Joe Doering Cause of Death: Wrestling Legend Was 44

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We have tragic news to report from the world of sports today:

TNA Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling icon Joe Doering has passed away at the age of 44 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.

News of his death comes courtesy of a statement from Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling:

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“At 9:13 AM today, June 26, our brother Joe Doering passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family,” the organization wrote in a statement (via TMZ).

“Though his time on this earth lasted only 44 years, Joe packed a thousand years’ worth of living into every one of them.”

The statement concluded by honoring the wrestler’s legacy.

“Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Lindsay, his family, and leaves behind countless friends and devoted fans around the world who will forever remember his strength, courage, and spirit.”

Doering was first diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016 and underwent surgery to remove the mass.

Despite the diagnosis, he continued wrestling at a high level, becoming one of the most respected big men in the business during his time with All Japan Pro Wrestling.

A general view of the WWE Raw Aggression Tour event at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Park July 31, 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

In 2022, however, the cancer returned, forcing Doering to step away from the ring for another surgery.

Late last year, his family revealed he had been diagnosed with a third brain tumor. Earlier this week, loved ones shared the heartbreaking news that he had entered hospice care as his condition worsened.

Standing 6-foot-8, Doering built an impressive career after making his professional debut in 2004.

He briefly competed in WWE’s developmental system under the ring name Drake Brewer before finding his greatest success in Japan, where he became a two-time Triple Crown Heavyweight Champion in All Japan Pro Wrestling.

American fans also remember his run in TNA Wrestling as a member of the Violent By Design faction alongside Eric Young, Deaner and Rhino. During his time with the promotion, Doering captured the Impact World Tag Team Championship and established himself as one of the company’s most intimidating competitors.

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News of Doering’s death quickly prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and members of the wrestling community, many of whom praised both his toughness inside the ring and the courage he displayed throughout his years-long fight against cancer.

His determination to continue competing while undergoing treatment inspired countless colleagues and fans alike.

Joe Doering is survived by his wife, Lindsay, along with other family members and countless friends.

Our thoughts are with his loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

Joe Doering Cause of Death: Wrestling Legend Was 44 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Jamal Morton: Parenting Influencer Announces Death of 2-Year-Old Daughter

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We have tragic news to report from the world of social media today.

Popular parenting influencer Jamal Morton is mourning the unimaginable loss of his youngest child.

The social media personality, known online as J’Amore or Mr. Jay, revealed this week that his 2-year-old daughter, Sadé Rose Morton, died after drowning in the family’s backyard swimming pool on Father’s Day.

An in-ground pool in a backyard. (Photo by Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images for Everything But The House)

Morton shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional Instagram tribute, telling his millions of followers that he would be stepping away from social media as he grieves.

“I lost my daughter,” Morton wrote.

“She thought she was a big girl and could swim all by herself. She walked out of the house and got into the pool where she drowned.”

“Losing a child is a pain I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I hate to make this post but y’all won’t be seeing me for a while. I have to take a break.”

He continued with a heartbreaking message to his daughter.

“I hope heaven is real because I can’t imagine you being all alone by yourself. So God, if you’re real, please watch over my baby. Rest in peace, my sweet angel. Daddy loves you forever, Rose.”

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The influencer, who has amassed millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook through comedy videos and parenting content, frequently featured Sadé Rose in his social media posts.

According to a fundraiser shared following the tragedy, Morton and his wife, Jessica, said they plan to move because the home has become too painful to remain in.

“We have to move away because we can’t live in that house anymore, and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to work anytime soon,” Morton wrote while asking supporters for help with funeral and relocation expenses.

Sadé Rose was the youngest of the couple’s nine children.

Photos shared by Morton in recent months documented her second birthday celebration as well as milestones such as taking her first steps.

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Just hours before the drowning, Morton had posted a Father’s Day tribute featuring his children, including his youngest daughter.

“On behalf of Jamal Morton and his family, we would like to thank everyone who has reached out with prayers, love, and support during this incredibly difficult time,” reads a statement posted on Morton’s Instagram page on Friday.

“The Morton family is grieving a profound loss and respectfully asks for privacy and compassion as we navigate this moment together,” the statement continues.

“While Jamal has shared much of his life publicly as a creator and influencer, it is important to remember that behind the content is a real family experiencing real pain.

“At this time, there is a significant amount of speculation and misinformation circulating online. We kindly ask the public and media to refrain from sharing unverified information. Any false or defamatory reporting may be addressed through the appropriate channels.”

Our thoughts are with Morton, his wife Jessica, and their family during this incredibly difficult time.

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Benson Boone & Alix Earle Kiss, Marry in New Music Video, Share Steamy Backstage …

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Two young hotties who’ve caused quite a stir in different sectors of culture are Benson Boone and Alix Earle.

Worlds collided this week, with jaw-dropping results.

We can see the two fall in love in a fantastical whirlwind, kissing and marrying and more, in a new music video.

Even steamier is the behind-the-scenes footage of their less serious choreography. The chemistry is reportedly off the charts.

Benson Boone performs onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards on May 26, 2025. (Photo Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

‘The Time of My Life’

Thursday, June 25, was Benson Boone’s birthday.

(He turned 24. Yes, we regret to inform you that he, like millions of other actual adults, was born in 2002.)

To mark the occasion, he released the “The Time of My Life” music video, which showcases him and Alix Earle as the stars of a dramatic love story.

The fantasy romance takes the two sword fighting, dragonslaying, and marrying before exchanging a kiss.

To be clear, this is a music video — this is an acting role for Alix. Though, in cases like Sam Asghari or Chrishell Stause, sometimes getting cast is just the first step towards a long-term relationship.

Whatever you may think of Boone — or Earle, for that matter — it’s an adventurous video that you don’t see so much anymore.

The fantasy vibes are great. Specifically, parts of it have a sword & sorcery energy, a fun sub genre that is increasingly scarce in a world where businessbrained prudes run most entertainment companies.

The two spent a week filming.

TMZ‘s sources reported that they had incredible chemistry during the music video.

We know that people make soaking jokes, but Boone is actually no longer Mormon. That’s not to say that anything is happening between them, though he has denied that they are dating.

Benson Boone dancing to Britney Spears's "I'm a Slave 4 U" pic.twitter.com/tsI4bvhs8X

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‘Slave 4 U’ choreography

In addition to the romantic music video, the two shared a little behind-the-scenes dancing to Britney Spears’ “Slave 4 U.”

Truth be told, this has led some to accuse Boone of queerbaiting. After all, doing the choreography to Britney’s greatest hits was an unwitting right of passage for millions of gay Millennials — sometimes, before they knew that they were gay.

However, we have to emphasize that queerbaiting is a specific term with a specific meaning. A singer adopting specific looks or doing specific dances might prompt some to assume his sexuality, but that’s not what that means.

Queerbaiting very specifically refers to a piece of media winking and nudging at viewers that a couple will get together, while knowing full well that — due to censorship or the showrunner’s preference — they will not.

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Others have accused Boone of being a closeted man who is straightbaiting with Earle.

Though Will & Grace was arguably a genuine case of straightbaiting (the show was pitched as a will-they-or-won’t-they, even though obviously they would not), that’s not really a thing either.

Boone has repeatedly avoided comparisons to music legends, insisting that he’s just being himself.

We should probably let him. He’s barely 24. Remember 2012? He was 10.

Sometimes we have to speak these dark truths in order to keep things in perspective.

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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s Kids Will NOT Reunite With Cousins During Upcoming UK …

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After several years and a whole lot of bad blood, Meghan Markle will return to the UK when Prince Harry returns to his home country next month.

Added to the significance of the occasion is the fact that the couple will be joined by their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

But if you were hoping for an adorable photo of Harry and Meghan’s kids enjoying the company of their royal cousins, we’re afraid you’re gonna be disappointed.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex greet members of the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia on April 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

According to a new report from Page Six, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet are unlikely to spend time with Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis during the family’s upcoming trip, despite it being the children’s first visit to Britain since 2022.

While King Charles is reportedly eager to reconnect with his youngest son and finally spend time with Archie and Lilibet, the ongoing rift between Prince Harry and Prince William continues to cast a long shadow over the royal family.

Royal commentator Amanda Matta tells Page Six that although a reunion between the cousins would be “lovely,” there are simply too many obstacles standing in the way.

“There are all sorts of logistical reasons why it wouldn’t happen,” she explained, noting that William and Princess Kate maintain a busy schedule with both royal duties and family life.

Royal editor Emily Nash echoed those sentiments, saying that while it would be wonderful for the children to know one another, the fractured relationship between their parents remains the biggest hurdle.

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“The cousins should absolutely know each other,” Nash said. “But before that can happen, Harry and William need to repair their own relationship.”

Despite the continued tension between the brothers, King Charles appears determined to move the reconciliation process forward.

Reports indicate the monarch has invited Harry, Meghan and their children to stay at a royal residence during the visit and has even offered to help coordinate security arrangements.

If the trip goes forward as planned, it will be the first time Archie and Lilibet have been in the UK in four years and could give Charles a rare opportunity to spend time with his grandchildren.

Of course, repairing the relationship between the Duke of Sussex and the Prince of Wales remains easier said than done.

The brothers’ estrangement has persisted for years following Harry and Meghan’s decision to step back from royal duties, their explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, and Harry’s revealing memoir, Spare.

While there have been signs that Harry and Charles are attempting to mend fences, royal observers say William has shown little interest in following suit.

So while Meghan’s return to the UK is certainly a momentous occasion, the strife that drove her from the country in the first place is clearly far from settled.

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Alannah Keyser Booted from ‘Love Island USA’ Over Racist Video, Comments

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This has been a deeply cursed few weeks for Love Island USA.

A producer died. A woman was removed from the villa for racism.

Now, after new evidence surfaced, another slur-spewing contestant is gone.

Alannah Keyser was booted from Love Island USA. How did all of this slip past production?

Alannah Keyser attends the Warner Music Group Pre-Grammy awards party on January 29, 2026. (Photo Credit: Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images for Warner Music Group)

She’s officially done

Peacock confirmed to TMZ that Keyser is gone from Love Island USA.

Thursday night’s episode was her final appearance.

This news comes in the wake of a resurfaced video of her saying the literal worst slur, the N-word.

The video was not the first sign of it.

An Instagram comment, seemingly by Keyser, appeared to use the slur.

@stephwithdadeets “ALANNAH HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM CASA” Coming Soon… #loveislandusa #casaamor #alannah #video #greenscreen ♬ Censor Beep Sound 5 – 佚名

Some often wonder how things like this seem to avoid detection during the casting process.

How many good, decent people were passed over to allow someone with a public history of racism to continue?

Well, production says that the video and social media posts were not publicly available.

According to them, they only resurfaced after Keyser was cast on the show.

That does make sense. Someone who isn’t a public figure suddenly being seen by millions is going to have people going “wait, didn’t she do that awful thing back then?” This can be either with good intentions or for clout.

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Why does this keep happening?

This exact same thing happened just weeks ago.

Earlier in Season 8, production removed Vasana Montgomery from the Love Island USA villa.

This, too, was because of resurfaced videos that appeared to show he singing the N-word in one, yelling the N-word in another.

In both cases, production protested that the footage was not publicly accessible to them during the vetting process.

Again, widespread public scrutiny tends to be what allows shameful past actions to resurface.

Sometimes, social media posts simply did not age well. Certainly, the prevalent humor of 2006 on forums and on nascent Facebook would not translate well in 2026.

But no one accused Keyser of Montgomery of posting, like, “ironic” racism or “joke” body-shaming, which would merit an apology but likely not result in firing.

People have used both forms of humor, using the term loosely, to highlight the grim realities of racism, sexism, and more in our society. It’s just that, with social media, people now usually do so more tastefully.

Both of these fallen reality TV personalities used the worst slur to exist in language. It’s unclear why someone would wish to do so.

This isn’t a Love Island USA problem. This is a societal problem. We live in a society where people might spew slurs and continue to have friends and then expect to go on reality television without consequence.

That should not be the case. Social sanction has a purpose.

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David Clayton-Thomas Cause of Death: Blood, Sweat and Tears Singer Mourned By Music World

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We have tragic news to report from the world of music today.

David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears and the songwriter behind the classic hit “Spinning Wheel,” has died.

He was 84 years old.

David Clayton-Thomas, lead vocalist with the American rock group ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’, on stage during a live concert performance, circa 1974. (Photo by Steve Morley/Redferns/Getty Images)

News of Thomas’ death comes courtesy of his publicist, who revealed that the singer passed away peacefully on June 24 at a hospital in Toronto (via Variety).

No cause of death has been announced.

Clayton-Thomas was the voice of Blood, Sweat & Tears during the band’s most successful era, helping transform the jazz-rock group into one of the biggest acts of the late ’60s and early ’70s.

His powerful vocals were featured on enduring hits such as “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.”

Born David Henry Thomsett in England in 1941, Clayton-Thomas moved to Canada as a child.

His early life was marked by hardship. According to multiple accounts, he left home as a teenager and spent years struggling with homelessness and legal troubles before discovering music and teaching himself to play guitar.

That unlikely path eventually led him to New York, where an encounter with singer-songwriter Judy Collins helped change the course of his career.

Soon afterward, he joined Blood, Sweat & Tears, stepping into a band that was searching for a new identity. The chemistry was immediate.

The group’s self-titled 1968 album became a massive success, selling millions of copies and earning five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Remarkably, it beat The Beatles’ “Abbey Road” for the top Grammy honor.

Clayton-Thomas also wrote “Spinning Wheel,” which became the band’s signature song and remains one of the defining tracks of the era.

Blood, Sweat & Tears went on to headline Woodstock, dominate radio airwaves, and help popularize the horn-driven rock sound that would influence countless bands.

Despite the band’s enormous success, controversies and constant touring eventually took their toll. Clayton-Thomas left the group in 1972, though he would later return for additional stints before focusing on a solo career that spanned decades.

He released numerous solo albums and continued performing well into his later years.

Our condolences go out to David Clayton-Thomas’ loved ones during this enormously difficult time

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Alexis Wilkins, Girlfriend of Kash Patel, Slammed For ‘Murdering’ National …

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Thus far, we think it’s safe to say that the highly anticipated America 250 celebrations have not been the nationwide unifying event that our leaders had promised.

First, a UFC fighter used his moment on the mic to allege that Michelle Obama is secretly a man. Nothing says unity like disparaging a former first lady on a national stage!

And then there’s the fact that tourists are getting arrested at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which sounds like a Mad Libs result from a very dark timeline.

Alexis Wilkins attends the Los Angeles Premiere of “Reagan” at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 20, 2024 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

And now we have the situation that played out at the Great American State Fair on Wednesday.

As you may recall, everyone from Martina McBride to Milli Vanilli canceled on the event, leaving organizers to rely on the talents of … Vanilla Ice and Kash Patel’s girlfriend.

It’s hard to crack jokes at a time when everything sounds like a joke, so rest assured that that is not our attempt at humor:

The man who brought us “Ice, Ice Baby” and Alexis Wilkins, who is dating the current FBI director, were indeed tapped to perform.

Alexis WIlkins singing the national anthem. pic.twitter.com/POv5iBRvlh

— Acyn (@Acyn) June 24, 2026

To be fair, Alexis is a singer by trade. But she has about 5,000 monthly Spotify listeners, so she’s about as popular as your nephew’s screamo band.

For obvious reasons, lots of people jumped to the conclusion that she only landed the State Fair gig because of her connection to Patel.

And Alexis’ performance didn’t do much to dissuade them from that notion.

“She sounds like A DEAD CAT!!!!!” wrote one user (via Radar Online).

“Hello, D.C. police. I’d like to report a murder,” another added.

“Yes, someone has viciously murdered the national anthem,” a third chimed in.

“Wasn’t Milli Vanilli available?” a fourth asked.

Listing any further criticism would feel like overkill at this point, but — eh, what the hell? Here’s a few more burns for good measure”

“I think we’ve discovered the vocal equivalent of a bowl of potato salad with raisins in it,” another person tagged in.

“It’s got the energy of a senior who forced her way into the freshman talent show because she couldn’t get into choir even though she auditioned every year,” yet another added.

“This is the best we can do for America’s 250 birthday kickoff? What an absolute joke,” yet another chimed in.

Hey, she’s no Milli Vanilli, but Alexis clearly did her best. She hasn’t publicly responded to the criticism yet, but you can be sure that Kash is gearing up to do some ranting and raving on her behalf.

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