#EvanRachelWood
o The “Westworld” actress alleged in an Instagram post that Marilyn Manson “horrifically abused” her for years.
o She wrote, “He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years. I was brainwashed and manipulated into submission.”
o Four other women have also come forward with claims of abuse against him.
o In an Instagram post yesterday, Manson called the allegations a “distortion.”
o Last night, Manson’s record label, Loma Vista, said it will immediately stop promoting his latest album and will not work with him on future projects after the disturbing abuse allegations.
o If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.
#DustinDiamond
o The actor best known for playing Screech on Saved by the Bell died on Monday after a battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
o His rep said in a statement, “We are saddened to confirm of Dustin Diamond’s passing…due to carcinoma. He was diagnosed with this brutal relentless form of malignant cancer only three weeks ago. In that time, it managed to spread rapidly throughout his system”
o They said that he did not suffer and that he “did not have to lie submerged in pain.”
o The rep also said, “We are aware that Dustin is not considered reputable by most. He’s had a history of mishaps, of unfortunate events. We want the public to understand that he was not intentionally malevolen.t He—mush like the rest of those who act out and behave poorly—had undergone a great deal of turmoil and heartache.”
o He was 44 years old.
#Quarantine
o Most women in the U.S. (56%) would rather quarantine with their female friends than their partners.
o Almost 60% polled say that the pandemic made them realize that their current best friend will be in their life forever.
o 54% have developed a new best friendship as a result of becoming close with someone else during the pandemic.
o When asked to describe how their best friends helped them in 2020, care packages, help paying bills or buying groceries, home-cooked meals delivered and emotional support during tough times topped the list.
#GrapeNuts
o A Grape-Nuts cereal shortage is happening because of the pandemic.
o Some online resellers are selling 64 oz. boxes for as much as $111.
o The company says there is a shortage because more people are staying home and eating breakfast.
o Grape-Nuts released a statement on their website apologizing for the inconvenience and they assured fans that “it has not been discontinued.”