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Coast Music News – Wednesday, July 22

July 22, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
After his wild presidential rally, Kanye West headed to his ranch in Wyoming — where he got a special visit from Dave Chappelle.
In a video of the meet-up, Kanye said, “The world needs a smile. You know, we need some joy.”
Chappelle replied, “Brotherhood is real, love is real.’’
In the caption, Kanye wrote, “THANK YOU DAVE FOR HOPPING ON A JET TO COME SEE ME DOING WELL DAVE YOU ARE A GOD SEND AND A TRUE FRIEND ALL LOVE”
The visit comes as his family reportedly fears that the rapper and presidential candidate is going through a mental breakdown. Kanye gave an emotional speech at a bizarre campaign rally in South Carolina on Sunday.
The next day he tweeted: “Kim was trying to fly to Wyoming with a doctor to lock me up like on the movie Get Out because I cried about saving my daughters life yesterday.”
A source tells Britain’s The Sun that Kanye fled to the couple’s ranch because “he’s very paranoid and is convinced he needs ‘protection’ from Kim and [her mom] Kris — even though they’re only trying to help him.”
Katy Perry recently told Howard Stern that she ended her feud with Taylor Swift in order to set a good example for young women. ”It’s hard for young girls growing up, [with] cliques and high school and pettiness and all that stuff, so now we’re super friendly and I’ve always wanted the best for her and we can talk about the best we want for each other.”

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The Daily Dish – Tuesday, July 21

July 21, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Amber Heard took the stand in the Johnny Depp‘s libel suit on Monday.
The actress told the British court that she was afraid Depp was going to kill her and that he threatened to kill her “many times.”
Depp is suing The Sun for describing him as a “wife beater.” He denies that he was violent toward his ex.
Heard also said Depp often accused her of being unfaithful. She said, “He accused me of having affairs with each of my co-stars, movie after movie: Eddie Redmayne, James Franco, Jim Sturgess, Kevin Costner, Liam Hemsworth, Billy-Bob Thornton, Channing Tatum; even women co-stars like Kelli Garner.”
She claimed that Depp even accused her of cheating on him with Leonardo DiCaprio, whom she had auditioned with for a role, and that he had nicknames for her “male co-stars he considered a sexual threat.” She said, “For example, Leonardo DiCaprio was ‘pumpkin-head,’ [her Magic Mike XXL co-star] Channing Tatum was ‘potato-head’ and Jim ‘Turd’ Sturgess.’”
Depp and Heard were married from 2015 to 2017.
Denzel Washington and Julia Roberts will reunite in the Netflix drama Leave the World Behind. Variety says the movie “is a story about two families, strangers to each other, who are forced together on a long weekend gone terribly wrong.” Denzel and Julia last starred together in the 1993 legal thriller The Pelican Brief.
Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie left work a little early this morning to go under the knife for more eye surgery.
Guthrie, who suffered a freak eye injury eight months ago when her young son hit her in the eye with a toy train, previously had surgery to fix a detached retina. She explained this morning that she’s developed a cataract in the eye, which is normal, but it needs to be corrected and it could sideline her for another few days. (People)

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Coffee Talk – Tuesday, July 21

July 21, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Feeling the need to scream? Well, now you can — and you can have that scream released outside … in Iceland. Iceland’s tourism board has launched a new program called “Let It Out.” People around the world are encouraged to release their pent-up anger, frustration and stress into a scream – and then have that scream played on a loudspeaker in the wide open spaces of Iceland. Just go to the Let It Out website to record your scream. (Lifehacker)
New this morning, there’s at least one positive COVID-19 development that we’re hearing about. Researchers from Kansas State University have found that mosquitoes can’t spread COVID-19 to humans.
A jeweler here in Michigan has buried gold and silver and gems worth $1 million around the state — and is encouraging people to go on an epic treasure hunt. Clues can be found at the website JohnnysTreasureQuest.com, but it’s not free. You have to purchase a ticket to participate. Good luck? (WTVT-TV)
A Kansas family praying that their missing dog would return home, finally had their prayers answered when she showed up — at the family’s old house 60 miles away.
Cleo, a four-year-old Labrador, got loose from her family’s home a week earlier prompting calls on Facebook for help in tracking her down. Then, they were shocked when they received a phone call from the family who bought the house they had sold two years ago telling them that Cleo showed up on their front porch. They didn’t know who the dog belonged to, but they had her microchip scanned and discovered she had traveled 60 miles from her family’s new house. The most incredible part of the story is that to get back to the old house, she would’ve had to somehow cross the Missouri River. (KMBC-TV)

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Music News – Tuesday, July 21

July 21, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Katy Perry says that having “child-bearing hips” helped her keep he secret that she was having a child.
Katy Zoomed into Australia’s Kyle and Jackie O Show to talk music and motherhood. When asked if she’d field questions about pregnancy before her official reveal, she told the hosts, “Not many, because I’m very voluptuous.”
She went on to joke about the situation saying, “I think in a pop star’s life, usually the conversation every three months — especially when she’s dating someone — is, ‘Are you pregnant? Pregnant yet? You pregnant now? Now? Is that Taco Bell?’… It’s like, it’s only annoying if you let it be annoying.”
We’re not 100 percent sure that Super Bowl 55 will actually happen, but British gamblers are already laying down bets — on the halftime show!
Legal bookmaker CalvinAyre.com has installed Taylor Swift as a big favorite to headline the big stage. Her odds of +150 mean that you’d get a $50 profit if you bet $100. Other top contenders include Adele, at +300 and Rihanna at +600 — even though RiRi has already turned the gig down once due to the NFL’s blacklisting of activist quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
With any luck, Super Bowl 55 will take place in Tampa, Florida on February 7, 2021.

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Happy Headline of the Day – Monday, July 20

July 20, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
L.A.-based artist Michael Gittes wanted to honor the front-line workers who have been battling coronavirus.
So, he picked a hospital that was particularly hard hit during the peak of the crisis, Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and got to work creating a painting for each and every employee.
Well, he finished and was able to deliver the paintings last week.
A truckload of 1,800 paintings, each representing a flower, rolled up and were passed out to the workers.
It was the perfect gift. These people have been working tirelessly for months. And, Michael was able to give them something unexpected that showed appreciation for all that they’re doing — and continue to do. (WABC-TV)

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The Daily Dish Podcast – Monday, July 20

July 20, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake have welcomed a baby boy after managing to keep her pregnancy a secret.
Britain’s Daily Mail reports that Jessica gave birth last week.
The couple, who’ve been holed up in Montana with 5-year-old son Silas, haven’t been photographed in public since March and Jessica had been avoiding posting full-length photos to social media, apparently to hide her baby bump.
Alex Trebek, who has stage 4 pancreatic cancer, tells The New York Times that “when I start slipping, I’ll stop hosting” Jeopardy! Last week, he told fans he’s “doing well.”
“Eating and drinking while walking” has been banned at Disney World. The move was made to ensure guests wear their masks at all times. The theme park has come under fire for reopening while COVID-19 cases are spiking in Florida. (Deadline)
Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid and the other stars of The Parent Trap will reunite on Kate Couric‘s Instagram on Monday in honor of the movie’s 22nd anniversary. (People)
The Daily Star says Johnny Depp may not appear in another Pirates of the Caribbean film because of the allegations that have surfaced in his libel lawsuit against The Sun. A source tells the newspaper that Disney and producer Jerry Bruckheimer are dismayed about his alleged abuse and drug use.  “They were working on storylines to bid him a fitting farewell from the franchise. They realize that, whether Johnny wins his cases or not, he is likely to be viewed as box-office poison in these sensitive times. But Jerry was hoping there might be a way to get him on board for a small scene.”

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Coffee Talk Podcast – Monday, July 20

July 20, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
The death of Congressman John Lewis on Friday has added fuel to the movement to rename the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, after the long-time activist who marched across it in the battle for civil rights.
The bridge, currently named after a former Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader, became the focal point of the nation on March 7th, 1965, when protesters, including Lewis, were beaten by Alabama state troopers while marching for the rights of Blacks to vote. The incident became known as Bloody Sunday. (The New York Times)
Lewis, who continued to fight for racial equality during his career in Congress, died from pancreatic cancer at the age of 80. (The New York Times)
People are ready to get back to normal dating again – but they are being cautious about it. A new survey by dating.com found that 85% of daters are excited to get back to real-life dating again – including meeting people they met online over the last few months in person. But 60% of those surveyed said they plan to ease into in-person dating, because they want to be careful. (PRNewswire)
Even though everyone agrees that breaking up with someone over text is cold and cowardly – it’s amazingly common. According to a survey of Millennials by text marketing software company SimpleTexting, 57% admitted that they’d broken up with someone over text and a whopping 69% said they’d been broken up with via text. (Bustle)

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Coast Music News Podcast – Monday, July 20

July 20, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Brace yourself: We may need to settle on Instagram concerts and shows at drive-ins for the next 18 months.
Live music executive Marc Geiger said last week in a podcast, (quote) “It’s going to be 2022. It will take that long before the ‘germaphobic economy’ is slowly killed off and replaced by the ‘claustrophobia economy.’ That’s when people want to get out: dinner, festivals and shows.”
The co-founder of Lollapalooza warned “super-spreader events — sports, concerts, festivals — aren’t going to do too well when the virus is this present.”
Live concerts face several obstacles before musicians can tour again. It’s just not about limiting capacity. Nor filtering recycled air and disinfecting air with UV light. But also insurance and liability could be a serious roadblock. (Consequence of Sound)
The Star claims Britney Spears is struggling while in quarantine. A source tells the magazine, “It’s no secret Britney’s a bit wacky and out there, but she’s finding quarantine difficult to adapt to. Part of it is due to the limited contact she has with her sons — she’s only seen them a couple of times over the past few months — and because she’s lonely and doesn’t have many friends. She spends hours making selfie videos because she’s so bored.”
In related claims, fans of Britney’s Instagram account claim that she is sending signs in her videos that she is in need of help. TMZ reports that obsessed followers see hints in things like a photo with Brit crossing her arms in an “X” and in some of her comments before her dance videos. But the site talked to a lot of people who say that the cocktail of medications that Britney takes to stabilize her mental health has become less efficient over time and that recently she’s been “struggling.”

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Happy Headline of the Day – Friday, July 17

July 17, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
Months ago, Laura Fisher of La Quinta, California, learned that her kidneys were failing — so she joined the wait list for a donor. Her daughter, Sarah, stepped forward and was a match.
But even at that point, COVID-19 put surgeries like this on hold.
Recently, they were able to schedule the transplant — and it will happen next week.
Of course, it will be different than normal, because no visitors will be allowed. Laura’s other daughter found a workaround, knitting them plush “cuddle hedgehogs,” so they can take a piece of home with them inside the hospital.
Both mother and daughter are happy that doctors and nurses will be able to take care of this life-saving surgery, even during these complicated times.
And, they feel lucky that they have each other for love and support along the way. (KESQ-TV)

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The Daily Dish Podcast – Friday, July 17

July 17, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Even though the show was based in Florida, The Los Angeles home made famous by The Golden Girls is up for sale. Exterior shots of the home appeared frequently on the sitcom. (Interior scenes were shot on a set.) The 3,000-square-foot property is going for $3 million.
Winona Ryder and Vanessa Paradis did not appear in Johnny Depp’s libel suit on Thursday as scheduled.
Johnny’s exes were due to appear in a British court via video, but his barrister said they decided there was no need to hear from them.
At a preliminary hearing in the case, Vanessa’s witness statement said, in part: “I have known Johnny for more than 25 years. We’ve been partners for 14 years and we raised our two children together. Through all these years I’ve known Johnny to be a kind, attentive, generous and non-violent person and father.”
Winona’s witness statement read, in part: “I cannot wrap my head around (Ms Heard’s) accusations. He was never, never violent towards me. He was never, never abusive at all towards me.”
Depp is suing The Sun for calling him a “wife beater” and being violent toward ex-wife Amber Heard.
Alex Trebek has given fans a new health update and announced a Jeopardy! first.
In a video recorded at his home, the 79-year-old said that for the first time ever old episodes of the game show will be broadcast this summer. New episodes can’t be taped because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the end of the clip, Alex gave fans an update on his treatment for pancreatic cancer. “I’m doing well. I’ve been continuing my treatment and it is paying off. Though it does fatigue me a great deal, my numbers are good. I’m feeling great. In fact, during the break from the studio, I even wrote a book that will be coming out July 21st.”
Trebek will release his memoir, The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life, on Tuesday, the day before he turns 79.

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Furry Friends Friday – July 17 – Featuring Sarabi & Simba!

July 17, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Furry Friends

Sarabi is a super sweet and loving mother kitty. She is unaltered and has a unique dilute calico coloring. She originally was an outside stray that was being cared for. Sarabi’s son Simba is a very playful kitten. He can be timid but feels comfortable with his mom around. We are offering these two as a package deal so that we can keep mom and son together. Please contact Cass County Animal Control at 269-445-3701 to learn more about our sweet Sarabi and Simba.”... [Read Full Story]

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Coffee Talk Podcast – Friday, July 17

July 17, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
A British teen went a little too far to shoot the perfect TikTok video and ended up needing firefighters to rescue her.
For some reason, the 14-year-old’s video required her to squeeze into a baby swing at a park, so that’s what she did. But she got stuck and couldn’t get out. First her friends called her mother for help, but she couldn’t get her out. So her mom called the fire department, which sent a rescue crew over to the park with tools and liquid soap to slide her out of the swing. Although her TikTok video didn’t work out as planned, she still got to experience viral fame as her rescue was captured on video and shared on YouTube. (NY Post)
What’s in a name? Well, just type your first name into Poke My Name.com and it will give you all sorts of cool stats, like how popular it is — and even how popular it is as a middle name.
Need a laugh today? Check out The Craftsman Blog’s Instagram account. It’s an account dedicated almost entirely to shaming homes with really bad shutters. After scrolling through the pics and realizing how many bad shutters there are out there — and how hilarious looking at bad shutters can be — you’ll understand why account owner and historic preservation contractor Scott Sidler has over 30,000 followers. Every #ShudderSunday, Scott posts photos and commentary of truly shameful shutters that will have you laughing out loud … and thinking about shutter placement on your own home and every home in your neighborhood. There’s also awesome renovation photos and design inspo that will have you happy to follow this unique account. Who knew shutters could be so entertaining?!

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Coast Music News Podcast – Friday, July 17

July 17, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Lady Gaga tells Apple Music that she hopes people will dance to her new material, even if it means dancing alone at home. “I can’t wait to dance with people to this music. I can’t wait to just go into any space with a whole bunch of people and blast this as loud as possible to show them how much I love them. Until then, I hope that they listen to this record, and go on not only my personal journey with me, and dance through all the pain, but also go through their own journey, and dance through all THEIR pain.”
Camila Cabello tells Elle magazine that she doesn’t care what the media says about her and her love life with Shawn Mendez, because she’s all about becoming a better person. “There are probably a lot of misconceptions of me out there, but I don’t care. I think I have a better, wiser perspective on things because I am older and I understand myself a lot more. I feel far more grown-up. Growing up! It’s an adventure.”

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The Daily Dish Podcast – Thursday, July 16

July 16, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Another sequel to Dirty Dancing could be in the works. Jennifer Grey and Lionsgate Studio have a plan.
There isn’t a lot of details, but according to Deadline the studio and Jen are collaborating on a new film that involves dancing.
Considering it’s been 30 years since the original, and sadly, key cast members Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach and Jack Weston have died — so a reunion kind of seems impossible. Also, there’s no mention of Eleanor Bergstein coming onboard — she created the now-beloved Baby and Johnny characters. We reached out to her and she replied, “I have no details on this at the present time.  If I know more, I’ll let you know.”
Nick Cannon apologized on Wednesday for his anti-Semitic comments. He removed the podcast episode, Cannon’s Class, where he made “uninformed and naïve” remarks.
In a Twitter thread, Cannon expressed his shame that the podcast “reinforced the worst stereotypes of a proud and magnificent people.” Nick added, (quote) “My deepest and most sincere apologies to my Jewish sisters and brothers for the hurtful and divisive words.”
Nick Cannon was not so contrite with ViacomCBS, who fired him from the VH1 show Wild ‘n Out. He claimed that they owe him and apology. Also, he demanded ownership of his “billion-dollar” Wild ‘n Out brand.
He will remain as host and executive producer of The Masked Singer. FOX-TV taped the third season before the pandemic hit. Firing Nick Cannon would’ve required scrubbing an entire season and disqualifying the winner. (Variety)
Elon Musk, Bill Gates and Apple all had their Twitter accounts hacked Wednesday.
The con artists posted messages imploring followers to send Bitcoin to their account. Posing as the public figures, they said they’d double whatever anyone deposited “for the next 30 minutes.” The accounts are secure now, but there’s no word on how the hackers gained entry.(Engadget)

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Coffee Talk Podcast – Thursday, July 16

July 16, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
The Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors in America … According to a new survey of 20,000 people by YouGov
Chocolate (17%)
Vanilla (15%)
Tie between strawberry, mint-chocolate chip, butter pecan, and “other” (8%)
America’s Favorite Ice Cream Toppings … According to a new survey of 20,000 people by YouGov
Hot Fudge (31%)
Caramel (17%)
Sprinkles (8%)
Hey, guys, ditch the shirtless profile pics … A new survey found that while guys think a shirtless photo will get them more matches on dating apps, seems the opposite is true. The survey, by Dating.com, found that 90% of guys using dating apps think posing without a shirt will get them more attention. But the research revealed that men posing shirtless in their profile pics get 25% fewer matches. This may be why … 66% of the women surveyed said shirtless pictures are a sign of immaturity. And 79% of women respondents said they wouldn’t even consider dating a guy with a shirtless pic on their profile.
But it seems guys have no problem with women showing skin in their profile pics. In fact, the survey revealed that women wearing bikinis in their pics were 40% more likely to get matches.

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Coast Music News Podcast – Thursday, July 16

July 16, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Another sequel to Dirty Dancing could be in the works. Jennifer Grey and Lionsgate Studio have a plan.
There isn’t a lot of details, but according to Deadline the studio and Jen are collaborating on a new film that involves dancing.
Considering it’s been 30 years since the original, and sadly, key cast members Patrick Swayze, Jerry Orbach and Jack Weston have died — so a reunion kind of seems impossible. Also, there’s no mention of Eleanor Bergstein coming onboard — she created the now-beloved Baby and Johnny characters. We reached out to her and she replied, “I have no details on this at the present time.  If I know more, I’ll let you know.”
Kelly Rowland is a coach on the Australian version of The Voice and said recently it was really tough to share the Destiny’s Child spotlight with Beyonce.
Kel, who’s a coach on the show, made the comment to contestant Chris Sebastian, whose brother Guy is a huge star Down Under. She said, “I know this feeling… Can you imagine what it’s like being in a group with Beyoncé? I would just torture myself in my head. Like, ‘I can’t wear this dress because they’re going to say it’s like B.’ Or, ‘I can’t have a song like that because it sounds too much like B.’”:
And she lived with that for a long time. “There was a whole decade, if I am being completely honest, a decade, where it was like the elephant in the room. It was the thing that would constantly be on my shoulder.”

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Happy Headline Podcast – Wednesday, July 15

July 15, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
When all this coronavirus stuff started, the catcher for the Colorado Rockies — Tony Wolters — realized that getting haircuts would be a challenge. So, he committed to growing his hair out, so he could donate that hair to charity.
It didn’t take that long. In just a few months, Tony grew his hair out to seven inches — and was able to get it cut and give it to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan.
So while many people were complaining about not being able to get a haircut, Tony decided to make the most of it, which will result in a big smile on the face of a child in Michigan.

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The Daily Dish Podcast – Wednesday, July 15

July 15, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
ABC named Tyra Banks as the new host of Dancing with the Stars.
She replaces Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews, who were fired only one day ago. ABC plans a “creative refresh” of Dancing with the Stars for season 29 while “honoring the show America loves.”
Tyra Banks once hosted America’s Got Talent for two summers. She created and judged America’s Next Top Model. She said Tuesday, (quote) “I’ve been a fan of DWTS since its beginning. I’m excited to continue the legacy and put on my executive producer and hosting hats.”
Two weeks ago, victims of Harvey Weinstein settled on a $19 million payment to be shared. But the judge rejected that deal negotiated by New York Attorney General’s Office.
Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein said in court on Tuesday, (quote) “I will not give preliminary approval to the settlement.”
Six accusers complained about the $19 million agreement, which they called “one of the most one-sided and unfair class settlements in history.” They claimed the lion’s share would go to attorneys leaving them “only $10,000 to $20,000” each.
Judge Hellerstein told the lawyers to seek a better agreement.
ViacomCBS severed ties with Nick Cannon, who expressed anti-Semitic conspiracies on his podcast.
Nick currently was hosting a rebirth of his MTV show Wild’n Out, which now airs on VH1. No word on whether the show will survive without him in it.
The company on Tuesday released a statement,  (quote) “ViacomCBS condemns bigotry of any kind and we categorically denounce all forms of anti-Semitism. We have spoken with Nick Cannon about an episode of his podcast Cannon’s Class on YouTube, which promoted hateful speech and spread anti-Semitic conspiracy theories.”
Two weeks ago, Nick Cannon invited Professor Griff to his podcast. He was once a member of Public Enemy. He departed 30 years ago in the wake of making anti-Semitic remarks.
Naya Rivera’s four-year-old son need not worry about college tuition. The three creators of the TV show Glee promised to establish a scholarship fund for Josey.
Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan released a lengthy statement on Tuesday that said in part, (quote) “We are heartbroken over the loss of our friend Naya Rivera. She was warm and caring and fiercely protective of the rest of the Glee cast. She was tough and demanding. She was fun. She was kind. She was generous. Our hearts go out to her family. The three of us are currently in the process of creating a college fund for the beautiful son Naya loved most of all.”
The results of the autopsy were released on Tuesday. The official cause of Naya’s death is drowning. The coroner did not detect traces of alcohol or drugs.

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The Coast Social Network with Berrien Community Foundation – Wednesday, July 15

July 15, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, The Coast Social Network

Link to Online Arts Auction

Non-profit arts organizations of Berrien County have joined forces for one matching grant that will benefit them all. The Berrien Community Foundation (BCF) has a long history of supporting the arts and wanted to ensure the arts remain a vibrant part of our community as we emerge from this Coronavirus pandemic. Seeing the challenges we face, BCF secured an anonymous donor who shared the love of the arts and brought us together for a challenge to support our local arts organizations. This donor has pledged $75,000 through BCF as a challenge gift to support the arts – when the community raises $75,000, the donor will match that gift!... [Read Full Story]

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Coffee Talk Podcast – Wednesday, July 15

July 15, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
This is the summer of vacationing in an RV. Throughout the United States, sales and rentals of recreational vehicles have spiked. The RV is an ideal travel vehicle during a pandemic. Large enough to sleep the family but still mobile to get you to where you want to go.
Just one problem: First-time Winnebago drivers don’t know how to maneuver the large rigs. Julie Homrich said they had to landscape their entire yard after her husband “ran over the bushes and backed into our trees.”
Fast food drive-thrus are another hazard for RVs that typically stand taller than 12 feet. Too often an RV destroys overhead awnings. One owner said he was smart enough to walk into a Starbucks to make their order. Getting out of the parking lot was a different issue, (quote) “I tried to go wide. Then I heard a sudden crash. The pole next to the building pummeled my RV. It was a $200 coffee.”
A new survey by the research firm Censuswide reveals that 33% of parents spy on their kids’ Internet activity. Other findings:
– 33% of teens and tweens have created a secret social media account.
– 20% of teens have secret online friends
The owner of a pizza shop in Delaware thwarted an armed robbery by using a pizza as a weapon.
Delaware State Police says the owner of Stargate Pizza in Greenwood, Delaware was closing down the restaurant for the night when a man with a machete approached him and demanded money. The owner told him he didn’t have any cash and then picked up a pizza and threw it at him. The cheesy assault worked as it scared the robber and caused him to flee in a car.
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the assailant. The shop owner was not injured.

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Coast Music News – Wednesday, July 15

July 15, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs
Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Maddon says he’s taking a “leave of absence” from the band in the wake of his arrest on charges of domestic violence.
The 41-year-old musician was taken into custody late last month after being charged with “intimate partner violence.” He gave People magazine a statement saying, “I have some things that I need to deal with and address right now and so I have decided to take a leave of absence from Maroon 5 for the foreseeable future. I wish them the absolute best.”
Maddon was also busted for cocaine possession back in 2016 and served one day of community service.
The pandemic is not treating all of us very well financially, except for Imagine Dragons star Dan Reynolds. He has purchased a Malibu, California mansion for $11.3 million. The four bedroom home used to be owned by Goldie Hawn and has a stone fireplace, a wet bar, a crystal chandelier, ocean views, stone accents, and a gym

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Happy Headline – Tuesday, July 14

July 14, 2020 *Mornings, *Podcasts, Blogs, Happy Headline of the Day
Many assisted-living facilities banned visitors rather than take the risk of coronavirus infecting the residents.
Mary Daniel of Jacksonville, Florida could not see her husband suffering with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Before the shutdown, she visited daily and tucked her husband into bed.
For his well-being and her own sanity, Mary Daniel applied at his facility to be a part-time dishwasher.
Twice a week, after cleaning the kitchen and scrubbing dishes, Mary spends quality time with her husband. She said, (quote) “I was willing to do whatever it took to fulfill my promise. I am going to be there for him every step of the way.” (The Washington Post)

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