Jeff Webb, Cheerleading Entrepreneur & Charlie Kirk Mentor, Dies at 76

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Jeff Webb has died.

The entrepreneur was hospitalized for weeks following an incident while playing pickleball.

In life, Webb's biggest claim to fame was revolutionizing and modernizing cheerleading.

He also served as a mentor to one of America's most divisive figures.

On a podcast, entrepreneur Jeff Webb discusses his business success. (Image Credit: YouTube)

He changed cheerleading forever

On Thursday, March 19, Jeff Webb passed away at the age of 76.

He had been hospitalized two weeks earlier following a pickleball injury that involved a fall, Cheer Daily reports.

It seems that he was unable to regain consciousness amidst this health crisis.

Ultimately, Webb's family took him off of life support.

Webb leaves a complex legacy. First and foremost, he is famous for revolutionizing cheerleading.

In 1974, Webb founded Varsity Spirit, an iconic American cheerleading company.

That same year, he founded the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA).

Through these and other business ventures (including acquisitions), Webb is credited with modernizing cheerleading, making it more competitive, and bringing mainstream attention to the sport.

At the same time, he has received criticism for monopolistic actions — consolidating so much of cheerleading under one massive umbrella.

Regardless, critics and fans alike can agree that he was a titan who reshaped cheerleading as we know it.

Entrepreneur Jeff Webb discusses building his cheerleading empire. (Image Credit: YouTube)

He was a mentor to an extremely polarizing figure of the far right

According to the Arroe Collins Like It's Live podcast, Jeff Webb also "helped guide" Charlie Kirk's "early rise."

According to Webb, he met Kirk at a dinner in Atlanta, when a mutual friend introduced them.

Webb publicly recalled meeting Kirk, saying: "He had an incredible amount of charisma, he had a great sense of humor."

His retrospective praise continued: "He was fun to be around, and he was dedicated."

Clearly, he saw a very different side of Kirk than the targets of Kirk's organization did. That makes sense.

On September 10, 2025, Kirk was shot and killed.

"We probably lost a future president," Webb said in an interview with Real America's Voice the following week.

He was actually not the first to say that.

During the initial manhunt, even Kirk's strongest critics made references (mostly joking) to the idea of a time traveler being the culprit. That was not the case.

Clearly, Webb meant this is a more mournful context than those who feared the specter of an America under Kirk.

"WE MAY HAVE LOST A FUTURE PRESIDENT" @jeff_webb: "Charlie Kirk had it all—charisma, faith, respect for everyone… Now, in his absence, tens of thousands of new chapters are rising. His legacy is just beginning."@stinchfield1776 pic.twitter.com/C4KSpGAycl

— Real America's Voice (RAV) (@RealAmVoice) September 19, 2025

Our thoughts are with his family

As we noted, Webb left a complex legacy.

He revolutionized cheer, but he also helped drive the pernicious social forces that have America where it is today.

Leading a polarizing life means that many may feel divided over how to respond to his death.

Simply put, if you didn't have strong feelings about Webb in life, then there's no need to develop them upon his passing.

The same was true of Kirk, by the way. The dead do not need fans or haters. Save that energy for the living.

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Carrie Anne Fleming Cause of Death: ‘Supernatural’ Actress Was 51

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We have tragic news to report out of Hollywood:

Carrie Anne Fleming — the actress best known for her roles on Supernatural and iZombie — has passed away.

She was just 51 years old.

'Supernatural' star Carrie Anne Fleming is dead at 51. (YouTube)

News of Fleming's death comes courtesy or a statement from her representative:

"She died peacefully with her loved ones by her side," the rep told People magazine, adding:

"It was a great privilege to have known Carrie. She was a beautiful soul, inspiring, and above all, kind. She will be greatly missed."

Fleming's team also confirmed that she passed away of complications from breast cancer.

Though she accumulated dozens of film and television credits over the course of her decades in the in industry, Carrie was likely best known as the wife to Jim Beaver's character on Supernatural.

Carrie Anne Fleming has passed away after battling breast cancer. (YouTube)

"She was a powerhouse of vitality and goodwill and amazingly good nature, with a rapturous laugh and an utterly adorable personality that didn't seem to have an off switch," Beaver said today in a social media post.

Born in 1974 in Digby, Nova Scotia, Fleming landed her first film role in the 1996 comedy classic Happy Gilmore.

In the decades that followed, she became an in-demand star, especially in projects in the horror and sci-fi genres.

In addition to her work on Supernatural, Fleming was a regular on all five seasons of iZombie, which ran on the CW from 2015 to 2019.

She also received positive reviews for her work on horror series like Masters of Horror, The Tooth Fairy, and Bloodsuckers.

Fleming remained active in the Vancouver theater scene until the end of her life, landing roles in productions of Romeo and Juliet, Fame, and Steel Magnolias.

She is survived by her daughter, Madalyn Rose. Our thoughts go out to Carrie's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

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Alan Ritchson Filmed in Brutal Fight with Neighbor: Who Started It?

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That's a hell of a fight. But what was it about?

Alan Ritchson was involved in a physical confrontation over the weekend.

A violent video shows the Titans, Reacher, and War Machine actor appearing to knock a neighbor into next week.

But a follow-up report provides what may be some pretty essential context.

Actor Alan Ritchson discusses his career. (Image Credit: NBC)

The Alan Ritchson video is intense

TMZ published footage from an incident on Sunday, March 22.

The video offers almost no context — but shows actor Alan Ritchson in a physical fight with another man.

This apparent brawl appears one-sided during the limited run of the video.

We can see the actor eventually ride off on his motorcycle, which was previously on the asphalt and then the grass.

Two children — reportedly his children — ride behind him on their own bikes, not participating in the fight.

According to what the alleged victim, Ronnie Taylor, told TMZ, this started on Saturday, with Taylor, irritated by the sound of Ritchson riding by on his green Kawasaki motorcycle, flipped off the actor.

Taylor says that Ritchson returned the gesture, but there is no confirmation of this.

On Sunday, around noon, the actor rode by, this time accompanied by the two kids — each on their own bikes.

Taylor has claimed that he simply approached Ritchson to demand: "Can you f–king stop this please."

In his filing with police, Taylor claims that Ritchson punched him in the face and kicked him and also struck him in the back of the head. Though he did not go to the hospital, he did report bruises and swelling.

Though best known as an actor, Alan Ritchson has tried his hand at other performing arts. (Image Credit: ABC)

In an investigation, details matter

According to a follow-up report, Ronnie Taylor isn't exactly some random victim of suburban motorcycle road rage.

Sources told the outlet that Taylor bolted into the street to intercept Ritchson on his motorcycle in a "really aggressive" manner.

Though thankfully both children avoided a crash, Ritchson did not. He crashed, suffering cuts and bruises and a minor injury to his finger.

Taylor reportedly yelled at the actor, even yelling at him to hit him. Ritchson declined to take the bait, and climbed up onto his motorcycle to depart.

This, the report says, is when Taylor shoved Ritchson off of his motorcycle.

Apparently, this is where the video picks up — with Taylor learning the consequences of his alleged actions.

It is unclear why only part of the confrontation was published.

Perhaps Taylor was the one who provided the video.

Alternatively, it is possible that someone only began recording at this stage of the conflict.

Regardless, since Taylor seems to be pressing charges, one can only hope that authorities will have more than one statement and a short video as they investigate.

Actor Alan Ritchson appreciates having fans, but isn't sure why some are so young, considering that 'Reacher' is not for children. (Image Credit: CBS)

He might not be able to share HIS side of the story (due to the investigation)

Social media replies are not quite sharply divided between people who have seen the video and people who have seen the follow-up report.

Yes, there are people who saw the video and nothing else, but incurious;y chalked things up to "'roid rage."

Others have been asking sensible questions — like what led to the motorcycle being on its side in the middle of the road, for example.

Perhaps Taylor has answers to these questions. Only time will tell.

For now, we've heard both sides of the story. One says that an actor decided to pause a bike ride with his kids to inflict violence upon a rude neighbor. The other says that a rude neighbor accosted an actor, shoving him onto the asphalt more than once, and then received a beatdown.

It will be interesting to eventually hear Ritchson's version of events — though he will likely be unable to speak on the topic due to pending litigation.

Alan Ritchson Filmed in Brutal Fight with Neighbor: Who Started It? was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.

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Leonid Radvinsky Cause of Death: OnlyFans Owner Was 43

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

Leonid Radvinsky — the entrepreneur best known for acquiring the company that owns OnlyFans — has passed away.

He was just 43 years old.

OnlyFans owner Leonid Radvinksy is dead at the age of 43. (YouTube)

News of his death comes courtesy of a statement from OnlyFans:

"We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky. Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer," the company said.

"His family have requested privacy at this difficult time."

Multiple outlets have now confirmed that Radvinsky died of complications from cancer.

He had been secretly fighting the disease for several years. The nature of his cancer still has not been made public.

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The Urkanian-American entrepreneur acquired Fenix International, the company that owns OnlyFans, in 2018.

As the Financial Times notes, OnlyFans broke records last year when it paid out more than $700 million in dividends.

The site provides a means for celebrities and adult entertainers to provide subscription-based content to their fans.

Radvinsky had reportedly been in talks about a multibillion-dollar sale of the popular platform at the time of his death.

Born in Odessa but raised in Chicago, Radvinsky was as well-known for his philanthropy as he was for his business savvy.

He and his wife were both supporters of a $23 million grant program for cancer research.

Radvinsky also indicated on his personal website that he planned to sign the Giving Pledge, a commitment by wealthy entrepreneurs to donate the majority of their fortune to humanitarian causes.

Our thoughts go out to Leonid Radvinsky's loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

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Why Was Kendra Caldwell Arrested Just Days After Joseph Duggar?

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Days after Joseph Duggar's arrest on charges of molesting a child, his wife was arrested on child endangerment charges.

Immediately, some jumped to conclusions, wondering if Kendra aided and abetted her husband's alleged crimes.

Others preached caution, suggesting that her arrest was a mere coincidence.

The truth is somewhere in between. Because the charges aren't related … but the timing of the arrest was no coincidence.

Following her arrest, Kendra Caldwell Duggar posed for a mugshot. (Photo Credit: Washington County Detention Center)

Why was she arrested for 'child endangerment' at such a specific time?

Us Weekly's report offers an explanation for why authorities arrested Kendra Caldwell so shortly after Joseph's arrest for molesting a 9-year-old girl.

"After his charge, they automatically do a home study if minors live there. They came to her house," an inside source explained.

Joseph and Kendra are the parents of four young children. Two of these children had already been born before the 2020 family vacation during which he allegedly preyed upon a young girl.

So Kendra's arrest is not directly related to her husband's charges — but the timing of the arrest is not a coincidence, either.

Her arrest stems from a disturbing discovery that investigators found when searching the Arkansas residence.

Kendra and Joseph are now both facing second-degree false imprisonment charges, a Class A misdemeanor.

"Apparently, they had two rooms where the lock of the doorknob was on the outside instead of inside," the insider stated.

"They arrested her and took her kids for that," the source explained, "saying it's evidence that she wrongly detains her kids."

Second-degree false imprisonment simply means illegally detaining someone.

Doing so in the first degree would mean confining someone in a dangerous space, such as without access to food or water.

Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell appear on TLC, before a sequence of disgraceful events. (Image Credit: TLC)

Will she go to prison?

Their charges of second-degree endangering the welfare of a minor seem to be related.

It's honestly no surprise for members of the cult to not be good parents.

If more Duggar homes were searched by authorities, there would likely be more arrests.

Our society as a whole does not tend to take children's welfare seriously. This is reflected in our legal system, which bends over backwards for "parents' rights" and all but ignores that children are people, too.

On the false imprisonment charge, Kendra faces a potential sentence of 1 year behind bars and up to $2,500 in fines.

Truth be told, it seems unlikely that the legal system will hold Kendra accountable for this in a meaningful way.

Typically, even parents who violently abuse their children face limited repercussions — with courts pretending that attending anger management groups means that a person is "cured."

There are cases of parents sentenced to prison for locking up their children, but this usually means that the children were emaciated or died, or that a host of other crimes were committed in the process.

Perhaps a full investigation will uncover more. Some question whether Joseph only ever had one alleged victim, and whether Kendra's alleged crimes stopped at doorknobs.

The silver lining, we suppose, is that Joseph's charges reflect one of the few non-lethal crimes against children that courts do tend to take seriously. Even with his reported confession, it's likely that he will face a prison sentence.

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Immediately after Joseph's arrest, his disgraced brother Josh put out a statement defending Joseph, calling the allegations against him "false."

Meanwhile, the relative silence from Kendra had longtime Duggar-watchers wondering if Kendra will divorce him.

That could still happen. But the same twisted and extreme beliefs that make the cult an ideal stalking ground for predators also forbid divorce.

(That is no coincidence; the ideology of keeping women and children vulnerable and confined is pretty consistent, actually.)

The Duggar family spent years working to present a certain image to the world. But the rot underneath was always there.

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Did Chappell Roan’s Security Guard Bully Jude Law’s Daughter? Soccer Player …

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Over the weekend, Jude Law's ex's husband created quite a stir.

The man, a soccer player, claimed that Chappell Roan's security guard had bullied his 11-year-old stepdaughter.

Chappell has pushed back at the claim, saying that she didn't know anything about the girl or send some goon to bother anyone.

The story has created a rift on social media, revealing gaps in people's celebrity knowledge — except that everyone knows who Jude Law is.

On the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, Chappell Roan discusses performing at different events. (Image Credit: YouTube)

What happened at that Sao Paulo hotel?

Jorge Luiz Frello Filho, known professionally as Jorginho, is a soccer player from Brazil.

(It is our understanding that he plays for a team based in Italy, which we're told is pretty normal for soccer players.)

According to Jorginho, he and his 11-year-old stepdaughter, Ada, were staying at the Palácio Tangará in Sao Paulo with his wife, Catherine Harding.

Harding shares Ada with her ex, Jude Law.

Another guest at the hotel, Jorginho wrote in an Instagram post, was Chappell Roan.

Taking to his Instagram Story, a soccer player known professionally as Jorginho described an alleged unfriendly encounter at a Sao Paulo hotel. (Image Credit: Instagram)

"By coincidence, they're staying at the same hotel as this artist," Jorginho wrote. "During breakfast, the artist walked past their table."

He continued: "My daughter, like any child, recognized her, got excited, and just wanted to make sure it was really her."

Jorginho's account continued: "And the worst part is she didn't even approach her."

He described: "She simply walked past the singer's table, looked to confirm it was her, smiled, and went back to sit with her mum. She didn't say anything, didn't ask for anything."

However, Jorginho then alleged a disproportionate reaction from "a large security guard" who confronted them at their table, lecturing Harding and Ada, framing the tween's actions as disrespectful or harassment.

Actor Jude Law chats on 'The Late Show.' (Image Credit: CBS)

Who's at fault for this?

"Honestly, I don't know at what point simply walking past a table and looking to see if someone is there can be considered harassment," Jorginho marveled. 

He claimed that the guard "even said he would file a complaint against them with the hotel, while my 11-year-old daughter was sitting there in tears."

Jorginho described: "My daughter was extremely shaken and cried a lot."

That sounds like a terrible experience for anyone, particularly an 11-year-old.

And while it's hard to see how exactly this could conceivably be Chappell Roan's fault, if it happened as described, she received backlash — to the point where the mayor of Rio de Janeiro declared that she's banned from performing at the Todo Mundo no Rio music festival. Okay.

Chappell Roan's response to Jude Law's ex's husband's claims.

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On Sunday, March 22, Chappell Roan took to her own Instagram Story to issue a public response.

"I didn't even see a woman and a child. No one came up to me," she clarified from her hotel room. "No one bothered me."

She added: "Like, I was just sitting at breakfast in my hotel. I think these people were staying at the hotel, as well."

Chappell's post not only clarifies how she didn't ask for this, but also emphasizes that Ada didn't do anything wrong, either.

"I did not ask the security guard to go up and talk to this mother and child," she emphasized. "They did not come up to me. They weren't doing anything."

On the 'Call Her Daddy' podcast, Chappell Roan discusses the major downsides of fame. (Image Credit: YouTube)

What's the big takeaway here?

For all of the many faults of America's Next Top Model, it did give us an iconic piece of wisdom.

Natasha offered this sage reminder: "I just want to tell you that some people have war in their countries."

Obviously, there are many problems in this world that are not as bad as war but still worth addressing. That doesn't mean that we, as a society, do not need to gain a bit of perspective.

We're sorry that Ada had a bad encounter with a security guard who was presumably in someone's employ. But that is and should be where that ends.

The ban from a music festival, real or not, is absurd. There's no evidence that Chappell did anything wrong. Please be serious.

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Jessi Pierce: NHL Reporter and 3 Children Killed In House Fire

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We have tragic news to report out of Minnesota today.

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three young children were killed in a house fire in Minnesota's White Bear Lake over the weekend.

Just one day earlier, she shared photos of a simple, happy outing with her kids — images that have since taken on heartbreaking new meaning.

NHL Jessi Pierce has been killed in a house fire alongside her three children. (YouTube)

On Friday, Pierce posted photos from a trip to a local ice cream stand with her children — Hudson, Cayden, and Avery.

In the images, the kids can be seen smiling and enjoying treats after waiting in line, capturing what appeared to be a routine family outing.

"Bag(s) secured," she captioned the post.

Those photos would be her final social media update. Less than 24 hours later, tragedy struck.

Authorities say Pierce and her three children were found dead after a fire engulfed their home early Saturday morning. A family dog was also killed in the blaze.

Fire crews responded to the scene before dawn, but the structure was already fully ablaze by the time they arrived.

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce has been killed in a tragic house fire. (YouTube)

"The entire National Hockey League family sends our prayers and deepest condolences to the Pierce family on the passing of Jessi Pierce and her three young children," the NHL said in a statement (per Page Six).

"Jessi loved our game and was a valued member of the NHL.com team for a decade. We will miss her terribly."

"Jessi Pierce (Hinrichs) was the most vibrant person – the life of the party, always with a smile on her face, always bringing a passion to every article and podcast and interview she did," wrote fellow Minnesota Wild journalist Michael Russo, adding:

"Jessi simply loved covering the Wild and hockey throughout Minnesota and had a way of brightening everyone's day with her upbeat, bubbly personality. I have literally NEVER met anybody that had a way of being EVERYBODY's friend."

"From a [Minnesota Wild] practice in the morning to enjoying ice cream with her kids in the afternoon, if there is any solace in this tragedy, it's that Jessi's last day was spent doing the things she loved most—covering hockey and being a mom," added Minnesota Wild Broadcast Engineer Zach Halverson wrote.

"The rink will never be the same without her smile, her humor, and her passion for the game. There was never a moment that wasn't made better by her presence," Minnesota Wild Broadcast Engineer Zach Halverson wrote.

For those who knew her well — and even those who only followed her work — the images from that final outing now stand as a painful reminder of how quickly everything can change.

Pierce is survived by her husband, Mike. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.

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