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Kobe Bryant’s Body, Others Recovered: Key Warning System Missing in Copter

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It is no longer news that Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna, and 7 others passed away in a tragic helicopter crash Sunday. Since then, more facts have emerged which has given an insight to what caused the tragedy.

Key Safety Feature Missing

According to a former pilot for Bryant, Kurt Deetz, the Sikorsky S-76B is a luxury helicopter that can be likened to a Cadillac Escalade. Having a veteran pilot at the controls should have eliminated any worries about the occurrence of such an incidence.

“This model is a very sleek craft as it comes with dual engines that are equipped with attractive additional trimmings or features,” Deetz said.

However, according to a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) official who pleaded anonymity, this impressive chopper lacked a very crucial safety feature known as a TAWS or terrain awareness and warning system.

The NTSB had long recommended the installation of this safety feature on large passenger-carrying helicopters since a Texas crash occurred in 2004. But unfortunately, nothing was done about it.

Recovery of the Bodies from the Helicopter Crash Site

The remains of the retired NBA legend along with that of his 13-year-old daughter and the others have now been recovered from the crash site. Their respective relatives have been notified, as stated by LA County authorities.

NTSB investigators have finished collecting evidence that led to the crash of the chopper Tuesday, transporting wreckage out on several helicopters in large, white bags which were trucked away from the debris field.

Cause of Helicopter Crash Not Yet Determined

The specific cause of the helicopter crash has not yet been determined; however, the gray and very thick clouds that obscured most of the area last Sunday are being heavily scrutinized as possible causes.

According to the NTSB board member leading the investigation, Jennifer Homendy, “We are not just focusing on weather. We are going to take a broad look at everything around this accident.”

Homendy also stated that Bryant’s chopper, besides the absence of the TAWS, also lacked a flight recorder or what is generally known as “Black boxes” which could have aided their investigations. The NTSB had once recommended the use of flight data as well as cockpit recorders for helicopters, but the recommendation was not heeded.

Despite this obvious snag, investigators possess communications and radar tracking with air traffic controllers. And they have been able to deduce that the chopper was flying using nothing but visual reference and tracking the Southern California’s labyrinth of freeways underneath them at approximately 1,400 feet.

And when the chopper was near Burbank, California, almost halfway through the trip, Zobayan received permission to fly at less than what is now considered minimum visibility which is about 3 miles with a ceiling of 1,000 feet.

At such levels, radar tracking was impossible. The chopper, however, rose to 2,300 feet, began a left descending turn before it suddenly barreled into a very steep mountain slope at high speed.

The impact the craft made with the slope was so forceful that it left a crater on the face of the hill while scattering wreckage over a wide area. The helicopter came to rest at 1,085 above sea level which is about 30 feet below the crest of the hill where it struck.

Key Questions Emerge

The following are some of the crucial questions that have emerged as regards the chopper crash

  • Was the private pilot, Ara Zobayan, flying the chopper too fast – at over 150 miles per hour – and too low moments before the crash?
  • Did the helicopter, in spite of all the safety features it came with, develop mechanical faults mid-air?
  • Had the pilot become lost, no thanks to the gray and thick clouds?

Hopefully, more facts will emerge as investigations are still ongoing.

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Star Wars Celebration 2025 Announced

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Disney had to shut the door on 2023’s Star Wars Celebration. But with that being out of the way, the forces have announced the next time they’ll be celebrating the franchise. So, in a galaxy far, far away, fans and celebrities from the franchise will come together and rejoice in the name of the force. The next Celebration will happen in 2025, sounds a bit too far, doesn’t it? 

Star Wars Celebration In Japan

Celebration cinema movies and so much more await fans in Japan. What an interesting choice to hold the next Star Wars Celebration. What’s more fascinating is that Disney has completely overlooked the year 2024 as a potential candidate. But it’s not all that bewildering if you think it through. There are absolutely no Star Wars movies planned in the coming years. It would be ideal to take a short break for this very reason.

Japanese fans are always known for taking things one step further with their cosplays and conventions. This time, disney+ japan has brought everyone to Central Tokyo, home of one of Japan’s biggest convention centers. 

Nicely placed in the Makuhari Messe district, this convention center will welcome thousands of fans from all over the world on the 18th of April 2025. The celebration will go on until the 20th of April. 

Would it surprise you if we were to say the 2025 edition is not the first time Disney has picked Japan as its host? Back in 2008, Japan hosted another Star Wars Celebration. It’s outlandish but in the best way because usually, fans in the U.K. and the U.S. get to host the celebration. Imagine not having London hotels to stay in this time around. Perhaps this time, a cool little sleeping pod at a Japanese hotel can be fans’ mainstay.

Thanks to everyone’s favorite, COVID-19, the fan-gathering was called off in 2020. So the next time you get to go, know that it’s been five years since then. Hopefully, Pedro Pascal shows up and lightens up everyone’s mood at the convention.

FAQ

Question: How often do they do Star Wars celebrations?

Answer: It is held every year for fans to enjoy. That’s unless there’s a D23 expo or, of course, a raging, highly infectious virus.

Question: Why is May 25 special for Star Wars?

Answer: May 25 is known as Star Wars Day to honor the 30th-anniversary release date of Star Wars.

Question: When were Star Wars Celebration 3?

Answer: The third Celebration was in 2005, from April 21-24 in the city of Indianapolis. 

Question: What year was Star Wars Celebration IV?

Answer: It was held in May 2007 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Question: Where will the Star Wars Celebration 2025 be?

Answer: The Star Wars Celebration 2025 will be in Tokyo, Japan.

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David Crosby Died At 81 Years of Age

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If you were born in the 90s, David Crosby might just be your favorite singer and songwriter. He may have produced and created some of your favorite songs and given birth to some of your favorite genres. David Crosby was a big contributor to folk rock as well as psychedelia. The man gave us great hits like Long Time Gone, Turn! Turn! Turn!, and also Wooden Ships.

Did you know that Crosby may just be responsible for your favorite rock songs just as much as he was responsible for finding and fueling the whole genre of folk rock? He was one of the few members of the group who helped and introduced the intoxicating California Sound in music. To everyone’s shock and grief, Crosby died peacefully in his sleep. The culprit? COVID-19.

David Crosby Died of COVID-19

The news is from January. It’s a sobering thought when you realize many of our favorite 90s musicians are slowly retiring to heaven. What could possibly go wrong? Well, an awful lot. Firstly, Crosby’s contributions to rock made him an absolute legend, so a whole wave of artists is saddened. But also, we will never get any more new music from him.

The sentiment resonated with his former bandmate, Graham Nash. Nash broke the news telling the world that their favorite musician was still practicing for a show before he passed. He appeared on a podcast called Kyle Meredith With…

“He was rehearsing for a show to do in Los Angeles with a full band,” said Nash on the podcast. “After three days of rehearsals, he felt a little sick. And he’d already had COVID, and he had COVID again. And so he went home and decided that he would take a nap, and he never woke up. But he died in his bed, and that is fantastic,”

David Crosby’s Documentary

Nash also said how Crosby living up to being 80 was “astonishing.” With the current life expectancy levels paired up with Crosby’s liver issues. You may have expected the man to die a lot earlier, say about twenty years ago. At least, that’s what Nash thought. You may not have heard of a fantastic documentary made on our daytime legend. It rightfully chronicled all his struggles with life, health, and all things personal.

However, old fans may be familiar with a recent documentary titled remember my name. The documentary, directed by A.J. Eaton, showed our beloved rockstar in his rawest form. It talked about David Crosby’s regrets, fears, and so much more. The perfect watch for you if you’re a Crosby megafan.

His legend lives on for longer after Crosby last closed his eyes on the 18th of January, 2023. He also worked with The Lighthouse Band back in December 2022. The band included Michelle Willis, Becca Stevens, and Michael League. With them, Crosby released his own album, David Crosby & The Lighthouse Band: Live at the Capitol Theatre. You can also stream the album from platforms such as Spotify.

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Question: What did David Crosby say before he died?

Answer: Famous people and their famous last words, something you can never quite get enough of. Crosby had a column where he would answer questions for fans like you and us. Here’s what he told a fan as his last piece of advice: “If we quit trying, it all goes in the sh-utter.” What a massive man, what a massive heart.

Question: What illness did David Crosby have?

Answer: The COVID-19 virus was what ultimately claimed Crosby’s life. Even at the age of 81, Crosby died doing what he loved most. Making and performing your favorite songs.

Question: Did Phil Collins pay for David Crosby’s liver transplant?

Answer: Did you know? Phil Collins actually partially paid for David Crosby’s liver transplant back in 1994.

Question: How many biological children does David Crosby have?

Answer: David Crosby had two sons and two daughters. The sons include Django and James, and the daughters are Erika and Donovan. Everyone loves a man of the music and a man of the family.

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These Celebrities Were In Full Spirits For Easter 2023

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Easter 2023 was a day full of easter eggs and joy for all of these stars. Some like to party, and some like a quiet little evening with their families. Heidi Klum and Hailey Baldwin posed in cute little bunny ears for the holiday. Keke Palmer, on the other hand, celebrated the holiday with her boyfriend, Darius Jackson, and a tiny bundle of joy, their son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson. Other celebrities like Pete Davidson, Jason Mamoa, and Zach Braff spend the day hanging out with friends. Everyone posted pictures all over Instagram. Here are a few stories.

Easter 2023 Celebrity Style

 Zach Braff InEaster 2023

Zack Braff reunited with his friends and co-stars from the 2001 sitcom Scrubs. Braff, Sarah Chalke, and Donald Faison met each other for Easter 2023. The three played J.D., Elliot Reid, and Christopher Turk, respectively. The three posed for a classic photo booth picture for their holiday. 

Madonna in Easter 2023

Madonna kept up her Madonna standard even as she posted a picture of Easter 2023 with her family. She posted a picture with her and four of her kids wearing bunny ears. “Happy Easter! From The Ciccone Youth,” she captioned the picture. The bunny ears were a popular trend for many celebrities. She also put up blue bunny ears on her dog!

This includes Drew Barrymore, who had an episode of Easter filmed for her talk show The Drew Barrymore Show. The actress celebrated Easter with Tituss Burgess and Ross Matthews. While Matthews and Barrymore posed in Ears, Burgess stood there smiling for the picture. The three looked absolutely adorable.

Hailey Baldwin and Heidi Klum also sported the ears. While Klum was topless by the poolside, Baldwin had a sunkissed picture up in a pretty little Easter dress. She even put up another picture with a tree and captioned it simply Happy Easter. Kylie Jenner gave presents to her kids Aire and Stormi and also posted a picture of her and Aire together. True Thompson, Khloe Kardashian’s daughter, was spotted coloring easter eggs.

Celebrity news was also filled with delight to know that some celebrities focused themselves on good food. Jason Momoa brought massive cakes for Brunch, while Jennifer Garner made some handmade Easter pig biscuits. John Legend spent his Easter with his wife, Chrissy Teigen, in Venice, and Halsey had fun with her son, Ender.

Pete Davidson decided to team up with Martha Stewart for the holiday along with Chase Sui. The three posed for a sweet picture outside Stewart’s residence in Bedford, Massachusetts. Tia Mowrey had that special family time fun in the great outdoors with her children.

FAQ

Question: Who celebrates Easter?

Answer: Easter is generally a Christian holiday, but just about anyone can celebrate it. It is meant to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.

Question: Is Easter the most popular holiday?

Answer: No, the most popular holiday is probably Christmas. Christmas is one of the best celebrated holidays all over the world.

Question: How popular is Easter in the US?

Answer: Easter is most popular in the U.S., apart from some European countries. People love spending time decorating and hunting down hidden easter eggs. Easter eggs are a big part of the culture in the U.S. to the extent hidden references in film and video games are also called easter eggs.

Question: Why do people celebrate Easter?

Answer: To celebrate the return of Christ.

Question: Which is more important, Christmas or Easter?

Answer: Both of the holidays hold their own significance, and so, neither is less or more important. However, Christmas is the more popular holiday worldwide.

Question: Why is Easter a popular holiday?

Answer: Easter 2023 likely owes its popularity to Hollywood, which popularized easter egg hunts and bunny-eared celebrations.

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