David Stern, the former longtime commissioner of the NBA, died Wednesday following a brain hemorrhage, according to a statement from current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. He was 77.
“David took over the NBA in 1984 with the league at a crossroads,” Silver wrote. “But over the course of 30 years as Commissioner, he ushered in the modern global NBA. He launched groundbreaking media and marketing partnerships, digital assets and social responsibility programs that have brought the game to billions of people around the world.”
Stern suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage on Dec. 12 and underwent emergency surgery.
Stern is the longest-tenured commissioner in NBA history, serving in that role for 30 years from 1984-2014, and is considered to be the among the most important figures in the NBA. Under Stern, the NBA saw its popularity expand in the 1990s and 2000s, not only in the U.S., but around the world. He was inducted into...
“David took over the NBA in 1984 with the league at a crossroads,” Silver wrote. “But over the course of 30 years as Commissioner, he ushered in the modern global NBA. He launched groundbreaking media and marketing partnerships, digital assets and social responsibility programs that have brought the game to billions of people around the world.”
Stern suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage on Dec. 12 and underwent emergency surgery.
Stern is the longest-tenured commissioner in NBA history, serving in that role for 30 years from 1984-2014, and is considered to be the among the most important figures in the NBA. Under Stern, the NBA saw its popularity expand in the 1990s and 2000s, not only in the U.S., but around the world. He was inducted into...
- 1/1/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
American boxer Patrick Day has died after he sustained head injuries in a fight last week against fellow countryman Charles Conwell.
Day, 27, was knocked out in the 10th round of his super-welterweight bout in Chicago on October 12 and fell into a coma, with his promoter confirming Day's death on Wednesday, reports The Guardian.
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"He was a son, brother, and good friend to many," said a statement from Day's promoter Lou Dibella.
"Pat's kindness, positivity, and generosity of spirit made a lasting impression with everyone he met. Patrick Day didn't need to box. He came from a good family, he was smart, educated, had good values and had other avenues available to him to earn a living.
Day was rushed to the hospital on a stretcher after Conwell landed a flurry of punches that left him motionless. He...
Day, 27, was knocked out in the 10th round of his super-welterweight bout in Chicago on October 12 and fell into a coma, with his promoter confirming Day's death on Wednesday, reports The Guardian.
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"He was a son, brother, and good friend to many," said a statement from Day's promoter Lou Dibella.
"Pat's kindness, positivity, and generosity of spirit made a lasting impression with everyone he met. Patrick Day didn't need to box. He came from a good family, he was smart, educated, had good values and had other avenues available to him to earn a living.
Day was rushed to the hospital on a stretcher after Conwell landed a flurry of punches that left him motionless. He...
- 10/17/2019
- GlamSham
Boxer Patrick Day (above right) died Wednesday from head injuries sustained during a match over the weekend. He was 27.
Day was box against Charles Conwell during the Super-Welterweight bout Saturday night at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. He was knocked unconscious during the tenth round and carried out of the ring on a stretcher. The New York-native later slipped into a coma after undergoing brain surgery but never woke up. The fight was streamed on Dazn, an on-demand sports streaming service.
Promoter Lou Dibella confirmed Day’s passing via an online statement.
“He was surrounded by his family, close friends and members of his boxing team, including his mentor, friend and trainer Joe Higgins,” the statement read. “On behalf of Patrick’s family, team, and those closest to him, we are grateful for the prayers, expressions of support and outpouring of love for Pat that have been so obvious since his injury.
Day was box against Charles Conwell during the Super-Welterweight bout Saturday night at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. He was knocked unconscious during the tenth round and carried out of the ring on a stretcher. The New York-native later slipped into a coma after undergoing brain surgery but never woke up. The fight was streamed on Dazn, an on-demand sports streaming service.
Promoter Lou Dibella confirmed Day’s passing via an online statement.
“He was surrounded by his family, close friends and members of his boxing team, including his mentor, friend and trainer Joe Higgins,” the statement read. “On behalf of Patrick’s family, team, and those closest to him, we are grateful for the prayers, expressions of support and outpouring of love for Pat that have been so obvious since his injury.
- 10/17/2019
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
Millennium Media has hired Ryan Svendsen as its Head of Music. He comes over from Lionsgate, where he was Director, Film and TV Music and worked on music for La La Land, Nashville and The Hunger Games movies.
In his new role he will oversee music strategy and development for Millennium Media’s slate that currently includes the sequel The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard; the Tanya Wexler-directed Jolt; and Tesla, the biopic of inventor Nikola Tesla starring Ethan Hawke.
Svendsen, a musician who has worked on songs for Shawn Mendes, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato and Jon Bellion, worked at UTA and Azoff Music Management before joining Lionsgate. He will now report to Millennium president Jeffrey Greenstein and co-president Jonathan Yunger.
“As we continue our focus on being content creators, music is such an important part of the movie-going experience,” Greenstein said. “Ryan is a musician with great experience,...
In his new role he will oversee music strategy and development for Millennium Media’s slate that currently includes the sequel The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard; the Tanya Wexler-directed Jolt; and Tesla, the biopic of inventor Nikola Tesla starring Ethan Hawke.
Svendsen, a musician who has worked on songs for Shawn Mendes, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato and Jon Bellion, worked at UTA and Azoff Music Management before joining Lionsgate. He will now report to Millennium president Jeffrey Greenstein and co-president Jonathan Yunger.
“As we continue our focus on being content creators, music is such an important part of the movie-going experience,” Greenstein said. “Ryan is a musician with great experience,...
- 10/11/2019
- by Patrick Hipes and Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Transparent‘s Melora Hardin has been cast in Paul Osborne's indie thriller Cruel Hearts. She joins Eddie Jemison (Oceans Eleven), Patrick Day (Favor), Alev Aydin (Lonely Boy) and Bonnie Root (Bones). Written and directed by Osborne, the film follows a young man who discovers that he’s been having an affair with a woman who is married to a notorious crime boss. In fear of what may transpire if caught, he makes a bold decision to confess his transgressions in hopes for…...
- 1/13/2016
- Deadline
Blayne Weaver’s film noir will also star Lyndie Greenwood, Erin Cahill, Patrick Day and Weaver himself.
“Lance Henriksen is one of the best character actors working today,” said Weaver. “So excited to have him join this cast of stellar actors in this unique southern film noir.”
Best known for his roles in Aliens and Millennium, Henriksen plays a mobster who pursues an ex-con searching for his missing sister.
Weaver’s previous films include 6 Month Rule (2011) and Weather Girl (2009).
Secret Identity Productions in association with Capital Arts Entertainment produces Cut To The Chase.
Mindy Bledsoe serves as producer with Chris Lyon, Mike Elliott, Joe P Genier and Rob Kerchner.
“Lance Henriksen is one of the best character actors working today,” said Weaver. “So excited to have him join this cast of stellar actors in this unique southern film noir.”
Best known for his roles in Aliens and Millennium, Henriksen plays a mobster who pursues an ex-con searching for his missing sister.
Weaver’s previous films include 6 Month Rule (2011) and Weather Girl (2009).
Secret Identity Productions in association with Capital Arts Entertainment produces Cut To The Chase.
Mindy Bledsoe serves as producer with Chris Lyon, Mike Elliott, Joe P Genier and Rob Kerchner.
- 8/11/2015
- ScreenDaily
ComingSoon.net is premiering the trailer for Paul ( Ten 'til Noon ) Osborne's new movie Favor , which arrives on VOD and iTunes via Gravitas Ventures on April 22. The film stars Blayne Weaver as Kip Desmond, whose life is upturned when a waitress he's having a fling with is accidentally killed in a motel room, so he turns to his childhood friend Marvin (Patrick Day) to help him get rid of her body. Christina Rose, Cheryl Nichols and Jeffrey Combs co-star. You can check out the movie for yourself when it's available on iTunes on April 22 via this link .
- 3/24/2014
- Comingsoon.net
So you've just killed someone and you're feeling all alone in this world. Hey, it happens, right? If you're lucky, you'll be able to call someone to help you out of this horrid situation. That's what friends are for... it's just too bad the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Below you'll find the first details on director Paul Osbourne's new flick Favor starring Jeffrey Combs, Blayne Weaver, Christina Rose, and Patrick Day. The film will be having its premiere at Phoenix Film Festival on April 5th. Dig on the goods thus far.
Synopsis
Kip Desmond has gotten everything he's ever wanted: a thriving career, beautiful wife, and an affluent lifestyle, all of which is put in jeopardy when Abby, the woman with whom he's having a casual fling, is accidentally killed. Desperate, he ends up on the doorstep of childhood friend Marvin Croat and asks him...
Below you'll find the first details on director Paul Osbourne's new flick Favor starring Jeffrey Combs, Blayne Weaver, Christina Rose, and Patrick Day. The film will be having its premiere at Phoenix Film Festival on April 5th. Dig on the goods thus far.
Synopsis
Kip Desmond has gotten everything he's ever wanted: a thriving career, beautiful wife, and an affluent lifestyle, all of which is put in jeopardy when Abby, the woman with whom he's having a casual fling, is accidentally killed. Desperate, he ends up on the doorstep of childhood friend Marvin Croat and asks him...
- 2/22/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Tom Petty's Free Fallin' has topped a new St. Patrick's Day poll of top drinking songs.
The track beat Guns N' Roses' Paradise City and Piano Man by Billy Joel in a RollingStone.com readers vote.
Also making it into the top five boozy tunes are Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Beastie Boys' Fight For Your Right.
The track beat Guns N' Roses' Paradise City and Piano Man by Billy Joel in a RollingStone.com readers vote.
Also making it into the top five boozy tunes are Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Beastie Boys' Fight For Your Right.
- 3/18/2008
- WENN
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