All articles tagged with #fired
Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver, who ran security for more than two decades, was terminated along with his security companies last Wednesday, with replacement guards now overseeing Parton’s Nashville properties (home, museum, downtown residence, and warehouse). The DP Dean Trust holds her properties and business interests.
Former Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton was suspended and then fired after a May in-flight incident in which he was photographed in an online pedophilia chatroom. Reports say he was scrubbed from the show's social media pages, and Sony Pictures Television launched an investigation. Thornton’s lawyer insists he did nothing illegal and had mistakenly visited a mental-health chat site, with Thornton keeping silent on his firing to date.
Mike Bloomberg was fired after 15 years at Salomon Brothers, an experience that taught him resilience and adaptability, leading him to found Bloomberg LP and become a successful billionaire and influential leader.
After being laid off from Salomon Brothers in 1981, Mike Bloomberg quickly founded Bloomberg LLC, turning a setback into a successful career in media and business, and emphasizing that setbacks can be opportunities for growth.
A mother of three, Nykia Hamilton, went viral for working alone at a busy Burger King but was subsequently fired for being late, highlighting her struggles to support her family while working long hours solo. She has since raised over $96,000 through a GoFundMe to support her, sharing her emotional story about balancing work and family. Burger King stated that no employee should be left to run a restaurant alone, and her termination was due to attendance issues, with the franchisee confirming her departure.
Rupert Everett, who appeared as Giorgio Barbieri in Season 4 of 'Emily in Paris,' claims he was fired from the show and was devastated by the decision, although a source says his role had naturally concluded. The series has been renewed for Season 5, with filming taking place in Rome and Paris.
Beau DeMayo, creator of the upcoming Disney+ series "X-Men '97," has been fired by Marvel Studios ahead of the show's debut on March 20. DeMayo, who had previously worked on "Moon Knight" and "Blade," completed writing duties for Season 2 of the animated revival but will not attend the Los Angeles premiere. The series will continue the 1990s classic and feature returning and new cast members. Marvel declined to comment on the firing, and DeMayo's representatives have not responded to requests for comment.
A Michigan waitress was fired after receiving a $10,000 tip on a $32.43 bill, which she shared with coworkers, but the restaurant owners claimed the dismissal was unrelated to the tip. The waitress, Linsey Boyd, alleged that she lost her job due to drama and animosity surrounding the tip, while the restaurant owners cited labor laws as limiting what they could share about the termination. Social media backlash ensued, with users expressing outrage and leaving negative reviews for the restaurant.
Non-binary actor Sara Ramirez, known for playing Che Diaz in the "Sex and the City" spin-off, has reportedly been fired from the series. Ramirez, who is pro-Palestine, expressed concerns about being blacklisted for supporting Palestinians. While a source close to the show claimed that the character was cut due to lack of value and fan criticism, Ramirez's departure has sparked speculation about potential political motivations.
A fired Atlanta Airport coffee shop employee, Shacoria Elly, was captured on video attacking her former managers, screaming and swinging a chair after being fired. The incident occurred during an argument with a co-worker, and Elly was seen demanding her belongings before engaging in a physical altercation with the managers. Despite having her airport badge confiscated, she has not been charged with any crimes by the police.
Mayim Bialik was seen for the first time since announcing her firing as the host of Jeopardy! The actress appeared calm and composed during a solo outing in Los Angeles, wearing a casual ensemble. Bialik confirmed the news on Instagram, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to be part of the Jeopardy! family. Ken Jennings will now be the sole host of the syndicated version of the game show for continuity purposes. Bialik had been hosting alongside Jennings as replacements for Alex Trebek, who passed away in 2020.
An employee shared her boss's heartless response after she asked for a day off to visit her dying grandfather in the hospital. The boss dismissed her request, stating that it wouldn't work because it was a week before Christmas. He then followed up with a message telling her not to bother coming in, leading her to believe she was fired. Some criticized the employee for providing too much information, while others questioned the boss's strict policy and lack of empathy.
An attorney with the Illinois comptroller's office, Sarah Chowdhury, was fired after making antisemitic comments on Instagram, including remarks such as "All you zionists will pay" and "Hitler should have eradicated all of you." The comptroller's office was made aware of the comments and promptly terminated Chowdhury's employment. Comptroller Susana Mendoza's office stated that they have zero tolerance for antisemitism or hate speech. This incident occurs amidst a reported rise in crimes and threats against Jews and Muslims.
Actors in various films, including Sean Young, Holly Hunter, and Jean-Claude Van Damme, were fired during production for reasons ranging from creative differences to drug possession. They were replaced by other actors, such as Glenne Headly, Ed Harris, and Sandra Bullock, to ensure the smooth continuation of the projects.
British actor Laurence Fox has been fired from GB News following a misogynistic rant about a female journalist. The rant has become the most complained about moment on British TV since 2021. Fox has also been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to commit criminal damage to low-emission zone cameras in London. He had declared his support for a group of vigilantes who oppose the cameras in an interview.