Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Sphen, one half of Sydney Sea Life Aquarium’s famous same-sex penguin pair who hatched two chicks together, has died just before turning 12. To process the loss of his partner, Magic, 8, was taken to Sphen’s body “so that he could understand his partner wouldn’t return. He immediately started singing, which was beautifully reciprocated by the colony.”
Sydney’s Sea Life Aquarium has announced that one-half of their gay penguin power couple, Sphen, has died, leaving behind a loving partner, two children and a global legacy. pic.twitter.com/UGwAxQJ4of
— The Project (@theprojecttv) August 22, 2024
• PEOPLE: The cause of death of iconic fitness guru Richard Simmons has been revealed by his brother. • GMA: Two-time Olympic medalist, “pommel horse guy” Stephen Nedoroscik, is the first contestant announced for season 33 of “Dancing With the Stars.”
Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik is excited to channel his inner Superman when he hits the ballroom floor on season 33 of @officialdwts! https://t.co/TTPrvYnbdj pic.twitter.com/M8zkN0b3n7
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 22, 2024
• JoeMyGod: A Calgary pastor on trial for protesting at several library drag storytime events has been found guilty of criminal harassment. Derek Reimer has a 12-year history of committing violent crimes including convictions for animal abuse and aggravated assault. • WKRC: Out synth-pop recording artist Chappell Roan has called out what she calls abuse and harassment she has been experiencing from fans amid her recent surge in popularity.
“Midwest Princess” Chappell Roan slammed “creepy” fan behavior amid her recent surge in popularity.https://t.co/sXx1HUq4Wf
— Local 12/WKRC-TV (@Local12) August 21, 2024
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