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FCC Readying Early Review of Disney Broadcast Licenses Amid Kimmel Kerfuffle
The Federal Communications Commission is preparing an early review of Disney’s broadcast licenses for its local stations, according to Semafor, increasing government pressure as President Donald Trump calls for the company to fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. CNN’s Brian Stelter later reported that the FCC “is planning to file paperwork as early as this afternoon
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‘Queens of the Dead’ filmmaker asks $1.97M for ‘serene’ NYC loft overlooking St. Mark’s Place
Can a top-floor loft overlooking bustling St. Mark’s Place be serene? If you are filmmaker and DJ Tina Romero — daughter of the late filmmaker George Romero, whose 1968 “Night of the Living Dead” launched the modern zombie movie genre — and artist Liz Liguori, the answer is yes. Now their two-bedroom, one-bath loft at the Theatre
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Bernie Sanders: Democrats must ‘clean up their own house’ on money in politics immediately
Sen. Bernie Sanders is leading a coalition of Democratic senators pushing for the party’s leaders to require candidates to swear off billionaire- and corporate-backed super PACs, or political action committees, in this year’s primary elections. Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined the
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‘White Lotus’ Recasting: Laura Dern Replaces Helena Bonham Carter in Season 4
Laura Dern has joined the cast of “The White Lotus” Season 4, filling the role that was vacated by Helena Bonham Carter, who exited the show during the first week of filming, TheWrap has learned. This new role is being developed and written specifically for Dern. The move marks a reunion between Dern and creator
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‘General Hospital’ star Kirsten Storms hit with restraining order by concerned ex-husband over ‘mental health crisis’
“General Hospital” star Kirsten Storms’ ex-husband, Brandon Barash, got an emergency restraining order against the actress. A judge approved the request after Barash claimed that Storms is dealing with a “mental health crisis” that’s made him fearful for their 12-year-old daughter’s well-being, according to court documents obtained by TMZ on Monday. In the docs, Barash,
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For The Past 20 Years Antarctica’s Deep Ocean Has Been Heating Up, Scientists Reveal
A view of Shoesmith Glacier on Horseshoe Island in Antarctica, which is shrinking by 3 centimeters per day. —Sebnem Coskun—Getty Images Deep ocean heat is moving closer to Antarctica, a new decades-long study has revealed, providing clear evidence that the Southern Ocean is already experiencing shifts due to climate change. The study, published today in
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Trump admin raids 20+ Somali-linked locations in Minnesota searching for ‘rampant fraud’
The Department of Homeland Security said it had partnered with the FBI to raid more than 20 locations in Minneapolis, MN, as part of an investigation into “rampant fraud.” The Department of Justice confirmed to Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin that the two agencies were working together and “currently raiding 20+ locations… in relation to
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Bong Joon Ho Reunites With Neon for His Debut Animated Film ‘Ally’
Bong Joon Ho’s debut animated feature “Ally” has found a home. Neon, which released Bong’s Oscar-winning thriller “Parasite,” has acquired North American rights to the film. This marks the sixth collaboration between Neon CEO Tom Quinn and the filmmaker. “Ally” has been in development since 2019 and follows the title character, “a curious and endearing
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Pope Leo ‘Will Never Back Down’ if a Fight Comes to Him, Says His Biographer
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd gathering as he arrives to meet with bishops at the Parish of our Lady of Fatima in Luanda on the eighth day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa, on April 20, 2026. —Alberto Pizzoli—AFP / Getty Images Elise Ann Allen is a senior correspondent for Crux, an
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Ex-Fox News host said to be mounting major challenge to Trump’s 2028 choice
Former Fox News host and right-wing podcaster Tucker Carlson‘s recent apology might signal more than just regret — it could mean he’s considering a presidential run in 2028, an analyst suggested on Tuesday. The Guardian‘s Arwa Mahdawi described how Carlson’s admitting he was “tormented” by his decision to support President Donald Trump could ultimately challenge