Jim Nabors, the shy Alabaman whose down-home comedy made him a TV star as Gomer Pyle and whose surprisingly operatic voice kept him a favorite in Las Vegas and other showplaces, died Thursday. He was 87.
Month: November 2017
Republican Senator Allegedly Threatened with Murder over Net Neutrality
Republican Congressman John Katko was reportedly threatened with murder by a New York man if he did not support net neutrality.
Marvel Comics Chief C.B. Cebulski Accused of Cultural Appropriation After Fake Asian Pen Name Exposed
Marvel Comics’ new editor in chief, C.B. Cebulski, is being accused of “cultural appropriation” after being exposed for having used an Asian pen name to write “Japanese-y” comics for Marvel early in his comic book career.
Leading from Behind: Paul Ryan Follows Nancy Pelosi’s Call for John Conyers’ Resignation
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) followed House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi’s leadership on Thursday, calling on Rep. John Conyers (D-WI) to resign for his sexual assault allegations after Pelosi urged the Michigan congressman to step aside.
Tom Hanks: ‘There Are Predators Absolutely Everywhere’
Tom Hanks weighed in on the sexual misconduct and abuse scandal currently ripping through Hollywood, politics, and the media in a new interview Thursday, explaining that the raft of allegations against prominent men in the entertainment business does …
Beverly Young Nelson: ‘I May Have to Move’ From Alabama If Roy Moore Wins
Thursday in an appearance on NBC’s “Megyn Kelly Today,” Beverly Young Nelson, a sexual misconduct accuser of Alabama U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore, said she might have to leave Alabama if Moore is elected to the U.S. Senate. In addition to the possibility of having to relocate, Nelson told host Megyn Kelly she had been followed since coming forward with those allegations. Partial transcript as follows: KELLY: Right now, this headache belongs to the voters of Alabama, and he is winning in the polls at the moment. You came out and gave that full recitation of what you say happened. NELSON: I did. KELLY: Are you stunned to see him six points up? NELSON: I am stunned, totally. KELLY: I mean, what does it mean to you, if he wins this race? NELSON: I’m actually going to be scared. I’m going to be scared. I feel like I may have to, you know, move. KELLY: Has anything happened to you since you came out as an accuser? NELSON: I’ve been followed. You know, by some people. I have to be very careful wherever I go. Follow Jeff Poor on Twitter @jeff_poor
Report: Peter Thiel Withdraws Name from Consideration for President’s Intelligence Advisory Board
Billionaire investor and PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel has withdrawn himself from consideration in President Donald Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board, according to a report.
New Hotline Opens for Victims of Sexual Harassment in Hollywood
A Hollywood, California-based non-profit organization called Women in Film (WIF) announced this week that it is launching a “sexual harassment help line” on December 1.
Colin Kaepernick Wins ‘Sports Illustrated’ Muhammad Ali Legacy Award
In what has become undoubtedly the most award-winning and star-studded unemployment in the history of unemployment, Colin Kaepernick has won yet another award.
FLASHBACK VIDEO: Matt Lauer Tells Meredith Vieira to ‘Keep Bending Over like That’
Former NBC Today show host Matt Lauer was allegedly caught on a hot mic whispering inappropriate comments to former co-anchor Meredith Vieira on a Today show broadcast, video footage shows.