Peabo Bryson, the two-time Grammy-winning singer known for Disney duets including “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” has died at 75. His family said he died Tuesday after suffering a stroke and receiving medical care.
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ABC accuses the FCC of violating its First Amendment rights by scrutinizing "The View" over equal time rules, challenging the agency's demand for proof that the show qualifies as a bona fide news program. The dispute highlights concerns over viewpoint discrimination amid broader tensions between ABC's parent company and the FCC.
OpenAI announced it will discontinue its Sora AI video app and API due to declining popularity and a strategic shift toward robotics research focused on real-world physical tasks. Despite Sora’s initial success and a major partnership with Disney, the app faced controversies over copyright and misuse of likenesses, contributing to its challenges. The closure aligns with OpenAI’s broader refocusing efforts following a massive funding round and plans for an upcoming IPO, prioritizing projects with greater impact potential.
ABC has canceled the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette," starring Taylor Frankie Paul, following the release of a 2023 video showing Paul attacking her ex-partner in front of their daughter. The controversy stems from Paul's prior arrest and ongoing domestic violence investigations, which have also led Hulu to pause filming of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," where Paul previously appeared. Additionally, sponsors like Cinnabon have cut ties with both shows, leaving their futures uncertain amid the fallout.
At the 26th Academy Awards, Disney achieved notable success by winning in multiple categories, further solidifying its legacy in the film industry. "Captain America: Brave New World" had a strong opening but experienced a significant decline in its second week, although it remained at the top of the box office. At the 97th Academy Awards, filmmaker Sean Baker made history by winning four Oscars for his film "Anora," matching a record previously held by Walt Disney.
At the 97th Academy Awards, Sean Baker made history by winning four Oscars for his film "Anora," becoming the first person to achieve this feat for a single film and matching Walt Disney's record for most Oscars won in a single ceremony. Walt Disney originally set this record at the 26th Academy Awards in 1953 with wins across four different categories. Additionally, Adrien Brody broke another record at the event by delivering the longest acceptance speech in Oscar history after winning his second Oscar for "The Brutalist," highlighting the evening's significant achievements in the film industry.
After 12 years of searching, the remains of Sandra Lemire were found in a minivan submerged in a retention pond in Kissimmee, Florida. The volunteer search and recovery team Sunshine State Sonar used new technology to locate the vehicle, which had been involved in a car accident. Lemire's family is relieved to have closure and is asking for privacy as they grieve.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing criticism for refusing to condemn a post endorsed by Tesla CEO Elon Musk which alluded to a white supremacist conspiracy theory and was seen as antisemitic. Major companies such as Apple and Disney have pulled their ads from the social media platform in response. DeSantis' refusal to condemn the post has been met with criticism from both sides of the aisle, with many calling for him to take a stand against antisemitism.