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Facebook. Nichols had a stroke in 2015 and her son said she died on Saturday, July 30, as she “succumbed to natural causes”. “I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years,” he wrote on Instagram.

Nichelle Nichols is dead at age 89. The Star Trek actress died on Saturday, July 30, in Silver City, New Mexico.

Facebook on Sunday (July 31). He said it was with regret that he told fans: "Last night, my mother, Nichelle Nichols, succumbed to natural causes and passed away. Her light however, like the ancient galaxies now being seen for the first time, will remain for us and future generations to enjoy, learn from, and draw inspiration.

Dua Lipa commanded attention as she took the Lollapalooza stage on Friday, for the second dayof theannual four-day music festival, held at Grant Parkin Chicago, Illinois.TheEnglish singer, 26, looked incredible as she slipped her spectacular figure into a bedazzled skintight catsuit that featured transparent panels.The show is her first one after the incident that occurredduring her concert at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Wednesday, in which three people were injured after illicit fireworks were set off at the venue. Eye catching: Dua Lipa commanded attention as she took the Lollapalooza stage on Friday, for the second day of the music festival, held at Grant Park in Chicago, IllinoisThe Don't Start Now hitmaker wore a pair of matching black boots with her alluring outfit, and sported a pair of dangling earrings.

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Jenny McCarthy and her husband Donnie Wahlberg are mourning a heartbreaking family death after revealing their beloved pet dog has died.SEE: Inside Jenny McCarthy and Donnie Wahlberg's impressive Illinois homeThe Blue Bloods actor took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce the tragic news that his French Bulldog, Lumpy, passed away at the age of 12 with a touching tribute video that featured the pooch, Jenny, and his stepson Evan Joseph.WATCH: Donnie Wahlberg mourns death of beloved pet dogDonnie revealed that Lumpy died in May, but he kept the news private because he was on tour, and he wanted the time with his fans to be full of "joy, happiness and love".Posting a lengthy caption in tribute to his "constant sidekick", Donnie penned: "So many of you asked me about my constant sidekick, Lumpy, during the Mix Tape Tour. His usual playful presence, by my side, was clearly missed by all.

Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks has been published.Yesterday (July 26), TodalWave Comics announced that it was adding Nicks to its ‘Female Focus’ comic book series, which focusses on women who have made an impact in the world.Female Force: Stevie Nicks is a 22-page comic book that details the life and career of Nicks by author Michael Frizell and artist Ramon Salas.The book is available in print and digital formats and you can see the cover here:A post shared by TidalWave Productions (@tidalwaveprod)Author Frizell said in a press statement: “There’s a popular meme that talks about how Taylor Swift writes sad songs about her exes, but Stevie Nicks makes her exes sing songs she wrote about them explaining how horrible they are, and every time I see it, I laugh.“Stevie’s fearlessness makes her a rock legend and explains her staying power and popularity.”Previous ‘Female Force’ titles have profiled Dolly Parton, Donna Summer, Tina Turner, Betty White, Michelle Obama, Barbra Streisand, Cher and Gloria Steinem.Earlier this week, Nicks announced the remaining dates for her 2022 US tour. Check out the full dates below and buy tickets here.Stevie Nicks US tour 2022SEPTEMBERFriday 02-Sunday 04 – Snowmass, CO – JAS Aspen SnowmassThursday 08 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia FestivalSaturday 10 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia FestivalTuesday 13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music TheatreSaturday 17 – Asbury Park, NJ – Sea.Hear.Now FestivalMonday 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity CenterThursday 22 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings AmphitheatreSaturday 24 – Bridgeport, CT – Sound on Sound FestivalFriday 30 – Dana Point, CA – Ohana FestivalOCTOBERMonday 03 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood BowlThursday 06 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin PavilionSunday 09 – The

Lollapalooza Festival is set to kickstart on Thursday through Sunday, and the grand list of performers is definitely something to scream about.With some of the biggest names in music taking to the many stages in Grant Park, Ill., there’s something for everyone to break out their best dance moves.Thursday’s line-up sets the tone for a music-filled few days, with none other than rapper Lil Baby and iconic heavy metal band Metallica headlining on Day 1.Also joining Thursday’s star-studded line-up is electronic music king Zhu, known for his mega hits such as “Cold Blooded,” “Faded” and “Working For It.”Tove Lo and Jazmine Sullivan are also set to take to the main stage Thursday.And if you thought Thursday’s line-up is hard to top, Day 2 might have you second-guessing.Music fans will be able to rock out to Machine Gun Kelly’s pumped-up tracks on the main stage, as he and singer Dua Lipa are Friday’s headliners on their respective stages.Other acts include rockers Royal Blood, and rapper Don Toliver who will take to the main stage ahead of MGK.R&B songstress Tinashe will be vibing out with the crowd during her hour-long set. “Heat Waves” hitmakers Glass Animals will also be performing, taking to the stage just before “New Rules” singer Dua Lipa.Starting the weekend off strong on Saturday is a host of musical acts that need no introduction.With the one and only J.

Demi Lovato is giving some of her 138 million Instagram followers a sneak peek of what to expect on her first tour in four years.The 29-year-old singer/actress will embark on the Holy Fvck Tour next month, which kicks off at the Illinois State Fair on Saturday, August 13.Before she hits the road, Lovato took to Instagram to share a brief video of her rehearsal on Tuesday. Rehearsal:Demi Lovato is giving some of her 138 million Instagram followers a sneak peek of what to expect on her first tour in four years'Can’t wait to see you guys on tour,' Lovato said in the caption of her post, adding a smirking emoji.The brief video began with Lovato flashing two peace signs to the camera, clad in a black t-shirt with numerous skeleton designs, blue jeans and black boots.

Stevie Nicks is hitting the road once again for her fall 2022 tour.The "Edge of Seventeen" singer has a busy couple of months ahead after she announced on Monday via Instagram that she was going on a fall tour with special guest Vanessa Carlton.  "Here we go! I’m so excited to be back on the road and can’t wait to see everyone," Nicks wrote on her Instagram post.  The tour kicks off on September 13 in Clarkston, Michigan and wraps up on October 28 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Some of Nick’s other stops include Los Angeles, California, Phoenix, Arizona and Nashville, Tennessee.

Rachel Recchia was publicly rejected three times by men who preferred her co-star during a humiliating rose ceremony on Monday's episode of The Bachelorette.The 26-year-old Chicago native during a dueling rose ceremony with her season 19 co-star Gabby Windey, 31, offered a rose to Termayne Harper, 28, of Naperville, Illinois.'Look, I don't want to be the guy to first decline the rose of the night, but I am gonna have to decline the rose,' said Termayne. Roses declined:Rachel Recchia was publicly rejected three times by men who preferred her co-star during a humiliating rose ceremony on Monday's episode of The Bachelorette'I feel like we could be great friends outside of this, obviously, but I feel like I have a deeper connection with Gabby.

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Stevie Nicks has announced the remaining dates for her 2022 US tour.The soloist and Fleetwood Mac singer confirmed a number of headline dates earlier this year, with a promise to book further US shows.Now she has added 12 new shows, kicking things off at Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts on September 12 before wrapping up on October 28 in West Palm Beach, Florida at iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre.Stevie Nicks US tour 2022 (buy tickets here):SEPTEMBERFriday 02-Sunday 04 – Snowmass, CO – JAS Aspen SnowmassThursday 08 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia FestivalSaturday 10 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia FestivalTuesday 13 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music TheatreSaturday 17 – Asbury Park, NJ – Sea.Hear.Now FestivalMonday 19 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity CenterThursday 22 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings AmphitheatreSaturday 24 – Bridgeport, CT – Sound on Sound FestivalFriday 30 – Dana Point, CA – Ohana FestivalOCTOBERMonday 03 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood BowlThursday 06 – Phoenix, AZ – Ak-Chin PavilionSunday 09 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionWednesday 12 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank AmphitheatreSunday 16 – Nashville, TN – Ascend AmphitheaterWednesday 19 – Charleston, SC – CreditOne StadiumSaturday 22 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music PavilionTuesday 25 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union AmphitheatreFriday 28 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreVanessa Carlton will support on all headline dates.Nicks was already due to play various US festivals in 2022 including Bonnaroo, Sound On Sound, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Eddie Vedder‘s Ohana Festival.Last summer saw Nicks cancel all of her scheduled tour dates for 2021 due to COVID concerns.“Because singing and performing have been

Keke Palmer always delivers. In addition to giving award-worthy performances on the big and small screen, the actress is known to serve drama in the fashion department.

Claiming her space. Keke Palmer responded to a viral conversation comparing her career to Zendaya‘s — and she didn’t hold back.

Keke Palmer pushed back on comparisons of her to Zendaya on social media, calling it an 'example of colorism' that she would be 'compared to anyone' with her respective career achievements.The 28-year-old actress spoke on the topic amid chatter about her presence in the Jordan Peele thriller Nope, which opened atop the box office with $44 million on the weekend, as some suggested the role in the hit movie could elevate her star stature to that of Zendaya's.The Harvey, Illinois native noted her achievements in a pair of tweets, and how it correlated with the colorism she said was in play amid the tenor of the discussion on social media. The latest:Keke Palmer, 28, pushed back on comparisons of her to Zendaya, 25, on social media, calling it an 'example of colorism' that she would be 'compared to anyone' with her respective career achievements.

USA Today. "And I'm like, I'm sorry, in deference to the victims of the families of these mass shootings, I'm not singing it."Although the song doesn't encourage gunplay, the 69-year-old said, "You have to draw the line."An unapologetic Pat said fans can "go home and listen to [the song]" if they really want to hear it. "I can't say those words out loud with a smile on my face, I just can't.

Still happily in love! After Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson exchanged vows during the Love Is Blind season 2 finale, the pair are looking forward to the future — and celebrating their “dream” nuptials they’ve long envisioned.

OSF HealthCare, a Catholic hospital system out of Illinois, has restricted the employee health plan benefits it offers to LGBTQ employees.The health care system changed its policy by narrowing the insurance plan’s definition of “infertility” from any person unable to get pregnant to “the inability for a married couple of opposite sex spouses to conceive.” According to Bloomberg News, OSF HealthCare has characterized the policy shift as attempting to “assist married opposite sex spouses” in conceiving a child.OSF HealthCare operates around 147 medical facilities in Illinois and Michigan, with over 24,000 employees. By amending the definition of fertility, only straight people — more accurately, employees in opposite-sex relationships — will be able to have their fertility treatments covered by their employee health care plan.Given the Catholic Church’s stance on homosexuality and marriage, it is not surprising to see religious institutions or religiously-affiliated employers adopting policies that exclude LGBTQ individuals from benefits typically offered to married couples.Critics were quick to denounce OSF HealthCare’s new policy, arguing that an employer is not denying treatment to some of its workers due to “objections to the treatment they are seeking” — as it might in the case of an abortion or gender confirmation surgery — but merely due to their LGBTQ identity.Peter Romer-Friedman, an attorney who is representing a same-sex male couple who claims they were denied coverage for in vitro fertilization under New York City’s health insurance plan, told Bloomberg that he believes OSF HealthCare’s actions are a clear “violation” of federal workplace discrimination.

Former American Pickers host Frank Fritz has suffered a stroke.

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