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Gene Shalit, Iconic Today Show Critic, Dies at 100

Gene Shalit, the renowned movie critic and arts reporter for NBC's 'Today' show , has died at the age of 100. According to multiple reports, Shalit passed away peacefully after a century-long life filled with remarkable contributions to film criticism and entertainment. Shalit was known for his dist

Jun 12, 9:08 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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David Hockney Dies at Age 88

David Hockney, one of Britain's most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, has died at age 88. He passed away peacefully at his home in London on Thursday, just under a month before his 89th birthday. Hockney was celebrated for his vibrant paintings that captured scenes from California

Jun 12, 7:53 AM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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BBC Cancels Doctor Who Christmas Special

The BBC has canceled this year's Christmas special for Doctor Who , marking another significant change for the long-running sci-fi series. According to multiple reports, the broadcaster decided not to move forward with the previously announced special episode, which was set to air in 2026. The de

Jun 10, 4:25 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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'60 Minutes' Faces Turmoil Under New Leadership

'60 Minutes' is experiencing significant turmoil under new leadership appointed by David Ellison following his acquisition of Paramount in August. The network has seen a series of high-profile firings and staff confrontations, particularly within the long-running news program '60 Minutes'. Nick Bilt

Jun 10, 4:25 PM ET·3 min read

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Celebrity

Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau Debut as Couple

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau made their public debut as a couple at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of Perry's concert film, Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris , according to multiple reports. The singer, 41, and the former Canadian prime minister, 54, were all smiles as they posed

Jun 9, 3:57 PM ET·2 min read

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Music

Judge Dismisses Kennedy Center's Suit Against Chuck Redd

Attorneys for musician Chuck Redd announced that a D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed a breach of contract lawsuit filed against the artist after he canceled a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center in protest of President Trump’s influence over the venue. The dismissal was granted Friday

Jun 7, 10:23 PM ET·1 min read

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Film

Netflix Releases Michael Jackson Trial Docuseries

Netflix has released Michael Jackson: The Verdict , a three-part docuseries that revisits the pop star's highly publicized 2005 trial, in which he was acquitted on all counts of child molestation. Directed by Nick Green, the series presents itself as a definitive account of Jackson's high-profile tr

Jun 5, 10:46 AM ET·2 min read

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Celebrity

Ted Danson Apologizes Again for Blackface Roast of Whoopi Goldberg

Ted Danson has once again publicly apologized for his controversial blackface performance at a roast of Whoopi Goldberg in 1993. The 78-year-old actor , who recently revealed he had undergone a 'health scare,' expressed deep regret over the incident during an appearance on W. Kamau Bell's podcast, W

Jun 4, 2:42 PM ET·2 min read

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Film

Marjane Satrapi, Creator of 'Persepolis', Dies at 56

Marjane Satrapi, the celebrated Iranian-French artist, filmmaker, and author of 'Persepolis' , has died at the age of 56. The French presidency confirmed her death in a statement that highlighted her contributions to French culture and her advocacy for freedom. The office of President Emmanuel Macro

Jun 4, 12:40 PM ET·2 min read

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Music

Black Crowes Frontman Clashes With Fans Over Patriotic Chants

The Black Crowes' frontman Chris Robinson engaged in a heated exchange with fans during a concert in Tampa, Florida, over the weekend. According to Los Angeles Times , the incident occurred when fans began chanting 'USA!' in response to the band's logo featuring a black crow dressed as Uncle Sam bei

Jun 4, 8:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Art

Artist Sues FIFA Over Dallas Whale Mural Destruction

Artist Robert Wyland , known for his large-scale ocean murals, has filed a $25 million lawsuit against FIFA and other defendants for painting over his famous whale mural in downtown Dallas. The sprawling mural covered roughly 17,000 square feet across two walls of a building and stood for nearly thr

Jun 3, 2:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Music

Peabo Bryson, Grammy-Winning R&B Singer, Dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B singer celebrated for his iconic Disney duets 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle, has died at 75. According to multiple reports, he passed away Tuesday after suffering a stroke over the weekend. The family of Peabo B

Jun 2, 8:37 PM ET·2 min read

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Music

Commodores Co-Founder Ronald LaPread Dies at 75

Ronald LaPread, co-founder and former bassist of the funk and soul group The Commodores , has died at age 75. According to multiple reports, he passed away in Auckland, New Zealand from a sudden medical event. LaPread's daughter Soraya announced his death on Instagram Saturday , writing that she w

Jun 1, 7:53 PM ET·2 min read

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Film

Marcia Lucas, Oscar-Winning Star Wars Editor, Dies at 80

Marcia Lucas, the Oscar-winning editor of Star Wars (1977), died on Wednesday at age 80 in Rancho Mirage, California. She passed away from metastatic cancer while surrounded by loved ones. The Guardian and HuffPost reported that Lucas was a pioneering female editor whose work significantly shaped Ho

May 31, 11:45 PM ET·3 min read

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Music

Italy Bans Kanye West, Travis Scott Concerts Over Security Concerns

Italy has banned concerts featuring US rappers Kanye West (also known as Ye) and Travis Scott , scheduled for July in the northern city of Reggio Emilia, due to security concerns. The local prefect, Salvatore Angieri, ordered the cancellation citing public order risks and potential protests. The dec

May 30, 1:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Television

Hacks Finale Ends with Deborah's Redemption

Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder 's characters, Deborah Vance and Ava Daniels , conclude their journey in the final season of HBO Max's 'Hacks' with a bittersweet yet triumphant finale. The series, praised for its exploration of comedy, power, and intergenerational relationships, ends on a hopeful no

May 29, 1:26 PM ET·1 min read

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Film

'Pressure' Film Explores D-Day Weather Decisions

'Pressure,' directed by Anthony Maras and written by Maras and David Haig, dramatizes the true story of the critical 72 hours before D-Day during World War II. The film focuses on General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) and meteorologist Captain James Stagg (Andrew Scott), who provided essenti

May 29, 1:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Television

Joy Behar Takes Temporary Leave From 'The View' for London Play

Joy Behar, a longtime co-host of ABC’s daytime talk show The View , announced she is taking a temporary leave from the program to perform in London. The 83-year-old comedian revealed on Tuesday that she would miss two weeks of tapings while her play, My First Ex-Husband , debuts at the Boulevard The

May 28, 8:25 PM ET·1 min read

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Celebrity

Matthew Perry's Assistant Sentenced to 41 Months

Kenneth Iwamasa, the former personal assistant to actor Matthew Perry , was sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his role in providing the actor with a fatal dose of ketamine. According to multiple reports, Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett noted Iwamasa's knowledge of Perry's addiction and his f

May 27, 4:57 PM ET·3 min read

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Celebrity

RFK Jr Posts Videos of Handling Snakes

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video on Tuesday of himself removing two live black North American racer snakes barehanded from Dr Mehmet Oz's Florida beach house patio, according to multiple reports. The clip shows Kennedy crouching down and grabbing the writhing reptiles by their t

May 26, 4:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Music

Sonny Rollins, Jazz Legend, Dies at 95

Sonny Rollins, the trailblazing tenor saxophonist whose bold, distinctive tone and constant experimentation kept him on the cutting edge of jazz for more than 50 years, died Monday at age 95. According to multiple reports, Rollins passed away at his home in Woodstock, New York. His spokesperson Terr

May 26, 12:26 AM ET·4 min read

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Film

'The Mandalorian' Opens at $102M

The Mandalorian opened to an estimated $102 million in the U.S. and Canada over its four-day Memorial Day weekend debut, ranking as the lowest domestic opening for a Star Wars film since Disney acquired the franchise according to Comscore. The film is projected to earn around $165 million globally d

May 24, 7:58 PM ET·2 min read

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Television

Colbert Launches YouTube Channel After Late Show Exit

Stephen Colbert launched a YouTube channel less than a week after his final episode of 'The Late Show.' The channel quickly amassed over 120,000 subscribers. His first video featured a surprise appearance on 'Only In Monroe' , a local community access show in Michigan, just one day after his late-ni

May 23, 2:29 PM ET·3 min read

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Theatre

King Charles Surprises Audience at The Tempest

King Charles III made a surprise appearance at a sold-out performance of Shakespeare's The Tempest at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, according to multiple reports. The King was met with cheers from the crowd as he arrived and took his seat near the back of the theatre, between

May 23, 6:25 AM ET·2 min read

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