Democratic Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries says that “informal conversations” are taking place that could lead to a “bipartisan governing coalition” to elect a House speaker. After ousting former Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership role, Republicans in Congress have nominated Rep. Jim Jordan as his replacement, but it’s unclear …
Read More »Jung Kook Recruits Jack Harlow, Latto, Major Lazer and DJ Snake for New Album 'Golden'
BTS’ Jung Kook has revealed the track list for his highly-anticipated debut solo albumGolden, with the LP featuring previously announced guests Jack Harlow and Latto along with Major Lazer and DJ Snake. The 11-song Golden, due out November 3, boasts the singles “3D” with Jack Harlow and both a clean …
Read More »U.S. Does Not Know Location or Exact Number of American Hostages in Gaza, Jake Sullivan Says
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the United States does not know the “pinpoint” location or even the exact number of American hostages being held by Hamas after the militant group’s attack on Israel last Saturday. During Sullivan’s appearance on State of the Union, host Jake Tapper pressed the …
Read More »London Theater Cancels Premiere of Kevin Spacey's New Film
A London movie theater that was set to host the debut of Kevin Spacey’s new film Control — one of the actor’s first roles since he was accused of sexual misconduct — has canceled the movie’s premiere, saying it was “horrified that we are being mentioned in the same breath …
Read More »'A Slap in the Face': How SAG's Deal With Hollywood's Studios Blew Up
O utside of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery’s New York headquarters, a crowd of striking actors and supporting union members stretched across the street Thursday. The chant “one day longer, one day stronger,” echoed off the walls of a nearby theater and coffee shops. The night before, actors learned that …
Read More »Nancy Pelosi's Daughter Finds the Humanity in Jan. 6 Insurrectionists
In HBO’s The Insurrectionist Next Door Alexandra Pelosi comes across as a charming and sympathetic bull in a china shop, eager to understand, find common ground with or at least provide a platform for people with whom she agrees on very little. That would be nearly everyone she talks to …
Read More »'They Wanted to Dance in Peace. And They Got Slaughtered'
S everal hours after the gates opened for the Israeli music festival Supernova, Amit Bar and her boyfriend Nir Jorno arrived with their friend Ziv Hagbi, excited for the event. The devoted electronic-music fans had traveled from Matzliah, some 60 miles away. “We really waited for this event,” the 27-year-old …
Read More »SNL: Taylor Swift Surprises Viewers With Ice Spice Intro Before Dazzling Performance
Bronx-born rapper Ice Spice made her musical guest debut on Saturday Night Live, first with a performance of “In Ha Mood.” The single ended up on the 23-year-old’s first EP, Like..?, which she released back in January following her breakthrough last summer with the track “Munch (Feelin’ U).” Ice Spice …
Read More »SNL Weekend Update Roasts Indicted Trio Trump, Menendez, and Santos
Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update addressed former President Donald Trump‘s recent comments about the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, as well as the recent indictments of New York Rep. George Santos and New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez. Trump, in a speech to supporters Wednesday in Florida, praised Hezbollah as “very smart” …
Read More »SNL Mocks NFL for Taylor Swift Hype With Travis Kelce Cameo
Saturday Night Live‘s version of Fox NFL Sunday included Pete Davidson playing a sideline reporter who was all-too-giddy to talk about Taylor Swift, even though he was covering a Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets game. “The Eagles are heavily favored,but the Jets have some defensiveschemes that might slow themdown,” …
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