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NBA Legend Bill Russell Dead at 88

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Outside of his incredible NBA career, Bill was also an outspoken civil rights activist.

“From boycotting a 1961 exhibition game to unmask too-long-tolerated discrimination, to leading Mississippi’s first integrated basketball camp in the combustible wake of Medgar [Evers’] assassination, to decades of activism ultimately recognized by his receipt of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010,” the Twitter statement continued. “Bill called out injustice with an unforgiving candor that he intended would disrupt the status quo, and with a powerful example that, though never his humble intention, will forever inspire teamwork, selflessness and thoughtful change.”

The statement thanked fans for their love and support and encouraged them to keep his spirit and message alive. “We hope each of us can find a new way to act of speak up with Bill’s uncompromising, dignified and always constructive commitment to principle,” it concluded. “That would be one last, and lasting, win for our beloved #6.”

Following the announcement of his passing, the Boston Celtics also shared a Twitter statement in remembrance of their beloved coach and star.

“To be the greatest champion in your sport, to revolutionize the way the game is played, and to be a societal leader all at once seems unthinkable, but that is who Bill Russell was,” they tweeted in part. “Bill Russell‘s DNA is woven through every element of the Celtics organization, from the relentless pursuit of excellence, to the celebration of team rewards over individual glory, to a commitment to social justice and civil rights off the court. Our thoughts are with his family as we mourn his passing and celebrate his enormous legacy in basketball, Boston, and beyond.”

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Why Chris Pratt Says Putting Baby Eloise to Bed Is Like a “Drama” Show

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Chris Pratt Talks Funniest Super Mario Bros. Movie Moments

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger‘s TV viewing habits are a little different as parents.

In an exclusive interview with E! News, Chris joked that the couple’s so-called favorite series these days is a baby monitor that watches over their daughters Lyla Maria, 2, and Eloise Christina, 10 months.

“It’s this new show where you just hope and pray that they stay asleep all night,” quipped the Jurassic World star, who is also dad to 10-year-old son Jack with ex Anna Faris. “It’s been really great. Drama, some comedy.”

While Chris and Katherine are also fans of Yellowstone and Ozark, the actor noted, “It’s been hard for us to find the time to watch anything.”

After all, bedtime can be quite the production. As the 43-year-old explained, the biggest challenge is to put his children to sleep and successfully sneak out of the room without waking them.

“That’s like an obstacle course,” Chris remarked. “And I have one ankle…that cracks every third step. I got a loud ankle, and so I have to hobble out on one leg or else I wake the baby up.”

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Wizards of Waverly Place Producer Confirms Alex’s Sexuality

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March 28, 2023

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“We got as close as we could,” Peter said on the pod, hosted by Waverly Place alums Jennifer Stone and David DeLuise. “It was pretty much right there.”

While his show wasn’t able to peel back the layers of Alex and Stevie’s relationship, Peter acknowledged that the network has made more progressive strides in recent years.

“Disney Channel has had [queer] characters,” he noted. “They did it. At that time, it wasn’t a thing.”

In the 2016 series finale of the animated comedy Gravity Falls, Sheriff Blubs (Kevin Michael Richardson) and Deputy Durland (Keith Ferguson) confirmed they were in a relationship.

Additionally, shows like Star Wars Resistance, The Owl House and The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder have featured LGBTQ+ representation on Disney Channel since Wizards of Waverly Place left the airwaves.

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Jana Kramer Makes Red Carpet Debut With Boyfriend Allan Russell

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Jana Kramer got the man!

Nearly two months after the One Tree Hill alum went Instagram official with boyfriend Allan Russell, the pair decided to take another big step in their relationship by walking their first red carpet together.

The pair stepped out at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood March 27 to attend the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Jana dressed to impress in a sparkling dress featuring a plunging blue neckline. Meanwhile, Allan proved he has plenty of fashion game in his black blazer with matching sneakers.

“This is our first thing as a couple that we’re doing,” Jana told iHeartRadio’s Tanya Rad on the red carpet. “We’re excited for Pink! Her energy is amazing.”

While their red carpet photos clearly show a couple in love, Jana has expressed her desire to keep this relationship a bit more private after going through a public breakup with ex-husband Mike Caussin in April 2021.