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Reality TV Star Matt Brown Dies at 43 After Body Pulled From River
entertainment1 month ago

Reality TV Star Matt Brown Dies at 43 After Body Pulled From River

Matt Brown, a star of Discovery Channel’s Alaskan Bush People, was found dead at age 43 after his body was recovered from a river. Brother Bear Brown confirmed the identify and said the death appears to be self-inflicted, though the coroner’s findings are pending. Noah Brown helped pull him from the water, and the family urged fans to be respectful. Matt was the eldest of Ami and the late Billy Brown’s seven children, and the show aired from 2014 to 2022. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or call 911 in an emergency.

Deadliest Catch Season 22 to Honor Todd Meadows Ahead of May Premiere
entertainment2 months ago

Deadliest Catch Season 22 to Honor Todd Meadows Ahead of May Premiere

Deadliest Catch returns for season 22 on May 8 with a dedication to late crew member Todd Meadows, who died after falling overboard in February; the on‑camera footage of his time on the boat will not air, and the season will include a tribute to Meadows and highlight his impact on the crew, while crews face tougher conditions and a high-stakes Red King Crab hunt.

Man Keeps $10K Lamborghini Miura in Living Room for 40 Years, Now Worth More Than His House
world11 months ago

Man Keeps $10K Lamborghini Miura in Living Room for 40 Years, Now Worth More Than His House

A man kept a Lamborghini Miura in his living room for 40 years after buying it for $10K, sealing it behind a wall he built, and it is now worth over $2 million. The car was recently discovered and removed by the Discovery Channel's Extreme Detailing team, who found it in pristine condition after destroying part of the house to retrieve it.

"Southwest Airlines Soars with Inflight Shark Week Content and Popular Promotions"
entertainment3 years ago

"Southwest Airlines Soars with Inflight Shark Week Content and Popular Promotions"

Southwest Airlines will offer special Shark Week programming on its flights for the 10th consecutive year, as part of a partnership with Discovery Channel. In addition to the inflight content, Southwest is organizing shark-themed pop-up events at airports in Atlanta, Dallas, and New York. The airline previously featured shark-themed Boeing 737s and partnered with FlightAware to track these jets. Shark Week, which aims to educate viewers about sharks, will run from July 23 to July 29 on Discovery Channel.

"Jason Momoa hosts 'Shark Week' as it celebrates 35 years with feeding frenzies and the 'Ultimate Shark Experience'"
entertainment3 years ago

"Jason Momoa hosts 'Shark Week' as it celebrates 35 years with feeding frenzies and the 'Ultimate Shark Experience'"

Jason Momoa, known for his role as Aquaman, will be hosting Discovery Channel's "Shark Week," a week-long celebration of all things shark. Momoa, a huge fan of ocean creatures and a former marine biology student, will be the recurring master of ceremonies for the event, which will feature programs exploring rare sharks, deadly shark attacks, and even the effects of cocaine on shark behavior. The week kicks off with a show called "Belly of the Beast: Feeding Frenzy," where researchers attempt to recreate a great white shark feeding frenzy. Momoa hopes to showcase the importance of sharks and promote harmony between humans and these misunderstood creatures.

'Flying Wild Alaska' Star Jim Tweto Dies in Tragic Plane Crash
obituary3 years ago

'Flying Wild Alaska' Star Jim Tweto Dies in Tragic Plane Crash

Jim Tweto, star of Discovery Channel's Flying Wild Alaska, died in a small plane crash in Alaska at the age of 68. Tweto and his passenger, Shane Reynolds, crashed about 35 miles northeast of the coastal village of Shaktoolik. Tweto was the founder of Era Alaska, a family-run airline that was featured on the show. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash.