Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump
Read full article: Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with TrumpBad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage.
Progressive nonprofits condemn Trump's targeting of George Soros and his foundations
Read full article: Progressive nonprofits condemn Trump's targeting of George Soros and his foundationsDozens of progressive nonprofits condemned President Donald Trumpโs general attacks on his political opponents and a specific report of a potential investigation into billionaire George Sorosโ philanthropy.
Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing wants more time to review 'voluminous' evidence
Read full article: Lawyer for suspect in Charlie Kirk killing wants more time to review 'voluminous' evidenceAn attorney for the 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk has asked a judge for more time to review the large amount of evidence before deciding if the defense will seek a preliminary hearing.
Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
Read full article: Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groupsPresident Donald Trumpโs retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies has reached new heights as his Justice Department brings criminal charges against a longtime foe and he expands his efforts to classify certain liberal groups as โdomestic terrorist organizations."
Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing
Read full article: Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killingJimmy Kimmel has returned to late-night TV after a suspension over comments about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Sen. Cruz, other conservatives question FCC threat to pull ABC license over Kimmel remarks
Read full article: Sen. Cruz, other conservatives question FCC threat to pull ABC license over Kimmel remarksLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel will return to ABC on Tuesday night, but not without sparking a heated debate among top Republicans about free speech and the Federal Communications Commission.
Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speech
Read full article: Trump has managed another Republican makeover since Kirk's assassination, this time on free speechAs they mourn slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump, members of his administration and a broader universe of supporters have seemed to impose a double standard on speech.
NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pulls out of town hall over ABC's Jimmy Kimmel suspension
Read full article: NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani pulls out of town hall over ABC's Jimmy Kimmel suspensionNew York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani says he is pulling out of a town hall held by a local ABC station following the national networkโs decision to suspend late-night host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return Tuesday
Read full article: ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and his show will return TuesdayABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmelโs late-night show after suspending it due to his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findings
Read full article: The Latest: Trump talks about the future of TikTok; White House to announce autism findingsPresident Donald Trump has promoted unproven ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism without offering new medical evidence.
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movement
Read full article: Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk's faith and his mark on the conservative movementPresident Donald Trump and his supporters have paid tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a memorial service in Arizona.
In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage
Read full article: In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stageIn all the stunning things about ABCโs swift removal of Jimmy Kimmel, its longtime late-night host and Oscars-hosting face of the network, perhaps the least surprising was that a comedian was again at the center of a battle over free speech.
As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here's what a new poll shows about who still watches
Read full article: As controversy swirls around late-night TV, here's what a new poll shows about who still watchesAs late-night talk shows undergo major changes and controversy, a new poll finds most Americans donโt watch them regularly and the ones who do are more likely to be Democrats.
Late-night shows address Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarity
Read full article: Late-night shows address Jimmy Kimmel suspension with humor and solidarityJon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon have opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor and solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
What to know about Nexstar and Sinclair, the ABC affiliate owners preempting Jimmy Kimmel
Read full article: What to know about Nexstar and Sinclair, the ABC affiliate owners preempting Jimmy KimmelTwo ABC affiliate owners say theyโll continue to preempt late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel with their own local programming, even after ABC said they would reinstate his show nationally.
Kimmelโs suspension is the latest display of Trumpโs growing power over the US media landscape
Read full article: Kimmelโs suspension is the latest display of Trumpโs growing power over the US media landscapePresident Donald Trump has intensified his efforts to reshape the media landscape, using threats, lawsuits and government pressure.
Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
Read full article: Kimmel's future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk commentsJimmy Kimmelโs television future is hanging in the balance after ABC suspended his late-night show following the hostโs comments about Charlie Kirkโs killing.
The Latest: Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspension
Read full article: The Latest: Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspensionCongressional Democrats have unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials.
ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirkโs death
Read full article: ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show indefinitely over his remarks about Charlie Kirkโs deathABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmelโs late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirkโs killing.
'SNL' wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophies
Read full article: 'SNL' wins big for season 50 at the Creative Arts Emmys. Obama, Kimmel and Lamar also take trophiesKendrick Lamar and Barack Obama each won their second career Emmy at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV
Read full article: Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TVCBS parent Paramount insists that this week's decision to cancel Steven Colbert's โLate Showโ was strictly financial, and had nothing to do with politics.
Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news
Read full article: Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation newsStephen Colbert is receiving messages of support and affection from his fellow late-night hosts after announcing that CBS was canceling his show, โThe Late Show With Stephen Colbert,โ next May.
NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon Taylor
Read full article: NBA stars to turn filmmakers at Summer League fest with Kevin Garnett, Mark Wahlberg and Deon TaylorThe NBA Summer League is giving athletes another shot that takes place behind the camera.
New film academy members include Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande, Jason Momoa, Conan O'Brien
Read full article: New film academy members include Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande, Jason Momoa, Conan O'BrienThe Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 534 new members to its organization on Thursday, adding recent Oscar nominees and many more to Hollywoodโs most exclusive club.
NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire relief
Read full article: NYC entertainers and creatives feel connected to LA. That link is driving cross-country fire reliefDisasters tend to elicit widespread support for those impacted and the weeks since Los Angelesโ most destructive wildfires are proving no different in that regard.
Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit gala
Read full article: Fire relief, Quincy Jones tributes and new talent energize the 50th annual pre-Grammy benefit galaMusic mogul Clive Davis has held his annual, star-studded pre-Grammys gala at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show host
Read full article: Here's Kelce! Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce tries his hand as a late-night television show hostJason Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television, He hosted the debut episode of โThey Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce,โ Friday on ESPN.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear laughs off unflattering social media comments in a video with his wife
Read full article: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear laughs off unflattering social media comments in a video with his wifeKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has laughed off some unflattering comments aimed at him on social media in the past year, and had his teenage son translate what one barb meant.
What Snoop wants: Arizona Bowl gives NIL opportunities to players for Colorado State, Miami (Ohio)
Read full article: What Snoop wants: Arizona Bowl gives NIL opportunities to players for Colorado State, Miami (Ohio)When Snoop Dogg agreed to become the sponsor of the Arizona Bowl, he had a demand: It must have a NIL component.
Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it's Joe Biden's turn
Read full article: Late-night comics have long been relentless in skewering Donald Trump. Now it's Joe Biden's turnSince Donald Trump's emergence on the political scene, late-night comics like Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel have made him a relentless target.
Two weeks that imperiled Biden's presidency left him on probation in the court of Democratic opinion
Read full article: Two weeks that imperiled Biden's presidency left him on probation in the court of Democratic opinionIt's been two weeks since President Joe Biden's debate with Donald Trump and Democrats are torn over what to do about their predicament.
Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood gala
Read full article: Clooney and Roberts help Biden raise $30 million-plus at a star-studded Hollywood galaSome of Hollywoodโs brightest stars headlined a fundraiser for President Joe Biden in Los Angeles that took in a record $30 million-plus for a Democratic candidate, according to his campaign.
Hollywood's A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?
Read full article: Hollywood's A-listers are lining up behind Joe Biden. Will their support matter in November?Celebrities are increasingly lending their star power to President Joe Biden, hoping to energize their fans to vote for him in November and entice donors to pony up for his campaign.
Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trends
Read full article: Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trendsThe media industry is crumbling, and late-night comedy on television has less than half of the audience than it had a decade ago.
'Civil War,' an election-year provocation, premieres at SXSW film festival
Read full article: 'Civil War,' an election-year provocation, premieres at SXSW film festival"Civil War,โ Alex Garlandโs election-year provocation, debuted at the SXSW Film and TV Festival, unveiling a violent vision of a near-future America at war with itself.
Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to come
Read full article: Oscars' strikes tributes highlight solidarity, and the possible labor struggles to comeLabor strife remains an issue in Hollywood after two major strikes were resolved, and the Academy Awards didnโt sidestep that.
'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by war
Read full article: 'Oppenheimer' crowned best picture at an Academy Awards shadowed by warโOppenheimer,โ a solemn three-hour biopic that became an unlikely billion-dollar box-office sensation, was crowed best picture at a 96th Academy Awards that doubled as a coronation for Christopher Nolan.
Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sundayโs (1 hour earlier) show
Read full article: Oscars producers promise cameos and surprises for Sundayโs (1 hour earlier) showWith just a few days to go until the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, the showโs producers are feeling good about what theyโve put together.
Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election year
Read full article: Q&A: Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Oscars again. This time, it's an election yearThrough one of the most tumultuous periods in Oscar history, through flub and slap, Jimmy Kimmel has emerged as the steadying hand and abiding face of the Academy Awards.
Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76
Read full article: Humorously morose comedian Richard Lewis, who recently starred on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' dies at 76Richard Lewis, an acclaimed comedian known for exploring his neuroses in frantic, stream-of-consciousness diatribes while dressed in all-black, leading to his nickname โThe Prince of Pain,โ has died.
The Oscars are almost here. Here's what to know and how to watch
Read full article: The Oscars are almost here. Here's what to know and how to watchAfter a winter barrage of award shows โ the Emmys, the Golden Globes, the Grammys โ the grandaddy of them all, the Academy Awards, are around the corner.
'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)
Read full article: 'Barbie' Oscars snubs prompt a backlash, even from Ken (and Hillary)When the Academy Awards passed over Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie for best director and best actress for โBarbie,โ many saw some the patriarchy of their film at work.
Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL season
Read full article: Pat McAfee announces Aaron Rodgers' appearances are over for the rest of this NFL seasonAaron Rodgersโ Tuesday appearances on โThe Pat McAfee Showโ are over for the rest of this NFL season, possibly longer.
Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who do
Read full article: Aaron Rodgers denies implying comic Jimmy Kimmel was tied to Epstein and condemns those who doNew York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers denies he implied comic Jimmy Kimmel was a pedophile and condemned those who do, but he stopped short of apologizing for his role in escalating their burgeoning feud.
Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nomination
Read full article: Oscars shortlists revealed: Here are the films one step closer to a nominationThe โBarbieโ power ballad โIโm Just Kenโ and AP and Frontlineโs documentary โ20 Days in Mariupolโ just got one step closer to an Oscar nomination.
Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024
Read full article: Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024Academy Awards enthusiasts wonโt have to stay up quite as late to hear the best picture winner in March.
'Saturday Night Live' returns after strike, with Pete Davidson and Bad Bunny slated to host
Read full article: 'Saturday Night Live' returns after strike, with Pete Davidson and Bad Bunny slated to hostโSaturday Night Liveโ is ready to make its return, five months after ending its season early due to the writers strike.
Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoff
Read full article: Late-night shows return after writers strike as actors resume talks that could end their standoffLate-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike.
Late-night hosts team up for 'Strike Force Five' podcast to benefit their out-of-work staff
Read full article: Late-night hosts team up for 'Strike Force Five' podcast to benefit their out-of-work staffLate-night hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Seth Meyers have teamed up for a new podcast called โStrike Force Fiveโ โ named after their personal text chain.
Television's biggest mystery: how long will pipeline for new programming be closed?
Read full article: Television's biggest mystery: how long will pipeline for new programming be closed?The week in May when ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox traditionally unveiled programming plans in glitzy presentations to advertisers has always spoken to the networks' power over popular culture.
Audience for 95th Oscars rebounds slightly to 18.7 million
Read full article: Audience for 95th Oscars rebounds slightly to 18.7 millionWhether it was the lingering drama of โThe Slapโ or the prominence of blockbusters in the best picture race, a bigger audience was lured back to the Oscars this year.
'Everything' wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars
Read full article: 'Everything' wins best picture, is everywhere at OscarsThe metaphysical multiverse comedy โEverything Everywhere All at Onceโ wrapped its hot dog fingers around Hollywoodโs top prize Sunday, winning best picture at the 95th Academy Awards, along with awards for Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Everything to know about the Oscars tonight
Read full article: Everything to know about the Oscars tonightHollywood is gearing up for the 95th Academy Awards, where โEverything Everywhere All at Onceโ comes in as the lead nominee and the film industry will hope to move past โthe slapโ of last yearโs ceremony.
โAbbott Elementaryโ creator wants focus on show, not Kimmel
Read full article: โAbbott Elementaryโ creator wants focus on show, not KimmelโAbbott Elementaryโ creator-star Quinta Brunson went on Jimmy Kimmel's show two days after the comedian drew ire for pretending to lie drunk on the Emmys stage while she collected an award.
After Biden COVID recovery, admin launches new booster push
Read full article: After Biden COVID recovery, admin launches new booster pushPresident Joe Bidenโs administration is launching a renewed push for COVID-19 booster shots for those eligible, pointing to the enhanced protections they offer against severe illness as the highly-transmissible BA.
The moments resonating from the Jan. 6 hearings (so far)
Read full article: The moments resonating from the Jan. 6 hearings (so far)Nielsen numbers tell us how many people watched live coverage of the Jan. 6 committee hearings โ 20 million the first night, 11 million the second and nearly 9 million for the third.
Biden to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' during Western trip
Read full article: Biden to appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' during Western tripHere's another sign Americaโs entertainment landscape is returning to normal: President Joe Biden will make his first in-person appearance on a late-night talk show since taking office.
Broadcast TV's reduced role made clear in fall presentations
Read full article: Broadcast TV's reduced role made clear in fall presentationsThere were constant reminders this past week, when major entertainment companies hawked their wares to advertisers in Manhattan presentations, of the diminished role of broadcast networks.
Legas comes off bench to lead Utah State past Oregon State
Read full article: Legas comes off bench to lead Utah State past Oregon StateThird-string quarterback Cooper Legas threw two touchdown passes, Calvin Tyler Jr. ran for 120 yards and a score and Utah State beat Oregon State 24-13 on Saturday night in the inaugural LA Bowl Saturday night.