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- Brian Wilson, the legendary rockstar and co-founder of The Beach Boys has died. He was 82. Wilson’s family broke the news on his Instagram account on Wednesday (June 11) but did not provide the cause of death. “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away,” they began. They shared that they’re at a total “loss for words,” adding that they “that we are sharing our grief with the world.” Brian co-founded the Beach Boys in 1961 with his brothers, Carl and Dennis Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine when the group was fresh out of high school. The Beach Boys embodied the California lifestyle that made them the most popular American pop-rock group in the 60’s. Things took off for the band after their sophomore album Surfin U.S.A. was released. The Beach Boys produced big hits from there. From “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “California Girls, “I Get Around,” “God Only Knows,” and many many more. Following the death of his wife Melinda last year, Brian‘s family filed court documents to obtain a conservatorship, revealing that he suffered from a “major neurocognitive disorder (such as dementia).” The members of the Beach Boys were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000.
- Conan O’Brien will join the Television Hall of Fame. O’Brien is known for his many years hosting late-night television. Henry Winkler is also being inducted. He was the iconic character Fonzie on Happy Days as well as a character on Arrested Development, Parks and Recreation, and Barry. Viola Davis will become a Television Hall of Famer. She has earned EGOT status, winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award. Davis was amazing on How to Get Away with Murder, becoming the first Black actress to win an Emmy for Best Actress in a Lead Role for a Drama. Other big names are also being honored. Composer Mike Post and producers Ryan Murphy and Don Mischer will be inducted on August 11th.
- Walmart’s 30-Minute Drone Delivery Service Is Expanding: Walmart is going full Jetsons, expanding its drone delivery service to 100 more locations, including major cities like Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa. In partnership with Wing, this futuristic service promises groceries at your door in as little as 30 minutes, think ice cream, eggs, or that one ingredient you forgot for tonight’s dinner. Members get the service for free, while non-members pay $19.99, and you can even choose delivery straight to your fridge. With drones zipping around at 65 mph, Walmart is officially making sky-high shopping the new normal.
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