Lily Jay, the ex-wife of Ethan Slater, writes about his public cheating scandal with Ariana Grande. James Gunn’s “Superman” trailer dropped with Krypto the superdog stealing the show. Drake Bell talks about fellow child stars reaching out after “Quiet on Set” premiered.
Ethan Slater’s wife writes essay about husband’s affair and heartbreak (Today)
New “Superman” trailer has fans nostalgic and excited for the super dog (NBC)
Drake Bell shares update after Nickelodeon docuseries airs (EW)
This week’s SNL had Chris Rock as host for the first time, and Gracie Abrams debut. Luigi Mangioni picks Karen Friedman-Agnifilo as his lawyer, who is married to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ top lawyer. Unreleased Michael Jackson songs have been discovered, but we may never hear them. Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter does not make waves on opening weekend. “Interstellar” fans flock to theaters for IMAX 70mm showings.
Saturday Night Live recap with Chris Rock and Gracie Abrams (EW)
Luigi Mangioni picks Karen Friedman-Agnifilo as his lawyer, who is married to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ top lawyer (The New York Post, NPR)
Unreleased Michael Jackson songs have been discovered, but we may never hear them (The Washington Post)
Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter has poor performing opening weekend (AP)
“Interstellar” fans flock to theaters for IMAX 70mm showings (NBC)
Donald Trump has been named Time’s “Person of the Year.” Singer Selena Gomez and producer Benny Blanco are engaged, and the internet has something to say about it. Morgan Wallen has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors after throwing a chair off a rooftop in Nashville. Woody Allen and his wife head to court over a lawsuit involving an ex-personal chef. Tom Holland announces new production company with Sony Studios.
Donald Trump has been named Time’s “Person of the Year” (Time Magazine)
Singer Selena Gomez and producer Benny Blanco are engaged, and the internet has something to say about it (Forbes)
Morgan Wallen will spend seven days in a DUI center and serve probation after rooftop chair incident (NBC)
Woody Allen and his wife are being sued by ex-personal chef after he claims unlawful termination (AP)
Tom Holland starts new production company in partnership with Sony Studios (Variety)
Locations for the next two Fifa World Cups have been announced. Apple’s newest update integrates AI into the user interface. The 2025 Sundance Film Festival has announced its lineup, with stars like J. Lo and Questlove. Disney’s Tangled is set to get a live-action adaptation with “The Greatest Showman”’s Michael Gracy as director. Jamie Foxx reveals recent health issues in new Netflix special.
Locations for the next two Fifa World Cups have been announced (NPR)
Apple’s newest update integrates AI into the user interface (The Washington Post)
Sundance 2025 lineup announced with big names to appear (AP)
Disney’s Tangled is set to get a live-action adaptation with “The Greatest Showman”’s Michael Gracy as director (Variety)
Jamie Foxx opens up in Netflix special about medical scare in 2023 (NBC)
Jay-Z has been accused of raping a minor with Sean Combs according to a lawsuit filed on Sunday by an unnamed plaintiff. Azealia Banks files cease and desist letter for emotional damages following X fight against Matty Healy. The nominations for the 2025 Golden Globes have been announced. Taylor Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” has officially become the highest grossing tour in history. Author James Patterson awards hundreds of Christmas bonuses to bookstore employees.
Jay-Z has been accused of raping a minor with Sean Combs according to a lawsuit filed on Sunday by an unnamed plaintiff (The New York Times)
Azealia Banks issues cease and desist letter for Matty Healy demanding emotional distress compensation (NBC)
The 2025 Golden Globe nominations have surprise nods and disappointing snubs (EW)
Taylor Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” has officially become the highest grossing tour in history (Forbes)
James Patterson gives out hundreds of Christmas bonuses to independent bookstore employees (AP)
The Eras Tour concluded in Vancouver, Canada. A pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland have sold for over $32.5 million dollars at an auction. Apathy in high demand on social media following CEO’s assassination. SNL, hosted by Paul Mescal, is humor-filled and surprising. Cynthia Erivo ans Ariana Grande don’t really know what “holding space” meant in viral interview.
The Eras Tour concluded in Vancouver, Canada (Harvard Business Review)
A pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland have sold for over $32.5 million dollars at an auction (NBC)
UnitedHealthCare CEO’s death creates social media trends (The Guardian)
SNL brings in humor, music, and Trisha Paytas this week (Today)
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo admit to know understanding ‘holding space’ (EW)
Bad Bunny is named top Latin artist on Spotify, continuing to dive into the mainstream. Pantone has named their 2025 color of the year as Mocha Mousse. The UK releases special minted coins for Sir Paul McCartney. Old DUIs may keep Swifties from attending The Eras Tour in Vancouver. And, today’s new music releases.
Bad Bunny continues to pave the road for Latin artists as he comes out on top ((NBC)
Pantone has named their 2025 color of the year as Mocha Mousse (The Washington Post)
The UK mints special collectors coin for Sir Paul McCartney (AP)
Old DUIs may keep Swifties from attending The Eras Tour in Vancouver (The Washington Post)
New music Friday (Billboard)
Spotify finally released its highly anticipated “Spotify Wrapped 2024.” Language-learning company Babbel released their own kind of 2024 review, a list of the most mispronounced words. Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have officially split. A contestant on “Pop Culture Jeopardy” successfully challenges the answer ruling. Karol G is the first ever musician with their own Bratz doll.
Spotify finally released its highly anticipated “Spotify Wrapped 2024” (Spotify Newsroom)
Language-learning company Babbel released their own kind of 2024 review, a list of the most mispronounced words (Babbel)
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are “taking a break” from their relationship (ELLE)
“Pop Culture Jeopardy” contestant proves his knowledge by challenging answer ruling (People)
Karol G becomes the first musician to be a Bratz doll (NBC)
Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce a joint tour. A-24’s “Sing Sing” will be rereleased in theaters after winning big at The Gotham Awards. Billboard has named Beyonce the Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century. Rapper Eminem’s controversial mother has passed away. The 2024 Oxford University Press’ word of the year is ‘brain rot’.
Kendrick Lamar and SZA announce a joint tour (Pitchfork)
A-24’s “Sing Sing” will be rereleased in theaters after winning big at The Gotham Awards (Variety)
Billboard has named Beyonce the Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century (Billboard)
The mother of Eminem has passed away at the age of 69 (EW)
Oxford University Press announced ‘brain rot’ as 2024 word of the year (NBC)
Elton John reveals that an eye infection has severely limited his vision. Rolling Stone has picked their “Best 100 Albums of 2024.” The 110-mile long Santa Train delivers gifts and joy to Appalachia. Yellowjackets season 3 teases time jumps, leadership battles, and escalating survival drama. SNL ends 2024 with Paul Mescal, Chris Rock, and Martin Short hosting its 50th season finale episodes.
Elton John reveals that an eye infection severely limited his vision (New York Times)
Rolling Stone has picked their “Best 100 Albums of 2024” (Rolling Stone)
Santa Train spreads holiday cheer across Appalachia (GNN)
Yellowjackets season 3: drama, survival, and anxiety (EW)
SNL wraps 2024 and season 50 with star-studded hosts and musical guests (Today)
Thanksgiving weekend sees record high box office numbers. “Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint must pay up after tax troubles. Newest Fortnite chapter features Godzilla and other major updates. Hailee Steinfeld and Bills quarterback Josh Allen are tying the knot. “Wicked” star Marissa Bode responds to comments to hate about her character Nessa’s disability.
Thanksgiving weekend sees record high box office numbers (NBC)
“Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint must pay up after tax troubles (NBC)
Fortnite’s newest chapter, “HUNTERS”, revolves around Japanese culture and Godzilla (CBR)
Hailee Steinfeld announces her engagement to Bills quarterback Josh Allen (Today)
“Wicked” star Marissa Bode responds to comments to hate about her character Nessa’s disability (USA Today)
Drake takes legal action against Universal Music Group, iHeartRadio and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” “Moana 2” doesn’t capture as much of the magic as its predecessor. A mom-vlogger has been arrested after posting a haul with over $500 worth of stolen items from Target. A man in Arizona leapt off of a Phoenix roller coaster after the harness malfunctioned. A perfectly preserved saber-toothed cub has been discovered in Siberia.
Drake takes legal action against Universal Music Group, iHeartRadio and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” (Billboard)
“Moana 2” fails to make big waves and ends up more as a ripple (AP)
A mom-vlogger has been arrested after posting a haul with over $500 worth of stolen items from Target (NBC)
Rider Jumps from Arizona Roller Coaster After Harness Malfunction (EW)
A perfectly preserved saber-tooth kitten was found in Siberian permafrost (Good News Network)
A Glen Powell look-alike contest gave the winner a prize from the man himself. After two months, Earth is parting ways with an asteroid that has been its ‘mini moon.’ However, scientists are just now learning that this visitor might be a piece of our actual moon. A Narnia-themed treehouse and cottage has been opened to the public in Oxford.
Glen Powell grants prize to his winning doppelganger in Austin look-alike contest (EW)
A judge has allowed Dan Schnieder to continue with his defamation lawsuit over the “Quiet on the Set” documentary (Variety)
After two months, Earth is parting ways with an asteroid that has been its ‘mini moon.’ However, scientists are just now learning that this visitor might be a piece of our actual moon (AP)
A Narnia-themed treehouse is open for rental in Oxford (Good News Network)
Dictionary.com has crowned ‘demure’ as their 2024 ‘Word of the Year’ (Dictionary.com)
Vanity Fair investigation uncovers footage of John F. Kennedy just two months before his assassination. Roman culture expert dives into fact vs. fiction in “Gladiator II.” Astronaut Frank Rubio, who was also stranded on the ISS, voices his shared pain with current stranded astronauts. New “turn of the news” movement has news ratings drop following the election results. Kendrick Lamar surprises fans with unexpected release of sixth album.
Vanity Fair investigation uncovers footage of John F. Kennedy just two months before his assassination (Vanity Fair)
Roman culture expert dives into fact vs. fiction in “Gladiator II” (People)
Astronaut Frank Rubio feels the pain of current US Astronauts stuck on the ISS (Washington Post)
Americans have decided to “turn off the news” following the 2024 election (Washington Post)
Kendrick Lamar drops surprise sixth album with 12 tracks (NBC)
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ hit theaters today, amping up for a big opening weekend. Coachella has announced its 2025 lineup. Christopher Nolan’s next project has a star-studded lineup including Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and more. “Rust” has premiered three years after a fatal on-set shooting. Scream VII has been announced and will release in 2026.
‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ become the new “Barbenheimer” as they release today (AP)
Coachella has announced its 2025 lineup (The Direct)
Christopher Nolan’s next project has a star-studded lineup including Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and more (The Hollywood Reporter)
“Rust” has premiered three years after a fatal on-set shooting (NBC)
Scream VII confirmed, new and old actors coming with “killer” performances (EW)
Liam Payne laid to rest yesterday in a private funeral with family and friends. A duct taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction. Voice actor Pamela Hayden retires from ‘The Simpsons’ after 35 years. Colleen Hoover’s “Verity” begins production with Anne Hathaway as the star. Cambridge Dictionary has named manifest as their 2024 “Word of the Year.”
Liam Payne laid to rest yesterday in private funeral with family and friends (Billboard)
A banana duck taped to a wall sells for $6.2 million at art auction (AP)
‘The Simpsons’ Pamela Hayden retires after 35 years (NBC)
Colleen Hoover’s “Verity” to become movie, Anne Hathaway to star (Today)
Cambridge Dictionary has named manifest as their 2024 “Word of the Year” (BBC)
Wicked debuts with a record high score on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans have some stipulations ahead of its theatrical release. John Stamos fakes baldness in solidarity with his Full House costar Dave Coulier’s fight with cancer. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s career ends in the Davis Cup. A new docuseries released yesterday includes new information on Charles Manson. Sabrina Carpenter reveals her Christmas special’s cast in concert video.
Wicked debuts with record high score on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans have some stipulations ahead of its theatrical release (Rotten Tomatoes, NBC, Variety)
John Stamos fakes baldness in solidarity with his Full House costar Dave Coulier’s fight with cancer (EW)
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s career possibly ends in defeat in the Davis Cup (The Athletic)
New Peacock series includes never-before-heard audios of Charles Manson (Today) Sabrina Carpenter reveals lineup for her Netflix special: A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter (Netflix)
Diddy’s lawyers up in arms regarding seized personal belongings from cell being used to deny bail. Yesterday marked the final premiere for “Wicked” and the end of the highly anticipated movie’s press tour. SNL’s Marcello Hernandez makes a surprise appearance as Domingo at Sabrina Carpenter’s show. Rosanna Pansino has an interesting way of honoring her late father, by smoking marijuana grown in his ashes. Netflix announced that over 60 million households tuned in to watch the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight on Friday.
Diddy’s lawyers have accused the prosecution of unlawful usage of seized personal belongings (AP)
Yesterday marked the final premiere for “Wicked” and the end of the highly anticipated movie’s press tour (Page Six)
SNL’s Marcello Hernandez makes a surprise appearance as Domingo at Sabrina Carpenter’s show (Rolling Stone)
Rosanna Pansino has an interesting way of honoring her late father, by smoking marijuana grown in his ashes (People)
Netflix announces over 60 million households watched the Paul vs Tyson fight (NBC)
Charli XCX made SNL brat on saturday night as both the episode’s host and musical guest. A new TikTok trend has surfaced surrounding the A24 film I Saw the TV Glow based on queer identities. The USPS announces a new Betty White stamp for the 2025 Forever series. A cruise line is offering a four year voyage that could help Americans who are wishing to escape Donald Trump’s second presidential term. Actor Gary Sinise discusses his decision to step away from acting during difficult family struggle.
Charli XCX made SNL brat on saturday night as both the episode’s host and musical guest (LA Times)
‘I Saw the TV Glow’ becomes TikTok trend nearly 6 months after the films premier (TikTok)
A cruise line is offering a four year voyage that could help Americans who are wishing to escape Donald Trump’s second presidential term (Yahoo)
Betty White to be added to the USPS Forever Stamp collection in 2025 (NBC)Gary Sinise discusses difficult decision to stop acting amidst family tragedy (EW)
The satirical news outlet, The Onion, has acquired Infowars in a bankruptcy auction. Mark Zuckerberg has collaborated with T-Pain as “Z-Pain” to release an acoustic cover of “Get Low,” for the tech giant’s anniversary. The world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster Kingda Ka will soon complete its last ride. The 2024 Latin Grammys were in Miami last night, with bold performances and big wins. Cameron Diaz is spotted in new Netflix action film trailer, following 11 years of retirement.
The satirical news outlet, The Onion, has acquired Infowars in a bankruptcy auction (The New York Times)
Mark Zuckerberg has collaborated with T-Pain as “Z-Pain” to release an acoustic cover of “Get Low,” for the tech giant’s anniversary (NBC)
The world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster Kingda Ka will soon complete its last ride (6ABC Action News)
2024 Latin Music Grammys hosted in Miami Thursday night (AP)
Cameron Diaz is returning to acting after an 11 year retirement for new Netflix film (EW)
