Bowen Yang departs ‘Saturday Night Live’: Report

Bowen Yang at the 2025 'Las Culturistas Culture Awards.' (Emily Shur/Bravo)Bowen Yang is saying goodbye to Studio 8H.The comedian is leaving Saturday Night Live after starring as a cast member on the late-night sketch comedy series for seven seasons, according to Deadline.Yang's final appearance on the show will take place on the Dec. 20 episode, which will be hosted by his friend and Wicked co-star Ariana Grande. Cher will serve as the musical guest.Representatives for SNL did not initially respond […]

December 19, 2025

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Pink Floyd lands UK Christmas #1 album with ‘Wish You Were Here 50’

Cover of Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here 50'/ (Sony Music)Pink Floyd’s 50th anniversary Wish You Were Here reissue has nabbed the top spot on the U.K. Official Albums chart, making Wish You Were Here 50 this year’s Official Christmas #1 album. It’s been over 50 years since the original album topped the U.K. albums chart, which now gives Pink Floyd the record for the longest span between their first chart topper and their last. That title was previously held by The Beatles […]

December 19, 2025

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Sony acquires majority ownership of ‘Peanuts’ franchise

Lucy van Pelt and Snoopy in 'It’s the Small Things, Charlie Brown.' (Apple TV)Sony has announced plans to acquire control of the Peanuts franchise.The franchise created by Charles M. Schulz that stars beloved characters like Snoopy, Charlie Brown and Linus will be majority owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) through a definitive agreement they've entered into with the media company WildBrain, Sony has confirmed to ABC Audio.Sony will indirectly acquire the 41% stake held by WildBrain in Peanuts […]

December 19, 2025

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Joe Walsh auction brings in big bucks to benefit VetsAid

'Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh' auction artwork (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)Joe Walsh’s personal items, including his guitars, brought in big bucks at the Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh auction, put on by Julien’s Auctions.The auction took place Dec. 16-17 at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, with bids coming in from over 22 countries around the world.More than 800 of the rocker’s personal items were up for grabs, including over 400 guitars; several of the pieces sold well past the initial estimates. […]

December 19, 2025

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Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Prime VideoFallout: The second season of the series based on the popular video game stars Walton Goggins.NetflixEmily in Paris: Emily is back and exploring Italy in season 5 of the hit show.My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman: Watch the former late night host interview a new slate of celebrities, including Michael B. Jordan.Movie theatersAvatar: Fire […]

December 19, 2025

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Watch Cher slap Ariana Grande in new ‘SNL’ promo

Musical guest Cher, host Ariana Grande and Bowen Yang during promos on Thursday, December 18, 2025 (Rosalind O’Connor/NBC)Ariana Grande gets her Moonstruck moment in a new set of promos for this weekend's edition of Saturday Night Live, which she's hosting.Cher is the musical guest, and in one promo, Ari and SNL star Bowen Yang fawn over her. "Cher! Am I dreaming?" Bowen asks. The entertainment icon then slaps both of them simultaneously and commands, "Snap out of it!" — echoing her most famous […]

December 19, 2025

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Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt welcome 1st child: ‘Overflowing with love’

Elsie Hewitt and Pete Davidson attend the World Premiere of 'The Pickup' on July 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Comedian, writer and actor Pete Davidson, and model and actress Elsie Hewitt are officially parents.Hewitt, 29, announced the arrival of the pair's first child in an Instagram post Thursday, stating that their baby was born Dec. 12."Our perfect angel girl arrived 12/12/2025," Hewitt wrote alongside several photos and a video clip.Hewitt also revealed the name she and Davidson, 32, […]

December 19, 2025

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On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012: Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason saved London music store

On This Day, Dec. 19, 2012 ...Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason opened his wallet to save Foote's, the London music store where he bought his first drum kit. Foote’s was about to go out of business, so Mason provided the funding it needed to stay open.“One of my great memories of being a young, budding drummer was going to the original [Foote’s] ... and buying my very first kit for £7.50,” he told Britain’s ITV news.Unfortunately, the store closed down in 2022 after […]

December 19, 2025

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Paul Simon, Cher, Carlos Santana among the Recording Academy’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award honorees

Paul Simon performs live on the pyramid stage during the Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 26, 2011 in Glastonbury, England. (Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images)The Recording Academy has announced the honorees for their 2026 Special Merit Awards Ceremony, with Cher, Carlos Santana and Paul Simon chosen to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.The Lifetime Achievement honor goes to "performers who, during their lifetime, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording," according to a press release. Other […]

December 19, 2025

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