Donates $75 million
Zuckerberg and Chan donate $75 million to San Francisco General Hospital. The donation is to help fund equipment and technology. San Francisco Mayor Lee:
It’s incredibly gracious they have recognized the importance of this hospital to the entire city. They have made sure, in the future, there will be enough money to maintain and modernize it. They want a public hospital as important as this to be at world-class standards every year.
BBC’s future of news ‘misguided’
Highfields writes an editorial for The Yorkshire Post, about the BBC’s moves into regional news.
When I first read the BBC’s Future of News report last week I’m not sure what depressed me most – the inflammatory language used, the misguided sentiment behind it, or the fact that the BBC intends parking a tank on every local lawn and offering its version of hyper local news controlled from London W1A…Ithe BBC needs to focus on what it’s brilliant at – creating world-class content – and stop trying to be all things to all people. The BBC sets the standard for national and international news. They simply don’t have the resources to be brilliant at everything..I do still dare to believe that we can actually create a genuinely collaborative partnership – one which allows the BBC to play its role in the provision of local news but which still allows local media to thrive in the communities they have been serving for hundreds of years…Fast forward to a digital world where there is not supply from a television and radio broadcaster to a print publisher, but a flow of digital content to and from a national media brand to hyper local titles.
Scherzinger, Hamilton break up
Scherzinger and Hamilton break up for the fourth time. Scherzinger breaks up with him due to the pressures of their long-distance relationship.
It was a mutual decision. The long distance kept them apart for long periods of time.
Keough, Smith-Petersen marry
Keough marries fiance Smith-Petersen in Napa Valley. Guests include Kristen Stewart, Zoe Kravitz, and Cara Delevingne.
Transferred to Emory University Hospital
Kristina is being transferred to Emory University Hospital to receive quality neurological treatment. Family sources:
Kristina is at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, GA which is considered one of the top facilities for neurological problems.
Depp, Heard marry
Depp and Heard exchange vows in a secret ceremony at their home in Los Angeles. Source:
They’re great together
Livestrong Challenge
Armstrong registers to ride in the Livestrong Challenge in Austin, and sets up a fundraising team, Lance & Friends, for the event. Livestrong:
We welcome all contributions to the Livestrong Foundation as we continue our work to improve the lives of people affected by cancer now. This includes the recent contribution by Lance Armstrong. He has signed up to ride in our annual event with his own team as the ride is open to participants nationwide.
Fires Sapp
The NFL Network fires Sapp following his arrest for soliciting prostitution. NFL Network spokesperson Alex Riethmiller:
Warren Sapp’s contract has been terminated and he no longer works for NFL Network.
Found unresponsive
Kristina is found face-down and unresponsive in the bathtub at her home in Atlanta by her husband, Nick Gordon, and a friend. She is taken to North Fulton Hospital and remains on life support. Houston family statement:
Bobbi Kristina is fighting for her life and is surrounded by immediate family. We are asking you to honor our request for privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your prayers, well wishes, and we greatly appreciate your continued support.
Sasha Piqué Mebarak born
Shakira and Pique welcome their second child together, a boy Sasha Piqué Mebarak.
We are happy to announce the birth of Sasha Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 29 at 9:54pm, in Barcelona. The name Sasha is of Greek and Russian descent and means ‘defender of mankind’ and ‘warrior.’
LA outbreak
The deaths of two Los Angeles hospital patients have been linked to contaminated endoscopes and more than 170 other patients have been exposed. Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center’s Dr. Robert Cherry:
The instruments were found to have “embedded” infections even though they had been cleaned according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Baby born
Smulders and Killam welcome their second child together. Smulders confirms the birth as she discusses her movie Unexpected in which she plays a pregnant teacher.
I’m in Sundance and I have a three week old baby, so I can certainly relate.
CEO replaced
McDonald’s announces that Don Thompson is leaving the company. Steve Easterbrook will take over as company president and chief executive officer. Thompson feels that Easterbrook is a good choice to succeed him:
It’s tough to say goodbye to the McFamily, but there is a time and season for everything. I am truly confident as I pass the reins over to Steve, that he will continue to move our business and brand forward.
Fink, Dempsey divorce
Fink files for a divorce with Dempsey due to irreconcilable differences. She is asking for joint custody if their children, spousal support, and child support. The couple makes a joint statement.
It is with careful consideration and mutual respect that we have ivecided to end our marriage. Our primary concern remains the well-being of our children, and we ask with profound gratitude that you respect our family’s privacy at this very sensitive time.
Deschanel, Pechenik engaged
Deschanel and Pechenik are engaged. Her rep confirms this to JustJared.
Reed, Somerhalder engaged
Reed gets engaged to Somerhalder. Source:
She accepted with glee. She is madly in love.
Deschanel, Pechenik pregnant
Deschanel is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Pechenik.
Jacob and I are over the moon. We are so excited to meet our little one.
Utah vaccination recommended
Utah Department of Heath follows up with 200 potential cases of measles that may have come into contact with the two youth cases in Utah. Department Health Educator Becky Ward recommends vaccination to prevent larger cases as the virus may infect other individuals during the 10-12 days prior to visible symptoms.
Often people feel good enough to be out and about, and that is what we don’t want. Spread is possible, and public health officials are trying to reduce that to zero if we can. Make sure you’re vaccinated. Measles can kill, and it did before the vaccine came along. It can cause brain inflammation and seizures, among other things. It’s a very serious disease, and this is a good reminder for people to get vaccinated.
LeBlanc, Anders split
LeBlanc splits from girlfriend of eight years, Anders. No further info is available at this time.
Expecting second child
Mowry-Housley and husband Adam Housley are expecting their second child. Mowry announces the news via her Instagram account.
http://instagram.com/p/xc_ofLM8T5/