A United Airlines flight reportedly struck a drone midair over San Diego early Wednesday, according to social media posts. The Boeing 737, identified as Flight 1980 from San Francisco, hit the object at roughly 3,000 feet during its approach, according to an air traffic control recording shared on X. In the audio, the pilot can … Read more
The Justice Department said Monday that it has tentatively settled its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment, striking a deal to ultimately lower ticket prices for consumers and end an illegal monopoly over live events in America. But some states signaled they won’t join the deal and will continue an ongoing trial. The … Read more
The United States and Britain announced a deal on Monday to secure zero tariffs on British pharmaceutical products and medical technology in return for Britain spending more on medicines and overhauling how it values drugs. Under the agreement, Britain will raise the net price it pays for new US medicines by 25%. In return, UK-made medicines, drug ingredients and medical technology will be exempt … Read more
A luxury cruise turned into a floating disaster when over 140 passengers became ill on a Royal Caribbean voyage. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 134 of 3,914 passengers and seven crew members aboard the Navigator of the Seas reported symptoms such as vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea during a voyage … Read more
Singer Lou Christie, famous for Billboard charting singles “Lightnin’ Strikes” and “Rhapsody in the Rain,” died Wednesday at age 82, according to his family. Christie died at home in his native Pittsburgh following a short illness of an undisclosed nature, Francesca, his wife, told The Hollywood Reporter. “It is with deep sorrow that we share … Read more
Hold onto your buns, Joey Chestnut is back. The competitive eating superstar will take part in this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Competition on Coney Island on July 4th after missing out on the event last year over a dispute related to a sponsorship deal Chestnut had with another hot dog brand. Major League Eating … Read more
The greatest film in the galaxy. “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back” is 45 years old today – and Billy Dee Williams couldn’t be prouder to have starred in such a ground-breaking piece of cinema. “Working on ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ was like stepping into a dream — an adventure in every … Read more
Hollywood has yet to recover the jobs in film and television production that were lost when strikes by writers and actors brought production to a halt in 2023 as the industry was shifting, according to a report released Thursday. The report by the Otis College of Art and Design found that jobs in the entertainment … Read more
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine struck a deal to end his current jail stint, agreeing to serve a month behind bars for violating the terms of his release after a felony conviction, prosecutors said Wednesday. The deal with federal prosecutors was described in a letter partially endorsed by a Manhattan federal judge. It calls for the entertainer to be … Read more
This redefined a long-distance call. Earth just received a laser transmission from a world- (and perhaps universe) record-breaking 140 million miles away — which could have major implications for the future of space travel. However, this correspondence wasn’t extraterrestrial in origin: It was actually sent by NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, which is currently located approximately 1.5 … Read more
EUREKA, Mo. – A Missouri tornado almost delayed a couple’s wedding when the EF-1 twister ripped the roof off their event venue, but in less than 48 hours, the Brookdale Farms team scrambled to make it happen as planned. The tornado hit on Thursday evening while the rehearsal was ongoing, with about 20 people in … Read more
These artists will roar against AI. More than 200 artists including Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Bon Jovi, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves and The Jonas Brothers have signed an open letter detailing the dangers of artificial intelligence used in the music industry. “We, the undersigned members of the artist and songwriting communities call on AI developers, … Read more
Once the press’s foe, now he’s their supporter. On Thursday, Alec Baldwin, 65, showed solidarity with The New York Daily News staffers during their walk-out – over a decade after he punched a staffer. The Daily News employees walked out to protest hedge fund owners Alden Global Capital, who “shrink the budget to fill their pockets.” … Read more
Hollywood is officially open for business. Members of SAG-AFTRA ratified a multi-year deal with the TV and theatrical agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers Tuesday, officially ending the strike that began in July. The striking actors reached a tentative deal with film studios last month. “In national voting completed today, members … Read more
You have to like Godzilla’s style. Confident, with an almost stately groove to his step — and why not? With “Godzilla Minus One,” the giant prehistoric lizard is heading toward the 70th anniversary of his Toho studio franchise. Once again, Japan emerges from World War II only to face this atomic colossus, whose appetite for … Read more
Hollywood stunt actors feel “screwed over” by the deal struck to end the historically long actors’ strike and fear their industry will be “decimated” by the move. The Screen Actors Guild struck a deal to get actors and performers back to work on Nov. 9 after the 118-day strike, but the stunt workers who keep … Read more
He’s kicking off his Sunday shoes. The historic actors’ strike ended on Wednesday, and to celebrate, Kevin Bacon, 65, posted a video of himself on social media recreating his iconic dance from “Footloose.” Still limber in his 60s, Bacon performed the dance in a barn, 39 years after first performing the dance in the 1984 … Read more
With the SAG-AFTRA strike officially gone like the wind, it’s time to get back to work on set. The 118-day protest caused some films across Hollywood to delay their release dates, but not to worry, they’ll hit the silver screen at some point. Marvel’s “Deadpool 3” will now open on July 26, 2024, instead of … Read more
The historic actors’ strike, which lasted nearly four months from July to November – as the longest strike ever for film and TV actors – ended on Wednesday, Nov. 8. SAG-AFTRA won protections on a range of issues from pay to health benefits – but the most controversial issue was zombies. SAG-AFTRA members were afraid … Read more
The end of the SAG-AFTRA strike hinges on final approval from guild members — but it is, without a doubt, good news for those who earn their living in the entertainment industry (and for those like me who write about it). After 118 days on the picket lines, it’s back to work for actors, directors, … Read more