Hallmark Slammed with Age Discrimination Allegations, Cardi B Hospitalized After Medical Emergency, Tarzan Actor Ron Ely Dead at 86

National Food Day is celebrated along with today’s celebrity birthdays in these top stories

From the LifeMinute.TV Team

October 24, 2024

Hallmark facing age discrimination lawsuit over accusations of phasing out older talent
Hallmark was first slammed with accusations of ageism when 79-year-old former casting director Penny Perry filed a lawsuit earlier this month with a considerable amount of allegations, including wrongful termination as well as age and disability discrimination. Perry has since claimed that she was pushed out of her role, which she had held for nearly a decade, as part of an overall plan to find fresh talent. She also cited Hallmark leading ladies Lacey Chabert, Teri Hatcher, and Holly Robinson Peete directly in her claims, alleging that Hallmark executive VP of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly spoke of replacing the actresses due to their age and their price to work with. Hallmark has since publicly denied all allegations.

Cardi B cancels ONE Musicfest appearance due to medical emergency and hospitalization
The rapper announced the cancellation in a statement posted to social media Wednesday, revealing that she has been hospitalized for the last few days due to a medical emergency, writing “It breaks my heart that I won't get to see my fans this weekend and I really wish I could be there.” Cardi B, who gave birth to her third baby just last month, did not disclose the nature of her current health struggles in the announcement, but is ensuring fans that she will be “back better and stronger soon.” ONE MusicFest, which is set to take place this weekend in Atlanta, has not announced a new headliner or schedule at this time.

Actor Ron Ely dies at 86
Best known for his starring role in the late 1960’s television series Tarzan, actor Ron Ely captivated audiences with every on-camera performance. Throughout his career, Ely appeared in a multitude of other television hits, including The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and Wonder Woman, as well as films such as Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze and South Pacific. He went on to retire from the screen in 2001 to focus on his family. His passing was confirmed by daughter Kirsten Ely in a lengthy post to social media, writing “Once you knew my father’s love, the world grew to be a brighter and more meaningful place.” A cause of death has yet to be revealed.

National Food Day is celebrated
Celebrated annually on October 24, National Food Day celebrates all types of unique cuisines from around the world that keep us full and fueled. The holiday also encourages taking a closer look at what you consume on a day to day basis and evaluating the health benefits of your routine diet. Whether you eat out or cook at home, celebrate the holiday by trying something new that you wouldn't regularly go for, or feast your eyes on a new and healthy meal that you can incorporate in your diet more regularly.

In today’s birthday news:
Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman 88, actor F. Murray Abraham 85, actor Kevin Kline 77, actor BD Wong 64, singer Drake 38, actress Shenae Grimes-Beech 35.