Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness

Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness

David Crichlow/Shutterstock Rihanna's dad,Ronald Fenty, has died, PEOPLE can confirm. He was 70. According toStarcom Network, which was first to report the news, Fenty died in Los Angeles following "a brief illness." His official cause and date of death have yet to be revealed. Sources told the outlet, which is based in Rihanna's home country of Barbados, that Fenty's family was with him around the time of his death. In photos obtained byTMZ, Rihanna's brother, Rajad Fenty, could be seen arriving at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on May 28. The outlet reported that the singer was also in the vehicle. Representatives for Rihanna did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Saturday, May 31. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Read the original article onPeople

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Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness

Rihanna's Dad Ronald Fenty Dies at 70 Following a Brief Illness David Crichlow/Shutterstock Rihanna's dad,Ronald Fenty, has died, PE...

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Clint Eastwood at 95: Inside the Hollywood Icon's Life a Year After His Girlfriend's Death

Clint Eastwood at 95: Inside the Hollywood Icon's Life a Year After His Girlfriend's Death

Michael Kovac/Getty Clint Eastwood is celebrating a milestone birthday, turning 95 on Saturday, May 31 The Oscar winner's son says Clint has been "a trouper" in the year after his partner Christina Sandera's death Recent projects for the Hollywood icon include directingJuror #2, starring Nicholas Hoult Clint Eastwoodhas hit a major milestone. The Hollywood legend turns 95 on Saturday, May 31, nearly a year since his longtimegirlfriendChristina Sanderadied. SonScott Eastwoodrecently gave an update on how his father was holding up, telling PEOPLE theGran Torinoactor was "doing good" adding that, "he's a survivor, a trouper." Scott, 39, added that when it comes to his father, theDirty Harryicon is not one to complain. "He was born coming out of the Great Depression, and then he was young during World War II. He saw a lot of struggle," Scott said. Sandera, Clint's partner of 10 years,died of a heart attack at age 61 last July. At the time, the Oscar winner released a statement saying, "Christina was a lovely, caring woman, and I will miss her very much." Speaking with Austrian newspaperKurierahead of his 95th birthday, the star expressed that at his age, he remains in good physical shape and no one needs to worry about his health "for a long time yet." "There's no reason why a man can't get better with age," Clint said in the interview published on May 30. "And I have much more experience today. Sure, there are directors who lose their touch at a certain age, but I'm not one of them." While Clint has kept public appearances to a minimum recently, he remains a major presence in Hollywood — such as his latest directorial projectJuror #2. The drama stars Nicholas Hoult as "family man" Justin Kemp, who serves as a a juror in a "high-profile murder trial" before he "finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma, one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the accused killer," per asynopsis. Speaking with PEOPLE at the Oct. 27 premiere for the film at the AFI Film Festival, Hoult revealed that he was "truly shocked" to be cast, while sharingwhat it was like to work with theUnforgivenstar. "He is cinema in many ways, as an actor, the performances he's given, the films he's directed," Hoult said. "It's just magic to be on set with him and [to have] learned from him. So I feel very, very lucky." Emma McIntyre/Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Clint's family has also celebrated some milestones and achievements — such as son Scott's upcoming filmsTin SoldierandAlarum, the latter which starsSylvester Stallone, and daughterMorgan Eastwood marrying Tanner Koopmans last summerat the Mission Ranch in Carmel, California. Last August, the1992star revealed what meaningful advice his famous dad has passed along to help him with his acting career. "Follow your gut," Scott shared. Read the original article onPeople

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Clint Eastwood at 95: Inside the Hollywood Icon's Life a Year After His Girlfriend's Death

Clint Eastwood at 95: Inside the Hollywood Icon's Life a Year After His Girlfriend's Death Michael Kovac/Getty Clint Eastwood is cel...

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states

Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states

Smoke fromraging Canadian wildfires is once again worsening air qualityin some U.S. states. Parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and other states were all experiencing levels of smoke particulates in the air deemed between moderate and unhealthy the morning of May 31, according to the national air quality map fromAirNow.gov. Forecasters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,saidthe smoke is expected to continue its track south through the Plains states. The smoke is pouring in from blazes in Canada, including in the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where authorities said a combination of rising temperatures, winds and low humidity has spread active fires to thousands of acres. At least 17,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Midwestern states including Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan are expected to feel the impacts of the smoke, which will cut across the central part of the country and reach parts of the East Coast later in the day, according to forecasters atFireSmoke Canada. The impacted regions were also among those in the Northeast, Midwest and Plains that experienced unhealthy air quality in the summer of 2023 due to smoke from out-of-control fires in Canada at the time. Then,skylines in several major cities were blanketed by an orange hazeand air quality was abysmal for millions of Americans. Minnesotans began to feel the impact from the Canadian wildfires on May 29, and authorities across the Midwest have issued air quality alerts. Periods of smoke will persist through at least June 2, the National Weather Service in the Twin Cities, Minnesota said. An air quality alert was issued for the entire state of Minnesota through June 2,the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said. People in sensitive groups such as those with lung disease or asthma, children and the elderly were cautioned that they could experience adverse health effects from the smoke. Wisconsin's Department of Natural Resources on May 30 issued an air quality advisory that expired after 24 hours on May 31, but warned that smoke impacts could persist beyond then and extend the advisory in some areas. If air quality worsens in your area due to wildfire smoke, it's a good idea to limit time outdoors, experts say. The small particles in wildfire smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat and can affect the heart and lungs, making it harder to breathe. It can also cause headaches and bronchitis. Avoid physical exertion, including indoors, if air quality becomes unhealthy. While inside, keep windows and doors shut. Leave off any air conditioning or fan systems that pull air from outside, and use air filters or air purifiers. If you can't buy a commercial portable air filter, you can create your own. One example is theCorsi-Rosenthal boxmade from simple materials of an air filter, box fan and duct tape. If you must go outside, you should wear a high-quality, well-fitting N95 or P100 respirator mask to protect yourself. Keep your trips outside short. You should also watch out for your pets when air quality is bad because they can't wear a respirator mask to protect themselves, but still may need to go outside. Keep their bathroom trips outside short, and watch out for signs of distress such as red or watery eyes and nose, coughing or gagging and increased respiratory rate. You can monitor air quality in your area atAirNow.gov. Contributing: Taylor Ardrey and Michael Loria, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Canada wildfires 2025: Smoke impacts US air quality

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Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states

Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsens air quality in Dakotas, Midwestern states Smoke fromraging Canadian wildfires is once again worsening ...

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Founder of New Hampshire addiction center charged in scheme to intimidate journalists

Founder of New Hampshire addiction center charged in scheme to intimidate journalists

The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire's largest network of addiction centers was arrested Friday after federal prosecutors say he orchestrated a conspiracy to stalk and harass local journalists in retaliation for unfavorable reporting. The Justice Department announced the charges against Eric Spofford, 40, who founded the for-profit drug and alcohol treatment company Granite Recovery Centers, in a Friday press release. Prosecutors said Spofford — who lives in both Salem, New Hampshire, and Miami, Florida — was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit stalking through interstate travel and using a facility of interstate commerce; one count of stalking using a facility of interstate commerce; and two counts of stalking through interstate travel. From March 2022 and continuing through at least May 2022, Spofford allegedly devised a scheme to harass and terrorize a reporter employed by New Hampshire Public Radio, her immediate family members and a senior editor at NHPR in retaliation for the outlet's reporting, officials said. That year, NHPRreported multiple allegationsof sexual misconduct, abusive leadership and retaliation by Spofford during his time as CEO of the addiction center. Spofford denied the allegations and later filed a defamation lawsuit against the outlet, officials said. A judge dismissed Spofford's suit, NHPR reported. Prosecutors said Spofford paid his close friend $20,000 to throw large rocks and bricks at the victims' homes at night and spray-paint the properties with "lewd and threatening language." Spofford's friend was assisted bythree others who are currently in prisonfor their involvement in the harassment scheme, prosecutors said. Jim Schachter, the president and CEO of NHPR, thanked the Justice Department in astatement on Xand said that "attacks on journalists have no place in American life." "His attempt to silence our reporting failed, as should every attempt to snuff out press freedom," he wrote. The journalist who reported the investigation, Lauren Chooljian, did not immediately return a request for comment. Each count against Spofford carries a possible sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000, prosecutors said. An attorney for Spofford could not be immediately reached for comment. A spokesperson for Granite Recovery Centers said in a phone call that Spofford sold the company three years ago and that "he has nothing to do with the company." Officials said Spofford will appear in federal court in Boston on June 2.

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Founder of New Hampshire addiction center charged in scheme to intimidate journalists

Founder of New Hampshire addiction center charged in scheme to intimidate journalists The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire's larg...

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“Don't Worry Darling ”Costars Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel Are Engaged: 'I Love You. Let’s Build an Empire'

"Don't Worry Darling "Costars Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel Are Engaged: 'I Love You. Let's Build an Empire'

Ari'el Stachel/instagram Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel announced their engagement with an Instagram post on Friday, May 30 The couple met in October 2020 on the set of the movieDon't Worry Darling Both of their roles were largely cut from the film, but the pair have celebrated the flick for introducing them Don't Worry DarlingcostarsKiki LayneandAri'el Stachelare engaged! Stachel, 33, and Layne, 33, announced their engagement in a light-heartedInstagramvideo on Friday, May 30. The couple is seen in the footage discussing how their racial and religious identities impact what they want to watch during a cozy night at home on the couch. As their preferences continue to range, Layne tells Stachel, "Ari, don't nobody wanna hear you crying on a Friday night!" The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Ari'el Stachel/instagram Stachel then remembers, "Oh s---! It's Shabbat." He exits and comes back to the couch, saying, "Babe, can we at least light the candles?" TheIf Beale Street Could Talkactress tells him, "Of course," and then quickly asks, "Can we watchBeyoncé'sHomecoming?" He gives her a knowing smile before the video cuts to Beyoncé performing in herHomecomingdocumentary. The video then zooms out from Beyoncé on the TV and shows the Tony-winning actor lighting one of the Shabbat candles before he hands the match to Layne, who takes it with her left hand and expertly shows off her new piece of jewelry. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As the Instagram video comes to a close, it quickly cuts to Layne showing off her ring while in the crowd at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour. She then kisses Stachel on the cheek. Stachel captioned the Instagram post, "This week is extra special — featuring my queen@kikilayne. Friday nights for us. Watch till the end — trust us :) Kiki, I love you. Let's build an empire." Representatives for Stachel and Layne did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Ari'el Stachel/instagram The newly engaged couple met on the set ofOlivia Wilde's film,Don't Worry Darling. When the film first premiered in late September 2022, Laynerevealedthat most of her scenes as Margaret were cut from the final edit of the movie. Yet she remained upbeat about the experience of filming opposite the Grammy Award winner, whose role as Ted was also largely cut from the film. "The best thing about#DontWorryDarlingis that I was lucky enough to meet@arielstachel," Layne captioned anInstagram videoof them together. "They cut us from most of the movie, but we thriving in real life. 🙂🙂. Love you Ari ❤️❤️❤️❤️." The actress added the hashtags about their blossoming off-screen relationship, "#GotMyCheck#GotMyMan#EverythingHappensforaReason." Stachel also shared anInstagrampost to celebrate the film's premiere and their relationship. "My favorite part of my experience in Don't Worry Darling," he captioned a photo of the two on set. "This woman did phenomenal work and I was thirsty the second I met her." He previously recalled the first time he met Layne on the movie set in a September 2022 interview withThe Daily Beast. He explained to the outlet that he then spent their first rehearsal attempting to make conversation. "I was corny as hell, and then we did another take where we got to our first rehearsal and we found ourselves talking for hours," he toldThe Daily Beast, adding, that his favorite part of the production was, "just looking at KiKi." Read the original article onPeople

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“Don't Worry Darling ”Costars Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel Are Engaged: 'I Love You. Let’s Build an Empire'

"Don't Worry Darling "Costars Kiki Layne and Ari'el Stachel Are Engaged: 'I Love You. Let's Build an Empire' A...

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