'Jeopardy' Champ Brayden Smith's Cause of Death Revealed

Dave Chappelle will executive produce four new stand-alone comedy specials featuring comics personally selected by him as part of his Chappelle’s Home Team series for Netflix.

EXCLUSIVE: His reps declined to comment, but word in publishing circles is that Elliot Page’s memoir Pageboy sold to Flatiron Books for north of $3 million. The deal was made based on a 49 page proposal shopped by UTA. Deadline read the document, and it sounds like Page has a truly compelling story to tell about a long struggle to find himself amidst a torrent of homophobic hatred, not only in his hometown of Halifax, Novia Scotia but also in Hollywood where Page first came to fame as an Oscar nominee for Juno. Before he transitioned, Page describes numerous occasions where he was set upon by homophobic bullies, with few willing to help. A beer thrown at Page in Toronto, a menacing loudmouth chasing Page into a restaurant in Hollywood, this was something that happened often to the diminutive Page. The loathsome industry people in Hollywood weren’t named, but there was the male film director who tried to seduce Page at age 16; and the time that a big movie star — who would later say he was ossified and blacked out in a clumsy apology — berated Page at a party in an outrageous homophobic rant. This was just after Page — then known as Ellen — had come out as queer. The actor accused Page’s bold announcement of being false. “You aren’t gay. You are just afraid of men…I’m going to fu*k you to make you realize you aren’t gay.” As the torrent grew louder and more graphic, nobody in the room, even Page’s closest friends, stood up for their friend. It was unclear if they were shocked, or afraid to say anything because the actor was one of the biggest stars in town.

Margaret Styne, the widow of Broadway composer Jule Styne who oversaw an estate and legacy that includes the much anticipated upcoming revival of Funny Girl, has died.

Staying supportive. Amid the news that Jennifer Grey is set to pen a tell-all memoir, her ex-husband, Clark Gregg, was seemingly nervous about what would be included.

Kanye West hasn't really been one to hold his tongue or his Twitter trigger. And in recent weeks, West – formally known as "Ye"  – has been increasingly vocal about his views on how estranged wife Kim Kardashian has been raising their oldest daughter, North West, one of their four children. In addition to publicly addressing Kardashian’s parenting habits, West, 44, has also expressed his love and adoration for the 41-year-old Skims founder while exhibiting his disdain for her current partner, comedian Pete Davidson, 28.

Thirteen pedigree dogs were tragically killed after a tree blown over by Storm Dudley knocked a power line of 11k onto their kennel block, electrocuting them.

A paedophile who commissioned child abuse in America from his UK home has been locked up.

Just one teaspoon of this 50p food could cut your cholesterol by 10% and lower blood glucose by an incredible 24%.

Brooke Shields is sharing the love! The 56-year-old actress celebrated Acts Of Kindness Day by handing out yellow flowers to people in the streets of New York City.“Today is random Acts of Kindness Day so I wanted to know if I could give you some flowers?” Brooke can be seen on a new video, asking the question to surprised strangers in a park.Brooke approached many people on the street, evoking some emotional responses, including tears of joy from a woman who was shocked by the act of kindness, as she received a bundle of flowers.The model and mother of two also runs a nonprofit organization, ‘Beginning is now’ described as “a global community of women of all ages who find strength, wisdom, optimism, humor and more in each other.”Shields decided to spread the joy by taking part in Positive Week, which runs from February 13 to February 19, including Kindness Day, which has been celebrated on February 17 since 1995, and was created by the Random Acts Of Kindness Foundation, based in Denver, Colorado.Online users praised the model’s actions on social media, showing appreciation for her acts of kindness, including the people that received flowers, posting the lovely gesture on Instagram Stories.

Former Loose Women panellist Andrea McLean has got a matching tattoo with her husband Nick Feeney.Taking to Instagram on Friday 18 February, Andrea, 52, teased that they’d had something booked in since November and, while the activity they were about to do wasn’t a first for her, it was for husband of four years, Nick. In the video shared to social media, Nick could be seen proudly showing off his new tattoo that covered his wrist and hand and joked that he’s “so grown up” after getting it.

Happier.The 31-year-old pop star’s plan to build a private burial chamber on his property is on track for approval, despite neighbors’ pleas.As part of an eco-friendly renovation of his over $5 million, 16-acre Framlingham, UK estate, the English singer plans to construct a two-story private chapel complete with a crypt. While the chapel — set to feature stained glass windows and be warmed by an environmentally-friendly heat pump — was approved for construction in Nov.

untimely death last month at the age of 65 shocked fans around the world. However, the “Full House” alum filmed one more project before he passed: a rap video.Saget starred in a music video for rapper Desiigner’s new single “Bakin’.”The song features singers Slushii & DJ Whoo Kid and dropped on Friday. The video first opens with Snoop Dogg suggesting that Desiigner, 24, should “get Bob on the job.” Saget then comes in blazing and starts cooking up bacon, catching money and dancing to the music alongside adult film star Kendra Sunderland.The video, which contains some language not suitable for kids, includes a special tribute at the end of the video for the late actor.

Biggest Loser couple Jessica Limpert and Ramon Medeiros are inviting fans back into their weight loss journey.

Now that Kanye West has finally legally objected to Kim Kardashian‘s divorce filing, we need some answers. Like, why now? Why wait so long?? Well, apparently he didn’t think she was serious when she filed for divorce just about a year ago??

Tristan Thompson enjoyed a father-daughter date with True Thompson — and shared it for all to see!

EXCLUSIVE: Indican Pictures has acquired One Moment, a family comedy starring the late Danny Aiello, with plans to release it in theaters in May and on VOD in July.

David Brenner, the Oscar-winning film editor who worked on a string of blockbusters as well as nine films for director Oliver Stone, died on Thursday. He was 59. The news was confirmed by Avatar producer Jon Landau, with whom Brenner had been working on the sequels.

Illumination and Universal have set release dates for their forthcoming animated films Migration and Despicable Me 4. The former original will be released wide on June 30, 2023, opening against the untitled fifth film in the Indiana Jones franchise from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. The latest installment in the top-grossing Despicable Me franchise is set for a wide release on the wide-open weekend of July 23, 2044. Both films are taking up slots inhabited by previously announced, untitled Illumination Animated Films.

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Brayden Smith was a five-time “Jeopardy!” champion, who appeared on the show in some of Alex Trebek’s (1940–2020) last episodes.Smith appeared on “Jeopardy!” six times in December 2020, winning handily in his first five appearances. A trivia whiz who was the captain of his high school’s quiz bowl team, Smith fulfilled a lifelong dream when he appeared on “Jeopardy!” He took home $115,798 over the course of his five wins.

David Beckham sent his love to the family of Kobe Bryant on Valentine’s Day. 

Brayden Smith, the 24-year-old five-time Jeopardy! winner whose death was announced by family last week, had undergone surgery for an undisclosed condition in the days before his Feb. 5 passing, a local CBS station in his hometown of Las Vegas reports.

This is awful…

A shocking loss. Recent Jeopardy! winner Brayden Smith has died of unknown causes at 24.

Brayden Smith, who just last month was featured in a special Jeopardy! video tribute to the late Alex Trebek, died unexpectedly Feb. 5 in Las Vegas. He was 24.

"Jeopardy!" champ Jayden Smith has died at the age of 24. The news was announced on Twitter by his mother Debbie alongside a photo of Smith on the popular game show's iconic set.

Brayden Smith, a recent contestant on Jeopardy who was a five-day champion, has died at the young age of 24.

champion during Alex Trebek's era, has died. He was 24.Smith died Friday morning in Las Vegas, Nevada, per an obituary posted on the Las Vegas Review Journal.

Trebek’s final episodes he filmed before losing his battle with pancreatic cancer, died at age 24.“The ‘Jeopardy!’ family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brayden Smith,” the show said in a statement. “He was kind, funny and absolutely brilliant.

Five time “Jeopardy!” winner Brayden Smith has died.

Alex Trebek's family is paying it forward. The late "Jeopardy!" host's wardrobe has been donated by the show and his family to The Doe Fund, according to a press release obtained by People magazine.

died Nov. 8 at age 80 following a battle with pancreatic cancer — has been donated to the Doe Fund, a nonprofit that provides housing, vocational training, continuing education and other services for formerly homeless and incarcerated New Yorkers.“During his last day on set, Alex extolled the virtues of everyone opening up their hands and their hearts to those who are suffering,” said “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards, in a statement.

Antonio Ferme editorThe ‘Jeopardy!’ team and the family of late host Alex Trebek have donated a significant portion of Trebek’s wardrobe to The Doe Fund. The nonprofit organization provides paid transitional work, educational opportunities, housing, career training and counseling to people who have been incarcerated, homeless or a victim of substance abuse.Trebek was the face of the popular game show “Jeopardy!” since 1984, hosting more than 8,000 episodes over the course of 37 seasons.

Alex Trebek’s suits are going to a good cause.