Want a comprehensive history and culture lesson on the subject of hip-hop? Talk to radio personality and R&B artist Miss Jones, who was there when it was rising, rubbed elbows with all the top New York rappers of the era and was almost in a trailblazing female rap group. She virtually has a Ph.D. on … Read more
Legendary talk show host Jerry Springer has died at age 79. According to a statement from his family, he died peacefully in his home in suburban Chicago on Thursday. He had been diagnosed with cancer several months ago and lost his battle this week. He’s survived by his daughter, Katie Springer, 47, who he had … Read more
Jerry Springer, one of the most influential talk show hosts in TV history, has died. He was 79. Springer died peacefully in his home in suburban Chicago on Thursday, according to a statement from his family, local Cincinnati NBC affiliate WLWT5 reported. “Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success … Read more
That’s one misfortunate game. “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak was scolded — visually, at least — by co-host Vanna White after revealing that he plays a morbid trick on his wife every year on her birthday. The 76-year-old made the revelation Friday at the end of the show, saying that every year when his … Read more
An Airbnb host in South Korea was reportedly hit with a $640 utility bill after his guests intentionally left the gas on and drove up the water usage. The host, identified as Lee, said a man and woman booked the home in Mapo-gu, Seoul, on Airbnb for a long-term stay of upward of one month, according … Read more
Popular sports host Charly Arnolt has announced that she is leaving ESPN for OutKick. Arnolt, who went by the name Charly Caruso when she was a backstage interviewer for WWE, had a variety of roles at ESPN, including hosting “SportsCenter” and moderating “First Take” on a number of days that Molly Qerim was off from … Read more
Rick Wolff, the longtime host of WFAN’s Sunday morning program “The Sports Edge,” has died at the age of 71 after a brief battle with brain cancer. The news was announced by Wolff’s family on his website, “Ask Coach Wolff.” “To know Rick or Dad or Pops was to love him,” the family wrote. “He was … Read more
One of the biggest sports talk radio hosts in Boston is taking a break from the airwaves as he recovers from surgery to repair his voice. Fred Toucher, co-host of “Toucher & Rich,” the morning drive program on 98.5 the Sports Hub, announced the news in a tweet on Friday, after battling voice issues on-air … Read more
Leslie Jones is ready. The comedian revealed to People that she wants to be considered as the new host of “The Daily Show.” “It definitely should be a black woman,” the 55-year-old said. “It would be great to have a black woman on late night. It’s time. I think people are ready for that. Now, … Read more
A sports talk radio host on WEEI in Boston is in hot water after appearing to invoke a racial slur about ESPN personality Mina Kimes. In a conversation on the “Greg Hill Show” about their five favorite nips — show personality Courtney Cox suggested the prompt with Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo seeking to outlaw … Read more
Pat Sajak beat a contestant — but not at the game. In a bizarre incident Tuesday, “Wheel of Fortune” host Sajak jokingly put a contestant named Fred Jackson in a chokehold after he played a perfect game. Jackson had told Sajak that he’s a professional wrestler who does the sport “for fun.” He’s also a … Read more
Homecoming celebrations are in order for Julianne Hough. The 34-year-old entertainer is returning to her dancing roots as the newest co-host of ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” The “Grease Live!” star, 34, will be replacing Tyra Banks for season 32. Alfonso Ribeiro is back as fellow co-host, while choreographers Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and … Read more
Brent Axe, a popular host on ESPN Syracuse, has been fired by the radio station for being too critical of the school’s men’s basketball program. Ed Levine, the president and CEO of Galaxy Media Partners, which owns the ESPN Radio affiliate in the region, confirmed the news to Syracuse.com, where Axe remains a sports columnist. … Read more
He’s giving himself a Pat on the back for this one. During Tuesday night’s episode of “Wheel of Fortune,” host Pat Sajak had a bit of an awkward moment with a contestant after he tugged on his facial hair — something he said he’ll “never do again.” Contestant Greg Weichert, from Florida, sported a big, … Read more
One “Jeopardy!” contestant got the surprise of a lifetime when he met his celebrity crush — on Wednesday’s episode of the game show. Player Dan Oxman revealed his crush was the “Jeopardy!” host herself, Mayim Bialik, during the High School Reunion Tournament. “I don’t really want to talk about what we’re going to talk about,” … Read more
I’ll take “unhappy fans” for 100. The “Jeopardy!” hosting schedule was announced on Monday’s “Inside Jeopardy!” podcast — and viewers are seething about the decision-making. “Ken Jennings will be back on March 10, and then he will continue the rest of his syndicated run, which will take us through April 28,” producer Sarah Foss shared. … Read more
It was an emotional exchange. Ryan Seacrest broke down in tears Friday during an episode of “Live with Kelly and Ryan” after welcoming Ripa’s husband and new cohost Mark Consuelos onto the show, reports Entertainment Weekly. It was announced Thursday that Seacrest, 48, would leave the daytime talk show after six years and focus on … Read more
The war of the game shows has commenced. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings took a swipe at “The Price is Right,” insinuating that the quiz show contestants are superior to players on the CBS game show. Jennings, 48, teamed up with contestant Greg Snyder on Tuesday’s episode, slamming the competing show while discussing Snyder’s prior game … Read more
Host Trevor Noah poked fun at Harry Styles, Adele and Beyoncé during his opening monologue at the 2023 Grammy Awards. Live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the 38-year-old South African comedian hyped up Bad Bunny’s show-opening performance, adding that the Puerto Rican rapper is good enough to “make [Donald] Trump want to learn … Read more
Australian cricket legend Michael Clarke and Australia’s “Today” show host Karl Stefanovic were filmed in a heated exchange at a public park in Noosa last Tuesday. In footage obtained by The Daily Telegraph, a shirtless Clarke can be seen limping before his girlfriend, Jade Yarbrough, who accused him of cheating, slaps in him in the … Read more