After a five-month hiatus, late-night television returned on Monday, with Stephen Colbert being the first to return. Donald Trump took to his Truth Social website to express his opinion of the shows, calling them “talentless, low rated CREEPS” and claiming they were a “major” campaign contribution to Democrats. The writers strike was settled on Tuesday, allowing writers to go back to work and the shows to start airing new episodes again.
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Stevie Nicks was honored with her own Barbie doll at her Madison Square Garden concert in New York on Sunday. The doll, modeled after Nicks' appearance on the cover of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours," is a perfect encapsulation of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and her bewitching style. Already sold out, the doll is a fitting tribute to the iconic singer and her legacy, and a reminder of the battles she has fought and the lessons she has learned throughout her career.
Simone Biles made history on Sunday at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, becoming the first female gymnast to perform the Yurchenko double pike on vault internationally, now officially called the "Biles II". She posted an all-around score of 58.865, putting her in first place at the end of her qualifying session, and the United States was in first place after the first day of competition. Biles' performance was a reminder of her dominance in the sport and her ability to make history, as she is the most decorated American gymnast of all time.
Tom Hanks has warned his fans about a video circulating online that uses artificial intelligence to falsely give the impression he is involved with a dental plan. AI and deepfake technology have the potential to revolutionize the creative industries, but Hanks is reminding his fans to be aware of the potential for misuse. He is set to be "de-aged" by an AI-fueled tool in the upcoming film "Here," which is becoming increasingly popular in the entertainment industry.
Las Vegas Police have arrested Duane “Keffe D” Davis in connection with the 1996 drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur, which has been a source of fascination for the public for 27 years. Davis has long been known to investigators and has admitted to being in the Cadillac where the gunfire erupted. It remains to be seen what charges Davis will face, and what further information the investigation will uncover.
Lizzo and her legal team have denied the allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment brought forward in a lawsuit by three former dancers. The attorneys claim the dancers have sustained no injuries, and that Lizzo had "legitimate business reasons" for her alleged actions. Lizzo is committed to creating a safe and supportive workplace and protecting individuals from any kind of harassment, and the legal process will determine if the allegations are true.
Rapper Ice Spice has spoken out about Matty Healy's racist comments mocking her ethnicity and appearance on a podcast. Healy has yet to comment on the incident, but Ice Spice has said she wants to be judged on her work, not on the comments of someone else. The incident has sparked a larger conversation about racism in the music industry and the need for more respect between artists.
Police conducted a wellness check on Britney Spears after fans expressed concern over a video she posted on Instagram of herself dancing with knives. Spears later clarified that the knives were not real and that she was simply copying Shakira's MTV Video Music Awards performance. Fans should not be worried as these types of videos are a staple on Spears' Instagram feed.