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'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue
'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Show Pulled Indefinitely By ABC Over Charlie Kirk Comments In Monologue ABC has taken “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” off its schedule indefinitely after Nexstar Media Group said it would preempt the show across its ABC-affiliated stations in response to the host’s remarks about the killing of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Click here for a new, updated story: Jimmy Kimmel Reportedly Wants To Permanently Cut Ties With ABC Nexstar said Wednesday, Sept. 17, that its owned and partner ABC stations “will preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ for the foreseeable future, beginning with tonight’s show,” adding that it “strongly objects” to Kimmel’s recent comments and will …
'SNL' Shocker: Longtime Cast Member Leaving Show 'SNL' Shocker: Longtime Cast Member Leaving Show
'SNL' Shocker: Longtime Cast Member Leaving Show Will there be anyone left to say "Live From New York?"  Longtime cast member Heidi Gardner is the latest cast member to be leaving "Saturday Night Live," departing the venerable sketch comedy show after eight seasons, Variety reported. Gardner is the fourth cast member to depart.  Gardner was the longest tenured female cast member and often its most prolific, regularly appearing in the most skits on the show. Her recurring characters included Angel, every boxer's girlfriend from every movie about boxing ever and Bailey Gismert, a teen film critic.  Devon Walker, Emil Wakim a…
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say The movie people have been waiting for for 29 years has been released. And critics say it's just...okay? "Happy Gilmore 2" the sequel to the beloved 90s comedy, premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 25. And while fans are excited to see Adam Sandler dominate the golf course again, critics are saying it might not have been worth the wait. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce and professional wrestlers Becky Lyn…
MAGA Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide MAGA Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide
Maga Melts Down Over New Superman Movie — As It Soars Past $200M Worldwide Superman soared into theaters this weekend and had a record-breaking debut — despite some political opposition.  DC Studios is off to a great start under director James Gunn, notching a $122 million opening weekend stateside, while garnering a massive $217 million across the globe, according to projections, EW reported.  The impressive haul comes despite what right-wing media reported.  "I went to the Yankees-Mets game ... And you should see the people sitting for "God Bless America," Fox pundit Kellyanne Conway said, before throwing more shade at the movie. "And …
AI-Created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human' AI-Created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human'
Ai-created Band Steals Oldies Sound, Gains Millions Of Streams: 'Not Quite Human' It's a case like Milli Vanilli's lip-syncing scandal of the 90s made for the artificial intelligence era. The Velvet Sundown is a new band that exploded in popularity in June. The group has quickly gained more than 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, fueled by a global chart-topping hit called "Dust on the Wind." The group has been described as having a retro folk-rock sound reminiscent of classic acts like Creedence Clearwater Revival or Bad Company. Its name is even similar to The Velvet Underground, the legendary experimental rock band once led by guitarist Lou Reed. There's …
New 'Snow White' Movie Starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics New 'Snow White' Movie Starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics
New 'Snow White' Movie Starring Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Gets Mixed Reviews From Critics After all the hype and controversy, the new live-action adaptation of "Snow White" seems to be "meh." Critics are mixed on the Disney movie, which has a 46% rating at Rotten Tomatoes and a 47 rating at Metacritic. The film stars Rachel Zegler, a Clifton native, as the titular heroine and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen. Zegler received praise for her performance with Variety calling her a "shining supernova," while another critic called her "incandescent," saying she sells her performance with "conviction and heart." But not all critics are on board. The BBC said "the story is cluttered, …
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To MA After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To MA After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release
The Weeknd's Massive Summer Tour Coming To MA After 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Release R&B and pop star The Weeknd has announced a massive summer tour that'll stop at several Northeast stadiums after releasing what may be the final album under his iconic persona. The Weeknd released the 2025 tour dates for the continuation of his After Hours til Dawn Tour. The announcement came just hours after the release of his album "Hurry Up Tomorrow" on Friday, Jan. 31. Like the new album, The Weeknd's tour completes a trilogy started by 2020's "After Hours" and 2022's "Dawn FM". The tour went across North America in 2022, along with Europe and Latin America in 2023. In the fall of …
Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller
Cambridge A-Listers Team Up Again To Direct, Star In New Netflix Thriller Two of Cambridge’s own are back together for a new project on Netflix. Hot off the heels of their movie “Air,” Ben Affleck is set to direct, and Matt Damon will lead the cast of an upcoming thriller for the streaming service titled “Animals.” The plot is “under wraps,” according to the film’s IMDb page. Related: Cambridge's Ben Affleck Runs — Stumbles — On Dunkin' But Variety reports that the story of “Animals” will be about kidnapping. This isn’t the first time the two have collaborated together. Damon and Affleck co-starred in and co-wrote “Good Will Hunting” in 1997, which went …
Massachusetts Natives Rake In Groundbreaking Oscars Wins Massachusetts Natives Rake In Groundbreaking Oscars Wins
Massachusetts Natives Rake In Groundbreaking Oscars Wins The 95th Oscars ceremony had a slew of historic firsts, and Massachusetts was well-represented as the birthplace of two of those winners to have momentous claims to Oscars fame.   "Everything Everywhere All at Once," the off-the-wall feel-good film from studio A24, took home seven coveted golden statuettes and added several of its Oscar nominees to the short list of only 43 Asian Oscar winners.  Daniel Kwan, one of the film's directors and producers, made history on multiple fronts as the second Asian person in Oscars history to receive awards for best picture, director, and screenplay, ac…
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Massachusetts Native Jennifer Coolidge Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Massachusetts Native Jennifer Coolidge
Five Things You Probably Didn't Know About Massachusetts Native Jennifer Coolidge Jennifer Coolidge is trending, yet again, this time for her speeches at the Golden Globe Awards where she made "White Lotus" creator Mike Lotus weep tears of joy. While the Norwell, MA native has long been known for her roles in "American Pie," "A Mighty Wind" and the "Legally Blonde" series, her career recently had a resurgence — thanks to her role as Tanya McQuaid in White's wildly popular HBO show. On Jan. 10, she won best actress in a limited series at the 80th Golden Globes. Here are six things you probably didn't know about 61-year-old Coolidge: 1. She pretended to be Ernest Hemingw…
CNN Layoffs Include Well-Known Correspondents, Network Slashes HLN Programming CNN Layoffs Include Well-Known Correspondents, Network Slashes HLN Programming
CNN Layoffs Include Well-Known Correspondents, Network Slashes HLN Programming Some familiar faces are leaving CNN amid a series of layoffs and cost-cutting measures being implemented by the network, Variety reports. Among those being let go are Chris Cillizza, a political commentator who joined the network in 2017, and longtime reporter Martin Savidge, according to the outlet. Earlier Report: CNN To Shut Down Streaming Service One Month After Debut Also getting the chop are CNN correspondents Alison Kosik, Alex Field, and Mary Ann Fox, Variety reports. Perhaps the most visible changes will occur on CNN’s sister network HLN, which will stop producing live programmi…
NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians
NY Post Fires Employee For False, Racist, Violent Content Targeting Politicians A series of racist, violent headlines that were posted on the website and Twitter account of the New York Post on Thursday, Oct. 27, were carried out by an employee, Variety reports.  In a statement to the outlet, a spokesperson for the Post said an investigation had revealed that the “unauthorized conduct” was an inside job and the employee responsible has been fired. “This morning, we immediately removed the vile and reprehensible content from our website and social media accounts,” the spokesperson said. The news organization did not reveal the employee’s name. The New York Post ha…
ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC
ID Released For 'Law & Order' Crew Member Shot, Killed In NYC A 31-year-old man crew member of "Law & Order: Organized Crime," who was shot and killed has been identified by police. Johnny Pizarro, age 31, of Queens, was shot in New York City in Greenpoint around 5:15 a.m., Tuesday, July 19, according to the NYPD. Pizarro was sitting in a red Honda Civic, saving a parking spot, when another man opened the driver’s door and shot him, officials said. Arriving officers found Pizarro unconscious and unresponsive. The crewman was hit in the head and neck, NYPD said. He was rushed to Woodhull Medical Center by EMS where he was pronounced dead, police…