On this week’s episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart took aim at President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and his plans to take over Panama and Greenland. Stewart opened the segment with a compilation of news clips detailing a “new trade war” that could emerge from Trump’s tariffs on the EU, Canada and Mexico. “The […]
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John Hiatt Feted by Fellow Americana Stars in Splendid Troubadour Tribute Show: Concert Review
“Let’s go to WeHo in the meantime” doesn’t have the same ring to it, but legendary singer-songwriter and longtime Tennessean resident John Hiatt returned to his old haunts in L.A. to be serenaded by a parade of boldface admirers Saturday at a benefit show at the Troubadour. The combination of classic material and an A-list […]
‘Squid Game 3’ Leads Netflix Korea 2025 Slate
Netflix has unveiled an ambitious 2025 Korean content lineup anchored by “Squid Game 3,” which expands its universe with a roster including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul and Park Gyu-young joining returning stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun. The series, premiering June 27, delves deeper into Gi-hun’s choices amid overwhelming despair while exploring the Front Man’s […]
Juliette Binoche to Preside Over 78th Cannes Film Festival Jury
French actor Juliette Binoche will succeed Greta Gerwig as jury president of the Cannes Film Festival at the upcoming 78th edition. It will mark a second time in Cannes history that the jury will headed by a woman for two consecutive years. Binoche is one of France’s most revered performers and has led an international […]
‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ Boss and Star Rob Lowe Break Down Series Finale, That Verizon Ad and Whether They’ll Return on ABC’s ‘9-1-1’ or New Spinoff
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers from Monday’s series finale of Fox’s “9-1-1: Lone Star,” titled “Homecoming.” After five seasons of life-saving, it’s time to thank the 126 for their service and say goodbye to “9-1-1: Lone Star.” On the series finale episode of the Ryan Murphy-created Fox first-responder drama, a spinoff of the series […]
Neil Gaiman and Wife Sued for Rape and Human Trafficking of Babysitter
Author Neil Gaiman was accused in a lawsuit on Monday of repeatedly raping his former babysitter, repeating allegations that were first raised in a Tortoise Media podcast last year. Scarlett Pavlovich also sued Gaiman’s wife, Amanda Palmer, alleging that she knew of his history of sexual misconduct when she hired Pavlovich to work for them. […]
Janelle Monáe Calls Nelly a ‘Motherf—ing Fool’ for Performing at Trump Inauguration Ball: ‘You Sold Out’
Janelle Monáe took aim at Nelly on Sunday for his performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration ball. Monáe called out the St. Louis rapper at a Grammys afterparty (via TMZ) while performing a cover of his hit song “Hot In Herre.” “Fuck you Nelly. I used to like Nelly, but then he went to perform for […]
L.A. Prosecutors Say They Were Demoted by D.A. for Backing Menendez Brothers’ Release
Two prosecutors alleged Monday that they faced retaliation from new “tough on crime” D.A. Nathan Hochman because they supported sentence reductions for Lyle and Erik Menendez. The prosecutors, Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford, drafted the 57-page petition last October arguing that the brothers had been rehabilitated. They also appeared at the Oct. 24 press conference, […]
Kansas City Chiefs Launch Content Studio for Scripted and Unscripted Projects
As they look to three-peat with a third consecutive Super Bowl win this weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs announced the formation of a new studio that will develop original scripted and unscripted, short and long form content. Dubbed Foolish Club Studios, the new venture will oversee production and development of content, which according to the […]
Sundance Winner ‘In the Summers’ Sets Streaming Debut at Hulu
“In the Summers,” the acclaimed indie film and winner of the 2024 Sundance grand jury prize, will make its streaming debut on Hulu. Available starting Feb. 5, Alessandra Lacorazza’s decades-spanning tale of the tumultuous relationship between two siblings and their father was released in the U.S. last fall by Music Box. Theatrical will continue in […]