Jerry Springer, a legendary talk-show host, passed away at the age of 79 on Thursday. Fellow talk-show host Maury Povich paid tribute to Springer, describing him as a "unique showman" and "ringmaster of a vulgar circus". Springer began his career as a political reporter and later served as mayor of Cincinnati before becoming a household name in 1991. He will be remembered as a unique showman who helped shape the landscape of television.
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Ed Sheeran took the stand in a New York courtroom on Thursday to defend himself against a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming his hit song "Thinking Out Loud" is too similar to Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On". Sheeran grabbed his guitar and played the song for the jury, explaining that he was inspired by Gaye's song but did not intend to copy it. His lawyers are confident that the jury will find in his favor, but the outcome of the case will ultimately be decided by the jury.
James Corden aired his final episode of The Late Late Show on Thursday night, reflecting on the tumultuous times during his eight-year run and discussing iconic sketches such as "Carpool Karaoke". In his farewell speech, he implored his audience to remember the optimism that America has always stood for and to remember that we are all in this together. His final episode was a fitting tribute to the show and to the host himself.
Atlanta Police have arrested a 17-year-old male in connection with the murder of Black transgender woman Rasheed Williams, who was featured in the upcoming Sundance Film Festival documentary "Kokomo City". Jermarcus Jernigan is being charged as an adult with murder, aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Williams, 35, was found shot to death in southwest Atlanta on April 18, sparking outrage in the transgender community and calls for justice for her and other transgender victims of violence.
ESPN has fired longtime baseball reporter Marly Rivera after she used a vulgar insult to address a rival journalist competing for an interview. The incident has sparked a debate on the internet, with some arguing the punishment was too harsh and others arguing the language was inappropriate. ESPN has not yet commented on the matter.
The Walt Disney Company has filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing him of engaging in a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after Disney publicly opposed a state law. DeSantis responded to the lawsuit, calling it politically motivated and saying it was time for Disney to stop enjoying favorable treatment. The lawsuit is in response to DeSantis' appointment of a board of supervisors in Disney's self-governed theme park district, and is the latest development in the ongoing feud between the two.
Jerry Springer, the iconic television personality and host of the popular talk show “The Jerry Springer Show”, has died at the age of 79 due to pancreatic cancer. He began his career in politics and launched his show in 1991, which was later revamped in 1994 and became known for its sensationalist content. His death has been met with an outpouring of condolences from fans and colleagues alike.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea alliance with a state dinner at the White House. Yoon surprised the crowd by singing, joined by Broadway stars, and Biden was impressed by his vocal abilities. The performance highlighted the strong relationship between the two countries, following an agreement to counter North Korean nuclear threats.