crossed over. She quietly fought a good fight but unfortunately passed away one day before her birthday, 7/14/2020 in Hawaii to cancer,” said a statement from Sheila Legette.

The author behind The Magic School Bus has died just weeks after Elizabeth Banks announced she was reviving the kids’ story for a new movie.

Joanna Cole was a children’s author best known for her “The Magic School Bus” series.Cole published the first book in her Magic School Bus series, “At the Waterworks,” in 1986. Her words, along with illustrator Bruce Degen’s pictures, brought science to children in a fun and appealing way.

Joanna Cole, the best-selling author of The Magic School Busseries and more than 250 children's books, has died. She was 75.

Joanna Cole, the author of the Magic School Bus series of books, has died at age 75.She passed away inSioux City, Iowa, on Sunday as a result of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.Her Ms. Frizzle character was beloved by generations of children who were transported into a fun world of science thanks to her adventures.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerLongtime Maroon 5 bassist Michael “Mickey” Madden is stepping away from the band to deal with charges stemming from an arrest late last month for alleged domestic violence.“I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence from Maroon 5 for the foreseeable future,” Madden said in a statement. “During this time, I do not want to be a distraction to my bandmates.

Rest in Peace to Joanna Cole.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerTurner Sports NBA analyst and Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said that sports leagues and players have turned racial injustice issues into a “circus,” and warned that fans could be turned off by too much politics in sports.Barkley, speaking in a phone interview on CNBC, said players are placing more importance on kneeling and messages on their jerseys rather than important change.He echoed criticisms raised by fellow analyst Jay Williams of ESPN, who mentioned that players who are complaining about food and their accommodations in Orlando for the NBA restart are “tone deaf” to what’s happening to regular people in the pandemic and its resulting economic crisis.Barkley, always an outspoken

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerWith about a month to go until the start of the new school year, the battle lines are being drawn over whether US students will return to campuses or continue online schooling.The stakes being anted include federal and state funding, health and safety issues, and union rules and compliance. None of the potential winners in this war are clear to parents, many of them facing child care and transportation issues dependent on knowing what will happen.Meanwhile, new cases of coronavirus continue to rise.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerAtlanta rapper Lil Marlo (aka Rudolph Johnson) is dead, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office.No official cause of death has been revealed. However, Atlanta Police confirmed that officers found a 30-year-old man shot in a car on I-285 near the Benjamin E.