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Character actor Charley Scalies, known for his roles as 'Horseface' in HBO's *The Wire* and Coach Molinaro in *The Sopranos*, passed away at 84. Scalies, a Philadelphia native, died Thursday after a long battle with Alzh…
Gigi Hadid publicly confirmed her relationship with Bradley Cooper by posting a kissing photo on Instagram for her 30th birthday. The supermodel celebrated with a star-studded party attended by celebrities like Zoë Kravi…
Lady Gaga's free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach drew a record-breaking 2.1 million attendees, making it the highest-attended concert by a female artist. The show, featuring hits like "Poker Face" and new ma…
Marvel's "Thunderbolts" debuted with a solid $76 million domestically, exceeding expectations for a film featuring lesser-known heroes. While below typical Marvel openings, it's comparable to similar introductions. Posit…
An SUV plowed into a Vancouver cultural festival on April 26th, killing 11 and injuring dozens. Among the victims was the wife of Hallmark actor Noel Johansen, who delivered a moving eulogy at a vigil. The driver, 30-yea…
President Trump's first 100 days in his second term have surpassed all modern presidents in executive orders signed. 'Saturday Night Live' satirized this, contrasting Trump's actions with FDR's during his first 100 days.…
Quinta Brunson's SNL monologue celebrated short people, featuring a surprise cameo by Sabrina Carpenter. Brunson sang a song about the joys of being short, referencing other notable short celebrities. Carpenter joined in…
Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier reveals deleted scenes showing the team's traumatic pasts in 'shame rooms'. Scenes for Alexei, Ghost, and Bucky were cut to focus on Bob's internal conflict. The film's post-credits sc…
Dannielynn Birkhead, 18, honored her late mother, Anna Nicole Smith, at the 2025 Kentucky Derby Barnstable Brown Gala. She wore the same backless black gown her mother wore 21 years earlier, completing the look with a si…
Marvel's "Thunderbolts" culminates in a unique climactic battle. Team members, upon contact with Bob Reynolds (Sentry/Void), are plunged into their deepest shames. Yelena confronts her past, leading the Thunderbolts into…
Guinness World Record-holding dogs, Reginald, a giant Great Dane, and Pearl, a tiny Chihuahua, recently met for a two-day playdate. Despite their significant size difference (Reginald is 3ft tall, Pearl is 3.59in), the d…
Rockstar Games announced a delay for Grand Theft Auto VI, pushing the release date from fall 2024 to May 26, 2026. The company cited the need for extra time to meet quality expectations. This delay caused a nearly 7% dro…
Prince Harry's strained relationship with the royal family has intensified following a lost court case concerning his security detail in the UK. In a BBC interview, Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation while rei…
Dartmouth professor Sachi Schmidt-Hori, a consultant on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed game, faced online harassment after its release. Gamers criticized the inclusion of a Black African samurai, targeting Schmidt-Hori with …
Floribama Shore reality star Kirk Medas passed away at 33 due to complications from liver failure. His death was confirmed by his father and MTV. Medas, a key cast member for four seasons, was known for his warm personal…
Crystal Hefner, widow of Hugh Hefner, is engaged to marine biologist James Ward. Ward proposed with a six-carat diamond ring on a custom-built deck overlooking the ocean in Hawaii, a spot holding special meaning for the …
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii accidentally revealed a Chrono Trigger remake during a Comicon Napoli panel. Attendees reported Horii mentioning the remake before his translator intervened. Horii's surprise and subsequen…
Beloved actress Ruth Buzzi, famous for her role as Gladys Ormphby on "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," passed away at 88. Buzzi, a Golden Globe winner and Emmy nominee, had a prolific career spanning 45 years and over 200 tel…
Award-winning singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her hit song "I Kissed a Girl" and outspoken advocacy, died Thursday at age 66 in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota. Sobule, who released 12 albums tackling divers…
Comedienne Ruth Buzzi, famed for her role as Gladys Ormphby on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, passed away at 88. Buzzi died Thursday from complications of Alzheimer's disease at her Texas home. Her career spanned decades, in…
Actor Noel Johansen, known for his Hallmark movie roles, mourned his wife Jenifer Darbellay at a Vancouver vigil. Darbellay, a costume designer, was among 11 killed when a vehicle plowed into a street festival. Johansen,…
The film 'Conclave' offers insight into the secretive papal election process. The movie depicts the cardinals' isolation, political maneuvering, and the intense pressure to choose a new pope. While the film dramatizes th…
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Jill Sobule, known for her hit "I Kissed a Girl" and contributions to the film Clueless, died at age 66 in a Minneapolis house fire. Sobule, whose music often tackled LGBTQ+ themes, was prepar…
Three Broadway musicals, "Buena Vista Social Club," "Death Becomes Her," and "Maybe Happy Ending," lead the 78th Tony Award nominations with 10 nods each. Other top contenders include "Dead Outlaw," "John Proctor Is the …
Xbox Game Pass welcomes two new titles on May 1st, 2025: Anno 1800 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Both games are available on various platforms including Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud. The addition of Modern Warfar…