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Latest Celebrity 'Obit' posts
- By ScriptOhio
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Exclusive | CNN uses pic of Dolly Parton Vegas impersonator during tribute, apologizes to icon’s family for blunder
The cable news giant aired an image of veteran tribute artist Kelly Vohnn as it covered Parton’s death from cancer Tuesday.
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CNN uses pic of Dolly Parton Vegas impersonator during tribute, apologizes to icon’s family for blunder
CNN was forced to apologize to Dolly Parton’s family for mistakenly using a photo of a Las Vegas impersonator of the country music legend while reporting on her death.
The cable news network aired an image of tribute artist Kelly Vohnn as it covered Parton’s Tuesday death from cancer — leaving the 58-year-old Vohnn stunned as friends began bombarding her with messages.
The errant image were broadcast during “Laura Coates Live” some 12 hours after Parton’s death was announced by her family.
“We regret the error and apologize to the Parton family,” CNN told The Post in a brief Thursday statement.
Vohnn said the photo was taken in December when she appeared on the red carpet at a Las Vegas screening of “Song Sung Blue,” starring Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman.
“I started getting all these texts in from friends saying that I was on CNN, and I couldn’t believe it,” Vohnn told The Post on Thursday.
Just sayin': And you wonder why CNN's ratings are way down.....
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Tampa Bay Rays (official thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- Professional Baseball
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Rays reach $2.3 billion deal for new stadium in Tampa with eyes on opening for 2029 season
The new ballpark will replace Tropicana Field, which has been the Rays' home stadium since their 1998 debut
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Rays reach $2.3 billion deal for new stadium in Tampa with eyes on opening for 2029 season
The new ballpark will replace Tropicana Field, which has been the Rays' home stadium since their 1998 debut
The Tampa Bay Rays have a deal in place for a new $2.3 billion stadium and surrounding development to be built in Tampa, ideally in time for the 2029 season. The agreement means that the Rays, barring the unforeseen, will remain in the Tampa-St. Petersburg area for at least decades to come.
On Friday, Hillsborough County commissioners voted by a 5-2 count to approve a package of county funding. This comes the day after the Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to approve its share of funding for the project. In all, the city of Tampa is contributing roughly $80 million in public funding, and the county of Hillsborough will contribute almost $800 million. The remaining $1.4 billion or so and any cost overruns will be privately financed. The new complex will be located near Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus.
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred released a statement through the league following the county commissioners' vote on Friday.
"This is a great day for Tampa Bay Rays fans, the entire Tampa Bay region and Major League Baseball. I want to thank the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the Tampa City Council and everyone who worked tirelessly to develop a plan that reflects the interests and priorities of the community while securing a state-of-the-art ballpark and a strong, long-term future for the Rays in Tampa Bay.
"I also congratulate Patrick Zalupski and his partners for their tremendous efforts to make this new ballpark a reality, and I look forward to working with them as they build on the organization's success and deepen its connection with fans throughout the region.
"This agreement represents an important investment in the future of Tampa Bay and provides a tremendous foundation for the Rays and Major League Baseball to continue thriving in this community for generations to come."
Rays CEO Ken Babby also released a statement through the club:
"The Tampa Bay Rays enthusiastically thank and applaud the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners for making history. By virtue of its approval of a county investment in partnership with the Rays and the City of Tampa, today our entire region can celebrate the coming of a privately financed and mixed-use neighborhood, a reinvented Hillsborough College campus, and a new ballpark that secures the long-term future of Major League Baseball here in Tampa Bay.
"With deep gratitude, we commend Hillsborough County Chair Ken Hagan and his fellow elected officials for their vision and support. We are also grateful to Dr. Ken Atwater, President of Hillsborough College, who has been an inspiration throughout this journey. We all have more work ahead, but there is no question our partnership will ensure a cohesive and successful process.
"Above all, we now look forward to celebrating before breaking ground with Hillsborough County an the City of Tampa on a future that has long been doubted, but will indeed happen. By making the Forever Home a reality, the Rays are now home forever in Tampa Bay."
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