Jane Bright, Former “Survivor: Nicaragua” Contestant, Dies at 71

Jane Bright, Former "Survivor: Nicaragua" Contestant, Dies at 71

Michael Buckner/Getty Jane Bright, who competed in season 21 ofSurvivor: Nicaragua,died at the age of 71 on Thursday, May 15 Her daughter, Ashley Hammett, announced the news in a Facebook post that revealed Jane was found dead in her North Carolina home Jane was best known for her quirky personality on the competition series, coming in sixth place and taking home the audience fan-favorite award Jane Bright has died. TheSurvivorstar's daughter, Ashley Hammett, announced that her mother died in her North Carolina home on Thursday, May 15, in aFacebookpost. She was 71 years old. "Today Jane Hammett Bright was found passed away within her home by a good friend and county sheriff," Ashley wrote. Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Jane competed among 20 people in season 21 ofSurvivor: Nicaraguain 2010 and was known for her quirky, outgoing personality. Although she ultimately came in sixth place, she later won the Sprint Fan Favorite audience prize. According toher profilefrom her time on the show, Jane was a dog trainer and the oldest of the castaways that season. Hours after learning of Jane's death,Survivor: Ghost Islandalum Donathan Hurley shared his reaction in a sweet message on X. "Lord, I sure did get my heart broken when I opened up Facebook after work!" hewrote. "One of my favoriteSurvivorfamily members, as I call them all, has passed away. I loved Jane so much!!! This lady was a firecracker! Always ready to have a good time and a good laugh! RIP Jane." Sandra Diaz-Twine, who has wonSurvivortwice, honored Jane as well in anInstagrampost. "Rest in heavenly peace. Jane from Survivor Nicaragua#survivor," the caption read. Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Jane's loved ones and theSurvivorcommunity also mourned her death in the comments of Ashley's post, proving just how special she was. "I am so heartbroken to hear this," one user wrote. "She was truly one of a kind and an inspiration to many in the sport. Sending prayers to you and family and friends as you navigate this time. Her spirit and memories will live on." Another commented: "Ashley, I'm so shocked and sorry to hear this. She was the strongest and most determined person I've ever met." Others praised Jane for having "a heart bigger than the world," and being "such a force of nature." Jane's cause of death remains unknown. Read the original article onPeople

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May 16, 2025

Jane Bright, Former “Survivor: Nicaragua” Contestant, Dies at 71

Jane Bright, Former "Survivor: Nicaragua" Contestant, Dies at 71 Michael Buckner/Getty Jane Bright, who competed in season 21 ofSu...

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Kid Rock calls out Bruce Springsteen's anti-Trump rant on European tour, says it was a 'punk move'

Kid Rock calls out Bruce Springsteen's anti-Trump rant on European tour, says it was a 'punk move'

Kid Rock fired back at Bruce Springsteen for the "Born in the USA" singer-songwriter's anti-Trump tirade while performing in the U.K., calling the comments a "punk move." The multi-platinum artist reacted to Springsteen's criticism of PresidentDonald Trumpand his administration during "FOX & Friends," accusing him of trying to appease the Hollywood "elite" with his rant. "Just another person with TDS at the highest levels," Kid Rocktold Steve Doocyon Friday. "To be in Europe talking junk about our president who gets up and works his ass off for this country, every day, and his administration is doing such great things… Thank God for him. But to do that in Europe… what a punk move." Kid Rock Defends Donald Trump's Music Taste As 'Freakin' The Best' After Media Backlash "This guy's got, what, 500 million, a billion dollars… and is out there playing like he's a working-class hero," he continued. "And really, to me, just wants to be… in good standings with the Hollywood elite… and I'm proud to say that I'm more of Hollywood's kryptonite." Springsteen kicked off his "Land of Hope and Dreams" tour in Manchester, England, on Wednesday, calling out the president and his aides for "corrupt" leadership. Read On The Fox News App "In my home, the America I love, the American I've written about, that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treacherous government," he said. "They are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent," he continued. "They're abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators." Kid Rock called those comments "garbage," bringing attention to Trump's historic business-focused trip across the Middle East to secure peace in the region and abroad. While in Saudi Arabia, Trump signed a $600 billion "strategic economic partnership" agreement with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which will see Riyadh invest in U.S. AI data centers and energy infrastructure, investment in "cutting-edge transformative technologiesin both countries" and a whopping $142 billion defense package — which the White House claimed is the "largest defense sales agreement in history." The president suggested the deal could near $1 trillion in the months to come and generate up to 2 million U.S. jobs. Trump also secured abig deal in Qatarwith a $1.2 trillion "economic exchange" with Doha that included a purchase of 210 Boeing jets by state-owned Qatar Airways for $96 billion, as well as energy infrastructure agreements and an investment in state-of-the-art quantum technologies and workforce development." The deal in Qatar was overshadowed by the controversial announcement that Qatar wanted to "gift" Trump anew Air Force One jet. The president also expanded on a $1.4 trillion deal brokered with the UAE in March and announced an additional $200 billion "in commercial deals" between Washington and Abu Dhabi. "He's over there creating peace in the Middle East," Kid Rock said. "One of the places that could possibly erupt and send the world into turmoil, and he's over there getting it done." "This guy does not know how to lose, period," he continued. "Gets up every morning and busts his ass for this country. Thank God for him and his administration." The rock legend also previewed his upcoming "Rock N Rodeo," which will air the PBR World Finals on Friday at 8 p.m. ET, exclusively on Fox Nation. "To me, this is one of the last pro-patriotic American sports really just left without the interjection of all the wokeness, which, I think, is pretty much finding its exit from pro sports, thank God," he told Doocy. Fox News' Caitlin McFall contributed to this report. Original article source:Kid Rock calls out Bruce Springsteen's anti-Trump rant on European tour, says it was a 'punk move'

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Kid Rock calls out Bruce Springsteen's anti-Trump rant on European tour, says it was a 'punk move'

Kid Rock calls out Bruce Springsteen's anti-Trump rant on European tour, says it was a 'punk move' Kid Rock fired back at Bruce ...

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Justin Bieber Breaks Silence on Whether He Was Among Diddy's Victims amid Rapper's Sex Trafficking Trial

Justin Bieber Breaks Silence on Whether He Was Among Diddy's Victims amid Rapper's Sex Trafficking Trial

Justin Bieber has released a statement via his rep addressing whether he was among Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged victims amid the rapper's ongoing sex trafficking trial "Although Justin is not among Sean Combs' victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him," the rep said "Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve," the spokesperson added Justin Bieberhas broken his silence amidSean "Diddy" Combs' ongoingsex trafficking trial. The "Peaches" singer, 31, has largely remained quiet regarding his former friend and longtime collaboratorCombs' September arrest, followingmultiple sexual assault and sex trafficking accusationsagainst him. However, Bieber's rep has now released a statement to confirm that he was not one of the Bad Boy Records founder's victims. "Although Justin is not among Sean Combs' victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him," the spokesperson said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE. "Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve," the rep added. Combs' sex trafficking trial beganon Monday, May 12, after the rap mogul was indicted in September on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty. Kevin Mazur/Hand in Hand/Getty After Combs' arrest,a source told PEOPLEin September that Bieber was focusing on his family afterwelcoming his son,Jack Blues, with his wife,Hailey Baldwin Bieber, the month prior. "He's aware of Diddy's arrest and all the allegations," the insider told PEOPLE at the time. "It's not anything that he wants to focus on, though." Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE's free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Gotham/GC Images; Mitch Haddad/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty In March of last year, a clip ofCombs hanging out with a 15-year-old Bieber resurfacedafter therapper's properties were raidedas the allegations against him mounted. In the video, shared to Bieber'sYouTube page in 2009, the "Love Yourself" singer and Combs were in the midst of spending 48 hours together — and while the record producer refused to "disclose" what they were up to, they discussed the prospect of getting "some girls." Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The clip opened with Combs showing Bieber his Lamborghini and offering to give him the car once he turned 16, as well as his mansion once the young star was 18. "You ever seen the movie48 Hrs? Right now [Justin is] having 48 hours with Diddy, him and his boy," the rapper said, adding, "They're having the times of their lives." "Where we hanging out and what we're doing we can't really disclose. But it's definitely a 15-year-old's dream," he said in the video. "For the next 48 hours, he's with me. And we're gonna go full. Buck full crazy," Combs told the camera elsewhere in the clip, before asking Bieber what he was looking to do during their time together. "Let's just go get some girls," Bieber said, as Combs replied, "Man after my heart. That's what I'm talking about." Read the original article onPeople

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Justin Bieber Breaks Silence on Whether He Was Among Diddy's Victims amid Rapper's Sex Trafficking Trial

Justin Bieber Breaks Silence on Whether He Was Among Diddy's Victims amid Rapper's Sex Trafficking Trial Justin Bieber has released ...

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Authorities search for multiple inmates who escaped from jail in New Orleans

Authorities search for multiple inmates who escaped from jail in New Orleans

Multiple inmates have escaped from the the Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans, Louisiana, police said May 16. Officials at the city jail discovered that inmates were missing during a "routine headcount" conducted Friday morning, the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office's said in a statement. Louisiana State Police said one of the missing detainees had been located and apprehended in the French Quarter, a busy tourist area in New Orleans. "Troopers continue to work closely with our local, state, and federal partners as the search remains active for the remaining escapees. Our priority remains the safety of the community and the swift apprehension of those still at large," state police said in a statement. The Sheriff's Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. This is a developing story. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Authorities search for inmates who escaped jail in New Orleans

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Authorities search for multiple inmates who escaped from jail in New Orleans

Authorities search for multiple inmates who escaped from jail in New Orleans Multiple inmates have escaped from the the Orleans Parish Jail ...

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Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results

Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Friday that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump was essential to make progress on Ukraine and other issues, but needed preparation and had to yield results when it happened. Russian and Ukrainian negotiators were meeting in Istanbul on Friday in their first direct peace talks in more than three years, under pressure from Trump to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War Two. Wrapping up his Gulf tour earlier on Friday, Trump said he would meet Putin "as soon as we can set it up", a day after saying that "nothing's going to happen until Putin and I get together". U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said on Thursday that the only way a breakthrough in the efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine would happen would be through direct talks between Trump and Putin. Asked about Rubio's comments, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday: "There is no doubt that contacts between President Putin and Trump are important in the context of the Ukrainian negotiations. We, of course, agree with this thesis. The importance of this cannot be overstated." Putin and Trump have spoken by phone, but not met since Trump returned to the White House in January, despite both leaders expressing their desire for face-to-face talks. Peskov said Moscow wanted a Putin-Trump summit, but that such a meeting needed considerable advance preparation to ensure it was a success. "A summit must be set up. And it must be results-oriented because a summit is always preceded by expert negotiations, consultations, and long and intense preparations, especially if we are talking about a summit between the presidents of the Russian Federation and the United States of America," he said. "...Such a meeting is certainly necessary. It is necessary both primarily from the point of view of bilateral Russian-U.S. relations and from the point of view of having a serious conversation at the highest level about international affairs and on regional problems, including, of course, about the crisis around Ukraine," Peskov added. Commenting on the Istanbul talks, Peskov said that the Russian negotiating team was in constant communication with Moscow and that Putin, who was holding a meeting of his Security Council on Friday, was receiving real-time updates. Asked about a Bloomberg report that Washington was proposing to revive the NATO-Russia Council, a forum for military and political dialogue whose work was suspended after Putin sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine in 2022, Peskov said there had been no substantive proposals on the subject. "It is difficult to talk about the resumption of any kind of partnership or any kind of dialogue at a time when NATO, when the North Atlantic Alliance, is practically at war with the Russian Federation," said Peskov. "Although all issues related to security and stability on the European continent must of course be discussed. And we need to start doing this as soon as possible." (Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Andrew Osborn, Maxim Rodionov and Anastasia Teterevleva; Editing by Alex Richardson)

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Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results

Kremlin says a Putin-Trump meeting on Ukraine is essential but needs advance preparation and must yield results MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremli...

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