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David Byrne announces 2026 North American leg of his Who is the Sky? tour

Musician David Byrne, founding member of The Talking Heads, performs onstage during the "Who is the Sky?" tour at Dolby Theatre on November 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images)David Byrne is bringing his Who is the Sky? tour back to North America in 2026.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will kick off a new leg of the tour with a two-night stand, April 4 and 5, in Vancouver. He'll also make stops in Santa Barbara, Las […]

December 8, 2025 1

Entertainment

Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

This photo illustration shows a smartphone that displays the Paramount Skydance logo in front of a blurred Warner Bros. Discovery emblem. (Cheng Xin/Getty Images)Paramount said Monday it is making a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, swooping in just days after Netflix announced a $83 billion deal to purchase a large part of the media giant.Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders would be offered $30 per share, which represents a 139% premium to the stock price as of Sept. 10, 2025, Paramount […]

December 8, 2025

Music

On This Day, Dec. 8, 1980: Beatle John Lennon was killed in New York City

On This Day, Dec. 8, 1980 ...Legendary Beatles member John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building, The Dakota. He was 40.Earlier in the day, Lennon signed a copy of his album Double Fantasy for a fan as he and wife Yoko Ono were leaving for the recording studio. When he returned later that evening, the same fan, Mark David Chapman, shot him twice. The musician was rushed to the hospital, where he died.Chapman did not go on trial for Lennon’s murder, instead […]

December 8, 2025

Music

Jeremy Allen White earns Golden Globe nomination for playing Bruce Springsteen

2026 Golden Globes hosted by Nikki Glaser (CBS/dick clark productions)Bruce Springsteen got a Golden Globe nomination … sort of.Nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globes were announced Monday with Jeremy Allen White earning a nomination for best performance by a male actor in a motion picture, drama for his portrayal of The Boss in the biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere.It was the only nomination the film received. White received one other nomination, in the category for best performance by a […]

December 8, 2025

Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ leads 2026 Golden Globe nominees

2026 Golden Globes hosted by Nikki Glaser (CBS/Dick Clark Productions)The 2026 Golden Globe nominations have officially been announced.Actor Marlon Wayans and actress Skye P. Marshall revealed the nominations live from Los Angeles, where the awards show will take place on Sunday, Jan. 11.On the film side, One Battle After Another leads with nine nominations, including best motion picture (musical or comedy) and best director.The White Lotus leads television nominations with six, including best television series (drama).For the first time, the […]

December 8, 2025

Entertainment

In brief: ‘The Simpsons Movie’ sequel switches release date and more

Another season of Platonic is on the way. Apple TV has renewed its comedy series starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne for season 3. Series creators Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco said in a statement that they "couldn’t be more excited to get back into the world of Platonic"...Speaking of season 3 renewals, Landman has scored one as well. Paramount+ has renewed the original drama series starring Billy Bob Thornton for a third season. The show, which comes from creator Taylor Sheridan, […]

December 8, 2025

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ wins #1 at the box office with million

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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ wins #1 at the box office with $63 million

'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' poster (Universal)Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 played to win at the box office this weekend.The Josh Hutcherson-starring sequel, based on the popular horror game, took the #1 spot with $63 million. According to Variety, that exceeded predictions, which had it debuting between $35 million and $40 million. But it didn’t quite reach the heights of the first film, which debuted with $80 million in 2023.Coming in at #2 was Zootopia 2 with $43 million. The Disney film […]

December 8, 2025

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Jabari Banks, Olly Sholotan share what they’ve learned from their characters on ‘Bel-Air’

Olly Sholotan and Jabari Banks in season 4 of 'Bel-Air' (Peacock)Jabari Banks and Olly Sholotan have portrayed Will Smith and Carlton Banks for four seasons of Bel-Air, and it hasn't been without its lesson. With Will's confidence and unique sense of style, Jabari says he's learned from his character to be unapologetically himself."I've definitely learned the importance of being yourself in any room that you step into, and being authentic and showing up as yourself because naturally I'm people pleaser," he […]

December 8, 2025

Music

Joe Walsh on giving away his ‘stuff’ for upcoming Julien’s Auction: ‘It was traumatic’

'Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh' auction artwork (Courtesy of Julien's Auctions)Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh has donated over 800 personal items, including over 400 guitars, to an upcoming Julian’s Auction. But the rocker admits it wasn’t easy to part with all the things he collected over the years.“It was traumatic,” he tells ABC Audio. “We all have stuff. Other people's stuff, that's their junk. My stuff, to them, is my junk, but no, that is my stuff.”Walsh says he can’t believe […]

December 8, 2025