Verizon customers across parts of the United States reported wireless service problems Saturday, Aug. 8, according to outage reports tracked by Downdetector. At about 4:16 pm ET, Downdetector showed 10,820 reports of Verizon problems. The reports included disruptions to mobile phone service, mobile internet and 5G Home Internet. Verizon’s website said data, voice, text and … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a rare joint red-carpet appearance in Canada on Friday, Aug. 7, attending a gala marking 40 years of fundraising by the David Foster Foundation. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at the Victoria Conference Centre in Victoria, British Columbia, where they greeted David Foster and his wife, singer … Read more
Jorge Messi, father of football star Lionel Messi and a longtime adviser to his son, died Friday night in Rosario, Argentina, according to reports from Argentine and Spanish media outlets including Infobae, La Nación, Olé and El Español. Reports said Jorge Messi died at around 10 pm local time at a clinic in Rosario. The … Read more
Researchers from Stanford University and the Arc Institute have used artificial intelligence to generate viral genomes that differ from known natural viruses, according to a study published Aug. 6 in the journal Science. The research focused on bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria but do not infect humans. Scientists used the Evo family of genome language … Read more
British music producer and musician William Orbit, whose production credits included Madonna, Blur, All Saints and U2, has died at the age of 69. His family and friends said he died at home on July 23, 2026, in a statement posted to Instagram. No cause of death was disclosed. The statement said Orbit would be … Read more
Detamore was known within country music for his work both on stage and behind the recording console. According to Saving Country Music, his distinctive playing and production skills led to credits on numerous records and collaborations with artists from traditional country performers to newer Texas based musicians. His wife confirmed his death on Aug. 5. … Read more
Wendy Osefo is preparing for another chapter on The Real Housewives of Potomac while facing one of the most challenging periods of her personal life. Speaking at the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip Roaring 20th premiere in New York City on Aug. 4, the 42 year old reality television personality said the upcoming season will … Read more
Marvel Studios is reportedly moving closer to filling one of the most important roles in its upcoming X-Men reboot, with Heartstopper star Kit Connor emerging as the leading choice to portray Scott Summers, also known as Cyclops. Multiple entertainment outlets reported that Connor is being eyed for the part, although Marvel Studios has not officially … Read more
A24 has released the full trailer for Primetime, giving audiences their clearest look yet at Robert Pattinson’s transformation into television journalist Chris Hansen, the longtime face of NBC’s To Catch a Predator investigations. Fact Details Film Primetime Star Robert Pattinson Role Chris Hansen Director Lance Oppenheim Writer Ajon Singh Studio A24 Inspiration Luke Dittrich’s 2007 … Read more
Perez Hilton, the celebrity blogger and media personality whose real name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr., is receiving medical care after authorities responded to reports of an apparent self harm incident during a TikTok livestream from his Miami area home. Information Detail Name Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. (Perez Hilton) Age 48 Location Miami, Florida Incident … Read more
