Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Selected as Kamala Harris' Running Mate, Actor Charles Cyphers Dead at 85, Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose Settle Divorce

Vice President Kamala Harris selects Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has 2024 running mate. Currently serving his second term as Minnesota's Governor, Walz has recently become a primary figure within the Democratic Party. The 60-year-old VP pick previously served 12 years in Congress, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district from 2007 to 2019. Aside from his career in politics, Walz served 24 years in the Army National Guard after enlisting at 17, worked as a high school social studies teacher, and coached football. Actor Charles Cyphers dies at 85. The actor, best known for his role in the Halloween franchise as Sheriff Leigh Brackett, passed away on Sunday following a brief illness. Cyphers appeared in 3 Halloween movies throughout his career, starring in the original 1978 film, reprising his role in the 1981 sequel, and returning for 2021's Halloween Kills. His passing was revealed to Variety by his manager Chris Roe, writing 'He was a close friend and client of many years who will be dearly missed.' Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose reach divorce settlement 3 months after filing. Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose have officially gone their separate ways after their short-lived marriage. The settlement comes 3 months after Cyrus originally filed for divorce due to 'irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct' according to official documents. The agreement was reportedly reached on Friday, August 2 with Firerose walking away with only the rights and royalties to the songs she wrote and released alongside her now ex-husband. In today's birthday news: Actress Michelle Yeoh turns 62, singer Geri Halliwell 52, director M. Night Shyamalan 54, actress Vera Farmiga 51, actress Soleil Moon Frye 48, actor Leslie Odom Jr. 43.