Johnny Ventura Dead - Beloved Dominican Merengue Singer Dies at 81

David Muir had high hopes for a career in news journalism from a young age and that meant he kickstarted his dreams early.The ABC anchor opened up about how he got his start in the business during an interview with Rachael Ray and the photo he shared is amazing. MORE: David Muir's confession about his appearance will leave you doing a double-takeIn the image, a teenage David sat proudly at a news desk, looking nervous but excited. WATCH: David Muir receives surprise from GMA's Amy Robach He explained: "I was 13-years-old, I had written to the local news people in my town and they began writing back to me and that was my first visit to the TV station."I began interning, carrying the tripods, and the equipment. They hired me out of college.

Ubisoft initiatives to implement NFTs via their programme Ubisoft Quartz, employees are reportedly pushing back.In a recent report by Bloomberg, several Ubisoft employees came forward to announce their displeasure with Ubisoft’s blockchain programme Quartz. This isn’t the first time employees stood up against the NFTs, Ubisoft calls Digits.

Jack Harlow has confirmed that his new single will be released next week via a comedic video – check it out below.Harlow released his last album ‘That’s What They All Say’ at the end of 2020 and despite a series of high profile collaborations with the likes of Lil Nas X, Eminem and Ty Dolla $ign, it’s been over a year since Harlow last shared a solo track.Earlier this week, he released a minute-long clip poking fun at the lack of new music.During a therapy session, his therapist asks Harlow how his work going before Harlow replies “jeez, where do I start?”Sensing some stress, the therapist then says “I take it you haven’t picked a new single? I’m just saying this is our 28th session, it’s a little overdue. Even my daughter is asking ‘Mom, when is dropping his new song?’”“I need to drop,” replied Harlow before confirming the new song will be out “next week”.Check out the video below:A post shared by Jack Harlow (@jackharlow)The caption for the clip then confirms a release date of February 18.This isn’t Harlow’s first venture into acting though.

Big Thief have shared an immersive new studio video for their new track ‘Red Moon’ – check it out below.The track appears on the band’s 20-song new album ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’, which was released yesterday (February 11) via 4AD.The video, which sees Big Thief perform alongside Mat Davidson of the band Twain on fiddle, was shot by vocalist Adrianne Lenker’s brother Noah at Scott McMicken’s home studio in Tuscon, Arizona. It was one of four locations in which the band recorded the new album.The live take captured in the video is also the version that makes the final edit on the album.Check it out below.Reviewing ‘Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You’, NME wrote: “There’s a certain looseness that suits Big Thief well across the whole record.

Jessie Buckley is riding high this week after celebrating her first Oscar nomination.The Irish star, 32, is set to fight it out in the Best Supporting Actress category after being recognised for her starring role in The Lost Daughter, alongside fellow nominee Olivia Colman. Jessie's nod from the Academy is sure to make her a well-known star – but avid TV fans may remember when she got her big break over 10 years ago, on a show which was worlds away from the glamour of Hollywood.

Whether you are planning a romantic meal with your partner, a heartwarming dinner with friends or a cosy feast for one, then look no further than these delightful sweet treats. Valentine's Day, which falls on Monday 14 February, is the ultimate excuse to forget about the January diet and indulge in luxurious chocolate desserts which can be made in just a few simple steps. For those looking to impress their dinner guest, a rich chocolate fudge cake topped with edible flowers is the ultimate treat.

Love Island star Chloe Burrows has given fans a glimpse into her sun-soaked trip to Los Angeles. The 26 year old, who recently opened up about her romance with boyfriend Toby Aromolaran, has jetted off to California to shoot a new campaign with fashion brand JD Sports.

Death In Paradise frontman Ralf Little might not seem at first sight to be a NASA devotee, but he has admitted to being totally obsessed with outer space. Much to the astonishment of former Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps co-star Will Mellor, he claimed he would move to Mars, a planet with almost no oxygen on it, "in a heartbeat".He'd earlier confessed to feeling the chill after returning to Britain recently, telling the world he was "over it".He admitted to The Mirror: "I’m from Manchester so grew up in the cold, wet and drizzle.

A Place in the Sun last year and has become a firm favourite on the show.The presenter has spoken exclusively to Express.co.uk about her battle with bipolar disorder, with the low points leading the star to try to take her life.Leah has been very vocal about her battle with bipolar disorder and is an ambassador for Bipolar UK.She uses her presenting platform and social media pages to normalise the conversation and to end the stigma around mental illness.Leah admitted she has tried to commit suicide in the past as a result of her mental illness but is really happy she held on.Speaking to Express.co.uk she said: "I have been suicidal in the past and you know, on a couple of occasions have tried to take my own life unfortunately."But presenting is something I know I am good at and I have worked hard at."It makes me happy and I don’t do it for fame and fortune."She continued: "I have never been money driven but it really makes me happy."The last time I was quite ill I promised myself I would hold on a bit longer as miracles can happen and I’m glad I held on because here I am!"That is why for two weeks I cried as I felt I was able to breathe for the first time!"She also admitted she was "petrified" and "ashamed" of her bipolar diagnosis and telling others about it."She said: "When I was diagnosed eight/nine years ago, I hid it."I only came out, as I call it, my big coming out, about two years ago."I couldn’t think of anything worse than bipolar because, you know, if you have anything else, people will give you sympathy and they will wrap you up in love."But when you’ve got a mental illness you are very much left alone and it’s already such a lonely condition and I just hid it."She continued: "I was hiding a big part of myself

“It would have been a really half-a***d show and I can’t do that. People will see straight through me up on the stage and know I didn’t want to be doing it."I’ve never done anything like that in my life and I’m not going to start now.”Graham then pointed out that most fans simply want to hear Adele’s voice and if she performed with just “a piano, a lightbulb and a microphone” then people “would have been happy”.Adele responded: “There was a part of the show that was like that, but I feel like I've always had a really great incline with my shows...

EX-EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook posed for a fresh-faced selfie as she told fans she’s "ready to do life differently". The 48-year-old has spent the last few weeks reflecting on her life after the BBC replaced her Albert Square character with a different actress. Promising she's embarking on a fresh era, Danniella said: "Ok so this is what a few weeks of solitude and isolation working on yourself at home looks like.

RYLAN Clark was rushed to hospital this week with a mystery illness. The TV presenter, 33, revealed he is now back at home after “an extended stay”, but will not be on the radio tomorrow for the second week running.

– Anon, SuffolkYou say there is no compromise possible here. Hmm. We’ll come to that.

Machine Gun Kelly hasn’t responded to an assault and battery lawsuit filed against him by a disabled parking lot attendant.In the complaint filed September 8, the attendant John Tilli alleged that Kelly (real name Colson Baker) pushed and threatened him while he was working. The lawsuit comes as last year, L.A.

Disgaea series of games, Disgaea 6 Complete, is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PC including all the DLC.Disgaea 6: Defiance Of Destiny initially came out as a Nintendo Switch exclusive back in June of last year, and since then has had a number of DLC packs added for characters and costumes. The strategy RPG which is the home of Prinny, NIS America’s beloved mascot, has now been around almost 20 years.The version coming to both PlayStation consoles and PC around Summer of this year will include all the DLC which has been produced since the exclusive Switch launch.

Activision Blizzard has confirmed that a sequel to Modern Warfare will be this year’s Call Of Duty. A new Warzone is also coming.The news was leaked earlier in the week via well-known leaker, Tom Henderson, on Twitter.

Bob Marley biopic.It was first announced back in 2018 that a biopic, produced by Ziggy Marley, was in the works, before Reinaldo Marcus Green, director of Oscar-nominated tennis drama King Richard, was revealed to be attached to the film last year.Ben-Adir, who most recently portrayed activist Malcolm X in One Night in Miami, will portray Marley in the as-yet-untitled film by Paramount Pictures.Speaking to Collider last year, director Green revealed that the film will focus on the making of Marley’s classic album ‘Exodus’ with The Wailers, which he recorded after moving to London following an unsuccessful assassination attempt in Jamaica.Of the Marley family’s input on the film, Green added: “Ziggy Marley is, right, my point of contact for the film, and producer on the project. So we’re full steam ahead.

Ho99o9 have announced details of a new album, produced by Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and featuring Slipknot‘s Corey Taylor.‘SKIN’ will be released on March 11 via Barker’s DTA Records and is being previewed by its opening track ‘NUGE SNIGHT’, which you can hear below.The band first teased the new album last month, sharing the song ‘BATTERY NOT INCLUDED’. Of the new track and forthcoming album, the band’s theOGM said: “There’s only so much mental & physical affliction + oppression the human psyche can endure before they reach the pinnacle of no return.“I think we’ve all had our moments where we’re fed up, our mind isn’t rational, our eyesight is only seeing red &, within that sequence, emotions can get the best of us.”Watch the band’s new video for ‘NUGE SNIGHT’ below, alongside the tracklist for ‘SKIN’.1. ‘NUGE SNIGHT’2. ‘BATTERY NOT INCLUDED’3. ‘THE WORLD, THE FLESH, THE DEVIL’4. ‘BITE MY FACE’ Feat. COREY TAYLOR5. ‘SLO BREAD’ Feat. BUN B6. ‘PROTECT MY BITCH PT. 2’7. ‘…SPEAK OF THE DEVIL’8. ‘SKINHEAD’ Feat. SAUL WILLIAMS9. ‘LOWER THAN SCUM’10. ‘DEVIL AT THE CROSSROADS’11. ‘LIMITS’ Feat. JASIAH12. ‘DEAD OR ASLEEP’ Since releasing their debut album ‘United States Of Horror’ in 2017, Ho99o9 have shared multiple mixtapes – including 2020’s ‘Blurr’ – EPs and singles.

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterFamous singer Johnny Ventura has died at the age of 81 after suffering a heart attack.The legendary merengue artist passed away at a hospital in the Dominican Republic on Wednesday, his son revealed to CNN.During his impressive career, the singer bagged a whopping six Latin Music Grammy awards and was even nicknamed the Elvis of Merengue, according to MailOnline.His son Jandy said: "The Ventura family is proud of all the legacy that my father could have left, we have our heads held high."The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, has declared July 29, 30 and 31 days of national mourning due to the loss of the singer.Ventura had previously worked in

Johnny Ventura was a superstar of merengue music who later became the mayor of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.Born Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, Ventura began his career in the 1950s in the Dominican Republic. He became widely known after forming his own band, the Combo Show, in 1964.

Iconic merengue singer Johnny Ventura died Wednesday at 81 in his native Dominican Republic following a heart attack.Ventura's son Johnny Ventura confirmed to CNNthe death of his father.Ventura, who was dubbed the Elvis of merengue, had won six Latin Music Grammys, one of which was a Lifetime Achievement Award he received in 2006. RIP:Iconic merengue singer Johnny Ventura died Wednesday at 81 in his native Dominican Republic following a heart attack.