People: Family reports actress as missing
Police in Washington state say an actress known for her roles in “August: Osage County,” “Frozen River” and “Django Unchained” is missing.
The Seattle Times reports that 32-year-old Misty Upham hasn’t been heard from or seen for the past week.
Officials at the Auburn Police Department say the acclaimed Native American actress was staying at a family member’s apartment on the Muckleshoot reservation near Auburn. Her father filed a missing person report on Monday.
Cmdr. Steve Stocker said Upham is not considered endangered. He acknowledged that her family is concerned about her and so are the police, but her disappearance is not considered suspicious.
In a statement given to the media on Friday, Upham’s father, Charles, wrote that she has a medical condition that has the family concerned.
Police find rapper’s gun at airport
Police say rapper Waka Flocka Flame was arrested after a handgun was found in his carry-on bag during a security scan at Atlanta’s airport.
Atlanta police say the 28-year-old rapper and “Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta” star didn’t have a weapons permit. He was arrested Friday afternoon and charged with carrying a weapon in a prohibited place.
He was being held in the Clayton County Jail. An initial court appearance was set for Saturday morning. It wasn’t immediately clear if he had a lawyer.
Transportation Security Administration spokesman Mark Howell said agents have found about 1,600 guns so far this year in bags at airport security checkpoints nationwide.
In addition to any criminal penalties, Howell said the TSA can impose a fine of up to $11,000 depending on the infraction.
Swift, Williams booked for Jingle Ball
Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams and Maroon 5 are among the acts set to perform at radio station Z100’s Jingle Ball 2014 concert in New York City.
Other performers announced Thursday for the Dec. 12 concert at Madison Square Garden include Ariana Grande, Iggy Azalea, 5 Seconds of Summer, Charli XCX, Jessie J, Rita Ora, Meghan Trainor and Rixton.
Jingle Ball 2014 tickets will go on sale Oct. 16.
The concert will be streamed live at Yahoo.com and later broadcast as a two-hour special Dec. 18 on the CW.
The birthday bunch
Singer-musician Paul Simon is 73. Singer-musician Sammy Hagar is 67. Model Beverly Johnson is 62. Producer-writer Chris Carter is 58. Singer Marie Osmond is 55. Actress T’Keyah Crystal Keymah is 52. Actress Kelly Preston is 52. Actress Kate Walsh is 47. Actress Tisha Campbell-Martin is 46. Actor Sacha Baron Cohen is 43. Singer Ashanti is 34.