Mark Margolis, the actor who played the menacing Hector Salamanca in the AMC series “Breaking Bad” and its prequel “Better Call Saul,” died on Thursday, August 4, 2023. He was 83. Margolis’s son, Morgan Margolis, announced his death on Twitter. The cause of death was not disclosed. Margolis was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1939….
Taylor Swift surprised Kobe Bryant’s daughter Bianka with her signature “22” hat during her concert in Los Angeles on Thursday night, in a heartwarming moment that has since gone viral. The 6-year-old was in the audience with her mother Vanessa and sister Natalia, and she was clearly thrilled to receive the gift. Swift stopped the…
Google is celebrating the life of Altina Schinasi, an American artist, designer, and inventor most known for designing the Harlequin eyeglass frame — known today as the widely popular “cat-eye” eyeglass frame. Schinasi was born on August 4, 1907, in Manhattan, New York to immigrant parents. Her mother was a native of Salonica (then in…
Liverpool and Bayern Munich played out a thrilling seven-goal draw in a pre-season friendly on Wednesday. The Reds took the lead twice in the first half, through Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk. However, Bayern Munich responded with goals from Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane to level the scores at 2-2 at halftime. The second…
Three former dancers of Lizzo have filed a lawsuit against the singer, alleging sexual harassment, weight-shaming, and creating a hostile work environment. Arianna Davis and Crystal Williams filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court on Tuesday. They allege that Lizzo made inappropriate comments about their weight, body, and appearance. They also allege that Lizzo…
Meta Platforms (META) stock surged after the company reported earnings that beat expectations. The company’s stock rose by more than 18% in after-hours trading. Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, said that the company had a “year of efficiency” in 2022, and that the company is “well-positioned” for the future. Meta’s Earnings Report Meta Platforms reported earnings…
Argentina and South Africa played to an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women’s World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium on Friday, keeping both teams alive in the tournament but denting their hopes of progressing. The match was a close affair throughout, with both teams creating chances. Argentina took the lead in the first…
Sinead O’Connor, the Irish singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1990s with her hit song “Nothing Compares 2 U,” has died at the age of 56. O’Connor’s death was confirmed by her manager, who said that she died by suicide. O’Connor had a long history of mental health struggles, and she had spoken openly…
The U.S. women’s soccer team fought hard against the Netherlands in their latest match, but a 2-2 draw leaves some questions about the team’s future. The U.S. came out strong in the first half, taking a 2-0 lead, but the Netherlands rallied in the second half to tie the game. The draw leaves the U.S….
Barcelona have been given provisional clearance to play in next season’s Champions League, following a €1.5 billion restructuring of their finances. The Catalan club had been facing the prospect of being banned from European competition after failing to meet UEFA’s financial fair play regulations. However, the club’s new financial plan has been approved by UEFA,…
