Gene Shalit, the pun-loving movie critic and arts reporter who spent four decades on NBC’s “Today” show, has died at 100. His family said he “passed away peacefully” after “an amazing life.”
Posts published in “Entertainment”
The Justice Department has approved Paramount Skydance’s roughly $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, a major step toward combining two historic Hollywood studios. State regulators, entertainment workers and European Union officials continue to scrutinize the deal.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, thanking her family in an emotional New York speech. The ceremony also honored Alanis Morissette, Kenny Loggins, Kiss members, Tricky Stewart and others.
David Hockney, the influential British artist known for California pool paintings, Yorkshire landscapes and experiments across media, has died at 88. His publicist said he died peacefully at home in London.
The Trump administration filed an appeal after a federal judge ordered President Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center. The board also voted to seek a stay of the ruling, which said only Congress can change the venue’s name.
The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup began Thursday at Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca with Shakira, Burna Boy and local performers headlining the first of three opening ceremonies. Mexico faced South Africa in the tournament’s first Group A match.
Nick Reiner is seeking access to more than $1.5 million in trust funds he says his parents created for him, arguing the money is needed for his defense against charges that he killed them. Rob and Michele Reiner were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home in December.
Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused CBS News chief Bari Weiss of trying to shape a Minnesota immigration protest segment toward President Donald Trump’s account. CBS News denied political motivation and said the edits were part of normal editorial review.