How Worried Should the World Be of Chinas New COVID Wave?

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  656 words  |  Martina Birk

When a Chinese senior health adviser last week projected 65 million COVID-19 cases per week in China by June, some health experts sounded the alarm. China has been facing a new COVID-19 wave fueled by the XBB variant since April. Data from Zhong Nanshan—a respiratory disease doctor who was among the first to confirm COVID-19’s easy transmissibility—provided a rare insight into how the disease could possibly be spreading in China almost six months after Beijing abruptly ended its draconian zero-COVID strategy. [Read More]

Inside Rings of Power, Amazon's Lord of the Rings Prequel

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  17 minutes  |  3613 words  |  Martina Birk

Tears are streaming down Ismael Cruz Córdova’s chiseled cheekbones. Somehow, hardly anyone notices. I’m at San Diego Comic-Con, halfway through 96 hours spent shadowing the cast and creators of The Rings of Power, Amazon’s highly anticipated Lord of the Rings prequel series. Tomorrow, franchise superfan Stephen Colbert will debut a trailer for the series to 6,500 screaming attendees, many wearing pointy wizard hats. But tonight, at a private dinner, journalists are getting an early preview of the video in a golden faux forest constructed by Amazon for the occasion. [Read More]

Is Baby Billy Still in The Righteous Gemstones Season 2?

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  575 words  |  Aldo Pusey

The Future of Baby Billy in 'The Righteous Gemstones' Is Totally UnexpectedBy Jamie LernerPublished Jan. 12 2022, 2:22 p.m. ET Source: HBONow that Season 2 of The Righteous Gemstones is here, many of us have questions about Baby Billy’s future in the series. For those who need a refresher, Baby Billy is the 70-year-old millionaire pastor played by Walton Goggins, and he is quite eccentric. Take away the fact that Walton is nowhere near 70-years-old, Baby Billy is still a funky dude. [Read More]

Is the CMT Music Awards Host Dating?

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  513 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Who is Anthony Mackie's girlfriend? Is he still married? The 'Falcon' actor shares four children with his ex-wife Sheletta Chapital. After making his acting debut in 8 Mile alongside Eminem, Anthony Mackie developed an extensive resume of film and television credits that have led to his hosting the 2022 CMT Music Awards. Along with his appearances in The Manchurian Candidate and Million Dollar Baby, Anthony has become a staple in the Marvel Comics Universe. [Read More]

Isabel Brown - Age, Family, Bio

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  209 words  |  Reinaldo Massengill

Public speaker, author, and contributor to/spokesperson for Turning Point USA. She has amassed a massive following on social media, including 600,000 followers to her theisabelbrown Instagram account, for speaking openly about her conservative views surrounding gender theory, relationship culture, the education system, and more.  Before Fame She attended Colorado State University, earning degrees in both Biomedical Science and Spanish. After graduating, she went on to obtain a master's degree in biomedical science policy and advocacy from Georgetown University. [Read More]

John DiMaggio - Age, Family, Bio

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  106 words  |  Martina Birk

Known as the voice of Bender on Futurama and has also voiced the character Manly Dan on Disney's Gravity Falls. Other voice acting roles include Jake the Dog on Adventure Time, Wakka and Kimahri in Final Fantasy X, Dr. Drakken in Kim Possible and Penny Pepper on Sanjay and Craig. In 2018, he began voicing Bean's father on Disenchantment. Before Fame He attended Rutgers University in New Jersey. He debuted in the 1996 film, Eddie, as a Construction Worker. Trivia He had a recurring role as Dr. [Read More]

M-Pesa to Equity Bank charges for deposit

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  835 words  |  Martina Birk

Want to make a money transaction from M-Pesa to Equity bank? The first thing that you should know, are the M-Pesa to Equity bank account charges to avoid further misunderstandings. So, continue reading and find out all the M-Pesa to Equity account charges, where to check them and so on. Mobile banking for sure is one of the most comfortable inventions, since the invention of microwave. With M-Pesa operator, there is no need for you to go to the bank departments on your own and spend hours in the long queues. [Read More]

Meet the 'Songland' Episode 2 Songwriters & Featured Artist

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  480 words  |  Jenniffer Sheldon

TALENTRECAP.COM Singing Songland Kyle Montplaisir Kyle Montplaisir Kyle Montplaisir is a contributor and host at Talent Recap. He is the lead detective for the site on 'The Masked Singer' and an encyclopedia of knowledge on 'The Voice' and 'American Idol'. A graduate of Pepperdine University, Kyle is originally from Arizona, but now lives in Los Angeles. When he isn’t watching talent shows and game shows, Kyle loves eating dessert, singing karaoke, and spending time with his wife, Hannah, and dog, Stella → Recent Posts [Read More]

Silken Laumann - Age, Family, Bio

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  86 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Olympic rower who took home the silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She carried the Canadian flag in the games' opening ceremonies. Before Fame She was born in Toronto Township and started winning medals in 1976. Trivia She nearly lost a leg while training for the 1992 Olympics but ended up winning a bronze medal at the games. Family Life She was married to John Wallace from 1993 through 2002. [Read More]

Tia Torres - Age, Family, Bio

 Posted on August 14, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  133 words  |  Aldo Pusey

Founder of the United States' largest pit bull animal shelter Villalobos Rescue Center who stars on the Animal Planet reality series Pit Bulls & Parolees. She initially opened the shelter in California before relocating to New Orleans, Louisiana. Before Fame She left home when she was 17 years old with a plethora of pets ranging from horses to a goat to dogs. She was previously a truck driver and would serve in the US Army. [Read More]