The beef between ESPN’s Linda Cohn and Keith Olbermann, her former “SportsCenter” counterpart, escalated Friday. Cohn went scorched earth on Olbermann in response to his comments calling her “self-obsessed politically motivated clown,” saying that he ultimately needs to seek help. “Amazing @KeithOlbermann that you describe me how the world actually describes you,” Cohn posted to … Read more
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
Major League Baseball is being extra cautious with the new Automated Ball Strike Challenge System going into effect this season. The Chicago Sun-Times reported last week that MLB broadcasts will not show whether a pitch is a ball or a strike on the on-screen strike zone in an effort to make sure no one can … Read more
Prince Harry fought back tears Wednesday as he whined in a London court about the media spotlight making his publicity-hungry wife, Meghan Markle’s life an “absolute misery.” The Duke of Sussex, 41, made the remarks as he took to the witness stand in his privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail and its sister Sunday newspaper. … Read more
The latest installment in the “Star Trek” franchise is facing mounting backlash from fans who say it’s gone “woke,” even as many critics praise the new show and studio executives have already approved a second season. “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” premiered last week on Paramount+ to relatively high reviews from critics, including an 87% “Certified … Read more
Actor Matt Damon claimed that Netflix requests that its films reiterate the plot “three or four times” in scenes to accommodate viewers on their phones. Damon and his longtime friend and fellow actor Ben Affleck joined the “Joe Rogan Experience” on Friday to promote their new film “The Rip,” which premiered on Netflix that same day. While … Read more
Kathleen Kennedy will step down from her role as president of “Star Wars” movie producer Lucasfilm this week and become a full-time producer, Walt Disney said Thursday. Disney has named Dave Filoni, a protégé of “Star Wars” creator George Lucas and the co-creator of “Star Wars” streaming TV series “The Mandalorian,” president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm. … Read more
The internet appears to be causing young people to lose their southern drawl — and our unique regional accents aren’t the only thing it’s taking from us. Research from the University of Georgia shows that, generation over generation, regional southern accents are declining, thanks in no small part to social media. It’s just another way … Read more
Spotify will increase the price of its monthly premium subscription plan by $1 to $12.99 in the US, Estonia and Latvia markets, the Swedish streaming platform said Thursday. The company said its new pricing would take effect on consumers’ billing dates starting in February. Subscribers will receive an email about the price adjustment. Its shares fell … Read more
Move over, Carmy, we’ve got some real beef in Chicago. ESPN 1000 host Mark Silverman viciously ripped “rat” Bulls radio voice Chuck Swirsky after the latter criticized Bears coach Ben Johnson for saying, “F–k the Packers,” following Saturday’s wild-card win. Swirsky has since deleted his tweet. “People don’t realize what a bad dude he is,” … Read more
The pandemic changed how Americans think about health — and who they trust to manage it. In the wreckage of lockdowns, millions turned away from doctors and toward influencers. Now, a growing number of wellness creators and everyday people are taking their health — and appearance — into their own hands. Literally. Across TikTok, Telegram … Read more
Stephen A. Smith mistakenly referred to Houston Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk as Charlie Kirk on Tuesday. Smith was talking about Kirk’s big game in the Texans’ 30-6 playoff win over the Pittsburgh Steelers during ESPN’s “First Take” when he had a slip of the tongue. “We saw Charlie Kirk catch eight receptions for 144 … Read more
Melissa Gilbert has fled social media following the news that her husband, Timothy Busfield, is facing arrest for child sex abuse charges. The “Little House on the Prairie” actress, 61, no longer has active accounts on Instagram and Threads. The link to her Instagram account now shows a message that reads, “Profile isn’t available. The … Read more
“Dry January” is getting replaced by something a lot more modern: half of Americans say taking GLP-1 medications is the next big wellness trend. The poll of 2,000 US adults found nearly a quarter (23%) currently use GLP-1s or have used them within the past five years. And when asked if they would rather ditch … Read more
For imbuing her children with a few chicken nuggets of wisdom, Kate King is getting deep-fried online. On January 2, just days after “spoiling” son Louie, 8, and daughter Arna, 5, with heaps of holiday gifts, monies and treats, the married mom and homeschooler, from London, told her tots that if they wanted McDonald’s for lunch, they’d have … Read more
It’s all paws on deck. A Virginia airport is seeking the public’s help in reuniting a missing teddy bear with its owner. Officials at Norfolk International Airport in Virginia shared a photo of the gingham-clad plushie with matching bunny slippers on Facebook on Dec. 30 with the caption, “Can you help me find my owner? … Read more
Social media platforms with infinite scrolling, auto-play and algorithmic feeds will be required to display warning labels about their potential harm to young users’ mental health under a new law, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced Friday. “Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since taking office, and that includes protecting our kids from the potential … Read more
A viral post featuring a notice from a local McDonald’s restaurant is drawing new attention to concerns about rising crime in Uptown Minneapolis. Attached to a door, the sign reads: “Attention guests, effective Friday, December 5th, our dining room doors will be locked and attended [to] during our normal business hours of 5 am-10 pm to … Read more
KISS frontman Gene Simmons downplayed politics during an interview with CNN on Sunday, and urged Americans to stop worrying about their neighbors’ political beliefs. “It’s nobody’s business who you support,” Simmons told Manu Raju on CNN’s “Inside Politics.” “Nowadays, people engage in, ‘So are you pro or,’ and my first question is, ‘Who the f— are you? … Read more
They’re doing what they can to secure their futures. Constantly being forced to pivot professionally by changing industries or turning to trade work, youngsters born between 1997 and 2012 have been nicknamed the “reroute generation” — whether they like it or not. A new report by Zety, a resume template service, found that Gen Z … Read more