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“Sunglasses may be required”: Brad Pitt, Angela Bassett, Halle Berry & more to present at this year’s Oscars

Monday, April 12

"There’s so much wattage here, sunglasses may be required." That's the way show producers Jesse Collins, Stacey Sher and Steven Soderbergh described the "truly stellar cast of stars" who will be presenting at the 93rd Annual Academy Awards. Stars who... Read More.

Home Alone no more: Macaulay Culkin, Brenda Song welcome baby daughter Dakota

Monday, April 12

Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song, both veterans of the child fame game, welcomed their new baby into the world last week. According to a statement revealed to Esquire, the pair are "overjoyed." They named... Read More.

Regé-Jean Page reportedly left ‘Bridgerton’ over “creative differences”

Monday, April 12

While Regé-Jean Page as quick to say his was a one-and-done contract for one season of Netflix's Bridgerton, a source is spilling some behind-the-scenes tea that maybe that wasn't the case. "Regé is not coming... Read More.

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Paula Abdul to guest-judge ‘American Idol’ tonight; Luke Bryan out with COVID-19

Monday, April 12

First, the good news: Paul Abdul is returning to American Idol tonight. Now, the bad news: She's doing it because Luke Bryan is out sick. "I’m sad to... Read More.

Who ya gonna call? The marketing department! Hasbro reveals cute ‘Ghostbusters’ “Mini Puft” figures

Monday, April 12

Just days after the spooky little sweets made their debut opposite Paul Rudd in a teaser for Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Hasbro has revealed its GHOSTBUSTERS Mini-Pufts Surprise line of toys. Each 1.5" figure will come packaged in a Play-Doh-like cup... Read More.

Oregon basketball star sheds light on renewed support for women’s athletics

Monday, April 12

(NEW YORK) -- The NCAA has again come under fire for inequities in women's athletics following a viral TikTok video from Oregon basketball star Sedona Prince that highlighted the stark differences in training facilities... Read More.

Dwayne Johnson reacts to new poll finding Americans would vote for him for president

Monday, April 12

(NEW YORK) -- Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was very flattered to find that one poll result showed nearly 50% would apparently support his political aspirations should he ever decide to run for president. Last week,... Read More.

George Floyd’s family expected to testify in ‘spark of life’ phase of Derek Chauvin murder trial

Monday, April 12

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- The jury has heard extensively about George Floyd's drug addiction, but little has been shared to humanize the man prosecutors say died in the most inhumane way. On Monday, prosecutors are expected to... Read More.

Deadly storms sweep South as new storm set to bring severe weather to Texas

Monday, April 12

(NEW YORK) -- Deadly and damaging storms moved through the South over the weekend from Texas to North Carolina producing 14 reported tornadoes and hundreds of damaging storm reports. Two people are also dead due... Read More.

Gun violence continues in Philadelphia after 11 shot in 24 hours

Monday, April 12

(PHILADELPHIA) -- Gun violence in Philadelphia continued over the weekend after 11 people were shot in a 24-hour period, according to police. Three people died as a result of the shootings. A 10-year-old was among... Read More.