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Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seth Meyers Gets Serious in Call for US Aid to Gaza: ‘If Even Trump' Acknowledged Their Starvation, It's ‘Long Past Time to Act'
"We are appalled by the unspeakable horrors currently unfolding in Gaza," the NBC host says Seth Meyers set aside his typical jokes for a few moments on Monday night to make a solemn call for U.S. aid to those suffering in Gaza — and to call out the Trump Administration for being 'complicit' in that suffering. During his 'A Closer Look' segment, Meyers noted that the 'horror of what is happening in Gaza' is 'so obvious' that even Trump himself was made to acknowledge it earlier on Monday. Indeed, the president was asked by members of the press if he agrees with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there's no starvation in Gaza. More from TheWrap Every Upcoming Marvel TV Show Coming to Disney Plus Seth Meyers Points Out Trump Says 'Worse Things About Windmills Than He Says About Jeffrey Epstein' | Video Anne Burrell's Final 'Worst Cooks' Co-Host Remembers Food Network Star as 'Larger Than Life' | Video Netflix's 'Untamed' Renewed for Season 2, Turning Limited Series Into an Ongoing Show 'I mean, based on television, I would say not particularly, because those children look very hungry,' Trump said. In another press event, the president added, 'Some of those kids are — that's real starvation stuff. I see it, and you can't fake that.' 'If even Trump is forced to acknowledge the reality of the crisis, that means it is long past time to act and end the suffering,' Meyers said. 'Unfortunately, we have an administration that seems concerned mainly with golf, cover-ups and windmills.' The 'Late Night' host was quick to point out Trump's comments just a day prior, when the president was asked if Israel should be doing more to allow food into Gaza. In response, Trump immediately complained that Gazans aren't being grateful enough to the U.S. as is. 'Well, you know, we gave $60 million two weeks ago and nobody even acknowledged it, for food,' he said. 'And it's terrible. You know, you really at least want to have somebody say thank you.' 'So many responses you could go with first,' Meyers scoffed. 'We need to feed the children, we need to end the killing, we need a cease-fire and to free the hostages. But only Trump could respond with 'Ahem! Does anyone have anything to say to me?' like a DoorDash driver looking for a rating.' The comedian then pushed back at any critics who might argue that 'Late Night' is a comedy show and thus should only make jokes, rather than get serious on matters such as this. 'We try, every day. We try,' he said seriously. 'But we're also human beings, and we are appalled by the unspeakable horrors currently unfolding in Gaza. And our government is complicit, which is why we have a duty as Americans to speak out on a horrific crisis that has been foreseeable for a long time.' You can watch Seth Meyers' full 'A Closer Look' segment in the video above. The post Seth Meyers Gets Serious in Call for US Aid to Gaza: 'If Even Trump' Acknowledged Their Starvation, It's 'Long Past Time to Act' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Seth Meyers Gets Serious in Call for US Aid to Gaza: ‘If Even Trump' Acknowledged Their Starvation, It's ‘Long Past Time to Act'
"We are appalled by the unspeakable horrors currently unfolding in Gaza," the NBC host says Seth Meyers set aside his typical jokes for a few moments on Monday night to make a solemn call for U.S. aid to those suffering in Gaza — and to call out the Trump Administration for being 'complicit' in that suffering. During his 'A Closer Look' segment, Meyers noted that the 'horror of what is happening in Gaza' is 'so obvious' that even Trump himself was made to acknowledge it earlier on Monday. Indeed, the president was asked by members of the press if he agrees with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu that there's no starvation in Gaza. More from TheWrap Every Upcoming Marvel TV Show Coming to Disney Plus Seth Meyers Points Out Trump Says 'Worse Things About Windmills Than He Says About Jeffrey Epstein' | Video Anne Burrell's Final 'Worst Cooks' Co-Host Remembers Food Network Star as 'Larger Than Life' | Video Netflix's 'Untamed' Renewed for Season 2, Turning Limited Series Into an Ongoing Show 'I mean, based on television, I would say not particularly, because those children look very hungry,' Trump said. In another press event, the president added, 'Some of those kids are — that's real starvation stuff. I see it, and you can't fake that.' 'If even Trump is forced to acknowledge the reality of the crisis, that means it is long past time to act and end the suffering,' Meyers said. 'Unfortunately, we have an administration that seems concerned mainly with golf, cover-ups and windmills.' The 'Late Night' host was quick to point out Trump's comments just a day prior, when the president was asked if Israel should be doing more to allow food into Gaza. In response, Trump immediately complained that Gazans aren't being grateful enough to the U.S. as is. 'Well, you know, we gave $60 million two weeks ago and nobody even acknowledged it, for food,' he said. 'And it's terrible. You know, you really at least want to have somebody say thank you.' 'So many responses you could go with first,' Meyers scoffed. 'We need to feed the children, we need to end the killing, we need a cease-fire and to free the hostages. But only Trump could respond with 'Ahem! Does anyone have anything to say to me?' like a DoorDash driver looking for a rating.' The comedian then pushed back at any critics who might argue that 'Late Night' is a comedy show and thus should only make jokes, rather than get serious on matters such as this. 'We try, every day. We try,' he said seriously. 'But we're also human beings, and we are appalled by the unspeakable horrors currently unfolding in Gaza. And our government is complicit, which is why we have a duty as Americans to speak out on a horrific crisis that has been foreseeable for a long time.' You can watch Seth Meyers' full 'A Closer Look' segment in the video above. The post Seth Meyers Gets Serious in Call for US Aid to Gaza: 'If Even Trump' Acknowledged Their Starvation, It's 'Long Past Time to Act' | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Food Network Star Anne Burrell's Cause Of Death Revealed
Food Network star Anne Burrell's cause of death has been determined five weeks after the celebrity chef was found dead in her New York home. The 55-year-old died on June 17 by suicide, the New York City medical examiner's office said in a statement to HuffPost on Thursday following an autopsy investigation. The co-host of 'Worst Cooks in America' died from 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine,' the office said. Paramedics were called to Burrell's Brooklyn home on the morning of June 17 after she was found unresponsive, and she was declared dead at the scene. The 911 caller reported that she had gone into cardiac arrest, TMZ previously reported. Burrell's family released a statement at the time of her death that described her as a light that touched millions. 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' they said. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' The Food Network also memorialized her as a gift to the culinary world. 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent – teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss,' the network said. Burrell is survived by her husband, Stuart Claxton, her stepson, Javier, her mother, Marlene, and two siblings, People reported. Burrell had served as the original host and judge of 'Worst Cooks in America' since its inception in 2010, but she had been absent from the program for a few months before her death. When fans on social media asked why she wasn't on the show back in January, she replied that she didn't know and said she hoped to return, according to Page Six. Her final appearance on 'Worst Cooks' will premiere on the Food Network on Monday, July 28. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988 or chat for mental health support. Additionally, you can find local mental health and crisis resources at Outside of the U.S., please visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention. Related... Wrestling Icon Hulk Hogan Dies At 71 'Prince Of Darkness' Ozzy Osbourne Dead Weeks After Final Show 'Cosby Show' Star Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead At 54 Food Network Star Anne Burrell Dead At 55
Los Angeles Times
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Food Network star Anne Burrell died by suicide
Beloved Food Network star Anne Burrell died by suicide, according to the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner. On Thursday morning, the chief medical examiner listed the cause of death as 'acute intoxication due to the combined effects of diphenhydramine, ethanol, cetirizine, and amphetamine.' The celebrity chef and host of 'Worst Cooks in America' died June 17 at her home in New York. She was 55. The Food Network honored Burrell's legacy with a night of curated episodes of 'Worst Cooks' on June 25. Her final season on 'Worst Cooks,' co-hosted with Gabe Bertaccini, is scheduled to premiere July 28. Following the news of Burrell's sudden death, her co-stars and colleagues paid tribute on social media. 'A very special person who shared her love of cooking with a generation,' Tyler Florence, Burrell's longtime 'Worst Cooks' co-host, wrote on Instagram following her death. 'I was lucky to have a front row seat to watch her gift. She was an incredible Chef and I learned a lot from her, as we all do with one another.' Burrell 'owned New York City' and could often be found at Rangers games, Florence continued. While filming 'Worst Cooks,' Burrell would join Florence's family for dinner once a week and the two would stay out late drinking red wine if they didn't have work the next day. 'Anne had a collage of star tattoos on her left arm. I asked her what they meant and she said she loved the night sky. And, how lucky she felt to be a star,' Florence wrote. 'She was one of the brightest. There's a new star in the sky tonight. I see you Anne. With all your sparkle, looking down.' Fellow Food Network star Bobby Flay, who co-hosted 'Worst Cooks' for four seasons, posted on his Instagram story a photo of Burrell holding two Maine Coon cats, noting that the chef was the one who introduced him to the breed. Flay's late cat Nacho is a Maine Coon and the inspiration behind his cat food brand 'Made by Nacho.' 'Worst Cooks in America was the funnest show on TV,' Flay wrote. 'All of your co-hosts (me included) were just along for the Anne Burrell ride.' Model Gigi Hadid, who appeared alongside Burrell on an episode of 'Beat Bobby Flay' in 2020, also took to Instagram to express her grief. 'As a longtime fan, getting to share this day with her was a dream come true,' Hadid wrote in a story. 'I wish we could have done it again. She was awesome. Rest in Peace Legend.' Other Food Network regulars who honored Burrell include chefs Alex Guarnaschelli, Giada De Laurentiis and Maneet Chauhan; 'Worst Cooks' co-hosts Beau MacMillan, Robert Irvine and Carla Hall; 'The Next Food Network Star' winner Aarti Sequeira; and 'Cake Boss' star Buddy Valastro. 'Anne, your passion, energy, and love for food lit up every kitchen,' Valastro wrote on Instagram. 'You were a true force and a beautiful soul. Rest in peace, Chef.'
New York Post
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Chef Duff Goldman reveals ‘complex relationship' with Anne Burrell after her death at 55
Chef Duff Goldman is honoring the late Anne Burrell. The pastry chef, 50, penned a touching tribute to the cook after she was found dead at her home on Tuesday at age 55. 'I've written and re-written this post so many times in the past 24 hours and I just don't know what to say. Anne and I became friends in probably 2006,' Goldman wrote via Instagram on Thursday. 'She was going through some stuff and I had heard that she was feeling it so on a trip to NYC from Baltimore I had made her a cake that said 'Don't let the bastards win.' She never did.' 8 Duff Goldman and Anne Burrell. duffgoldman/Instagram Despite their friendship having its ups and downs since meeting in the mid-2000s, the TV personality always wished his fellow kitchen connoisseur well. 'We had a complex relationship and I remember the last conversation we had before our paths drifted was a pretty feisty debate about the merits of catfish. I believe the words 'trash fish,' 'tastes like mud,' and 'cake boy' were used, haha,' Goldman continued. 'Anne and I always had a spirited and somewhat acerbic back and forth. I really never knew why our paths drifted but I always hoped that wherever she was, Anne was doing well and was finding some happiness.' 8 Chef Anne Burrell. Getty Images for NYCWFF The pair ran into one another a few years back in New York City and had a chance to speak. Although Goldman didn't disclose what he and Burrell talked about, he did write that 'that conversation left my heart lifted and full of light, for it truly seemed to me that Anne really had found a measure of happiness and love. Life is tough, and we have to be tough to get through it.' Goldman added, 'Anne was as tough as they come, but when you got past the armor there was a depth of compassion and kindness that was absolutely beautiful. My heart sings when I think of the love and tranquility that it seems Anne had found recently.' 8 Chef Anne Burrell attends Food Network's Food and Wine Festival. Getty Images for NYCWFF Burrell tied the knot with Stuart Claxton in 2021 and stepped away from hosting 'Worst Cooks in America' in 2024 after 14 seasons on air. The TV star continued to share glimpses into her personal life on social media over the years and also started doing improv in New York City. Goldman concluded his heartfelt post, 'Anne, wherever you are I hope they have slow moving rivers because when I get there, we'll get a couple of rods, a pint of chicken livers, and a sixer and I'll teach you how to catch and cook the best catfish you ever had. Rest up, chef.' Many of Burrell's fellow chefs shared their condolences after news of her passing broke Tuesday. 8 Chef Anne Burrell on ABC's 'Good Morning America.' Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Her 'Worst Cooks' co-host Beau MacMillan, who starred alongside Burrell on the show's first season, told The Post Wednesday, 'The news hit me like a gut punch.' The reality star, 54, noted, 'Anne was bigger than life, whether she was running a kitchen or filming a show, you knew she was in charge.' Meanwhile, Rachael Ray, who served as a bridesmaid in Burrell's wedding, took to social media to reveal her devastation over the news. 8 Chef Anne Burrell conducts a culinary presentation on KitchenAid stage at the Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite. Bryan Bedder 'The news about Anne has truly shaken us. John and I are heartbroken,' the 56-year-old wrote on Wednesday. 'I can't quite believe it — such a strong, vibrant, fearless woman, so full of life and love, could be gone so soon.' 'Anne was a rockstar! I came to know her well through multiple seasons of Worst Cooks on Food Network, and she became so much more than a colleague.' Bobby Flay, for his part, broke his silence on Thursday, writing: ''Worst Cooks in America' was the funnest show on TV. All of your co-hosts (me included) were just alongside for the Anne Burrell ride.' 8 Anne Burrell the 2025 City Harvest Gala. Getty Images for City Harvest The restaurateur, 60, expressed that 'the greatest gift I got from AB was turning me on to a world of Maine Coon Cats (including Nacho)… a gift that I'll have forever.' Flay, whose cat is Nacho, included a photo of Burrell holding two Calico Maine Coon cats. On Tuesday, Burrell was found unresponsive in the shower by Claxton at their home in Brooklyn, New York. Officers shared that EMS 'responded and pronounced her deceased on scene,' sharing that the 911 call was originally for a reported cardiac arrest. 8 Anne Burrell. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP On Thursday, sources told The Post that Burrell's body was found next to dozens of pills. Her death is still an ongoing investigation. Burrell's family confirmed the news in a statement to People on Tuesday. 'Anne was a beloved wife, sister, daughter, stepmother, and friend — her smile lit up every room she entered,' they shared. 'Anne's light radiated far beyond those she knew, touching millions across the world. Though she is no longer with us, her warmth, spirit, and boundless love remain eternal.' 8 Duff Goldman, Carla Hall, Mike Curtin, and Anne Burrell attend DC Central Kitchen's Capital Food Fight at the Ronald Reagan Building on November 12, 2015. Larry French Shortly after, a representative from Food Network shared with The Post: 'Anne was a remarkable person and culinary talent — teaching, competing and always sharing the importance of food in her life and the joy that a delicious meal can bring. Our thoughts are with Anne's family, friends and fans during this time of tremendous loss.'
