‘Oogum Boogum Song’ singer Brenton Wood dead at 83
Brenton Wood, the soul singer behind such songs as “Woogum Boogum Song'' and “Gimme Little Sign,'' has died at the age of 83. Wood's family confirmed the news to Fox News Digital. “Our family would like to thank all of my father's fans for the outpouring of love they showed us. He loved and cherished […]
Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind the 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83 | Music
Soul singer Brenton Wood has passed away at the age of 83, TMZ and Variety have reported. Wood's manager, Manny Gallegos, confirmed the news. Woods, whose real name was Alfred Jesse Smith, is best known for his 1967 hit song “The Woogum Boogum Song,” which has been used repeatedly in film, television, and commercial campaigns. […]
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. jokes over Don Lemon’s firing — refuses shot from Anderson Cooper, Andy Cohen
He took his type of shot. Comedian Roy Wood Jr. took a jab at former CNN host Don Lemon, who was appearing on the network's annual New Year's Eve show with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen in Times Square. An ecstatic Cohen offered his guests drinks, but Wood refused to participate in CNN's once-banned celebration. […]
Wood heating could be worse than thought for rural air, study suggests | Air pollution
WAlthough cities are thought to have the worst air pollution, research is increasingly revealing severe air pollution in rural towns and villages, primarily due to wood-fired heating. However, the government's measurement network focuses primarily on cities and does not monitor the air breathed by the 20-30% of people living in rural Britain and Europe. To […]
Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood
Rocker Marilyn Manson has dropped his lawsuit against his ex-fiancée, “Westworld” actor Evan Rachel Wood, and agreed to pay her legal fees, lawyers for both parties announced Tuesday. The move comes 18 months after a Los Angeles County judge dismissed most of the 2022 lawsuits. Manson, whose real name is Brian Warner, claimed that Wood […]
Nottingham Forest’s Chris Wood floors Crystal Palace after Henderson blunder | Premier League
Chris Wood has been in a good relationship lately. His goal midway through the second half gave Nottingham Forest their first home win of the season and put them ahead of the 16 goals he has scored in the Premier League since Nuno Espirito Santo took charge at the City Ground. That means only Erling […]
Colorado worker, John O’Neill, has both legs amputated after wood chipper accident
A Colorado tree worker miraculously survived a freak accident involving a wood chipper that left him losing both of his legs within minutes of his first day on the job. John O'Neill, 33, who was wearing a court-ordered ankle monitor, was throwing a tree branch into the machine when a tracking device caught him and […]
TV tonight: Aimee Lou Wood and David Morrissey’s sweet new sitcom | Television
Father Issues 9pm, BBC ThreeSex Education’s Aimee Lou Wood returns to her comedic talents in this new father-daughter comedy. She plays Gemma, a vivacious 20-something hairdresser who panics when her roommate moves out after she falls pregnant after a one-night stand. To sort out her financial worries and living situation, she moves in with her […]
Ex-NFLer Cierre Wood sentenced to life in 5-year-old’s death
LAS VEGAS — A former professional football player was sentenced to prison Tuesday for the April 2019 murder of his girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter at their Las Vegas apartment. The sentence came after former NFL and Canadian Football League running back Sierre Wood reached an agreement with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and felony […]
'Daily Show' alum Roy Wood Jr. to host CNN's version of UK's 'Have I Got News for You'
Acclaimed comedian Roy Wood Jr. will host the U.S. version of the long-running British comedy series “Have I Got News for You,” CNN announced Thursday. Set to premiere on September 14, the 10-episode limited series will air on the 24-hour news network every Saturday at 9pm ET. Episodes will be available to stream on Max […]