DIDDY: Could He Become an NFL Owner?
Sean "Diddy" Combs has long aspired to break into the world of sports, and it looks like he's put his cards on the table. He says he wants to buy the Carolina Panthers in the wake of the Jerry Richardson workplace misconduct scandal.
Richardson, who's owned the Panthers since their inception, has announced he's selling the team at the end of the season. According to Sports Illustrated, he's settled claims with at least four women, and he also used a racial epithet with an African-American employee.
Last night (Sunday), Diddy wrote on Instagram, "Attention to the Carolina PANTHERS! ATTENTION NFL! This is a chance to make history! There are NO AFRICAN AMERICAN MAJORITY OWNERS IN THE NFL! I WOULD LIKE TO BUY THE CAROLINA PANTHERS! Let’s GOOOOOOO! Spread the word. Tell the world! No joke."
The Panthers are estimated to be worth more than $1 billion. We don't know whether Diddy could pony up that kind of cash or if he'd need investment partners.
ATLANTA AIRPORT: More Than 1,500 Flights Grounded Due to Power Failure
Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is the country's busiest airport, but not on Sunday. As a result of a power failure, about 100 planes were left on the tarmac and more than 1,500 flights were canceled.
The power went out at about 1 p.m. local time due to a fire. Georgia Power staffers, Atlanta Fire and Rescue officials and airport staffers all worked to restore service, and they were finally successful just before midnight local time. However, about 30,000 travelers were affected by the blackout.
Delta, which is one of the major carriers to serve Atlanta, canceled about 900 flights on Sunday and another 300 on Monday.
MARIO BATALI: Apology Featured Cinnamon Bun Recipe
Chef Mario Batali made his circumstance even worse in trying to apologize for sexually harassing employees and wait staff.
On Friday, Batali issued an apology to his newsletter subscribers. He concluded with a post script for a pizza dough-cinnamon bun recipe. Unsurprising, Batali got dragged on social media for acting so insensitive.
One reader of the newsletter tweeted, (quote) "What a disappointment, in every possible way." Another mocked Batali, (quote) "When you’re apologizing for sexual assault and suddenly need a snack."
Before digging his hole even deeper, Batali stated in the newsletter, (quote) “My behavior was wrong and there are no excuses. I take full responsibility. I will work every day to regain your respect and trust.”
He then immediately betrayed himself.
HOLLYWOOD BUZZ
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jason Priestley says he once punched Harvey Weinstein in the face at a 1995 party. The actor made the admission on Twitter Friday after a friend wondered if Priestly was blacklisted like Mira Sorvino.
Star Wars: The Last Jedi star Oscar Isaac is in talks with to voice Gomez Addams in an animated feature film of The Addams Family. It's set to hit theaters in late 2019.
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