Ellen DeGeneres, Paula Abdul, among celebrities remembering Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss’ ‘shining talent’
LOS ANGELES — Stephen “tWitch” Boss, known as a dancer and a DJ on the popular television shows “So You Think You Can Dance” and the “Ellen DeGeneres Show,” has died at age 40. tWitch greeted the world every day with a beautiful smile that was a direct reflection of his beautiful heart. This life is not promised to anyone.”My son just called me to let me know tWitch, Stephen Boss, has passed. Actor Jason Alexander, known for the role of George Costanza on “Seinfeld,” said on Twitter: “I am so sad at the loss of Stephen ‘Twitch’ Boss. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 16 Stephen ‘tWitch Boss’ through the years LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04: Stephen "tWitch" Boss attends the 4moms Car Seat launch event at Petersen Automotive Museum on August 4, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.
wftv.comBritney Spears' ex convicted of trespassing in wedding raid
VENTURA, Calif. — (AP) — A man once briefly married to Britney Spears was convicted Friday of aggravated trespassing and battery at the pop star’s June wedding. The Ventura County judge sentenced him to the 64 days he has already served in jail. Spears married longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari at her home in Thousand Oaks, California, on June 9, in front of several dozen guests including Selena Gomez, Drew Barrymore, Paris Hilton and Madonna. He got inside the house and up to the locked door of Spears' bedroom when she was inside getting ready for the wedding, according to testimony at a preliminary hearing. After he entered his plea, a judge issued a new protective order forbidding him from coming within 100 yards of Spears or the security guard.
wftv.com‘Duckman’ creator Everett Peck dead at 71
Its creator, Everett Peck, who originated the lead character in comic books, died Tuesday. (Simpson33/iStock)Everett Peck, an illustrator whose comic book creation “Duckman” was adapted into a 1990s animated series voiced by Jason Alexander, died Tuesday. The animated series -- officially named “Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man” -- aired on the USA Network from 1994 to 1997, according to IMDb.com. “Like many of us, he struggles to break even but is ultimately squashed by powers far beyond his control.”#RIP Everett Peck, 71, creator of the irreverent '90s animated series 'Duckman.' “I have just sadly learned of the passing of Everett Peck, the genius animator and cartoonist who brought ‘Duckman’ to life,” Alexander tweeted Thursday night.
wftv.comSpears' ex who appeared at wedding charged with stalking
People Britney Spears FILE - Britney Spears and Sam Asghari appear at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)VENTURA, Calif. — (AP) — A man once briefly married to Britney Spears who showed up uninvited at the pop star's wedding to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari was charged Monday with felony stalking. Jason Alexander, 40, pleaded not guilty in Ventura County court to the charge, along with misdemeanor counts of trespassing, vandalism and battery. The three misdemeanor charges stemmed directly from Alexander's attempt to get into the wedding, which he livestreamed on Instagram. Spears said in the posts along with a picture of her and Asghari from the wedding.
wftv.comBritney Spears’ ex-husband charged with felony stalking after crashing pop star’s wedding
People Britney Spears FILE - Britney Spears and Sam Asghari appear at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)VENTURA, Calif. — Pop icon Britney Spears’ first ex-husband was charged Monday with felony stalking after crashing the singer’s Thursday wedding to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari. >> Related: Britney Spears’ ex-husband arrested after allegedly crashing her weddingAlexander entered his plea via video, wearing his inmate uniform, Fox News reported. >> Related: Britney Spears, Sam Asghari wedding photos releasedAccording to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department, Alexander and security did get into a physical altercation at some point, Fox News reported. >> Related: Britney Spears’ father files to end court conservatorship-- The Associated Press contributed to this report.
wftv.comBritney Spears' ex charged with stalking her at her wedding
People Britney Spears FILE - Britney Spears and Sam Asghari appear at the Los Angeles premiere of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File) (Jordan Strauss)VENTURA, Calif. — (AP) — A man once briefly married to Britney Spears was charged Monday with felony stalking after showing up at the pop star's wedding to longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari. Jason Alexander was also charged with misdemeanor counts of trespassing, vandalism and battery, Ventura County court records show. Spears and Asghari obtained an emergency protective order in court against him the day after the wedding, Spears' attorney Matthew Rosengart said. Spears said in the posts along with a picture of her and Asghari from the wedding.
wftv.comBritney Spears’ ex-husband arrested for allegedly crashing her wedding
Britney Spears: What you need to know Singer, songwriter, and dancer, Britney Spears is often referred to as the "Princess of Pop." (NCD)THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Pop singer Britney Spears’ wedding to Sam Asghari on Thursday was interrupted when her ex-husband allegedly trespassed at her ceremony, authorities said. Britney Spears’ ex-husband Jason Alexander was arrested in Thousand Oaks after reportedly trespassing at her wedding. I’m here to crash the wedding.”>> Britney Spears announces she’s taking a break from social mediaTMZ was the first outlet to report about Alexander’s alleged trespassing. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 28 Photos: Britney Spears through the years Here are some memorable moments from pop star Britney Spears' life in the public eye.
wftv.comPhillies rally late to hand Angels 11th straight loss
Bryson Stott hit a game-winning, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied it with a grand slam in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 9-7 victory that sent slumping Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels to their 11th straight defeat.
Super Bowl ads aim to comfort and connect
NEW YORK – Super Bowl ads each year offer a snapshot of the American psyche. The chance to break into the psyche and (virtual) watercooler talk of an estimated 100 million viewers who will be watching the CBS broadcast of Super Bowl LV on Sunday. This year’s Super Bowl will showcase more than 20 first-time advertisers — more than double the 8 from last year if you exclude campaign ads, according to a tally by research firm iSpot. It’s a bellwether when a brand can afford the estimated $5.5 million cost-of-entry for a 30-second spot during the Super Bowl. In stark contrast to last year's Super Bowl, which featured campaign ads from both Donald Trump and Michael Bloomberg, politics is out of sight this year.
From Gaga to Garth, Miranda to Moreno: Celebs join inaugural
(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Like so much this past year, the inaugural celebration will be like no other: pared down, distanced, much of it virtual. But for actor Christopher Jackson — the original George Washington in Broadway's “Hamilton" — performing in a virtual “ball” is a way of participating in an essential rite of American democracy. Miranda will contribute a classical recitation, joining musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, John Legend, Demi Lovato, Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake and Bon Jovi. The inaugural committee has made sure to blend this high-powered list with ordinary Americans and inspiring stories. And the “AAPI Inaugural Ball: Breaking Barriers” celebrated the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities with planned participants including actors Kal Penn, John Cho, Kumail Nanjiani and Chloe Bennet.