Start your day off right with Things you need to know this morning. Notable birthdays are at the bottom.
Things you need to know
1. Canadian comedian Bob Robertson passes away
Known for his spot on impressions of public of figures, Bob Robertson and his wife Linda Cullen created the popular CBC Radio show Double Exposure which launched in the 80's and ran for over a decade. Robertson and Cullen had been called the funniest couple in Canada, receiving a ACRTA radio award for best comedy in 1990 as well as a star on Vancouver's Entertainment Row on Grandville Street. Robertson passed away in Nanaimo, B.C. at the age of 71.
Sad News. Veteran Canadian comedian Bob Robertson dead at 71 https://t.co/t6HNGdGqkY #RIP pic.twitter.com/8reZCwel76
— CBC Radio (@cbcradio) March 20, 2017
A funny man is gone. RIP Bob Robertson - nobody could nail an impersonation like Bob. Condolences to Linda. #DoubleExposure
— Rick Mercer (@rickmercer) March 21, 2017
2. Trump administration issues electronics ban on flights due to terrorism concerns
Passengers boarding planes from major airports in the Middle East and Africa to the U.S. are now ordered to check all electronic devices larger than a cell phone including laptops, tablets and kindles, in their checked baggage according to new travel regulations implemented by the Trump administration. The ban on large electronic devices is indefinite and comes in reaction to terrorism concerns. The ban will affect more than 50 flights from ten airports in mainly Muslim countries including Dubai and Istanbul.
The US has imposed an electronics ban on flights from major Middle Eastern and African airports. What it means: https://t.co/RiULJZDdk8 pic.twitter.com/OSoS5tHubP
— CNN International (@cnni) March 21, 2017
A look at airlines implementing the new electronics ban in carry-on bags into the U.S. -- MORE: https://t.co/Z4EEcPKJub pic.twitter.com/J3x8q53oVO
— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) March 21, 2017
3. Nicki Minaj sets record for most entries into the Billboard Hot 100 by a female artist
Following the release of Minaj's new songs "No Frauds" "Regret In Your Tears" and "Changed It," the recording artist has surpassed the legendary Aretha Franklin for most entries into the Billboard Hot 100 chart by a female artist. Now with 76 entries, Minaj is expected to release her fourth album, the follow up to 2014's The Pinkprint, later this year.
Nicki Minaj makes history on the Billboard Hot 100, as she passes Aretha Franklin for the most total appearances among women with 76. pic.twitter.com/PYiFYiKas8
— Eric Alper (@ThatEricAlper) March 20, 2017
4. Apple introduces a red iPhone 7 with a cause
Apple has unveiled a limited edition red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus. The iPhone is in recognition of more than 10 years of partnership between Apple and HIV charity RED, which was created by U2 frontman Bono along with philanthropist Bobby Shriver and donates to causes like Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria. The red iPhone will be available to order Friday, March 24th with a percentage of proceeds going towards RED.
Apple is releasing a special edition red iPhone 7 and a new, cheaper iPad https://t.co/JD0NqYJgXK pic.twitter.com/x8qKSpayfJ
— Bloomberg (@business) March 21, 2017
5. Drake breaks streaming records with 'More Life'
Within the first 24hrs of its release, the projected collected 89.8 million streams globally on Apple Music. On Spotify the release gathered 61.3 million streams, beating Ed Sheeran's previous record for Divide.
Drake broke Apple's streaming record with "More Life" reaching 89.9 million streams in a single day. 😯 pic.twitter.com/uIn8GTCIJz
— Hip Hops Revival (@hiphopsrevival) March 20, 2017
Notable Birthdays (via Famous Birthdays)
Rosie O'Donnel (55) Matthew Broderick (55) Carly Incontro (26) Ronaldhino (37)
