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Christiane Amanpour Exits CNN
Amanpour has been with CNN for 43 years.
Richard Riehle Dies at 78
Richard Riehle appeared in Office Space and The Fugitive.
Netflix Lays Off Film Chief Dan Lin
Dan Lin was Netflix's head of film.
Jon Stewart Extends Daily Show Contract
Jon Stewart will remain as The Daily Show host through the 2028 presidential election.
Morgan Carey's Lawsuit Against Mariah Carey Dismissed
Justice Leslie A. Stroth found Morgan Carey failed to establish that Mariah acted with 'actual malice.'
Betty McGuire Dies at 100
Betty McGuire died at age 100 of natural causes.
Cindy Crawford Addresses Presley Gerber Death
Presley Gerber's death remains under investigation.
Carrot Top Returning to Comedy
Carrot Top was hospitalized for an apparent suicide attempt exactly one month prior.
Netflix Reports Box Office Figures
La Bola Negra is a Spanish-language queer drama.
Brockman Gallery Celebrated at LACMA
The Brockman Gallery became a community hub for multicultural experimentation in art.
Kimberly Guilfoyle Nude Photos Allegation
Lisa Montgomery worked alongside Guilfoyle on Fox News after joining in 2012.
SNL UK Mocks Shane Gillis on Women's Jokes
Co-anchor Ania Magliano used a story about bike shorts preventing upskirting as a setup.
John Wilson Making Harry Styles Documentary
The documentary follows Wilson's work on The History of Concrete.
Doctor Who/Star Trek Crossover Cancelled
Davies characterized the dispute preventing the crossover as a corporate pissing contest.
Selma Blair In-Flight Arrest Statement
Blair's team said she experienced a medical emergency and did not intend to harm anyone.
Miley Cyrus Hollywood Bowl Headlining Show
Cyrus performed at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday night.
Los Retros Frontman Charged
Mauri Tapia faces four felony counts of unlawful acts with a child under 10.
James Gunn DC Studios Rumors Denial
Man Of Tomorrow director James Gunn debunked rumors that Milly Alcock was fired from Supergirl.
Nathan Fielder Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Released
The documentary follows Elizabeth Holmes during 34 days before her 11-year prison sentence in 2023.
Timothy Busfield Charges Dismissed
Busfield has repeatedly denied the allegations, describing them as lies motivated by revenge.
Sean Combs Prison Transfer
FCI Allenwood is a low-security prison facility.
Billy Joel Brain Disorder Update
Joel must complete a series of tests before being able to tour and drive again.
Netflix Chief Content Officer Departure
Peter Rice, former Disney executive, replaces Bajaria as chief content officer.
Steven Soderbergh Assists Batman Part II
Steven Soderbergh will help finish filming while Matt Reeves addresses a family matter.
RJ Mitte's Mother Discusses His Legacy
Dana Mitte discovered her son's body following his apparent suicide.
AI Deletes Swedish Challenge Season
The Challenge Sverige's new season was lost weeks before its November 22 premiere.
The Lowdown Season 2 Premiere
Kirk Fox returns to the series as he takes on more writing and acting projects.
Joni Mitchell Becomes U.S. Citizen
Mitchell shared video of her naturalization ceremony on social media.
New L.A. Opera Music Director
Hindoyan makes his debut with Carmen.
Universal Music Group Restructuring
The restructuring plan aims to save about $270 million a year.
Epic Games AI Pivot Strategy
Sweeney responded to critics saying "much of the room wants it to be 2016, but it's not."
Yiyun Li Publishes Music Against the Night
Li won a Pulitzer Prize for her memoir about the suicides of her two sons.
Girls HBO Limited Series Revival
The limited run returns ten years after the series finale to explore the milestone of turning forty.
Ian McKellen Hologram Stage Performance
An Ark will have its European premiere in Manchester.
Selma Blair Removed from Delta Flight
The flight was traveling from Los Angeles to New York.
Shane Gillis SNL Sexism Controversy
Gillis said women at the gym "just dress like whores now" during the monologue.
BBC Shelves Archers Studio Plans
The drama has been recording in Birmingham for 75 years, making it the world's longest running soap opera.
Disney World Park Hopper Price Increase
The price hike follows higher charges implemented for other tickets the previous week.
Russell Brand Rape Trial Begins
Brand, 51, denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women.
Sacha Baron Cohen Tarantino Play
Baron Cohen said he was 'beyond delighted' to work with the Pulp Fiction director.
Melanie Walters Strictly Elimination
Walters was partnered with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec on the show.
Kennedy Center Artistic Director Named
The Kennedy Center's executive director appointed an agent previously working with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee.
Veronica Roth Releases New Divergent Novel
The book returns to the beginning where Beatrice Prior makes a different faction choice.
Sorkin's Facebook Film Reviewed
The film follows Mark Zuckerberg and his company facing lawsuits and whistleblowers.
Mike Ditka Death Tributes
Mike Ditka was a Super Bowl-winning coach of the Chicago Bears.
Met Krasner Pollock Exhibition
The exhibition places the work of the married couple Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock side by side.
Mungiu Fjord Cannes Winner
Fjord takes place in a small Norwegian town where a couple is accused of abusing their children.
Renoir Museum Paintings Recovered
Thieves stole the paintings by cutting through a fence and smashing a window at the Renoir Museum.
Alex Gibney Elon Musk Documentary
The documentary features interviews with people close to Elon Musk.
Crazy Rich Asians Television Series
The show will continue the story after the 2018 film and star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.
Cyberpunk 2077 Film Adaptation
The film is being produced by the studio behind The Witcher series.
EbonyLife Place London Opening
EbonyLife Place London was created by Nollywood media mogul Mo Abudu.
Anne Carson Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Carson is 76 years old.
Indian Actor Nana Patekar Dies
Patekar was known for intense performances in Indian cinema.
Paul McCartney's Key Sells at Auction
McCartney composed some Beatles' first songs with Lennon at the Liverpool council house.
BBC Cuts Radio 4 Programmes
BBC said it would invest in a new consumer programme while announcing cuts.
Hollywood Production Spending Shifts Overseas
Hollywood spending in U.S. dropped from 74 percent to 42 percent over 25 years.
Eva Marie Saint Dies at 102
Saint portrayed Edie, a Catholic schoolgirl whose longshoreman brother is murdered.
Paramount-Warner Bros Merger Closes
The merger creates a combined entertainment company rebranded as Skydance.
East of Eden Netflix Adaptation
Zoe Kazan, granddaughter of original 1955 director Elia Kazan, directed new adaptation.
Amazon Wins Emmy Streaming Rights
The Emmy gala is leaving traditional US broadcast networks for live worldwide streaming.
Lena Martell Dies at 86
Martell was first solo Scottish female singer to top UK singles chart with One Day at a Time.
Deaths of Notable Figures
Jeffrey Archer sold more than 300 million books across five decades.
HBO Lanterns Series Finale
The series focuses more on characters' internal battles than costumes and effects.
Televangelist Jim Bakker Death
Jim Bakker rose to fame with the PTL network in the 1970s.
Former American Idol Contestant Murder Conviction
Caleb Flynn was a former music pastor from Ohio who fatally shot his wife Ashley.
Matthew Rhys Bafta Cymru Win
Rhys won two lead acting Emmys last month before the Bafta.
Noel Gallagher Guitar Auction Sale
The guitar belonged to a former Oasis sound engineer.
Texas Church Mass Baptism Event
Lakepointe Church conducted baptisms across multiple Dallas, Texas area campuses.
Bayeux Tapestry Queue Management Changes
Changes include extended hours, audio guides, and additional seating.
Traitors UK Episode Elimination
The episode featured a murder and recruitment in its opening minutes.
Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences Closure
The museum is nearly 200 years old.
Glastonbury 2027 Tickets Sold Out
Coach tickets sold out in under 30 minutes.
Theaster Gates Purchases Pickard China
Pickard China is the sole remaining fine china maker in the United States.
Alison Hammond This Morning Incident
Hammond believes she experienced a panic attack on Friday.
Noel Gallagher Guitar Auction Sale
Gallagher played the instrument at Oasis's 1996 MTV Unplugged gig.
American cardinal elected Pope Leo
Pope Leo called for a church-artist alliance to protect human creativity from AI-generated content.
Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies
An inquest heard that Phil Campbell suffered complications from necessary surgeries before his death.
Stray Kids boycott Grammy Awards
Stray Kids became the second major act to withdraw from the Grammys over the new best Asian Pop award.
Dolly Parton's Welsh Jolene released
Parton's niece Jada Star and Welsh singer Bronwen Lewis said the country artist was proud to sing in Welsh.
Man discovers Doobie Brothers singer is father
An adopted Missouri man discovered that Doobie Brothers singer Michael McDonald is his biological father.
Celebrity Traitors Series Two Premiere
A traitor made a shocking admission during the premiere episode.
Olivia Dean Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
The lawsuit specifically alleges Dean's song 'I've Seen It' copies Withers' classic 'Just The Two of Us.'
Kanye West Russia Concert Cancellation
The stadium publicly stated it had not agreed to host the rapper's performances.
Dame Esther Rantzen Dies at 86
On That's Life! in February 1988, she reunited Sir Nicholas Winton with children he saved from Nazi occupation.
U2's 50th Anniversary School Reunion
The band performed in the Dublin playground where they originally formed.
2026 Student Podcast Challenge Winners
NPR selected 10 middle school and 10 high school finalists from the contest pool.
Taylor Swift Wins Big at MTV VMAs
Viewers of the MTV VMAs urged organizers to cancel the show after it appeared to face issues.
Min Jin Lee's New Novel 'American Hagwon'
Min Jin Lee's new novel 'American Hagwon' is part of a planned four-novel series about Korean diaspora.
Kyle MacLachlan on Working with David Lynch
MacLachlan was 23 when he auditioned for Lynch's Dune adaptation and later collaborated on Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks.
Smithsonian Museums Face Trump Administration Scrutiny
ProPublica investigated how the Smithsonian became the latest front in Trump's culture war.
Justin Verlander Retires from Major League Baseball
Verlander, 43, cried on the mound at Comerica Park in Detroit as his seven-year-old daughter rushed to greet him.
Taylor Swift MTV VMAs Record Night
Taylor Swift won Video of the Year at the MTV VMAs.
Tim Tebow Life Surge Controversy
Tim Tebow announced a pause in his relationship with Life Surge.
Narnia Film Casts Meryl Streep as Aslan
Conservatives expressed concern about casting a female actor as C.S. Lewis's Christ figure.
Pope Leo XIV's Paris Mass and Youth Events
Pope Leo XIV held Mass in Paris with hundreds of thousands attending.
Jay-Z Rape Accusation Retracted
The accuser claimed Jay-Z raped her when she was 13, then recanted.
Willem Dafoe on Acting Misconceptions
At 71, Dafoe has five films releasing in the second half of 2026, including Late Fame.
Marlon James Novel on Anti-Gay Attack
The Disappearers is shortlisted for the Booker Prize and set in late 1980s Jamaica.
Ed Sheeran Cancels East Coast Concerts
Ed Sheeran's Massachusetts concerts were cancelled due to a nor'easter weather warning.
Dolly Parton Celebration on 9/25
Dolly Parton was celebrated on September 25 with a nod to the '9 to 5' reference.
Federal Arts Funding Redirected by Trump
Grants that funded museum exhibits, public art programs, and historical research were redirected last year.
Sean Combs Abuse Allegations Book
Reporter Cheyenne Roundtree documented that rumors of abuse followed Combs for years before recent charges.
George Lucas Museum Opens in LA
The museum cost $1 billion and opened Tuesday in Los Angeles.
Fulton Sheen Beatification Ceremony
The beatification ceremony took place on Thursday in St. Louis.
Oprah Brings New Show to Las Vegas Sphere
The show is called "AHA" and will debut at the Sphere in Las Vegas next year.
Harry Potter Play Converts to One-Part Format
The production has been running for 10 years before converting formats.
Thai Teen Wins America's Got Talent
Her heavy metal performance defeated nine other finalists including magicians and a robot crew.
Alaska Emergency Dig Races Storm Season
Typhoon Halong in 2025 endangered thousands of objects from the western Alaska dig site.
2026 Booker Prize Shortlist Announced
Shortlist includes past Booker Prize winners alongside debut authors.
Princess Diana's Brother Memoir Sparks Royal Feud
Spencer's memoir contains damning allegations against King Charles III.
Hayden Panettiere Dies From Accidental Drug Overdose
Death was ruled an accident caused by dangerous drug combination.
Braden Peters Accused of Rape by 17-Year-Old
Allegations claim Peters provided alcohol to the victim before non-consensual sex.
Ed Sheeran's Concert Tour Political Controversy
The concert was held at Gillette Stadium in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Converse K-pop Advertisement Racism Allegations
The ad features K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding Chuck 70 X sneakers.
Alaska Archaeological Artifacts Storm Recovery
Typhoon Halong in 2025 displaced thousands of objects from a western Alaska dig site across miles of coastline.
Thomas Jefferson Sally Hemings DNA Analysis
Smithsonian scholar Richard Kurin spent 15 years tracing DNA evidence in a project called History by a Hair.
Lincoln's Pocket Watch Secret Inscriptions
The secret inscription was discovered when the pocket watch was being cleaned in 1861.
Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's Son, Dies
Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, died at age 27.
Strictly Returns With New Hosting Trio
Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe replaced long-running hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman.
Ed Sheeran Addresses Gaza After Macklemore Removal
Ed Sheeran made statements about Gaza at a concert following Macklemore's removal from his tour.
Kennedy Center Closure Sparks 'Joyful Protest'
A group called Hands Off the Arts organized the Friday protest outside the Kennedy Center after closure was voted on.
Matthew Rhys Wins Two Lead Acting Emmy Awards in One Night
Matthew Rhys from Cardiff made historic Emmy wins as the first to win two lead acting prizes in one night.
Sydney Sweeney Sports Betting Ad Backlash
A sports-betting ad featuring semi-nude actress Sydney Sweeney triggered backlash from female athletes.
Toronto Film Festival Selections 2026
NPR featured Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick in a thoughtful comedy at TIFF.
Alaska Typhoon Damage to Archaeological Site
Ex-typhoon Halong last year damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site in Nunallaq.
Rose Friedman NPR Editor Dies
Friedman landed her first position as editorial assistant at NPR in her early 20s.
Ed Sheeran Tour Gaza Controversy
Macklemore withdrew from Ed Sheeran's tour after voicing Palestinian support.
Trump Threatens Kennedy Center Demolition
A forklift repeatedly struck the Kennedy Center during the ongoing dispute.
Annie Dillard Pulitzer Prize Novelist Dies
Dillard is best known for works including Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, An American Childhood, The Maytrees, and The Writing Life.
Meryl Streep Voices Aslan in Narnia Film
Daily Wire columnist Isabel Brown criticized the casting as a mockery of C.S. Lewis's Christian allegory.
British Rapper Sway Dies at 44
Sway was living in Ghana at the time of his death.
Ed Sheeran Tour Collapses Over Macklemore Gaza Support
All four remaining support acts quit the tour after Macklemore's removal.
Emmy Awards 2026: Matthew Rhys Makes History
Matthew Rhys won both lead acting categories at the 2026 Emmy Awards in one night.
Kennedy Center Faces Closure and Financial Crisis
The Kennedy Center announced it faces bankruptcy and cannot pay staff within weeks.
Prosecutors Drop Death Penalty for Nick Reiner
District Attorney Nathan Hochman said his office consulted with Reiner's siblings about their wishes before deciding not to seek death penalty.
Costume Designer Bob Mackie Dies at 87
Mackie created iconic costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner, and Elton John.
2026 Emmy Awards Coverage
The Emmys air Monday, September 14, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET.
Céline Dion's Paris Comeback
Dion performed in Paris after a six-year absence due to illness.
Diljit Dosanjh Wembley Milestone
Wembley billed Dosanjh as the first Punjabi singer to headline the iconic venue.
Star Trek's 60th Anniversary Challenge
Strange New Worlds star Anson Mount says 'its audience is aging.'
Netflix NFL Stream Technical Failure
Streaming issue reports peaked at 190 complaints right before the Rams-49ers kickoff.
Documentary on Gaza Receives Record Standing Ovation at Venice
The film features Israeli military insiders describing what they call systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
Nashville Airport to Be Renamed After Dolly Parton
The vote to begin the renaming process of Nashville International Airport was unanimous.
9/11 Photographers Recall Running Toward Danger
Tama was hired by Getty Images just two months before receiving the urgent call on 9/11.
Bayeux Tapestry Returns to England
The tapestry depicts the 1066 Battle of Hastings, a turning point in English history.
Practical Magic 2 Sequel Released
The film features Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock playing sisters.
Alex Gibney Releases Elon Musk Documentary
Gibney says distressing truths lie behind Musk's success, touching topics from DOGE to space lasers.
Sing for Hope Art Project Origins
The project places artist-decorated pianos in public spaces for public enjoyment.
9/11's 25-Year Cultural Legacy
Richard Beck's 'Homeland: The War on Terror in American Life' links 9/11 to government surveillance expansion, hate crimes against Muslims, and Trump's rise.
Colin Kaepernick Memoir Reflects on Protest Decade
Kaepernick's memoir 'The Perilous Fight' reflects on losing football a decade after taking a knee.
Conductor Julian Wachner Sentenced for Child Abuse Material
Wachner was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years of probation for five counts in Indianapolis.
Tupac Murder Conviction After 30 Years
The guilty verdict came 30 years after Tupac's drive-by shooting in Las Vegas remained unsolved.
Smithsonian Head Lonnie Bunch Retires
Bunch explicitly stated his timing has nothing to do with Trump administration attacks.
Jimmy Kimmel Late-Night Show May End in 2027
Reports claim ABC will not renew Jimmy Kimmel's contract when it expires in May 2027.
Gloria Steinem's Feminist Legacy Debated
Gloria Steinem founded Ms. Magazine in 1971 as a national feminist voice.
Nicolas Cage's Malibu Home Damaged by Sinkhole
A 30-foot crater formed in Cage's driveway, causing significant damage to the property.
King Charles Blocks Harry and Meghan's Royal Return
Harry and Meghan will not be able to use the titles of His and Her Royal Highness.
Rob Reiner Posthumous Emmy for 'The Bear'
Reiner won the Emmy at the second of three Emmy Awards ceremonies held in Los Angeles on a Sunday night in September.
Star Trek Marks 60-Year Anniversary
The original Star Trek aired for only three seasons before its initial cancellation.
Sports Becomes Summer Battleground
WNBA star Caitlin Clark absorbed hard fouls all season, sparking debate about referee protection that became intertwined with discussions of race.
Jelly Roll Disinvited from Police Fundraiser
Jelly Roll told Jimmy Kimmel Live audience that Trump supporters should stop listening to his music.
Inbetweeners Film Returns with Original Cast
Netflix has confirmed the original stars of the coming-of-age sitcom will return for the film.
Andrew Williams Dies After Wrestling Collapse
Williams was known to wrestling fans by the stage name 'The Butcher.'
Richard O'Sullivan, '70s Sitcom Star, Dies
O'Sullivan played Robin Tripp in both Man About the House and its spinoff Robin's Nest.
AI Deepfakes Flood After Dolly Parton's Death
Stella Parton publicly called out AI-generated fake content spreading online following Dolly's death.
Gloria Steinem's Feminist Legacy Examined
Steinem co-founded Ms. Magazine in 1971 as a platform for feminist writing and activism.
Bruce Campbell's Cancer Diagnosis
Campbell said he has approximately five years to live following his cancer diagnosis.
St. Paul's Cathedral Hosts DJ Raves
Critics argue the partnership shows disrespect to the holy Christian site and historically significant figures buried in its crypt.
Trump Memorial Arch Excavation Proceeding Without Approval
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said excavation work will begin within two weeks without approval from a key federal body.
Minnesota State Fair Crop Art on Immigration
Nearly 600 artists submitted crop art using seeds from Minnesota-grown crops inspired by Operation Metro Surge.
Jay-Z London Concert With Surprise Guests
Jay-Z performed for more than two hours at the first of his two London shows.
Gloria Steinem Dies at 92
Steinem died at age 92.
Maria Bartiromo Fired by Fox News
Fox News fired Maria Bartiromo.
Aardman Animations Celebrates 50 Years
Gromit was originally nearly designed as a cat instead of a dog.
Buster Keaton's The General Turns 100
The General was filmed 100 years ago in Cottage Grove, Oregon.
Death of Robin Hood Films in Northern Ireland
The Death of Robin Hood was filmed entirely in Northern Ireland for its ideal locations.
Tim Curry Cause of Death Revealed
Tim Curry's primary cause of death was coronary artery disease.
Colin Kaepernick Criticizes Jay-Z
Kaepernick accused Jay-Z of having a guilty conscience for making deals with the NFL and Target.
Wendell Berry Dies at 92
Berry was an environmentalist known for his work on faith and marriage.
Amelia Dimoldenberg Ends Chicken Shop Date
The series has run for over a decade before Dimoldenberg decided to close it.
Wendell Berry Dies at 92
Berry's ideas rankled people of every political stripe across the spectrum.
Edinburgh Fringe Hits Coming to America
Producer behind Fleabag also created Baby Reindeer before they reached television.
Ariana Grande Ends Tour, Steps Back
Grande described the tour as her last hurrah before stepping away.
Met Cancels Galliano Exhibit Over Past Statements
Galliano's past antisemitic and racist statements prompted the exhibition cancellation.
Ex-Gang Leader Convicted in Tupac's 1996 Murder
Davis is the only person ever tried or convicted in Tupac's murder case.
Late-Night Deepfakes and Voice Cloning
Celebrities and performers are calling for legal protections against unauthorized voice cloning.
Edinburgh Fringe Hits Coming to America
The festival featured more than 4,200 performances this year across its "anything goes" format.
Bootleg Spider-Man in Russian Cinemas
Russian authorities "turn a blind eye" to screenings that violate both Russian and international law.
Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Parton's Imagination Library program distributed free books to millions of children globally.
Tim Curry Dead at 84
Curry played cross-dressing scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the 1975 cult classic film.
Black Comic Shop Owners Form Network
The network aims to strengthen sales and increase the diversity of comic fans.
Silicon Valley Tech Workers Abandon Shorts
Finance workers are increasingly open to showing their legs while tech workers cover up.
San Francisco Latin Rock House Landmarked
The neighborhood has experienced skyrocketing home prices and decades of redevelopment.