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☆ Drake Bell Opens up to BI About Sexual Abuse, the Nickelodeon 'Factory,' and 'Quiet on Set'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-19 | by ( Kate Taylor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +26 min

He acted out, showing up to the "Drake & Josh" set late and hungover. "If I'm going to tell my story, this is how it was supposed to be told," Drake Bell, pictured here at his studio in Mexico City, recently told BI. In the second season, Brian Peck (who is unrelated to Bell's "Drake & Josh" costar Josh Peck) joined as a dialogue coach. Bell told BI that Nickelodeon "was a factory," treating child actors like kings one day only to throw them to the curb the next. Bell told BI that, in some ways, his music and the docuseries serve the same purpose.

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CNN —The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determined singer Aaron Carter died from drowning and the effects alprazolam and difluoroethane, according to a summary published on the coroner’s website Tuesday. Alprazolam is the generic form of Xanax, while difluoroethane is found in refrigerants and aerosol sprays. Carter died on November 5 of last year at the age of 34. Also known for his roles on television shows, Carter appeared in “Lizzie McGuire” on the Disney Channel and “7th Heaven,” which debuted on The WB Television Network. Entertainment Television, “House of Carters.”Carter is survived by his 1-year-old son, Prince, whom he shared with his partner Melanie Martin.

Mr. Carter had asked the authorities to leave, and they did, according to the police report obtained by the A.P. The following day, a housekeeper who heard Mr. Carter’s dogs barking and did not receive a response from him let herself into his home, according to the police report. She found Mr. Carter, wearing a T-shirt and necklace, submerged in the Jacuzzi-style bathtub with the jets running, and called 911, according to the report. The operator told the housekeeper to pull Mr. Carter out of the tub and perform CPR. Paramedics immediately declared him dead when they arrived, the police said.

☆ DA Fani Willis takes a breather from deciding Trump's fate in Georgia and parties with Shaq
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-17 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Fulton County DA Fani Willis was spotted partying with Shaq at his birthday party over the weekend. Willis is weighing whether to empanel a grand jury for criminal indictments against Donald Trump. A special grand jury Willis empaneled completed a report into Trump in January. If Willis now refers the case to a grand jury, it would have the power to bring criminal indictments. Criminal cases, such as the Manhattan and Georgia cases, typically get priority over civil cases in court calendars when they're running concurrently.

☆ Final farewell: From Sidney Poitier to Pope Emeritus Benedict a look back at the influential figures who died in 2022
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-01 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +55 min

Other world leaders who died in 2022 include former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who died in August. The final days of 2022 saw the loss of some exceptionally notable figures, including Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2022 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___Dan Reeves, 77. A Cuban-born artist whose radiant color palette and geometric paintings were overlooked for decades before the art world took notice. A prolific character actor best known for playing villains and tough guys in “The Manchurian Candidate,” “Ocean’s Eleven” and other films.

☆ Aaron Carter's toddler turns 1 weeks after dad's death
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-25 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

CNN —Melanie Martin celebrated her son Prince’s first birthday, while also honoring her child’s late father, singer Aaron Carter. The boy celebrated his first birthday just three weeks after his dad was found dead in the bathtub at his Lancaster, California home. Martin, who had been engaged to Carter, shared a video compilation on her verified Instagram account of their time as a family. “Happy birthday to my baby boy Prince Lyric Carter,” the caption read. !”The LA County Coroner is still working to determine the cause of Carter’s death.

☆ Aaron Carter’s manager ‘pleased’ his memoir has been put on hold
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-17 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Aaron Carter’s manager is happy that the planned release of a posthumous memoir has been held. “We are very pleased to hear that memoir has been postponed and would like to thank Andy Symonds [publisher of Ballast Books] for doing so,” his manager Taylor Helgeson said in a statement provided to CNN. “Thank you for respecting our wishes and the wishes of the family.”Carter was found dead in the bathtub of his Lancaster, California, home on November 5. Carter was not just a celebrity but also a father, a brother, a son, and a friend to many still grieving for him,” he said. The LA County Coroner is still working to determine the cause of Carter’s death.

☆ Lindsay Lohan mourns ex-boyfriend Aaron Carter
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —They were involved in one of the most famous teen dating stories in the early 2000s, and, now, Lindsay Lohan is remembering singer Aaron Carter. In an interview with “Access Hollywood” to promote her new Netflix holiday Film “Falling for Christmas,” Lohan talked about Carter, who died over the weekend at the age of 34. The pair famously dated in 2003 after he split with her fellow teen actress Hilary Duff, whom he started dating in 2001. Carter and Lohan eventually split and he went back to Duff for a time before they called it off for good. “I started dating Hilary on my 13th birthday.

☆ Backstreet Boys honor Aaron Carter midconcert with emotional tribute
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Drew Weisholtz | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

The Backstreet Boys paused their concert in London on Sunday to honor Nick Carter’s younger brother Aaron, who died over the weekend. The moment began with a picture of Aaron on the jumbotron, with a caption reading, “Aaron Carter 1987-2022.”The band then appeared onstage to thunderous cheering from the crowd as the camera honed in on Nick Carter. And that song is very special to us because that song is about family. We thank you for all the love for all the years.”At that moment, AJ McLean went over to hug Nick Carter before Brian Littrell joined in. Now you can finally have the peace you could never find here on earth….I love you baby brother.”

☆ Aaron Carter remembered: Backstreet Boys and Melanie Martin pay tribute
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Aaron Carter’s death this past weekend at the age of 34 continues to lead to an outpouring of grief from friends, family and fans of the late recording artist. After posting a tribute on Instagram to his younger brother, Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter broke down in tears during the band’s show at the O2 Arena in London, according to multiple videos shared on social media. “Nick’s little brother, Aaron Carter passed away yesterday at [34] years old. Aaron Carter’s former fiancée and mother of his young son, Prince, uploaded a TikTok video of herself mourning the news of his death. “Hit me whenever, FOREVER.”The cause of death for Aaron Carter is pending additional investigation, according to the LA County Coroner.

Aaron Carter's older brother Nick, and twin sister, Angel, posted their first public statements following Carter's tragic death in tributes posted to Instagram Sunday. Angel Carter and Aaron Carter at their 19th birthday party in Hollywood, Calif., on Dec. 15, 2006. Despite what he called a "complicated" relationship with his younger brother, Nick Carter said he has always loved him. Conrad starred in the 2006 "House of Carter" reality show with Carter and their other siblings, including "Backstreet Boys" singer Nick Carter. Carter's death at the age of 34 sparked a number of tributes from those in the entertainment industry.

☆ Aaron Carter, Singer and Performer, Dies at Age 34
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Ginger Adams Otis | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Aaron Carter, singer and rapper who got his start as an opening act for his big brother before forging a career of his own, was found dead Saturday, according to the Associated Press. He was 34 years old. The AP reported that authorities found Mr. Carter, the younger brother of former Backstreet Boy Nick Carter, in his southern California home.

☆ Aaron Carter's twin sister honors the late singer: 'I loved you beyond measure'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Dakin Andone | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Aaron Carter’s twin sister paid tribute to the former child pop singer after he was confirmed dead Saturday at the age of 34. “To my twin… I loved you beyond measure,” Angel Carter wrote in a post on Instagram, alongside family photos of her and her brother as babies and young children. Actress Hilary Duff, left, hugs singer Aaron Carter as they attend the premiere of "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" on April 26, 2003, in Hollywood, California. Rest In Peace!”The band New Kids on the Block similarly shared their sympathies in a statement on Twitter: “We are shocked and saddened about the sudden passing of Aaron Carter. Sending prayers to the Carter family.

☆ Singer Aaron Carter dies at 34
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Diana Dasrath | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 12: Singer and producer Aaron Carter performs at the "Kings of Hustler" male revue at Larry Flynt's Hustler Club on February 12, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)Singer Aaron Carter died Saturday at his California home, his rep told NBC News. Deputy Alejandra Parra with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said deputies were called to his home on Valley Vista Drive in Lancaster just before 11 a.m. and found "a deceased person." "We are extremely saddened and shocked to confirm the passing of Aaron Carter today," his rep said in a statement. We ask that you give the family time and they will have more information when available.

CNN —Aaron Carter, a former child pop singer and younger brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter, has died, a source close to the family told CNN. Carter, who first found fame as a boy with pop songs like “I Want Candy” and “Crush on You,” is survived by his 11-month-old son, Prince. The singer’s debut studio album, “Aaron Carter,” was released in 1997 and he performed as the opening act for the Backstreet Boys earlier that year. “There’s something I’d like to say that I feel is important for myself and my identity that has been weighing on my chest for nearly half of my life,” Carter wrote on Twitter. The singer later said in an interview that he doesn’t drink and denied that he has a drug problem, CNN previously reported.

☆ Singer Aaron Carter, 34, found dead in his home, reports say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 5 (Reuters) - Aaron Carter, who won early fame as a child pop star and toured with his brother's hit band Backstreet Boys before pursuing careers in rap and acting, was found dead in his home near Los Angeles on Saturday, according to media reports. There were no reports that foul play was suspected in Carter's death. Carter, 34, released his debut album in 1997 when he was just 9 years old, becoming a child pop star who frequently appeared on Nickelodeon, according to TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter. He turned to rap later in his music career, and also acted in productions such as the Broadway Show "Seussical." Carter went to drug rehabilitation centers on multiple occasions, most recently earlier this year, in an effort to regain custody of his son, Prince, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

☆ 'Revealing' teen costumes, on-set massages, and a gender-discrimination complaint: Inside Dan Schneider's 'disgusting' Nickelodeon empire
▼ + stars: | 2022-08-30 | by ( Kate Taylor | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +27 min

For many Nickelodeon actors, life at the network was surreal, the "Amanda Show" actor Raquel Lee told Insider. Schneider set up a meeting to discuss the situation. On the one hand, the success of Schneider's shows provided rare stability in a chaotic industry. None of Schneider's shows credited more than two female writers in the entirety of their runs; "Zoey 101" and "Drake & Josh" had zero. The writer wrote that Schneider once pressured her into simulating "being sodomized" while she was telling a story about high school, to her embarrassment.

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