Lionel Messi, Jam Master Jay, Axl Rose & More - 2/6/2024

A Morning News Update That Takes Into Account The News Stories You Deem 'Highly Conversational'

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Today's Rundown:
King Charles diagnosed with cancer
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/king-charles-diagnosed-cancer-rcna137293

Lionel Messi no-show ignites booing and calls for refunds at Inter Miami match in Hong Kong
https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/04/sport/lionel-messi-hong-kong-spt-intl/index.html

Tracy Chapman Earns Rapturous Standing Ovation After Rare Live Performance of ‘Fast Car’ With Luke Combs
https://variety.com/2024/music/news/tracy-chapman-luke-combs-duet-performance-2024-grammys-fast-car-1235894485/

Bowen Yang Shades 'SNL' Over Controversial Nikki Haley Cameo
https://uproxx.com/tv/nikki-haley-snl-bowen-yang-reaction-instagram/

Jam Master Jay dabbled in drug sales ‘to make ends meet,’ witness testifies
https://apnews.com/article/jam-master-jay-run-dmc-murder-trial-e6d4ce2e42e7f542f072a1ae17feb7bb

CNN axes Chris Licht’s cursed morning show after Don Lemon, Kaitlan Collins exit
https://pagesix.com/2024/02/05/entertainment/cnn-axes-chris-lichts-cursed-morning-show-after-don-lemon-kaitlin-collins-exits/

US porn actor who advocates for Palestinians visits Iran on trip unacknowledged by Tehran
https://apnews.com/article/iran-us-porn-actor-whitney-wright-israel-hamas-war-1977f95c09b808602e6d137da35462a7

Adult Film Star Emily Willis Reportedly Hospitalized Following Overdose
https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/jadegomez510/emily-willis-od-hospitalized

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ONE DAY OLDER ON FEBRUARY 6:
Tom Brokaw (84)
Axl Rose (62)
Rick Astley (58)

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY:
1981: Former Beatles Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison teamed up once again to record a musical tribute to John Lennon. The result of that session became All Those Years Ago. The song went to No. 2.
1985: The French mineral water company Perrier debuted its first new product in 123 years. On grocery shelves and in trendy establishments, one could find water with a twist of lemon, lime or orange added to the well-established popular product line.
2020: The first COVID-19 death was recorded in the U.S., although the CDC didn’t confirm it until April 21.

PLUS, TODAY WE CELEBRATE: Frozen Yogurt Day
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/pop-culture-lifestyle/national-frozen-yogurt-day-february-6

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