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โGeorgie & Mandyโs First Marriageโ expands the 'Big Bang Theory' universe
Read full article: โGeorgie & Mandyโs First Marriageโ expands the 'Big Bang Theory' universeFans of โYoung Sheldon,โ the popular prequel of โThe Big Bang Theory,โ now have a new show to enjoy featuring the Cooper family.
Talk show host and former Navy man Montel Williams co-writes history of USS Intrepid
Read full article: Talk show host and former Navy man Montel Williams co-writes history of USS IntrepidA new history of the USS Intrepid will be co-written by Montel Williams, a former Navy man otherwise known for his long career as a daytime television host.
Kuwait bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990s
Read full article: Kuwait bans 'Call of Duty: Black Ops 6' video game, likely over it featuring Saddam Hussein in 1990sThe tiny Mideast nation of Kuwait has banned the release of the video game โCall of Duty: Black Ops 6,โ which features the late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and is set in part in the 1990s Gulf War.
Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'
Read full article: Indigenous Australian who confronted King Charles III says she won't be 'shut down'An Indigenous senator has intensified her criticism of King Charles III, again accusing the British monarch of complicity in the โgenocideโ against Australiaโs First Peoples and declaring she will not be โshut down.โ.
They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of Fame
Read full article: They made 36 million Corn Poppers. Here's how they pick the right ones for the Toy Hall of FameBefore the National Toy Hall of Fame inducts a new class each fall, curators at the upstate New York attraction have to figure out how to showcase the honorees.
Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in Detroit
Read full article: Rapper Eminem and Obama rally voters for Kamala Harris in DetroitDetroit rapper Eminem has spoken in support of Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign in his hometown before introducing former President Barack Obama at a rally.
ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure musicians sign AI protest letter against 'unlicensed use' of works
Read full article: ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure musicians sign AI protest letter against 'unlicensed use' of worksMusicians from ABBA, Radiohead and The Cure have joined actors and authors in signing a protest letter against the mining of their artistry to build artificial intelligence tools.
A$AP Rocky to go to trial next year on charges he fired a gun at a former friend
Read full article: A$AP Rocky to go to trial next year on charges he fired a gun at a former friendA$AP Rocky is set to go to trial in January on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend and collaborator outside a Hollywood hotel in 2021.
Tears for Fears are in full bloom with a concert film, a live album, new songs and Vegas dates
Read full article: Tears for Fears are in full bloom with a concert film, a live album, new songs and Vegas datesTears for Fears are still going strong in 2024, with a concert film only the latest output from the duo who were relatively quiet for 17 years before releasing 2022's โThe Tipping Point.โ.
Bass David Leigh finding that a successful opera career is no 'impossible dream'
Read full article: Bass David Leigh finding that a successful opera career is no 'impossible dream'When David Leigh sang โThe Impossible Dreamโ at his fatherโs funeral, the moment was both a testament to his past and a harbinger of his future.
'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi event
Read full article: 'Blade Runner 2049' producers sue Elon Musk and Tesla over AI image at robotaxi eventA film production company that helped make โBlade Runner 2049โ has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market Teslaโs new robotaxis.
Navalny's memoir details isolation and suffering in a Russian prison โ and how he never lost hope
Read full article: Navalny's memoir details isolation and suffering in a Russian prison โ and how he never lost hopeIn his posthumous memoir โPatriot,โ Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny tracks the boredom, isolation, exhaustion, suffering and absurdity of prison life, while commenting on everything from French literature to Billie Eilish.
Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reef
Read full article: Samoan coast where King Charles will visit worries about the future after ship damaged reefPeople who live in villages along the Samoan coastline where a New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank this month are worried about their livelihoods and the future of tourism and fishing in the area as they prepare for the arrival of Britain's King Charles III on Wednesday.
Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debate
Read full article: Asian American boba brand finds opportunity after Simu Liu sparks cultural appropriation debateThe owners of boba milk tea brand Twrl have a chance to pitch a pretty well-known investor, actor Simu Liu.
King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 years
Read full article: King Charles III ends first Australian visit by a reigning British monarch in 13 yearsKing Charles III is ending the first visit to Australia by a reigning British monarch in 13 years with anti-monarchists hoping the debate surrounding his journey is a step toward an Australian citizen becoming head of state.
Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King Charles
Read full article: Here's why every Australian can request, and receive, a free portrait of King CharlesPhoto portraits of King Charles are available in Australia under a little-known government policy that says every citizen there can request, and receive, a portrait of their monarch.
Initial report shows Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died, says Argentine official
Read full article: Initial report shows Liam Payne had cocaine in his system when he died, says Argentine officialAn initial toxicology report for ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died last week after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, shows that he had cocaine in his system after his death, an Argentine official said.
Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealed
Read full article: Writer Olivia Nuzzi, New York magazine part ways after relationship with political source revealedNew York magazine says the publication and star political reporter Olivia Nuzzi have decided jointly to โpart ways."
Spielberg, Spike Lee and Queen Latifah among standouts in US arts and humanities honored by Biden
Read full article: Spielberg, Spike Lee and Queen Latifah among standouts in US arts and humanities honored by BidenPresident Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients.
Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72
Read full article: Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in Oscar-winning movie 'The Pianist,' dies at 72Polish musician and teacher Janusz Olejniczak, who played the piano parts in the 2002 Oscar-winning movie โThe Pianist,โ has died aged 72.
'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King Charles
Read full article: 'You are not my king,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at visiting King CharlesAn Indigenous senator told King Charles III that Australia is not his land as the British royal visited Australiaโs parliament.
Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities
Read full article: Directioners mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other citiesHundreds have gathered in Londonโs Kensington Gardens to mourn Liam Payne as fans around the world grieved for the One Direction singer who died this past week.
โSmile 2โ grinning to No. 1 at box office while โAnoraโ glitters in limited release
Read full article: โSmile 2โ grinning to No. 1 at box office while โAnoraโ glitters in limited releaseHorror movies topped the domestic box office charts and the Oscar contender โAnoraโ got off to a sparkling start this weekend.
US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prize
Read full article: US writer Anne Applebaum appeals for arms for Ukraine as she accepts German peace prizeThe prominent American writer Anne Applebaum has urged continued support for Ukraine with weapons in accepting a prestigious German prize.
From showgirl feathers to shimmering chandeliers, casino kitsch finds new life
Read full article: From showgirl feathers to shimmering chandeliers, casino kitsch finds new lifeA different kind of spectacle has developed in Las Vegas since the Tropicana and The Mirage casinos closed this year.
Children greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla outside a Sydney church
Read full article: Children greet King Charles III and Queen Camilla outside a Sydney churchKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have been greeted by children outside a Sydney church in their first public appearance of their Australian visit.
Singer Zayn postpones US tour after the death of his former bandmate Liam Payne
Read full article: Singer Zayn postpones US tour after the death of his former bandmate Liam PayneEnglish singer Zayn Malik has postponed a tour to the U.S. following the death of his former One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.
Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early voting
Read full article: Harris says Trump is 'cruel' as she spotlights abortion restrictions in Georgia during early votingVice President Kamala Harris says Republican former President Donald Trump was โcruelโ for how he talked about the grieving family of a Georgia mother who died after waiting 20 hours for a hospital to treat her complications from an abortion pill.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and more
Read full article: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame turns up starpower to induct Cher, Foreigner, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy and moreHollywood stars Julia Roberts and Zendaya bookended Saturdayโs inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, giving a little stardust to an eclectic lineup that included pop icon Cher, heavy metalโs Ozzy Osbourne, hip-hop soul queen Mary J.
Jury paves the way for 2 Live Crew to retake control of records that changed hip hop
Read full article: Jury paves the way for 2 Live Crew to retake control of records that changed hip hopA decision by a Florida jury is paving the way for the surviving members of 2 Live Crew to retake control of much of their iconic discography, following a yearslong copyright dispute.
The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for Dodgers
Read full article: The Temptations serenade Mets fans at NLCS as founder admits he roots for DodgersSixty years after its debut, The Temptationsโ โMy Girlโ has become a hit at Citi Field since New York Mets star Francisco Lindor began using it as his walk-up song in late May.
Fox's Bret Baier acknowledges 'mistake' in Harris interview over airing of Trump clip
Read full article: Fox's Bret Baier acknowledges 'mistake' in Harris interview over airing of Trump clipFox News anchor Bret Baier says he โmade a mistakeโ during his interview with Kamala Harris in not airing video of a controversial Donald Trump comment โ but it wasn't fully clear what the mistake was.
Liam Payne's father arrives in Buenos Aires days after the pop star's fatal hotel plunge
Read full article: Liam Payne's father arrives in Buenos Aires days after the pop star's fatal hotel plungeThe father of former One Direction star Liam Payne has arrived in Buenos Aires to arrange for the return of his sonโs body to England days after the famous boy band singer fell to his death from a hotel balcony.
Fox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Trump to tell at traditional campaign dinner
Read full article: Fox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Trump to tell at traditional campaign dinnerFox News says none of its employees wrote jokes for Donald Trump to use at an appearance this week โ denying an assertion made by the former president himself.
Reba McEntire finds a new on-screen family in NBC's 'Happy's Place'
Read full article: Reba McEntire finds a new on-screen family in NBC's 'Happy's Place'Reba McEntire finds herself behind the bar in her latest return to network TV, making a series thatโs a nicely calibrated cocktail of drama and comedy.
Liam Payneโs 1D bandmates, James Corden and more friends and musicians mourn singer
Read full article: Liam Payneโs 1D bandmates, James Corden and more friends and musicians mourn singerFriends and collaborators have expressed shock and sadness over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who has died in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 31.
Liam Payneโs 1D bandmates, Cheryl, Simon Cowell and more mourn singer
Read full article: Liam Payneโs 1D bandmates, Cheryl, Simon Cowell and more mourn singerFriends, family and collaborators have expressed shock and sadness over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne, who has died in Buenos Aires, Argentina at age 31.
โKindnessโ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?
Read full article: โKindnessโ influencers on TikTok give money to strangers. Why is that controversial?A wave of influencers on TikTok and other social media platforms have started specializing in a trend they call โkindness content,โ which usually entails recording a charitable act like giving money or goods to strangers in need.
King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchy
Read full article: King Charles III's visit rekindles Australia's debate on ending ties to the British monarchyKing Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in Sydney on the first Australian visit by a reigning monarch in more than a decade.
โBreaking Badโ star appears in ad campaign against littering in New Mexico
Read full article: โBreaking Badโ star appears in ad campaign against littering in New MexicoThe indelible lead character from the โBreaking Badโ streaming series has a new starring role in a public service ad campaign against littering in New Mexico.
What we know about Liam Payne's death, including some of the unanswered questions
Read full article: What we know about Liam Payne's death, including some of the unanswered questionsArgentine authorities continue to investigate the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne, who died Wednesday at age 31 after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires.
One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force
Read full article: One Direction was the internet's first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding forceOne Direction member Liam Payne was found dead this week after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at just 31.
Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church
Read full article: Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime churchA revered soul and gospel singer and the mother of Whitney Houston, Cissy Houstonโs life was celebrated nearly a week after her death at 91.
Former NBC anchor Brian Williams is returning to election night and hosting an Amazon special
Read full article: Former NBC anchor Brian Williams is returning to election night and hosting an Amazon specialLongtime NBC News anchor Brian Williams is returning to the screen on election night, only this time he'll be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
Father-and-son team Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. explore generations in 'Poppa's House'
Read full article: Father-and-son team Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. explore generations in 'Poppa's House'Boundaries between work and family donโt just blur in the new CBS sitcom โPoppaโs Houseโ starring father-and-son comedy duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. They shatter.
Liam Payne and his bandmates all sought solo success after One Direction fame
Read full article: Liam Payne and his bandmates all sought solo success after One Direction fameOne Direction was one of the last boy bands from the age of mass-audience linear television and one of the first of the social media era.
Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne's fatal fall from his hotel balcony
Read full article: Argentine authorities probe what happened before Liam Payne's fatal fall from his hotel balconyArgentine prosecutors say that the circumstances surrounding the death of ex-One Direction singer Liam Payne were suspicious and possibly involved drugs, though there was no sign of a third party being involved.
McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book says
Read full article: McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book saysSenate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was โstupid as well as being ill-temperedโ and a โdespicable human being."
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fall
Read full article: Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31 in Argentina hotel fallFormer One Direction singer Liam Payne was found dead after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires on Wednesday, local officials told Argentine media.
Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with network
Read full article: Harris interview with Fox News showcases a change in strategy for Democrats with networkVice President Kamala Harris has brought her campaign to a place many Democrats have long considered enemy territory โ Fox News Channel.
Harris and Trump offer new details about policies and strategy in dueling interviews
Read full article: Harris and Trump offer new details about policies and strategy in dueling interviewsAs the presidential race moves into its final weeks, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump have embarked on an interview blitz that has offered new details about their policy priorities and their political strategies.
TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league games
Read full article: TNT and its sports platforms to show new Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball league gamesThe new Unrivaled womenโs basketball 3-on-3 league will have its games broadcast on TNT and its sports platforms.
Cate Blanchett wants you to laugh at politics in โRumoursโ
Read full article: Cate Blanchett wants you to laugh at politics in โRumoursโThe upcoming film โRumours,โ starring Cate Blanchett, starts off criticizing world leaders in a way most political satires would โ and then it turns down the wit and turns up the absurdity.
Q&A: Diego Luna and Gael Garcรญa Bernal's 'La Mรกquina' explores masculinity and aging in boxing story
Read full article: Q&A: Diego Luna and Gael Garcรญa Bernal's 'La Mรกquina' explores masculinity and aging in boxing storyDiego Luna and Gael Garcรญa Bernal embark on another on-screen project co-starring in Huluโs first Spanish language production โLa Mรกquinaโ now streaming.
Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnout
Read full article: Michelle Obama will headline an Atlanta rally aimed at boosting voter turnoutFormer first lady Michelle Obama is headlining a rally in Atlanta alongside celebrities and local civic leaders focusing on engaging younger and first-time voters, as well as voters of color.
The worldโs second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las Vegas
Read full article: The worldโs second Sphere will be built in the UAE capital after the first opened in Las VegasThe worldโs second Sphere will be built in the capital of the United Arab Emirates after the opening of the first in Las Vegas.
Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusers
Read full article: Lawyers for Sean 'Diddy' Combs ask judge to release identities of his accusersLawyers for Sean โDiddyโ Combs are asking a New York judge to force prosecutors to disclose the names of his accusers in his sex trafficking case.
Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming series
Read full article: Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming seriesHunter Biden is reviving a lawsuit that accuses Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series.
Japanโs Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US steward
Read full article: Japanโs Toho acquires North American animation company GKIDS, Studio Ghibli's US stewardThe Japanese entertainment giant Toho has reached an agreement to acquire the Oscar-winning animation outfit GKIDS, the companies said Tuesday.
Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star gets seven years for hiring mobster to assault her boyfriend
Read full article: Ex-husband of 'Real Housewives' star gets seven years for hiring mobster to assault her boyfriendThe ex-husband of โReal Housewives of New Jerseyโ cast member Dina Manzo has been sentenced to seven years in prison for hiring a reputed mobster to assault her boyfriend in exchange for the defendant hosting a lavish wedding reception for the attacker.
Jose Iglesias is the latest in a long line of MLB players (and umpires) making their own music
Read full article: Jose Iglesias is the latest in a long line of MLB players (and umpires) making their own musicWhen it comes to baseball and music, the connection runs a lot deeper than walk-up songs and โTake Me Out to the Ballgame.โ.
Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of culture
Read full article: Becky G says 'Encuentros,' her second album of regional Mexican music, is a celebration of cultureLast year, Mexican American singer Becky G released her first album of regional Mexican music, โEsquinas.โ.
$55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco plan
Read full article: $55 million plan to give Notre Dame area a green facelift is part of Paris-wide eco planNotre Dame is gearing up to reopen its doors in December as Paris is on the verge of a remarkable eco-revival.
A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial run
Read full article: A grand museum displaying Egypt's ancient treasures is opening for a trial runThe long-delayed Grand Egyptian Museum will partially open its main galleries Wednesday, showcasing 12 halls that exhibit aspects of ancient Egypt.
Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, team up on a cookbook that celebrates their family
Read full article: Al Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, team up on a cookbook that celebrates their familyAl Roker and his oldest daughter, Courtney, are naturals to collaborate on a food project, and they've done just that.
King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zones
Read full article: King Charles III set to visit Australia and Samoa on a trip spanning a dozen time zonesKing Charles III will travel halfway around the world to Samoa this month to take his seat as the head of the Commonwealth and highlight the existential threat climate change poses for Pacific island nations.
Donald Trump uses 'Full Metal Jacket' clips to portray his ideal military
Read full article: Donald Trump uses 'Full Metal Jacket' clips to portray his ideal militaryDonald Trump is embracing perhaps Hollywoodโs most memorable drill sergeant to portray his vision of a hardened military and mock the Biden administrationโs embrace of the LGBTQ+ community serving openly.
6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the time
Read full article: 6 people accuse Diddy of sexual assault in new lawsuits, including man who was 16 at the timeA new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean โDiddyโ Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last year
Read full article: MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last yearMajor League Baseballโs postseason is averaging 3.33 million viewers going into the League Championship Series, an 18% increase over last yearโs average of 2.82 million.
Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of Fame
Read full article: Spike Lee's 1st trip, Michael Jordan's welcome to newcomers and more from basketball Hall of FameSpike Lee had a memorable first trip to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and Michael Jordan welcomed a couple newcomers to it.
Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans
Read full article: Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfansHonored for his devotion to a basketball team that doesnโt have a Hall of Fame history, Billy Crystal couldnโt help but note the irony.
โTerrifier 3โ slashes โJokerโ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film โThe Apprenticeโ fizzles
Read full article: โTerrifier 3โ slashes โJokerโ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film โThe Apprenticeโ fizzlesThe choices on the movie marquee this weekend included Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, a film about Donald Trump, a โSaturday Night Liveโ origin story and even Pharrell Williams as a Lego.
โGame of Thronesโ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction
Read full article: โGame of Thronesโ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auctionFans and collectors came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and items from the hit television series โGame of Thrones.โ.
Excerpts from Russian opposition leader Navalny's memoir show he knew he would die in prison
Read full article: Excerpts from Russian opposition leader Navalny's memoir show he knew he would die in prisonExcerpts of a memoir written by late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have revealed he believed he would die in prison.