Johnny Cash Statue Reveal, Brett Favre Has Parkinson's, Artem Chigvintsev Avoids Criminal Charges

Johnny Cash statue unveiled inside the United States Capitol representing home state of Arkansas
In a historical unveiling, Johnny Cash has officially become the first and only musician to be honored with a statue inside the U.S. Capitol. The statue, which represents Cash’s home state of Arkansas, was unveiled to the public on Tuesday. Politicians of both parties came together alongside the musician’s family for the unveiling ceremony to reflect on his impact on American culture. Erected alongside some of the United States' most memorialized activists and politicians, the Johnny Cash statue represents the importance of the Arts in America and the uniting legacy that he has left behind.

Former NFL Quarterback Brett Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
The NFL Hall of Famer revealed his diagnosis during a congressional hearing on Tuesday, testifying before the House Ways and Means Committee in the continued investigation of Mississippi's misuse of welfare funds. The former Green Bay Packers QB allegedly accepted more than $1 million in funds intended to go towards Mississippi’s poorest families and reportedly pushed to allocate millions more into other projects of his associates. He has since paid back the money and has claimed no intentional wrongdoing, but while he has not faced any criminal charges, he is being sued by the state over interest fees built up on the misused funds. Favre disclosed his diagnosis in a statement testifying against state officials, emphasizing the impact of their own alleged carelessness in the scandal, saying “I also lost an investment in a company that I believe was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others, and I'm sure you'll understand why it's too late for me, because I recently have been diagnosed with Parkinson's.”

Artem Chigvintsev avoids criminal charges following domestic violence arrest
Just a few days shy of one month after his August 29 arrest on suspicion of domestic violence, it has been revealed Artem Chigvintsev will not be prosecuted. The ruling was announced by Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley on Tuesday, claiming that there was insufficient evidence to justify prosecution at this time, saying “We are required to prove any and every criminal charge ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ which is the highest standard in the American criminal justice system. If the available evidence doesn’t rise to this level of proof, then we cannot ethically file charges.”

National Daughter’s Day is celebrated
September 25 is National Daughter’s Day! Celebrate this special day by indulging in your own daughter's favorite things such as movies, television shows, foods, or activities. Some famous celebrity parent/daughter pairings include Melanie Griffith and Dakota Johnson, Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson, Maya Hawke with parents Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke, Zoey Deutch and Lea Thompson, Sofia Richie and Lionel Richie, Kaia Gerber and Cindy Crawford, and Zoë Kravitz with parents Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz.

In today’s birthday news:
Actor Michael Douglas turns 80, model Cheryl Tiegs 77, actor Mark Hamill 73, actor Michael Madsen 67, actress Heather Locklear 63, actor Tate Donovan 61, actor Will Smith 56, actress Catherine Zeta-Jones 55, actress Bridgette Wilson-Sampras 51, actor/singer Donald Glover 41.