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Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Newsweek
Dog the Bounty Hunter's Grandson Shot and Killed: Police 'Heard Screaming'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Dispatchers "heard screaming" while responding to a shooting allegedly involving Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson and stepgrandson, according to an incident report obtained by Newsweek. The Context Dog the Bounty Hunter—whose real name is Duane Chapman—is a reality television star who appeared on Dog the Bounty Hunter, Dog's Most Wanted and Dog And Beth: On The Hunt. The shows followed the 72-year-old as he would track down fugitives. What To Know On Saturday, Anthony, Chapman's 13-year-old step-grandson, died after he was allegedly accidentally shot by his father, Gregory Zecca, Chapman's stepson, in Naples, Florida. Zecca is the son of Chapman's wife, Francie Chapman. The Collier County Sheriff's Office told Newsweek in a statement that they are "conducting a death investigation," noting that it was "an isolated incident" and "no arrest has been made." Duane "Dog The Bounty Hunter" Chapman at his book signing for "You Can Run But You Can't Hide" at Borders bookstore in Hollywood on August 3, 2007. Anthony is pictured in the inset image. Duane "Dog The Bounty Hunter" Chapman at his book signing for "You Can Run But You Can't Hide" at Borders bookstore in Hollywood on August 3, 2007. Anthony is pictured in the inset image. Ted Soqui/Corbis via Getty Images; Francie Chapman/Instagram The incident report revealed that an officer was dispatched to an "unknown" type of call where dispatch had heard screaming on the line. The call was shortly thereafter classified as a shooting. The incident report showed that CPR was being performed when officers arrived. The officers took over life-saving measures, according to the report. The victim "appeared to have lost large amounts of blood." The identified wound was on the neck, just above the sternum. Last year, Francie Chapman posted a video on Instagram of her husband and Anthony dancing to Usher's song "Yeah!" "Happy Monday!!!!" she wrote on July 15, 2024. "We had the best weekend celebrating our grandson Anthony at the @usnavyblueangels event for his birthday!!!! Here's what being on the road looks like with Memaw and Grandpa." In a separate post from September 2022, Francie Chapman praised Zecca and Anthony. "Greg Alex & Anthony, Dog & I Love You Guys Dearly !!" she captioned a photo one year and one day after her wedding to Duane Chapman. "Thank You For Always Standing By Us." The couple got married on September 2, 2021, following the 2019 death of Duane Chapman's wife, Beth Chapman, who had previously been diagnosed with throat cancer. Chapman is a father to 13 children from six relationships. He had son Christopher with ex-girlfriend Debbie White, had sons Duane Lee II and Leland with his first wife, La Fonda Sue Darnall (née Honeycutt), and had James, Wesley and late son Zebadiah with his second wife, Anne Tegnell. Chapman is also a father to Lyssa, Tucker and late daughter Barbara with his third wife, Lyssa Rae Brittain (née Greene). He did not have any children with his fourth wife, Tawny Marie Chapman. He had a daughter, Bonnie, and a son, Garry, with his late fifth wife, Beth Chapman, and he adopted her daughter, Cecily. What People Are Saying Duane and Francie Chapman said in a statement to TMZ: "We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony." What Happens Next The Collier County Sheriff's Office told Newsweek that they are "conducting a thorough investigation looking into all the elements of this tragic incident. The investigation includes statements from witnesses who were at the scene, forensic testing, subpoenas, and search warrants."
Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Dog the Bounty Hunter's Stepson Accidentally Shoots, Kills Son—What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Dog the Bounty Hunter's stepson, Gregory Zecca, allegedly shot and killed his 13-year-old son, Anthony, in a "tragic accident," TMZ reported. Newsweek contacted the Collier County Sheriff's Office and Dog the Bounty Hunter's representative for comment on Monday via email outside regular working hours. The Context Dog the Bounty Hunter—whose real name is Duane Chapman—rose to fame in 2004 following the premiere of his reality television show Dog the Bounty Hunter. On the series, Chapman hunted down lawbreakers who skipped bail. A composite image of Duane Chapman, known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, at Fox Studios in New York on August 28, 2019, with an inset of Francie Chapman and Anthony. A composite image of Duane Chapman, known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, at Fox Studios in New York on August 28, 2019, with an inset of Francie Chapman and Anthony.; Francie Chapman/Instagram What To Know The incident took place at an apartment in Naples, Florida, on Saturday, TMZ reported. Law enforcement officials confirmed to the outlet that they responded to a call around 8 p.m. Authorities said it was an "isolated incident," and no arrests have been made. Duane Chapman is a father to 13 children from six relationships. Zecca is the son of his wife, Francie Chapman. The couple got married in 2021 following the death of his fifth wife, Beth Chapman (née Smith). She died in 2019 after being diagnosed with throat cancer. The reality TV star had his son Christopher with then-girlfriend Debbie White. He had sons Duane Lee II and Leland with his first wife, La Fonda Sue Darnall (née Honeycutt). He had James, Wesley and late son Zebadiah with his second wife, Anne Tegnell. He had Lyssa, Tucker and late daughter Barbara with his third wife, Lyssa Rae Brittain (née Greene). He did not have children with his fourth wife, Tawny Marie Chapman. He had Bonnie and Garry with his late fifth wife, Beth Chapman, and adopted her daughter Cecily. In 2023, Duane Chapman learned he had another son, whose birthday coincided with the anniversary of Beth Chapman's death. "For the last four years, this day was a terrible reminder of one of the greatest losses of my life. But God redeemed this day when I discovered my son Jon, who I just met recently, was born on this day," the reality television star wrote via Instagram at the time. "So now instead of sorrow, this day has a new meaning. This is my son Jon and his wife Jodi." He continued: "The whole story of Jon is told in my new book, Nine Lives and Counting, coming SOON. For anyone who has suffered a terrible loss please know God restores and redeems. Happy birthday son, love you both." Just over one year ago, Francie Chapman posted a video on Instagram of Duane Chapman and Anthony dancing to Usher's 2004 hit "Yeah!" "Happy Monday!!!! We had the best weekend celebrating our grandson Anthony at the @usnavyblueangels event for his birthday!!!!" she wrote on July 15, 2004. "Here's what being on the road looks like with Memaw and Grandpa." What People Are Saying In a statement to TMZ, Duane and Francie Chapman said: "We are grieving as a family over this incomprehensible tragic accident and would ask for continued prayers as we grieve the loss of our beloved grandson, Anthony." What Happens Next An investigation into the matter is ongoing.
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Usher on Channeling Frank Sinatra for New Ralph Lauren Fragrance Campaign: It's a ‘Grand Moment for Me'
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Usher is now a brand ambassador for Ralph Lauren Fragrances. The Grammy-winning artist who has brought many iconic hits over the years such as 'Yeah!,' 'U Got It Bad,' 'My Boo' and 'Confessions,' is now the face of Ralph's Club New York Eau de Parfum. This new partnership surprisingly serves as Usher's first fragrance campaign and Ralph Lauren Fragrances' first partnership with a major award-winning music artist. More from Billboard 'AGT' Contestant Had No Idea Her Mom Signed Her Up to Audition, But She Still Blew Simon Cowell Away ATEEZ Launches Official In Your Fantasy Tour Merch on Amazon So You'll Be Concert Ready in No Time Ashlee Simpson's Las Vegas Residency at The Venetian: How to Buy Affordable Tickets Online Shop Ralph's Club New York Eau de Parfum here Similar to Ralph's timeless appeal, the new campaign aims to capture the glamour of Manhattan's golden age, celebrating the city's modern energy, authenticity and enduring excellence. Usher, who's known for his Southern upbringing, has always been inspired by the city that never sleeps, which played a major role in the singer's career early on. The Atlanta native recorded his first album in NYC in 1997, while Ralph Lauren founded his brand in Manhattan 30 years earlier in 1967, making it appropriate for both men to celebrate the Big Apple. 'I have the greatest respect and admiration for what Mr. Lauren has accomplished and I could not be more happy and proud to join Ralph Lauren Fragrances,' Usher said in a statement. 'This is a brand that represents the best of who I want to be as an entrepreneur, a creator, and a man. I'm inspired and energized — this partnership feels like coming home.' The campaign sees the 'Yeah!' singer as the face for Ralph's Club New York Eau de Parfum. Starting at $110, the fragrance debuted Wednesday (July 16), and is available to shop online on the brand's site, as well as in store at Macy's. The fragrance channels the same confident spirit that Usher has long embodied both on and off the stage. With notes of lavender and bourbon and a grounding base of sandalwood, the fragrance is both classic and unexpected. 'We creating something that was a bit more sweet, with black currant being a very high note, and bergamot being something that you smelled at the top, and then lavender and sandalwood being something that was grounding the bottom,' Usher tells Billboard. 'This is a very unique scent that would allow you to feel comfortable wherever you are.' Ralph's Club New York Eau de Parfum $135 Buy Now on ralph lauren To bring the campaign to life, Usher set out to compose an original song to accompany the fragrance, an effort inspired by the sophistication and spirit of Frank Sinatra's iconic 'Theme From New York, New York,' which peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 in June 1980. Speaking with Billboard, Usher opens up his love for New York City, reimagining Sinatra's iconic song, picking out fragrances and what drew him to Ralph Lauren. From fashion shows to the recent Met Gala to this Ralph Club New York campaign, can you explain your relationship with the Ralph Lauren brand? If you're from the South, you know, being polo down is obviously an expression of culture. We were all borrowing this idea based off of the cultural relevance of polo sport. I can remember the first time I bought a puffy vest, or if you had a skull cap and the goggles up on the right side of your hat, these were all things that we saw in terms of marketing, but also understanding the imprint of Ralph Lauren at that time. Fast forward, wearing double RL, going to a ton of tennis events and seeing some of that swag, getting prepared for a formal event, you always look to purple label or Ralph to make certain that you got it right. Whether it was for summer, resort wear, all of those things, he was always there to accommodate something that you wanted to be immersed in. Even going to the stores, nine times out of 10, you feel as though you were immersed in this world. You don't even have to necessarily purchase anything. You can literally go to the store, just to have a coffee and actually feel as though you were in the the idea of his thought. So to organically now make this moment happen and be a part of now the family and an ambassador of this fragrance, I'm very happy. This is a very bold chapter of my life, but also a very bold chapter in the history and the legacy that Ralph has made. And Ralph Club New York is that introduction. Can you explain the significance that the city of New York has played throughout your career? You either get lost in New York, or you find yourself in New York. It is the birthplace of so many cultural moments, rather contemporary, musical, style, architecture, all of these things you find in the melting pot that is New York City. It's the kind of the place where all cultures are accepted and all ideas can fly. My career started in New York City, even though I'm not originally from New York. Even this campaign for me was my love letter to New York and all of what it has offered me and has meant to me as an observer in history and times. New York is a city that welcomes the entire world with open arms. I remember as a kid finding out so much about life being in this melting pot and understanding the daily hustle, as well as, the nightlife and what it offers and what it creates in terms of a cultural imprint that many cities all around the world try to adopt. How does it feel to be able to reimagine an iconic song like 'New York, New York' by Frank Sinatra? This is a very iconic anthem that Frank Sinatra did before I was even born in 1977, which immortalizes this kind of concept that, if you make it in New York, you can make it anywhere. It is the very idea that that embodies a very bold spirit that is about a city that never sleeps. But it also gave us a song that is about this ambitious goal to be innovative and reinvent yourself, and make it big, man. So for me, to be able to have Frank Sinatra spirit in the middle of all of what I'm creating, and look at even some of the photographs when we were creating it, and then reimagine it in my own way. Pun intended 'my way.' I had this opportunity to re-engineer this idea with the energy of something that is timeless and classic, honoring him, honoring Ralph. What do you look for when picking out your scent? How does a fragrance stand out to you? Well, many people approach fragrance and their selection differently. For me, it all starts with the fragrance. Most people would look at a fragrance as an accessory. How I feel starts with the way I smell. So, when I get out of the shower and I did all the things that I needed to do to get myself ready. I spray this. It now puts me in a certain mindset, and now I go and I create from that place. I think that they wanted to create something by way of the design of the bottle, to create something that was masculine and sophisticated. In terms of the scent, Ralph wanted to create something that was timelessly elegant, that was bold, but had a modern spirit. Ralph's Club New York Eau de Parfum $135 Buy Now on ralph lauren What would you like for fans to take away from this campaign? I hope that fans are ready to take a journey. I think that that's the one thing that you look forward to with Ralph Lauren, that you feel as though you were immersed in an idea and you're brought to a different place. Well, that place is New York. That place is club New York. Us being able to work in the short amount of time that we did, with a very incredible group of people to create memorable, creative, iconic photographs, as well as a video piece that is a commercial. For me, it is a next chapter. It's a next chapter of my season, and it's the next chapter in my story. I feel like this is a really, really grand moment for me in terms of where I am, iconically and fashionably, it is something that feels very special in terms of the collaboration between myself and Ralph.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Usher Apologizes To Sabrina Carpenter's Dad Following Cherry Ordeal At 2025 Met Gala
Oh, oh oh— Usher's so sorry! Following the 2025 Met Gala, Sabrina Carpenter posted a photo recap from her extravagant night out including the highlight of Usher feeding her a cherry during his performance at the event. The final slide was a screenshot of her father, David Carpenter's reaction to the infamous cherry moment. '? Weird,' he wrote in the text after resharing the photo of her and Ursher. The crooner immediately took to the comments to issue a light-hearted apology. 'Apologies Mr Carpenter [laughing emoji] [cherries emoji],' wrote the father of four. Inside this year's Met Gala, Usher was one of two surprise performers with the other being Stevie Wonder. The eternal heartthrob serenaded the crowd with 'U Don't Have To Call,' 'Yeah!,' and 'OMG.' Per Vogue, Wonder performed 'Sir Duke,' 'Black Man,' 'Higher Ground,' 'Isn't She Lovely,' 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I'm Yours),' 'I Wish,' and 'Superstition' before he and Ush sang 'Another Star' as a duet. The outlet noted that the show — and the evening which was in honor of Black dandyism — began on the Met steps as Silk & Sound, a 20-person chorus, wowed guests with a rendition of 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough.' When the party moved inside, the chorus covered an array of notable classics including Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Let's Groove,' Michael Jackson's 'Rock With You,' Bob Marley's 'Three Little Birds,' Al Green's 'Let's Stay Together,' Bill Withers' 'Lovely Day,' Luther Vandross' 'Never Too Much,' McFadden & Whitehead's 'Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now,' and even Stevie Wonder's 'Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing.' Promptly after the Met Gala, Usher jetted off to London to close out his Past Present Future tour. More from A$AP Rocky Doesn't Believe In "Weird" Absent Black Fathers Stereotype Ciara Claims Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Are Already Hinting At Baby No. 4 While Discussing Baby Fever Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Met Gala's No-Phone Rule, Gifts Fans Rare POV From Inside
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
These Celebrities Gave College Commencement Speeches With the Best Advice for 2025 Grads
Every year, celebrities, businesspeople, politicians, artists, and more get asked to address a graduating class in a commencement speech. The moment, which is usually equally exciting to the honoree as it is to the university, can shape how the graduates feel about their future after their cap and gown days. Will they leave her inspired? Will they go for their dreams? To Usher, who was asked to deliver the commencement speech for Emory University to the 2025 graduating class this year, the honor was quite a milestone. So much so that he proudly wrote every word in his speech, and even shared the process with the New York Times. More from SheKnows 16 Gifts 2025 High School Graduates Will Find Way More Useful Than a Card Full of Cash 'There's a beginning, there's a middle and there's an end, and within that process, what you choose to make people feel,' he told the outlet. 'Do they smile? Do they think? Do they laugh? Do they cry? Are they angry? Are they motivated?' 'In the same way I've figured out how tone and algorithm and cadence work in music, it does the same in speech,' he said. Together with Usher, find out what other stars added 'Commencement Speaker' to their resume this year below! The White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge left Emerson College graduates giggling in their seats during their commencement ceremony on May 11. In her speech, Coolidge remembered some of her biggest dreams, including her dream of becoming the queen of Monaco after seeing a picture of Grace Kelly in a magazine. 'In retrospect, it was the one and only thing I really had going for me,' the Emmy winner said. 'I had this thing inside of me telling me that I could achieve anything, anything, in this world, and there was just nothing to back it up.' 'When you find the thing that you want to do, I really want to highly recommend, just friggin' go for it,' she told the graduates. 'You really have to psych yourself up into believing absurd possibilities, and you have to believe that they are not absurd.' Bones star Emily Deschanel delivered an inspiring speech for her Alma Mater, Boston University. In it, she talked about the importance of empathy in all circumstances, no matter where their journeys lead them. 'Empathy isn't weakness,' she said. 'It's not about letting people off the hook for their behavior and choices. It's about understanding what led to those choices so you can decide how to respond from a place of authenticity.' Usher proudly delivered Emory University's commencement speech this year after receiving an honorary doctorate from the institution. In his speech, the 'Yeah!' singer talked about one of the biggest challenges he faced when he first moved to Atlanta, Georgia. 'I was academically so far behind that I was unable to keep up and the staff at the school that I attended didn't have the resources to help me, so I was assigned to remedial classes, which at the time felt like a judgment on my ability,' he remembered. 'As a young Black man, or a kid at the time, I was discouraged.' 'The system doesn't always understand, and it doesn't always celebrate passion; however, before I could sing, before I could dance, or before I was a doctor, I had passion,' he said. 'Sometimes, you may be passed on; someone, for some reason, may not understand or feel the same as you do, but if you change your mindset, you can blaze a new trail in the system.' Saturday Night Live legend Molly Shannon took her Alma Mater by storm in her hilarious commencement speech at NYU. 'Whatever road you choose to follow, you will hit bumps,' Shannon told students, per Washington Square News. 'These bumps will make you feel stuffed or like a failure, or make you regret choosing to go down that road in the first place — the key is how you react.' Henry Winkler surely gave graduates chills when he delivered his speech to Georgetown University's College of Arts & Sciences. 'You can be the voice of the children before they ever take their first step, before they ever speak their first word,' Hinkler said in his speech. 'I want to tell you — I don't know you, I met some of you, I took some selfies, I met a future reporter, but for the most part, I don't know you — but I'm telling you from my gedeyrem, from my center, I am so proud of you.' 'I am proud of how you got yourself into these chairs. And I cannot wait to see who you become,' he continued. 'This world is yours now. And this world needs fixing. And I pray to the heavens that you are the fixers. I say to you now, go!' Elizabeth Banks was thrilled to return to her Alma Mater this year and deliver her commencement speech at the University of Pennsylvania. In her speech, she looked back at some moments in her college days, and how some of those lessons shaped her attitude moving forward. In one moment, she talked about how one class had mandatory attendance, and that any absence would deduct a half grade. After getting an A in most of the semester, there was one class she couldn't make because of a family wedding she needed to attend. 'In the end, I went to my cousin's wedding and I took the hit,' she told the crowd. 'I drove to Tennessee with my family, including my grandmother, who sat in the middle seat for seven hours. I had a wonderful time. My Grammy passed away soon after and my cousin, just a few years older than me, she's gone now too. I have never regretted that choice. I didn't graduate summa cum laude and that's never come up, not once.' 'The profound lesson I learned through all this was that our values conflict sometimes and it's making choices in those moments that help you clarify who you are and what you value in this world,' she reflected. 'And that's adulting.' 'It's not just cleaning your hair out of the drain of a shared shower or sink, which you should absolutely do. It's the series of decisions you make when your values conflict, GPA or family, creativity or security, loyalty or personal growth, love or money,' she said. 'Your path is guaranteed to be paved with these decisions.' While Regina Hall's full speech isn't available online, it's clear that delivering her commencement speech at Fordham University meant a lot to her. 'What I don't remember is my GPA, I don't remember many of my tests or exams, what I do remember are the people who helped me type papers late at night, my professors, who took extra time with instructions and support, because college is not merely an academic institution,' she said. 'It's a stepping stone to building independence and testing the limits of your moral compass.' 'So we look to you to hold humanity to the highest standard, to remind us of our divine nature,' she continued. 'You will exemplify the excellence that resides in us all.' We all know Sheryl Lee Ralph absolutely commands the screen as Barbara in Abbott Elementary, so it's no surprise that she was an incredible speaker at Tulane University's commencement ceremony this year. 'When I told my cast members at Abbott Elementary, Quinta [Brunson] said, 'Oh my God, Tulane! It's not just a university. It's a special place,'' Ralph said in her speech. 'That's when I realized Tulane isn't just a school,' she reflected. 'It's a living, breathing testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of community. And today, I have the immense joy of speaking to the unstoppable, unshakable, undeniable Class of 2025.' LeVar Burton called Howard University 'the Mecca' in his commencement speech a Howard University. In it, he looked back at his first job as an actor on Roots in 1977. 'My very first day as a professional actor, Cicely Tyson played my mother and Maya Angelou played my grandmother,' he said. 'I was plucked from the college ranks and found myself in the deep end of the pool filled with heroes and legends. Thank God I didn't drown.' 'It has been an honor of my lifetime to have represented the Black experience in America, from our enslavement to boldly going to the stars,' he said, also referencing his role in Star Trek. 'Remember that you are the descended from some of the most resilient souls in the history of humanity,' he said at the end. 'And whatever you do, do not allow fear to paralyze you into non-action.' Today Show co-host Al Roker inspired a whole graduating class with his speech at Siena College. 'Truth matters, and that's never been more relevant than right now,' he said in his speech. 'We are in a moment when truth is under attack, when the loudest voice, too often, drowns out the most honest one, where misinformation spreads faster than facts, and that's why your voices matter.' 'Whether you're going into journalism, business, science, art, education, public service, your responsibility is the same: To lead with integrity,' he said. 'To ground yourself and those around you in truth. To resist the temptation to chase viral over vital. And when you run into somebody — like I did early in my career in Cleveland — who tries to reduce you to a stereotype or just a number or throws ignorance in your face, you don't let that define you. You define the moment.' Meagan Good also delivered a commencement speech this year, this time to the graduates at Old Dominion University. 'Walk in purpose,' she said. 'Each and every one of you has a distinct path, a purpose that is uniquely yours. Keep your vision alive. There will be moments when others cannot see your vision, they might doubt you, they may question your choices, judge you, or try to dim your light. But remember, your vision was not given to them. It was entrusted to you. Protect it, nurture it, and chase it with all the passion you possess.' President Donald Trump delivered the longest speech on this list to the University of Alabama. Trump spoke for over 58 minutes, and, according to PBS, alternated in his speech between inspirational messages to the graduates and speaking of his own politics. 'Now is the time to work harder than you've ever worked before,' he told the graduates. 'Find your limits and then smash through everything.' 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