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FCC chair denies censoring Colbert interview, confirms probe into ABC’s ‘The View’

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FCC chair denies censoring Colbert interview, confirms probe into ABC’s ‘The View’

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission on Wednesday denied the government had censored CBS Late Show host Stephen Colbert from airing an interview with a Democratic US Senate candidate and confirmed that the FCC is investigating ABC’s “The View.” FCC Chair Brendan Carr said Colbert could have run his interview with Texas State Representative James Talarico, a Democrat running for the Senate, if the … Read more

Seth Meyers calls Trump a ‘visionary, innovator, great president, even better golfer’ in joke following ABC’s indefinite suspension of Kimmel

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Seth Meyers calls Trump a ‘visionary, innovator, great president, even better golfer’ in joke following ABC’s indefinite suspension of Kimmel

One day after “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” was pulled off the air, comedian Seth Meyers slammed the Trump administration’s “crackdown” on free speech during his late-night show, while calling it a “privilege” to know Kimmel. “Donald Trump is on his way back from a trip to the United Kingdom, where he was met with protest, while … Read more

New alphabet song has parents totally confused about their ABCs: ‘Didn’t all of us turn out fine?’

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New alphabet song has parents totally confused about their ABCs: ‘Didn’t all of us turn out fine?’

First Pluto, and now our alphabet. Is nothing sacred anymore? You might not know your ABCs — or be able to sing along anymore. The Alphabet Song of our youth has been updated, and confused parents are having to learn a new rendition of the song to keep up with their children. The ABCs that … Read more

Who is ABC’s first-ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’? Meet 61-year-old grandma Joan Vassos from Maryland

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Who is ABC’s first-ever ‘Golden Bachelorette’? Meet 61-year-old grandma Joan Vassos from Maryland

Move over, Gerry Turner! ABC has officially found its first-ever “Golden Bachelorette.” Joan Vassos from Rockland, Maryland, will star in the inaugural season after her time on Turner’s “The Golden Bachelor” was cut short. Vassos, 61, left Turner’s season early to care for her daughter who had recently given birth. Vassos is a mother of … Read more

Who is ABC’s ‘Golden Bachelor’? A 72-year-old Bulls fan from the Midwest

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Who is ABC’s ‘Golden Bachelor’? A 72-year-old Bulls fan from the Midwest

Most things get better with age — even “The Bachelor.” Gerry (pronounced like “Gary”) Turner, 72, from Indiana, is ABC’s first “Golden Bachelor.” The senior-level spin-off of the smash-hit dating show will offer a fresh start for the widowed grandfather of two. “After more than 20 years of fostering young love on ‘The Bachelor,’ ‘The … Read more

Who is ABC’s ‘Golden Bachelor’? A 71-year-old Bulls fan from the Midwest

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Who is ABC’s ‘Golden Bachelor’? A 71-year-old Bulls fan from the Midwest

Most things get better with age — even “The Bachelor.” Gerry (pronounced like “Gary”) Turner, 71, from Indiana, was announced today as ABC’s first “Golden Bachelor.” The senior-level spin-off of the smash-hit dating show will offer a fresh start for the widowed grandfather of two. “After more than 20 years of fostering young love on … Read more