In Brief: ‘America’s Got Talent’ running ‘Fantasy League’ spinoff, and more Friday, September 22 by ABC NewsNBC announced its next America’s Got Talent spinoff on Thursday, September 21 -- AGT: Fantasy League. Similar to a fantasy sports draft, the judges -- Mel B, Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel -- will each choose a roster of their favorite acts... Read More.
Anti-Defamation League says Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ makeup is not antisemitic Monday, August 21 by ABC NewsAs Leonard Bernstein's children did last week, the Anti-Defamation League says there's nothing offensive about Bradley Cooper's prosthetic nose as seen in the upcoming Bernstein movie Maestro.Cooper, who directed and stars in the film as the famed composer, chose a... Read More.
In Brief: Prime Video cancels ‘Peripheral’ and ‘A League of Their Own’, and more Monday, August 21 by ABC NewsA League of Their Own won't be getting a second season on Prime Video after all. The streamer has decided not to bring the comedy-drama, co-created and starring Abbi Jacobson, back, citing "the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have delayed TV production, creating large gaps between seasons... Read More.
Parents file lawsuit against Little League after son’s bunk bed accident Wednesday, May 17 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- The parents of 13-year-old Easton Oliverson are speaking out about a simple fix they say could have saved their son from a life-threatening accident at the Little League World Series last year.In August 2022, Easton was part of the first team... Read More.
Town forces argumentative parents to be umpires at Little League games Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Little League season is underway and one New Jersey town is introducing an ingenious new rule to crack down on misbehavior after parents were caught on camera berating and yelling at referees and umpires at youth games.Referees and umpires are often... Read More.
First female player on an Atlantic League baseball team shares her grand-slam mindset Friday, March 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Kelsie Whitmore, 24, considers herself a proud daughter, sister, competitor, athlete and friend. If that wasn't enough, she just so happens to be the first woman to ever start and pitch for an Atlantic League baseball team, taking the pitcher's mound... Read More.
In Brief: ‘A League of Their Own’ ending with short season 2, and more Wednesday, March 15 by ABC NewsDon't Worry Darling's Florence Pugh and Tick, Tick… Boom!'s Andrew Garfield are in talks to star in the upcoming film We Live in Time, according to Variety. The film is described as a “funny, deeply moving and immersive love story.”... Read More.
Wheelchair Football League gives disabled athletes new field of possibilities Saturday, February 11 by ABC News(PHOENIX) -- Before fans flocked to Phoenix for this weekend's Super Bowl, the city hosted another major football championship event featuring a different group of hard-hitting players.The Wheelchair Football League held its second Super Bowl on Tuesday with a match between the Kansas City... Read More.
DuBois beats out 12 states in bid to hold Little League Eastern Regionals Friday, January 20 by Louise BennettDUBOIS - The dream was to have a Little League Regional game or World Series game in DuBois.....that dream is now reality.The Junior Little League 13-14 Year olds will be playing the Eastern Regionals in DuBois.DuBois beat out 12 other states in that bid.City Manager Herm... Read More.
Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ monologue addresses Kanye West antisemitic comments, draws Anti-Defamation League backlash Monday, November 14 by ABC NewsDave Chapelle devoted a portion of his Saturday Night Live opening monologue to addressing Kanye "Ye" West's antisemitic comments and found himself in hot water with the Anti-Defamation League.Chappelle began by stating, “I denounce antisemitism in all its forms. And I stand with my friends in... Read More.
