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‘Deeply Missed’: John Ashton of ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Passes Away

Legacy of love

Deeply missed — Actor John Ashton passed away at 76, as confirmed by HollywoodUnlocked.com. He was widely known for his roles in the Beverly Hills Cop films, Some Kind of Wonderful, and Midnight Run. His manager stated that Ashton was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and service. “John was a loving husband, brother, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by all who knew him,” manager Alan Somers said.

Legacy of love — “John leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, children, grandchildren, as well as his brother, sisters, his extended family and all who loved him. John’s impact on the world will be remembered and celebrated for generations to come,” Somers added.

The latest installment — Ashton starred in the first two “Beverly Hills Cop” movies and returned for the latest installment, “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.”

Final project — The lates film was released in July 2024, marking Ashton’s final project.

Prolific career — Born on February 22, 1948, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Ashton had a prolific career with nearly 100 film and TV credits.

Notable works — Ashton appeared in many notable works, including “Midnight Run” and various John Hughes films.

Guest appearances — Ashton also made guest appearances on numerous TV shows and was passionate about golf.

Died at his home — Ashton died at his home in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is survived by his wife, children, stepchildren, and grandson.

Tribute To Country Music Hall of Famer Kris Kristofferson

Country music star Kris Kristofferson has passed away at the age of 88, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. Kristofferson won three Grammy Awards from 13 nominations. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004. He starred in films like “A Star Is Born,” which earned a Golden Globe. Kristofferson was also known as a family man; he had eight children, seven grandchildren, and was married three times.

Kristofferson’s longest relationship lasted 41 years with Lisa Meyers, whom he married in 1983. “I feel nothing but gratitude for being this old and still above ground, living with the people I love,” Kristofferson said in 2013.

“I’ve got eight kids, and a wife that puts up with everything I do, and keeps me out of trouble,” Kristofferson added.

The couple shared a life in Maui, Hawaii, raising five children together and enjoying a quiet lifestyle.

“At the time, I was gun-shy about any relationship heavier than a one-night stand. The road had been my escape, going out and pouring it all into performing,” Kristofferson recalled in 1998. “[But] as my family started getting bigger, it finally beat its way into my consciousness: ‘Wake up, man. This is what really matters.’”

Despite being misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the 2010s, he was later found to have Lyme disease.

“We understand Kris’ deficits in spatial awareness and short-term memory loss and we laugh about it all the time,” Meyers said in 2016. “The more we can get Kris to laugh, the healthier he is. Being on the road, the laughter, the music. It’s great medicine.”

Kristofferson remained active in his career until 2022, with Meyers supporting him through his health challenges.

Nicole Kidman Reveals Shocking Reason She Was Denied Role

So uncomfortable

Nicole Kidman — Nicole Kidman recently shared that she was rejected for the part that Julia Roberts portrayed in the 1999 romantic comedy “Notting Hill,” as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. Kidman had felt that she lacked the recognition and talent needed for the role.

Love Actually — During a 2020 interview, she also mentioned wanting a small part in “Love Actually” but was passed over again. “There was something where I think I really wanted a role… maybe I was gonna do a small role in Love Actually at one point,” Kidman recalled.

Notting Hill — Julia Roberts initially hesitated to accept the role in “Notting Hill,” finding the script boring before ultimately deciding to take it on.

How boring — “How boring. How tedious — what a stupid thing for me to do,” Roberts recalled thinking.

So uncomfortable — “I was so uncomfortable!” Roberts added. “I mean, we’ve talked about this so many times, but I almost didn’t take the part because it just seemed – oh, it just seemed so awkward. I didn’t even know how to play that person.” ”

Missed opportunities — Despite these missed opportunities, Kidman and Hugh Grant eventually collaborated successfully in the series “The Undoing,” where she praised their easy working relationship and chemistry.

A sense of humour — “There was something very relaxed, obviously, because I’m Australian and you’re British, we have that… similar, I don’t know, it’s just a sense of humour,” Kidman said.

Viola Davis Delivers Powerful Speech While Accepting Coveted Award

Holly Robinson Peete

Viola Davis — Viola Davis has been given the Jacqueline Avant HollyRod Humanitarian Award, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. Davis was awarded during the HollyRod Foundation DesignCare 2024 Gala.

Holly Robinson Peete — The foundation, established by Holly Robinson Peete and her husband, supports families affected by Parkinson’s disease and autism.

Robinson Peete — During the event, Robinson Peete spoke about Jacqueline Avant’s legacy, emphasizing her philanthropy and love for the arts.

Inception period — “This award is very special to me because Jacqueline was a founding donor of the HollyRod Foundation at its inception period,” Robinson Peete said. “If you knew her, you knew the definition of grace, joy, philanthropy and love for family. She loves the arts and was an inspiration to so many.”

The award — Kelly Rowland presented the award to Davis, praising her impact and commitment to uplifting others.

The spirit of this award — “Viola Davis perfectly exemplifies the spirit of this award, named after Jacqueline Avant who was a true champion of generosity, love, and philanthropy,” Rowland said. “Like Jacqueline, Viola’s kindness and commitment to making the world a better place reminds us all of the power we have when we choose to uplift others. Viola, we are beyond grateful for your courage, your brilliance and your heart.”

Her challenging childhood — In her acceptance speech, Davis reflected on her challenging childhood and the importance of self-love and compassion.

Two people — “I listen to what people say, that when you go into philanthropy, it’s about making the world a better place; and that’s absolutely what I want, but the two people that you owe the most to are your six-year-old self and your 80-year-old self,” Davis said. “I don’t know my 80-year-old self yet… but I know my six-year-old self because she’s still very much alive to me.”

Very little food — “She had a lot of dreams, but she didn’t have a lot of hopes. She was a bed wetter. She grew up with very little food and in abject poverty. She was probably called an [N-word] more times than she was called Viola – and ugly. But what happened with Viola, she was born into a world where she did not fit in. And if anyone comes to understand the definition of a hero, they are always born into a world that they do not fit in,” Davis added.

Philanthropic work — Davis emphasized her philanthropic work aimed at addressing childhood hunger, education, and domestic violence, expressing her desire to honor her younger self and help others feel seen and supported.

The last person — “I was reluctant to say this,” Davis said, “But until the last person who has a memory of you dies, you will never be dead, and I want to live forever. I want to honor little Viola, I want to be the hero that she needs next. I want to be that person that came through the dark and said, ‘I see you.’ That’s why I work with hunger. That’s why I work with education. That’s why I work with domestic violence. I see you. And as long as I am breathing, I know that my leg of this race is to pass the baton on to the next great runner who’s gonna get it and put it out into the world and make others feel less alone, like Ms. Avant. I thank her for her life. I thank her for even thinking that I am worthy of this award. And while I’m still breathing, I am going to leave something in people.”

The community — The gala attracted around 500 attendees, including notable figures like Magic Johnson. Other honorees included artists and professionals recognized for their contributions to the community.

Cause of Death Released For 58-Year-Old Dikembe Mutombo

Our league

Dikembe Mutombo — Hall of Fame basketball player Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at the age of 58 following a battle with brain cancer, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. Standing 7-foot-2, Mutombo was a dominant presence in the NBA for 18 seasons, primarily known for his shot-blocking abilities.

Our league — “There’s nobody else in our league who has the intimidating presence he has in the hole,” Golden State Warriors Coach Don Nelson said in 1994. “He’s one of a kind.” Mutombo left a significant legacy both on and off the court, becoming a humanitarian advocate in Central Africa and establishing a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

House of Mutombo — “I would shake my head and tell the people, ‘Man cannot fly in the house of Mutombo,’” Mutombo said previously. “I felt I was a chief, I was the boss, and nobody could come into the paint” — the area under the basket — “unless they knocked on the door and asked permission to come in.”

Georgetown University — Born on June 25, He came to the U.S. to study at Georgetown University, where he developed his basketball career under coach John Thompson.

Americanized — “I am not trying to become Americanized, because [in] American society when you succeed you succeed for yourself,” Mutombo once said. “But in African society, you succeed for your family. People helped me when I grow up. I cannot stop helping people now.”

Denver Nuggets — Drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 1991, he later played for teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers, earning numerous accolades, including four NBA Defensive Player of the Year awards and 8 All-Star selections.

Hakeem Olajuwon — Mutombo’s career totals include 3,289 blocked shots, standing second only to Hakeem Olajuwon in NBA history.

Their seven children — Beyond basketball, he was deeply committed to philanthropy, using his platform to support education and health initiatives in his homeland. Mutombo is survived by his wife, Rose, and their seven children.

Jimmy Kimmel Hilariously Mocks MAGA Over $100,000 Watches

The perceived contradiction

Aim at former President Donald Trump — Jimmy Kimmel recently took aim at former President Donald Trump’s newly launched luxury watches, as verified by HollywoodUnlocked.com. Trump’s watches are currently priced at $100,000. Trump’s critics have portrayed him as someone in desperation who needs more money to funds his ongoing legal proceedings as well as his presidential bid.

Going to cost you — “Hold on to your MAGA hats because this one is going to cost you,” Kimmel said. He went on to jokingly call Trump the “Rolex Luthor.”

Kimmel mocked Trump — Kimmel mocked Trump for putting his name on various products and suggested that the former President would endorse anything for profit.

Donald Trump Jr — “Man, he will slap his name on anything at all, doesn’t matter what it is,” Kimmel said. “Donald Trump watches, Donald Trump coins, Donald Trump Jr., any garbage they hand him, he will put his name on it for a dollar.”

The struggling economy — Kimmel also questioned Trump’s claims about the struggling economy.

The perceived contradiction — Kimmel noted the perceived contradiction of people being unable to afford basic necessities while simultaneously being able to purchase expensive watches.

The Biden economy — “Let me see if I have this straight, the Biden economy [per Trump] is such a mess people can’t afford to buy apples, they can afford a $100,000 Trump watch?” Kimmel quipped.

Golf Legend John Daly’s Urgent Message In Aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Please Be Safe

Aftermath of Hurricane Helene — Countless Florida and Georgia residents are now dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as learned by HollywoodUnlocked.com. The storm recently struck the southeastern U.S. with winds reaching an astonishing 140 miles per hour.

Golf legend John Daly — The storm slammed the Big Bend region of Florida, where golf legend John Daly resides. Daly took to social media to post a radar image and expressed his concern for those affected by the hurricane.

Please Be Safe — “Prayers for all those in the path of the Big Bend!” Daly wrote. “God Bless and Everyone Please Be Safe during Hurricane Helene! #thisismyhome.”

Significant damage — Daly reported significant damage to his property but confirmed that his family is safe, despite the devastation.

Total loss and devastation — “For everyone that has reached out, my family are all safe but all our homes are not!” Daly wrote. “As water is pouring out of every crevice! Total loss and devastation after living here all my life! I still cannot imagine ALL we have lost but we are SAFE and all can be replaced! Praise God!”

The hurricane moved inland — As the hurricane moved inland, Georgia remained on alert for potential impact.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned of likely loss of life and property in the aftermath.

Additional loss of life — “When Floridians wake up tomorrow morning, we’re going to be waking up to a state where, very likely, there’s been additional loss of life. And certainly, there’s going to be loss of property,” DeSantis said.

Keep them in your prayers — DeSantis added, “You’re going to have people that are going to lose their homes because of this storm. So please keep those folks in mind, keep them in your prayers.”

Frontman of 3 Doors Down Shares His Faith At Concerts

Brad Arnold

Brad Arnold — Brad Arnold, the frontman of 3 Doors Down, recently opened up about sharing his Christian faith onstage, as reported by HollywoodUnlocked.com.

“I don’t really talk a whole lot on stage, to be quite honest,” Arnold said. “But — if I’m going to use a moment on stage to talk, then I want to give glory to God. And I want to take a chance to tell people that Jesus loves them when there may be some people that may not hear it from another place.”

Hersheypark Stadium — During a recent concert at Hersheypark Stadium, he gave an uplifting message about the love of Jesus, emphasizing that people are enough and can overcome challenges.

Strong enough — “This world surrounds us with a message that we’ll never be good enough, we’ll never be strong enough, we’ll never be beautiful enough, we’ll never be rich enough. Whatever the case may be. Certainly that we’ll never win. Social media surrounds us with those messages all the time. It’s driven down our throats every day, that we’ll never be good enough and that nobody really, really loves us,” Arnold said.

Similar messages — Arnold, who has been sharing similar messages for about a year, has received positive feedback from fans, noting that many are hungry for hope.

Social media — “I get so many messages on social media that have all been encouraging. I expected a few people would be like, ‘shut up.’ But none of that. People are hungry for it. It’s a message of hope,” Arnold said.

An opportunity — Arnold acknowledged that while not everyone may be receptive, he sees it as an opportunity to plant seeds. “You see some looks on a few faces in the crowd roll their eyes, you know, like, ‘I don’t want to hear this.’ But, you know, they’re still hearing it,” he said.

3 Doors Down — As 3 Doors Down concluded their “Summer of ’99” tour with Creed, Arnold introduced a new song titled “Never Look Down,” aimed at encouraging listeners to remain positive during tough times.

My platform — “I was an alcoholic for probably 17 years. In January, it’ll be nine years since I’ve had a drink. And I give that completely to God because I know that I couldn’t do it. I tried to quit myself for years and I couldn’t do it. And finally I went to treatment and I gave it to God. And I’m not taking it back. And I didn’t want to hear it when people told me at first, but people planted seeds in my life, and they grew over time,” Arnold said. “I’m not trying to shove religion down their throat or anything like that. I just wanted to simply tell them that Jesus loves them because this world needs it. This world, to a lot of people, is a really, really dark place. And it’s not for all of us, but for a lot of people it is. And to shine a light in darkness is the greatest thing that I feel like that I can do with my platform,” he continued.

Julie Chrisley Gets Bad News About Her Prison Sentence

Chrisley Knows Best

Julie Chrisley — Julie Chrisley and her husband, Todd Chrisley, who gained fame on their show “Chrisley Knows Best,” have gone from TV craze to convicted criminals, as reported by HollywoodUnlocked.com. The couple was found guilty in 2022 of conspiring to defraud banks out of over $30 million and evading taxes by concealing their earnings.

In November 2022, Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced with Todd receiving a 12-year sentence and Julie a 7-year sentence. Todd began serving his sentence in January 2023. Despite Julie’s effort to appeal her sentence and request a reduction to five years, the court upheld her 7-year sentence.

Chrisley Knows Best — “Chrisley Knows Best,” which premiered in 2014, followed Todd, a wealthy real estate mogul, and his family as they navigated their lavish lifestyle in Atlanta.

The series — The series was known for showcasing the Chrisley’s unique family dynamics, parenting styles, and extravagant living.

Fraudulent activity — While Todd received a 12-year sentence for the fraudulent activity, Julie was initially sentenced to seven years.

The convictions — A panel from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had previously affirmed the convictions of the Chrisleys and Tarantino, but recently remanded her case to the lower court for re-sentencing after they identified a legal miscalculation.

Federal prosecutors — Federal prosecutors are currently advocating for the original seven-year sentence.

A reduced sentence — Julie’s lawyers have argued for a reduced sentence of five years due to the negative impact on her children.

Minimum security facility — Todd is currently in a minimum security facility with a projected release date in 2032.

Incarcerated in Kentucky — Julie is currently incarcerated in Kentucky. Her prison release is anticipated to be April 2028.

Elle King Breaks Silence On ‘Toxic’ Relationship with Her Father

My dad

Elle King — Elle King, 35, announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her second child and revealed that she is expecting a baby boy, HollywoodUnlocked.com has reported. “Doubling down,” King wrote. “I am so happy. Thank you for all the love and support as @tattooker [partner Dan Tooker], Lucky and I grow our family. #tableforfour.”

During a podcast interview, King also opened up about her relationship with her dad, actor Rob Schneider. She described it has a “toxic and very silly” experience in her childhood.

An emotional post — In an emotional post surrounded by blue balloons and confetti, she expressed her happiness about expanding her family.

Rob Schneider — Born Tanner Elle Schneider in July of 1989, she later used the stage name Elle King as her music blends country, rock, and blues. She released her debut EP in 2012 and her first album, “Love Stuff,” in 2015, which featured the hit single “Ex’s & Oh’s.” This earned her two Grammy nominations. Her 2023 album is titled “Come Get Your Wife.”

My dad — “I put out my record, and people finally started asking about my dad,” King said. “My dad called me, and was like, ‘Don’t [expletive] talk about me in the press.'”

Her experiences — She spoke about the “toxic” aspects of her upbringing and her decision to speak publicly about her experiences.

A summer with my dad — “If I would ever spend a summer with my dad, it would be on a movie set. I would just get lost in the shuffle. If I ever messed up a shot, if I ever was talking, like, I would get in [expletive] trouble,” she recalled.

A very good reputation — “He also didn’t have a very good reputation. I don’t want to be associated with him. He’s just not nice. You can want someone to change so much; you can’t control anyone else’s actions. You can’t control people’s feelings. All you can control is how you react and what you do with your feelings, and sometimes I [expletive] boil up, and I boil over and I [expletive] bust my lid,” she said.

A million years — “I never in a million years thought that that was going to go viral. I was just speaking about my childhood and about my truth,” King later said. “I was not trying to hurt him. A lot of people said, ‘How could she say that about her family?’ and ‘Everything needs to be behind closed doors.’ No, it doesn’t. Sometimes you have to just say things and get them off your chest so that you don’t have to carry it for the rest of your life.”

Public apology — Despite Schneider’s public apology following her comments, King has maintained a distance from him.

The burden — She recently expressed a desire to move forward in life without the burden of their past.