Jane Goodall, famed primatologist, anthropologist and conservationist, dead at 91

Dr. Jane Goodall attends the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Summit at Forbes on Fifth on September 22, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images)Jane Goodall, the most prolific primatologist of a generation, has died. She was 91 years old."The Jane Goodall Institute has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute has passed away due to natural causes," the institute said on social media. […]

October 1, 2025

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Nicole Kidman, Zoe Saldaña spy series ‘Lioness’ renewed for season 3

L-R Zoe Saldana as Joe and Nicole Kidman as Kaitlyn Meade in 'Lioness.' (Ryan Green/Paramount+)Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña are coming back for more Lioness. The spy thriller from Yellowstone hitmaker Taylor Sheridan was given a third season renewal by Paramount+.Kidman and Saldaña are executive producers on the series and star as two CIA operatives running a program where female undercover agents help bring down terrorist organizations.Season 2, which debuted last year, also starred Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, Laysla De […]

October 1, 2025

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See a nearly unrecognizable Jacob Elordi in new ‘Frankenstein’ trailer

Jacob Elordi as The Creature in 'Frankenstein.' (Ken Woroner/Netflix © 2025)What better way to ring in the month of October than with a spooky new trailer for Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein?The trailer gives a closer look at Jacob Elordi’s monster, as well as Oscar Isaac’s Victor Von Frankenstein and Mia Goth as the scientist’s bride-to-be, Elizabeth Lavenza.“My maker told his tale,” we hear Elordi’s Creature say. "And I will tell you mine.”Later in the trailer we see the Creature walking […]

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‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant makes history as biggest winner in show’s history

'Wheel of Fortune' crowns biggest winner in show's history. (ABC)A Connecticut woman became the biggest winner in Wheel of Fortune history Tuesday night after taking home more than $1 million in prizes.Christina Derevjanik of Stamford, Connecticut, won a total of $1,035,155, becoming only the fourth contestant ever to land the show's $1 million grand prize and the first since Ryan Seacrest took over as host, according to a press release.Over the course of the game, Derevjanik collected $35,155 in cash and prizes, […]

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In brief: ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ gets Peacock streaming date and more

Nathan Lane is the latest actor to join Jonah Hill's upcoming comedy, Cut Off. Deadline reports that the actor has been added to the cast of the new film, which also includes Kristen Wiig and Bette Midler. Hill and Wiig will play wealthy siblings who get cut off from their parents in the movie. Hill will also direct the film from a script he co-wrote with Ezra Woods ...You'll soon be able to watch Jurassic World Rebirth at home. The film […]

October 1, 2025

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Tim Allen teases the cars, romance coming in ‘Shifting Gears’ season 2

Tim Allen in 'Shifting Gears.' (Disney/Raymond Liu)Tim Allen is back in season 2 of his sitcom Shifting Gears.The actor is no stranger to working on an ABC sitcom, known for his previous roles on Home Improvement and Last Man Standing. He joked to ABC Audio back in May that his passion used to be tools, and then it was outdoor equipment, and now it's landed on cars with this new series.He also teased some of what car fans can expect […]

October 1, 2025

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Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman attend the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards at Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas. (Omar Vega/WireImage/Getty Images)Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are going their separate ways.Kidman filed for divorce from the "Straight Line" singer on Tuesday after 19 years of marriage, according to court documents obtained by ABC News.Kidman's filing comes one day after ABC reported that she and Urban had separated.According to Tuesday's court documents, which […]

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Jonathan Bailey and more celebrities make ‘TIME’100 Next list

Jonathan Bailey attends the Burberry show during London Fashion Week at Hyde Park on September 22, 2025, in London, England. (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)Jonathan Bailey has been revealed as one of the three TIME100 Next cover stars for 2025. The actor was recognized along with 100 other emerging leaders, including a group of notable entertainers TIME described as the world's most influential rising stars.Among the celebrities included on this year's list are Monica Barbaro, David Corenswet, Kaitlyn Dever, Meghann Fahy, Damson […]

September 30, 2025 2

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‘Reading Rainbow’ returns with new host, star-studded episodes

Mychal Threets attends the 29th Annual Webby Awards on May 12, 2025, in New York City. (Rob Kim/Getty Images The Webby Awards)Reading Rainbow is returning nearly two decades after the iconic children's reading program went off the air.This time, the show has found a new host in Mychal Threets, the librarian who went viral on TikTok for sharing heartwarming stories of "library joy.""Take a look, it's in a book. After nearly 20 years... Reading Rainbow is returning to motivate, help, and […]

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