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May 31, 2025
Rihanna's Father Ron Fenty Dies at Age 70: Reports
Rihanna has suffered a devastating family tragedy.
The singer has opened up over the years about her conflicted relationship with her dad, Ron Fenty.
Fenty and Rihanna's mom split up when the singer was a teen, and Rihanna was vocal about some public ups and downs with her father over the years.
Ron Fenty has now passed away at the age of 70.
People confirmed on May 31 that Fenty had died after Starcom Network first reported it. That site reported that Fenty had died after a "brief illness" in Los Angeles in the early morning hours of May 31. The official cause of death was not released.
"Family members have gathered in California," after his death, the site reported.
Rihanna's brother, Rajad Fenty, "was photographed arriving at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center," on May 28, TMZ reported, adding that Rihanna was "also in the car." The singer is currently pregnant.
Rihanna is from a blended family. According to TMZ, Ron Fenty and her mom, Monica Braithwaite, had three kids together: Rihanna, Rajad, and Rorrey. According to People, Ron Fenty had three other kids from other relationships, Samantha, Kandy, and Jamie, Rihanna's half-siblings.
The relationship was troubled over the years.
(L-R) Ronald Fenty, singer Rihanna and Rajad Fenty arrive at The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. In 2011, Rihanna opened up to Vogue about her dad allegedly turning his back on her "for cash," Billboard reported.
“It really makes me question what I have become to my father. Like, what do I even mean to him? …..It’s really strange," she told Vogue, in an excerpt preserved by Billboard.
"That’s the only word I can think of to describe it, because you grow up with your father, you know him, you are a part of him, for goodness’ sakes!" Rihanna told Vogue. "And then he does something so bizarre that I can’t begin to wrap my mind around it. You hear the horror stories about people going behind people’s backs and doing strange things, but you always think, Not my family. My father would never do that to me.”
In 2019, Rihanna filed a lawsuit that accused her dad of "exploiting her name in what she says are his own million-dollar business deals,"
Rihanna's full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty.
Delta Responds to Moana Girl's Viral Singing During Hours-Long Flight Delay
Delta Air Lines was forced to release a statement after customers grew furious when, during a two-hour flight delay, a young girl essentially held passengers hostage with her rendition of "How Far I'll Go" from Disney's 2016 Moana.
"We appreciate the customer sharing her talents and apologize to our customers for the delay in their travels," a Delta Air Lines spokesperson said in a statement to Newsweek.
The flight's takeoff to Orlando was initially delayed for two hours due to bad weather. Things got worse when the flight circled its destination city for another two hours. It's unclear when, but at some point it seems like the young girl was invited by a flight attendant to sing on the flight crew's intercom system.
@druziroamingWhen your Delta flight is delayed 2 hours and you circle Orlando for another 2… But then a little girl sings Moana on the crew mic and suddenly everything feels okay 🥹🎤✨ #DeltaAirlines #FlightDelay #OrlandoWeather #Moana #Wholesome #InFlightEntertainment #DisneyMagic #FeelGood
♬ som original - Romeu
@madisyyyynnthank you @Romeu for ur pov🥹 #moana #deltaairlines #flightdelay #orlando #universalstudios #delta
♬ original sound - mads
@stephtravelstories#fyp My husband trying to be supportive but I wanted to scream. @Venvm
♬ original sound - Stephanie
According to video shared on social media, some passengers started singing along. But not everyone was entertained by the impromptu performance. Passengers on the flight took to social media and posted the video while also sharing their disdain at yet another hiccup to their already-delayed journey.
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One person commented, "This is actually my worst nightmare and personal hell." Another added, "[N]o hate to the girl, but the PARENTS should know how to read a room. not everything should be centered around your child. she isnt moana, life isnt a Disney movie."
@stephtravelstoriesReplying to @alley <3 😭 1 POV of many
♬ No sounds 3m pagibig_ily - Chapsoy Plays 🎮
A woman who was on the flight shared, "We were delayed by about almost an hour and a half, two hours to even get on the plane, so tensions are already high. People are pissed, they’ve missed connections, and some people just wanna get home.”
Some passengers were furious as their Delta in-flight entertainment screens were interrupted as the young girl performed the entire song.
As one TikToker suggested, "NEVER PERFORM FOR PEOPLE BEING HELD CAPTIVE 😂😂😂."
May 30, 2025
Taylor Swift’s Long-Awaited Win Leaves Scooter Braun With Just Five Words
Scooter Braun has issued a five-word response to the news that Taylor Swift has finally bought back the rights to her master recordings.
“I am happy for her,” Braun said in a brief statement to The Independent, after Swift announced her long-awaited deal to regain ownership of her first six albums.
The move marks a major victory for Swift, who has been locked in a high-profile feud with Braun since 2019. That year, Braun’s Ithaca Holdings acquired Big Machine Records, giving him control of Swift’s masters in a deal she described as her “worst-case scenario.” Swift publicly accused Braun of “manipulative bullying” and said she was denied the chance to buy back her masters outright, instead being offered a deal to “earn” them back one album at a time.
Braun later sold Swift’s masters to Shamrock Capital for more than $300 million, a move that reignited the feud. Swift, 35, accused Braun of selling her music without her knowledge... again... and announced plans to re-record her early albums to regain control. Since then, she has released four re-recorded albums under the “Taylor’s Version” banner.
Swift’s recent announcement revealed that she had successfully purchased her masters from Shamrock Capital, marking the end of a years-long struggle. “I’ve been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening,” she wrote in an emotional statement. “All of the music I’ve ever made... now belongs... to me. And all my music videos. All the concert films. The album art and photography. The unreleased songs. The memories. The magic. The madness. Every single era.”
Sources close to the deal told People that Braun was not involved in the final agreement, contrary to reports suggesting he had “encouraged” Shamrock to sell. “Taylor now owns all of her music, and this moment finally happened in spite of Scooter Braun, not because of him,” the source said.
For Swift, it’s a long-awaited win. For Braun, his brief statement seems to signal the end of a very public dispute.
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Loretta Swit Married Husband Dennis Holahan But Never Had Kids
Loretta Swit is best known to fans as the iconic character Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the television series M*A*S*H.
On that show, her connection with Alan Alda's Hawkeye Pierce took center stage. In real life, Swit was only married once, and her family never included children.
The actor Dennis Holahan was her only husband, and they didn't have kids.
Swit died on May 30, 2025, at the age of 87.
According to CBC, Swit married Holahan in 1983. He was an actor "whom she'd met when he was a guest star on M*A*S*H. They divorced in 1995," the site reported.
What character did Holahan play on M*A*S*H? He played Swedish diplomat Per Johannsen, "who was briefly involved with Houlihan," Swit's character, USA Today reported.
According to his IMDb profile, Holahan also had roles in other iconic productions, playing a banker in the Al Pacino classic, Scarface. He also worked as a lawyer and appeared on General Hospital and in Halloween II.
Loretta Swit and Dennie Holohan Dennis at the Premiere of War Games at the Studio Theatre 1983. In 1989, People reported that Swit dated Bill Hudson before Hudson's romance with Goldie Hawn, but other than that reference and her marriage to Holahan, her romantic life was kept private.
“I’ve never married, but I’m not against the institution of marriage. I don’t see it for myself at the moment, but that could change any second,” she told The Toledo Blade in 1973. “The kind of life I’ve been thrust into is kind of abnormal, but my brother, who’s gorgeous like Robert Stack, always says, ‘You can take the girl out of Passaic, but you can’t take Passaic out of the girl.” That's a reference to her hometown in New Jersey.
She said she still called her mother and father “like a little kid whenever I need some chicken soup.”
"Loretta Swit's portrayal of Margaret 'Hot Lips' Houlihan was groundbreaking — bringing heart, humour, and strength to one of television comedy's most enduring roles. Her talent extended well beyond that iconic character, with acclaimed work on both stage and screen that showcased her intelligence, versatility, and passion," National Comedy Center executive director Journey Gunderson said in a statement to CBC.
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The Long-Awaited 'King of the Hill' Reboot's Release Date Is Out
For more than two years, fans have been eagerly anticipating the King of the Hill revival on Hulu.
That's when the platform announced that it was bringing the beloved show back.
Now it's got a release date, and fans were treated to a peek at the Season 14 reboot's credit sequence.
"Better than an Alamo and almost as good as propane. An all-new season of #KingofTheHill drops Aug 4th on Hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus," Hulu wrote on YouTube.
"After years working a propane job in Saudi Arabia to earn their retirement nest egg, Hank and Peggy Hill return to a changed Arlen, Texas to reconnect with old friends Dale, Boomhauer and Bill. Meanwhile, Bobby is living his dream as a chef in Dallas and enjoying his 20s with his former classmates Connie, Joseph and Chane," the post says.
Hulu posted the sequence on YouTube on May 30, 2025, thrilling fans.
The sequence gives some clues to the show, including a moving van, a "Gribble for Mayor" campaign sign, and characters wearing masks.
“We are all so excited to welcome back Hank, Peggy and Bobby, and to see what they have to say about the world we live in and continue the conversations we began years ago,” said Craig Erwich, president, ABC Entertainment, Hulu and Disney Branded Television streaming originals, breaking the news of the reboot in 2023 to The Hollywood Reporter.
“This show has all of the perfect ingredients to meet this moment in animation at Hulu, and we’re so thankful to be having those conversations alongside this talented group," he said then.
King of the Hill originally ran on Fox, starting in 1997 and extending through 13 seasons, THR reported.
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Athlete Banned From 2028 Olympic Games for OnlyFans Account
A British canoeist says he was banned from the 2028 Olympics due to his OnlyFans account.
In an Instagram post in April, Kurts Adams Rozentals stated he got a call from a Paddle UK representative who informed him of his ban.
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“I got a call from a PaddleUK representative, where I was told that i’m banned from competing at the 2nd and final part of GB team selections as well as banned from speaking to my coach, staff and teammates. PaddleUK’s reasoning? My social media posts.”
According to Paddle UK, Rozentals won a silver medal in the canoe slalom at the World Under-23 Championships in 2023, while also picking up a silver as part of a three-man team at the same event.
Rozentals stated he made on OnlyFans account as a means of income.
“I started making what they now describe ‘edgy videos’, with the focus to grow a following, because trying to live on the salary PaddleUK pays their athletes is near impossible.” He continued: “I was sick of worrying how to pay rent, I was sick of being on the verge of homelessness. I did whatever it took to never be in that position. was it unconventional? sure. I’m not perfect, but to ban me from racing? To ban me from speaking to my teammates like i’m some criminal? That’s fu**ing insane.”
According to CNN, Paddle UK is conducting an investigation into Rozentals’ conduct.
“Paddle UK can confirm that in line with our Athlete Disciplinary Policy, an athlete on the canoe slalom programme is under interim action, pending the outcome of an investigation,” the governing body said.“The investigation has been referred to independent investigation service Sport Integrity.”
Alan Alda Remembers Loretta Swit in Heartbreaking Tribute
Alan Alda and Loretta Swit will always be intertwined in many fans' minds because of the connection their characters shared on the hit television series M*A*S*H.
Their characters, Hawkeye Pierce and Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, shared an iconic on-screen kiss during the show's 1983 finale.
A massive audience of nearly 106 million people viewed that 35-second kiss, which "has been called the most expensive in television history," The Hollywood Reporter noted.
Now that Swit has died at the age of 87, many fans were wondering what Alda would say. And he delivered, sharing a lengthy statement on his X page on the evening of May 30, 2025. Alda himself is 89 years old.
"Loretta was a supremely talented actor. She deserved all her 10 EMMY nominations and her 2 wins. But more than acting her part, she created it," he wrote.
"She worked hard in showing the writing staff how they could turn the character from a one-joke sexist stereotype into a real person -- with real feelings and ambitions. We celebrated the day the script came out listing her character not as Hot Lips, but as Margaret. Loretta made the most of her time here."
Loretta was a supremely talented actor. She deserved all her 10 EMMY nominations and her 2 wins. But more than acting her part, she created it. She worked hard In showing the writing staff how they could turn the character from a one joke sexist stereotype into a real person --…
— Alan Alda (@alanalda) May 30, 2025
Swit's maid found her deceased inside her New York apartment, according to TMZ. Her publicist told TMZ that she died of natural causes, but her official cause of death has not been released yet. She was pronounced dead around noon, the site reported.
Fans weighed in on Alda's comment thread. "It's because of you guys I became a nurse and learned that showing your human to your patients isn't a bad thing. Thanks, to both of you. My most sincere condolences," wrote one.
"She held her own with you guys in a time where that was not always easy. Helped create on of the greatest shows of all time. Rest in peace," another fan wrote.
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Loretta Swit's Last Moments Emerge. Who Found Her?
To some fans, Loretta Swit will always be known as Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan, the character she played on the long-running sitcom M*A*S*H.
Swit passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 87. Although the official cause of death was not released, some details about Swit's last moments are emerging.
Her publicist, Harlan Boll, shared some of those details with TMZ.
According to Boll, Swit spoke with him on the evening of Thursday, May 29, and she "seemed fine."
She was at her apartment in New York City, TMZ reported.
Around 10 a.m., her maid discovered her deceased, and she was pronounced dead two hours later at noon, Boll told the entertainment news site.
Boll is the person who told TMZ she died of natural causes, although the formal cause of death is pending.
Swit was an accomplished actress who received 10 Emmy nominations during her lifetime, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Swit was not married at the time of her death. According to THR, she was married once in her life, to the actor Dennis Holahan, "whom she met on the set of M*A*S*H, from 1983 until their divorce in 1995."
Although best known for the Houlihan character, Swit had a lengthy number of television credits to her name,
“I always wanted to be an actress,” Swit told People in a 1979 over story that ran during the height of her career. “Luckily, my mother loved movies and we would go to double features and sit through both films twice.”
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This 10-Piece $45 Gardening Tool Set Is Just $23 Right Now
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You know the gardening drill. First, you install a raised garden bed and get your plants inside. Then, you water them and feed them delicious (to plants, at least) fertilizer. Afterwards, you water your greenery, prune your plants, and do all of the actual gardening. But not without the help of a gardening tool set that's nearly 50% off at Walmart right now.
The Foukus Garden Tool Set is marked down to $23 from its usual $45, saving you $22. As a Walmart Flash Deal, the sale on this 10-piece set won't last forever, especially since it has over 600 five-star ratings.
Foukus Garden Tool Set, $23 (was $45) at Walmart
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This is a 10-piece set with everything you need to garden well. It has a pair of gloves, spray bottle, limb-cutting saw, shears, spades, hand rakes, trowels, and a cloth tote to carry your equipment in. All of the digging and cutting tools are stainless steel, so they can easily be wiped down between plants — a critical step to avoid spreading disease from plant to plant.
Among the reviews was a Walmart cashier that couldn’t help but pick up the kit for themself. “I especially love the sturdy pouch! It makes it super easy to carry the tools around when I am working in the garden! The tools seem to be as well made as any other tools I have purchased for my garden!”
A second shopper wrote, "Sturdy kit. Metal tools. Great product for the price. Worth the purchase." Another added that the set has "everything you need to garden."
This garden tool set priced at only $23 (making each piece just a bit over $2) is an excellent way to get your growing season off on the right foot. But, if you aren’t careful, it’ll sell out quickly or the Walmart Flash Deal will end, so add it to your cart ASAP.
Walmart's Bestselling Charcoal Grill Smoker Is Over $150 Off, and Shoppers Say It Cooks Their Proteins 'Perfectly’
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Grilling season is officially underway, and if you’re in the market for an upgrade, Walmart has a fantastic selection. Whether you’re looking for a traditional 4-burner grill or a standard griddle model, the retailer's stock is vast, and its most recent markdown is one you don’t want to miss. We just found an incredible deal on this all-in-one grill, smoker, and roaster combo that's now over 30% off.
The Summit Living Charcoal Grill Smoker is on sale for just $290, a 32% discount compared to its full price of $430, during a Walmart flash deal. This extra-large grill is the perfect model for anyone who loves firing up all of their proteins in a single go. Its impressive ratings and nearly 150 five-star ratings speak for themselves, with shoppers raving about its performance. “Meats came out better than a restaurant’s BBQ—brisket was very tender and juicy,” one wrote.
Summit Living 35-Inch Charcoal Grill Smoker, $290 (was $430) at Walmart
The Summit Living 35-Inch Charcoal Grill Smoker.
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The cast iron design is built to last for years to come, and adds a stylish vintage touch. This grill’s grates and charcoal racks are made from high-quality enamel to ensure your meats taste delicious and that the durability is top-notch.
This extra-large machine has three cooking areas: a primary smoking area, a removable warming rack, and the offset smoker. Its main grilling area is an impressive 551 square inches, allowing you to char up multiple racks at the same time, while still having extra room for vegetables.. The offset smoker is an excellent bonus, giving you 192 inches of smoking area, allowing you to uniquely smoke and grill simultaneously. It weighs nearly 120 pounds, and has some heft to it, but its two-wheeled design makes it easy to transport. The 1.2 millimeter thick steel body and 3-millimeter thick lid mean this heavy-duty grill holds heat extremely well.
“Best grill I have ever owned,” said one shopper. “Heavy duty—just what we needed. The grill was easy to assemble—no difficulty. Temperatures were kept well, and the meats cooked through perfectly. Tasted great with a yummy smoked finish.”
“Multi-function smoker, grill, roaster all in one,” said another buyer. “Well designed and heavy duty.”
For under $300, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better multi-functional tool than the Summit Living Charcoal Grill Smoker. With a flash deal pricing this low, it’s sure to sell out fast, so make sure you buy yours today.
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