Ken Flores, Beloved Comedian, Dead At 28 Amid National Tour
A Los Angeles County Medical Examiner report confirmed his death after it was announced on Flores' social mediapages. While a cause was not officially confirmed, TMZ reported the beloved comic suffered a cardiac arrest via law enforcement sources.
Flores was scheduled to perform Thursday at a club in Phoenix after a gig in Norcross, Georgia, People reported. His tour had begun Jan. 10 in Portland, Oregon, and was supposed to conclude in San Diego in mid-April.
Rene Vaca, a friend, told the Los Angeles Times they had put together another tour that would reap a deserved windfall for Flores, who had built a following through gigs at venues such as LA's Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store and the Hollywood Improv.
'We were gonna break seven figures, we were gonna be millionaires together, it was gonna be special,' Vaca told the Times. 'Hopefully we can still do it in honor of him and give all the money to his family or something. The timing is so messed up because we just found out the news about the tour the day before and then this happens.'
A routine by Flores shared by Jam Comedy in September 2023 went viral. Flores, who's originally from Chicago, riffed on eating at Golden Corral, befriending gay people, and his conflicted relationship with street-food vendors since moving to Los Angeles.
He also had taped a yet-to-be-released comedy special, the Times said.
Stardom was inevitable, according to one club that featured him.
'We were honored to share your talent on our stages,' the Hollywood Improv wrote on X. 'You were greatness, and it was only a matter of time until the whole world saw it. You were also kind and a tremendous friend to all lucky enough to know you. We love you Ken, thank you for all the laughs.'
Jimmy Fallon's Oscars Dig At Donald Trump Is Comedy Gold
Amy Schumer's TMI On Oral Sex With Baseball Player Heads Into Foul Territory
Seth Meyers Says Trump 'Had To Do That Thing' Melania Likes On Their Anniversary
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
USA Today
4 hours ago
- USA Today
Wordle hint today: Clues for August 19 2025 NYT puzzle #1522
WARNING: THERE ARE WORDLE SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT THE AUGUST 19, 2025 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU. Ready? OK. We've seen some hard Wordle words over the years and if you're here, you're probably struggling with today's and are looking for some help. So let's run down a few clues with today's Wordle that could help you solve it 1. It has one vowel. 2. It's an adjective, mostly. 3. It's associated with noise. And the answer to today's Wordle is below this photo: It's ... ROWDY. While you're here, some more Wordle advice: How do I play Wordle? Go to this link from the New York Times and start guessing words. What are the best Wordle starting words? That's a topic we've covered a bunch here. According to the Times' WordleBot, the best starting word is: CRANE. Others that I've seen include ADIEU, STARE and ROAST. Play more word games Looking for more word games?
Black America Web
9 hours ago
- Black America Web
Unbothered Unc Denzel Washington ‘Doesn't Care' About Being Canceled, The Oscars, Or What Anyone Thinks Of Him
Source: Gilbert Flores / Getty Denzel Washington has been firmly in his unc era for some years, and on his latest press run for Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest remake, he continues to prove why he's one of the funniest interview subjects around. When discussing his performance, which has already started bringing in rave reviews, and what it could mean for awards season, the two-time Academy Award winner said he couldn't be bothered to care about accolades at this point in his life. 'I don't do it for Oscars. I don't care about that kind of stuff,' Washington said to Complex . 'I've been at this a long time, and there's time when I won and shouldn't have won and then didn't win and should've won. Man gives the award. God gives the reward. I'm not that interested in Oscars. People ask me, 'Where do I keep it?' Well, next to the other one. I'm not bragging! Just telling you how I feel about it. On my last day, [Oscars] aren't going to do me a bit of good.' Washington also made it clear that he doesn't give a hootennay about being canceled, nor will he be playing the social media game at his age. In an interview with Complex , he let it be known that he never signed up for all the fanfare. 'What made public support so important to begin with?' he said. 'I don't care who's following who. You can't lead and follow at the same time, and you can't follow and lead at the same time. I don't follow anybody. I follow the heavenly spirit. I follow God, I don't follow man. I have faith in God. I have hope in man, but look around, it ain't working out so well.' He continued, 'You can't be canceled if you haven't signed up. Don't sign up. Don't get me started. You know, chest is getting tight talking about it.' Washington has become a viral meme waiting to happen during every press run these days as he also delivered some much remembered one-liners during his media tour for Gladiator II , including when he dropped the news that he'd be appearing in Black Panther 3. The 'Malcolm X' actor and his director bestie, Lee, have been going unc for unc while promoting their latest collaboration, and they've also brought Rihanna's baby daddy A$AP Rocky along for the ride. As BOSSIP previously reported, the Harlem rapper absolutely loved his time working with both of the legends and was shocked to find that Washington knew more about current rap artists than he originally thought. 'Yo, Denzel plays more Memphis rap than anybody I know. He's just like, 'Alright, so what you f*** with, kid?' [I'm like,] 'Pardon me?' I tried to sound all old school and s*** like, 'I like Slick Rick…' and he's like, 'Oh, I f*** with Rick, of course. Rick the Ruler.' Then, he started saying Nas lyrics out of nowhere,' he said. 'Then Pac, then DMX, and then he starts talking about the young cats — Moneybagg Yo, NLE Choppa, NBA YoungBoy and these guys. I'm like, 'What is this man doing?!' But I'm here for it, like I f*** with it. I was shocked. He's an OG. You would expect him to listen to Miles Davis all day. Nah, he said, 'Throw on NLE Choppa,' [then Washington rapped] 'I don't do drive-bys no more, I walk 'em down.' That's verbatim.' This trio seems like a good time! The post Unbothered Unc Denzel Washington 'Doesn't Care' About Being Canceled, The Oscars, Or What Anyone Thinks Of Him appeared first on Bossip. SEE ALSO Unbothered Unc Denzel Washington 'Doesn't Care' About Being Canceled, The Oscars, Or What Anyone Thinks Of Him was originally published on
Digital Trends
12 hours ago
- Digital Trends
The best free movies to stream right now (August 2025)
The word 'free' can be a beautiful thing, as long as you know what strings come attached. In the case of movies, free means that you have to sit through some advertisements to watch it, which definitely isn't the worst thing in the world, especially if you like taking bathroom breaks. And, as it turns out, there are plenty of great movies available on free streaming services. We've pulled together 10 of the very best movies you can stream now, all of which are available for the low cost of nothing. Check them out below. The Fugitive (1993) One of the greatest action movies ever made, The Fugitive was so undeniable that it defied its genre and earned attention at the Oscars. Based on the hit television show of the same name, The Fugitive follows a doctor who finds himself accused of his wife's murder and goes on the run to clear his own name. Recommended Videos Harrison Ford is as compelling as always in the central role, but Tommy Lee Jones steals the show as a U.S. Marshal determined to get his man. Add in a couple of wonderful set pieces, and The Fugitive is more than a full meal. You can watch The Fugitive on Pluto TV. Titanic (1997) A movie so expensive that it seemed destined to ruin director James Cameron before its release, Titanic was the first time audiences learned not to bet against the most successful director in movie history. The film tells the story of the 1912 ship's sinking from the perspective of two young people who fall in love on board, and it remains a wondrous accomplishment that hasn't lost any of its power almost 30 years later. The final hour, in particular, as the ship and its passengers slowly realize how doomed they truly are, is among the most harrowing stuff in any mainstream movie. You can watch Titanic on Pluto TV. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) Martin Scorsese has made several undeniable masterpieces over the course of his career, and The Wolf of Wall Street is among them. Telling the story of Jordan Belfort, a low-level investment banker who realizes that the best way to get rich is to cheat your way to the top, it's really a story about the way the American dream can curdle into something dark and sinister. Frequently hilarious and equally depressing, The Wolf of Wall Street also features what may be the greatest performance of Leonardo DiCaprio's career to date. You can watch The Wolf of Wall Street on Tubi. Total Recall (1990) Few directors have been on quite the hot streak that Paul Verhoven was in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Total Recall is one of the best movies in that run. The film tells the story of a construction worker living in the future who dreams of traveling to Mars. When he visits a new company that can implant false memories, he realizes that his entire life has been a lie and that he's really a secret agent with a price on his head. Total Recall is a thrillingly expansive sci-fi movie, especially for its era, and it's also one where the plot confuses you in ways that will leave your head spinning. You can watch Total Recall on Pluto TV. Saving Private Ryan (1998) The best war movie that Steven Spielberg has ever made, Saving Private Ryan is probably best known today for its remarkable opening sequence, which chronicles the opening day of the D-Day invasion and the carnage it caused. From there, though, the movie tells the story of a group of soldiers who are tasked with saving the life of a single man amidst the carnage around them. Saving Private Ryan is a story that honors the soldiers who fought in World War II, even as it acknowledges the broader folly of war more generally. You can watch Saving Private Ryan on Tubi. Moonlight (2016) A movie that seemed like a classic the minute it hit theaters, Moonlight tells the story of one boy as he grows up from a child into a young man and deals with the troubled life he comes from, as well as with his burgeoning sexuality. The movie's three-act structure is brilliant, but what has allowed Moonlight to endure is the way it makes a particular story feel totally universal. Of course, it doesn't hurt that it's also one of the most sensual, beautiful movies ever made, and one that seems to relish the beauty of each image it puts on screen. You can watch Moonlight on Tubi. Fargo (1996) The Coen brothers are among the great directors in the history of movies, and Fargo might be their most definitive work. The film tells the story of a kidnapping gone wrong and the trail of death that comes in its wake. Anchored by a brilliant central performance from Frances McDormand, Fargo is funny, dark, and ultimately focused on the darkness at the heart of people's hearts. Few movies feel more complete and note-perfect than this one, and even fewer will leave you eager to start the whole experience over from the beginning. You can watch Fargo on Tubi. 12 Angry Men (1957) Although it could be accused of feeling stagey, 12 Angry Men has instead become one of the most important movies ever made, even though it's set almost entirely in a single room. The film tells the story of 12 jurors debating the merits of a specific case as they are all slowly swayed to the side of the lone dissenter. Buried in the story's script are questions of prejudice and misunderstanding that are far deeper than the intricacies of the case at hand. These details have helped the story endure through all these years. You can watch 12 Angry Men on Tubi. Spotlight (2015) There are plenty of great newspaper procedurals out there, but Spotlight is one of the very best. The film tells the story of the reporters who investigated reports that the Catholic Church had covered up systemic abuse of young parishioners. Because it's grounded in reporters at a single paper, Spotlight manages to take a pretty grounded look at a remarkably devastating story and reminds us what value good journalism has in a world that seems to devalue it more and more every day. You can watch Spotlight on Tubi. Lake Mungo (2008) A pseudo-documentary horror film that is every bit as terrifying as it gets credit for being, Lake Mungo tells the story of the drowning death of a teen girl and what her family learns about her double life in the aftermath of her death. The twists and turns of this movie will leave you genuinely disturbed, as the family discovers more about a daughter they thought they knew, and we learn more about what's real in this supposed haunting and what isn't. Lake Mungo isn't an actual documentary, but it will leave you spooked by the end anyway. You can watch Lake Mungo on Tubi.
