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Sandra Bullock won an Oscar for the controversial 2009 film, The Blind Side.
Her co-star was Quinton Aaron, who portrayed real-life football player Michael Oher.
Now, Aaron is in a dire situation.
He’s spent days in the hospital after suffering a fall at home. There’s a medical mystery afoot.
The collapse at home is only part of the problem
Aaron’s manager has told TMZ that the 41-year-old actor and singer collapsed at home.
He was apparently walking up the stairs at his Atlanta residence when his legs abruptly gave out.
The result was a fall. However, there is clearly more to this medical event.
Aaron has now been in the hospital for three days. Doctors are running tests, attempting to determine (and treat) the cause of his fall.
Meanwhile, his manager thanks supporters for their “outpouring of love, prayers, and well wishes.”
According to a GoFundMe set up on the actor’s behalf, he has been placed “on life support due to a severe blood infection.”
According to the fundraising page, Aaron is currently “fighting for his life.”
Veterans Aid Network is the organizer behind the page.
The page describes: “This has been sudden, frightening, and overwhelming for his loved ones.”
According to the GoFundMe, there are a lot of financial unknowns for Aaron and his family’s immediate future.
‘Let’s surround him with that same love’
“As he fights for his life, his family is facing an immense emotional and financial burden,” the page notes.
The GoFundMe lists: “medical expenses, living costs, and the uncertainty of how long this road to recovery may be.”
As the page points out: “Quinton has spent his life inspiring others, reminding us that compassion and humanity still matter in this world.”
The page argues: “Now, as he fights one of the hardest battles of his life, let’s surround him with that same love.”
This GoFundMe is seeking $10,000. As of early afternoon on Monday, January 26, it has reached just shy of half of its goal.
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— Quinton Aaron (@QuintonAaron) September 29, 2025
Aaron’s manager did not offer quite as many details to TMZ as the GoFundMe is laying out.
According to his statement, the actor is in stable condition.
He is also reportedly communicating with loved ones and receiving appropriate care at this time.
(That is vague, but it isn’t a manager’s job to read off a patient’s chart for the media)
His health has had ups and downs over the years
Just a few months ago, Aaron detailed his weight loss journey after reaching a 200 pound milestone.
In March of 2025, he was rushed to the hospital. He had a fever and was coughing up blood at the time.
In 2019, he suffered from a severe upper respiratory infection.
It is so important to remember that appearing on television, in a film (even an Oscar-winning film) does not guarantee financial security for life.
We wish Aaron a full and speedy recovery — and with as few medical debts as possible.
Quinton Aaron: ‘The Blind Side’ Star ‘Fighting for His Life’ … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Tom Brady is happy for Mike Vrabel, while Rob Gronkowski made a big proclamation about Patriots owner Robert Kraft.FOX Sports Digital
If you try enough Olive Garden offerings, you may encounter one with unpleasant textures or off-putting flavors. The chain’s worst item has both.
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Award-winning radio host and media personality Bobby Bones officially makes his Netflix debut today with Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast, bringing his popular podcast to the streaming giant.
The debut episode features the National Radio Hall of Fame inductee’s conversation with Country Music Hall of Famer Kenny Chesney, as the two dive into Chesney’s career journey, his deep connection with fans known as No Shoes Nation, and more.
Bones also asked the East Tennessee native to rank his top five songs from his own catalog, and his picks might surprise some fans.
In a teaser clip shared by Bones, Chesney reveals that “Old Blue Chair” is his number one pick.
“It’s such a portrait of my soul. It stamped a time of my life,” the eight-time Entertainer of the Year explained.
Chesney says his number two choice is “I Go Back,” followed by “There Goes My Life” at No. 3 and “Anything But Mine” at No. 4.
His No. 5 pick proved to be more difficult. Chesney admitted that songs like “Young,” “Summertime,” and “Save It for a Rainy Day” came close, but ultimately he chose “You & Tequila” for the final spot.
Fans who tune in to the debut episode, can witness Chesney opening up about the real-life journey behind his iconic career, from early setbacks that strengthened his determination to the intense physical training that keeps him performing two-hour stadium shows night after night. He also reflects on the unexpected success of his triple-platinum Greatest Hits album, noting that fans loved the songs long before they knew the artist behind them.
Throughout the conversation, Chesney shares the lessons he learned while building one of country music’s most influential careers. He also discusses his experience performing at the Sphere, his recent New York Times No. 1 best-selling book Heart Life Music, and the deep respect he has for his tourmate and friend, Megan Moroney.
“Launching Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast on Netflix is about meeting fans where they are and letting them experience these conversations in a whole new way,” Bobby Bones shared. “Getting to kick this new era off with Kenny Chesney, who is honest, funny, and vulnerable — it’s the perfect way to bring the show and the best of country’s most creative artists to a new, massive audience.”
“Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast” is one of more than 15 of iHeartMedia’s top original podcasts to join Netflix.
This partnership marks a major step in bringing iHeartMedia’s popular podcasts to a wider audience, giving fans the chance to experience their favorite shows in a whole new way, both through sound and on-screen visuals.
“Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast” is now streaming on Netflix. The episode is also available as an audio release on iHeartRadio and everywhere podcasts are heard.
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Former Vice President Mike Pence on Monday called video footage of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minnesota “deeply troubling” as he urged a full investigation into the deadly incident.
“In the wake of the tragic shooting that claimed the life of Alex Pretti this weekend, our prayers are with his family, the citizens of Minneapolis and local, state and federal law enforcement officers serving there,” Pence said in a post on X. “The images of this incident are deeply troubling and a full and transparent investigation of this officer involved shooting must take place immediately.”
Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis resident, was shot and killed by Border Patrol agents on Saturday. The incident, which occurred about 2 miles from where Renee Good was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Jan. 7, has ignited a heated debate between the Trump administration and Minnesota officials amid intense scrutiny of the tactics of the president’s immigration crackdown.
Protesters have flooded the streets of Minnesota in the aftermath of Pretti’s killing.
State leaders have alleged federal officials have blocked them from being involved in an investigation into the shooting. Administration officials have accused Minnesota authorities of refusing to collaborate with immigration authorities on deportations.
But Pence on Monday called for law enforcement at all levels to work together on investigating the latest shooting.
“The focus now should be to bring together law enforcement at every level to address the concerns in the community even while ensuring that dangerous illegal aliens are apprehended and no longer a threat to families in Minneapolis,” Pence said.
The former vice president is the latest high-profile Republican to express concerns over the events unfolding in Minnesota. Like Pence, some of the party’s top voices have called for a full investigation into the shooting.
Others have disputed the administration’s justification that Pretti’s carrying of a gun was legal justification for his killing, which Pence echoed on Monday.
“The American people deserve to have safe streets, our laws enforced and our constitutional rights of Freedom of Speech, peaceable assembly and the right to keep and bear Arms respected and preserved all at the same time,” said Pence. “That’s how Law and Order and Freedom work together in America.”
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Meghan Markle is being criticized in the press again.
But this time, it’s not because of her alleged thirst for fame and fortune, or the supposed power she wields over Prince Harry.
No, this time, the controversy stems from a documentary about Girl Scout cookies. Seriously.
Yes, Meghan and Prince Harry were in Park City, Utah over the weekend for the annual Sundance Film Festival.
The pair was on hand for a screening of Cookie Queens, a doc about the quest to sell the most cookies that Harry and Meghan produced through their Archewell Productions company.
The screening took place at 10:30 am, and Meghan took the stage to thank all who attended.
“Thank you so much for being here bright and early. I know some of you probably had late nights last night, so extra thanks for the effort,” she told the crowd, adding:
“My husband and I and Archewell Productions, we are so proud and privileged to be able to support and uplift Cookie Queens.”
And here’s where the controversy comes in:
According to a report in Page Six, in spite of Meghan and Harry’s star power, the turnout for their film was light.
The outlet alleges that “roughly 150 unoccupied spots remained in the balcony, plus some scattered chairs on the ground.”
But other attendees say that’s an outright lie, and the screening was sold out.
Why would Page Six lie?
Well, hating on the Sussexes is generally more profitable than singing their praises, and Harry has been battling back against the tabloid press with successful lawsuits, a strategy that seems to have earned him a lot of enemies in the media.
Page Six also attempted to drum up a second controversy, claiming that unnamed sources thought it was “nuts” for Harry to attend Sundance so soon after suing the Daily Mail for breach of privacy.
“For Harry to go from the hearing [on Wednesday] — and pleading for privacy — to then go to Sundance just days after is nuts,” said one insider.
A second source alleged that despite Meghan’s successful business ventures, the Sussexes might be light on funds at the moment, which could explain Harry’s alleged eagerness to promote this latest project.
“I think Harry’s banking on speaking engagements for income right now,” said the informant, adding:
“Harry’s not really doing anything in America,” said the source. “It seems he is still very wrapped up in the past. There have been rumors that Harry is starting a business, but he and Meghan don’t have the best track record. He’s really great at service — look at the success of his Invictus charity. He really should just stick with that.”
Again, all of this should be taken with several grains of salt, as there’s real reason to believe that this outlet published misleading information about the screening and seems to be harboring a grudge against Harry.
Yes, it’s just another day of dissecting American media and trying to determine just how much — if any of it — can be trusted!
Meghan Markle Girl Scout Cookie Documentary Sparks Bizarre Media Controversy was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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