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Dead Kennedys co-founder East Bay Ray diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease
East Bay Ray, the 67-year-old founding guitarist of San Francisco punk legends Dead Kennedys, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Despite this diagnosis, Ray has stated his intention to continue performing and touring with the band for as long as his health permits, demonstrating his commitment to his musical legacy. Ray, who co-founded Dead Kennedys…
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Dead Kennedys Guitarist East Bay Ray Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease
Dead Kennedys guitarist and founding member East Bay Ray has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the band announced on 22 September. Despite the diagnosis, he intends to continue performing and touring for as long as his health permits, making the announcement significant for fans and the group’s future live performances. Ray, born Raymond Pepperell, co-founded…
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Florida woman reaches plea deal after months behind bars for allegedly having drugs fall out of ‘jail purse’
Reagan Cox, a 30-year-old Florida woman arrested in late June on charges of resisting an officer without violence, has reached a plea deal following several months in custody. During her arrest, cocaine allegedly fell from her body during processing, leading to additional charges of introducing contraband into a jail and obstruction. The resolution concludes a…
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Dr Drew Pinsky criticises unproven addiction treatment before Presley Gerber’s death
Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of Cindy Crawford, died at a California rehabilitation facility, prompting questions about how a person with access to extensive treatment could still succumb to addiction. Addiction specialist Dr Drew Pinsky said Gerber’s case illustrated the progressive and potentially fatal nature of severe substance use disorder, and criticised treatment approaches in…
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Two Nicolas Cage Classics Finally Getting the Release Fans Have Been Begging For
Disney will release Nicolas Cage’s Con Air and National Treasure on 4K Blu-ray for the first time on 10 November. The upgrades matter because both popular films have long lacked modern high-quality physical editions, despite their importance to Cage’s action-star legacy and their enduring fan bases. Both Steelbook editions will include 4K and standard Blu-ray…
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Doctor faces misconduct hearing over posts about NHS hospital riots
Dr Parmis Lamei Javan, a doctor at Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow, is facing a Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service misconduct hearing after posting inflammatory social media messages during the 2024 post-Southport riots. She claimed her NHS hospital would be “targeted and looted” by rioters, allegedly causing alarm to patients and the public. The General Medical…
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East Bay Ray, Dead Kennedys Guitarist, Diagnosed With Parkinson’s Disease
East Bay Ray, the guitarist and founding member of the influential San Francisco punk band Dead Kennedys, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, the band announced this week. Despite the diagnosis, Ray has stated his intention to continue performing and touring with the group for as long as his health permits, expressing appreciation for the…
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Jehovah’s Witnesses ease ban on blood treatments saying transfusions of blood-derived products now a ‘matter of personal conscience’
Jehovah’s Witnesses have changed their policy so followers may personally decide whether to accept transfusions of red cells, white cells, plasma or platelets derived from another person’s blood. The denomination still prohibits whole-blood transfusions, but medical ethics experts say the change could improve patient safety and reduce conflicts between religious beliefs and urgent medical treatment.…
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Alec Berg signs Netflix deal for Charlie Hall college drug comedy
Alec Berg has signed an overall deal with Netflix and set up his first project under it: an untitled comedy series co-written by and starring Charlie Hall. The series will centre on a drug ring operating from a college fraternity, loosely inspired by recent events at Pennsylvania State University. Berg will executive-produce and serve as…