CHARLOTTE – Former Browns owner Art Modell is remembered at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. Delegates got word of Modell’s passing during Thursday morning’s Ohio Delegation Breakfast. Former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland said he didn’t know Modell personally, but is saddened to hear of his death. “For someone who has such a personal persona, I […]
CLEVELAND – It’s a tale of two cities. One is mourning the loss of a man who brought the beloved game of football back to its city. Another is celebrating the end of what many consider to be a two decades-long curse on its current franchise. Across the country, many sports fans are mourning the […]
CLEVELAND – Former Browns head coach Sam Rutigliano has forgiven Art Modell and he hopes and prays Browns fans can find it in their hearts to do the same. Rutigliano was fired by Modell in the middle of the 1984 season after coaching the Browns for six years. But Rutigliano said he understood the high […]
*As you no doubt already know, today – Aug. 29 – would have been Michael Jackson‘s 54th birthday. With that in mind it’s fitting that Spike Lee’s “Bad 25″ documentary has found a home … on ABC. On Thanksgiving Day, the network will air Lee’s in-depth look at the making of “Bad” and its impact […]
After appearing in small parts in film and television in the late ’80s to early ’90s, comedian, actor, and producer Martin Lawrence (pictured bottom, second from left) would make a big splash on network television with the Fox network series “Martin.” The show made its debut today as part of a block of programming that […]
Beloved singer, entertainer, and songwriter Michael Jackson and his unfortunate passing in June of 2009 shocked the globe, with fans across various nations still mourning the loss of the “King Of Pop.” With his brand still strong and his legacy largely intact, Jackson was as enigmatic as he was talented. While today (August 29) would […]
Herb Reed (pictured), the founding and very last surviving original member of the hottest pop vocal group of the 1950′s The Platters, died Sunday at age 83, after a period of declining health, reports the Boston Business Journal. Reed, who was a Kansas City, Missouri, native and born in to abject poverty, lost his parents when he […]
Donna Summer may be gone, but the music she created is timeless, having not only defined an era but also serving as an influence for musicians who followed. Hailed as the Queen of Disco, Summer’s phenomenal success provided us with a seemingly endless supply of anthems: “She Works Hard for the Money”; “Hot Stuff”; “Love […]
Sadly we’ve lost another beautiful voice and style icon today–Donna Summer aka the “Queen of Disco” has died at the age of 63, TMZ reports. The Five-time Grammy winner was known for her chart-topping hits like “Hot Stuff” and “Last Dance,” but she’ll also be remembered for her fun and flashy style. From rhinestone encrusted […]
The “Queen of Disco,” who worked hard for the money, Donna Summer, ended her battle with breast and lung cancer on Thursday morning. The diva rose to superstardom in the 70s and 80s with such shake-your-booty dance floor staples as “Hot Stuff,” “Last Dance” and “Bad Girls.” Summer was one of the most influential performers […]
OLMSTED TOWNSHIP, OH (WOIO) – – The family of Charlie Kho released this statement on Thursday: Thank you to the Olmsted Falls and Township community and the parish of St. Adalbert’s for your outpouring of support. It is greatly appreciated. We’ve made the decision to donate Charlie’s organs. This week is Charlie’s 13th birthday and […]
As we remember the life and legacy of Marvin Gaye. Let’s Enjoy Marvin in his element!