Legendary singer Brenda Lee has become the oldest performer in history to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart with her classic holiday tune “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”, which was streamed nearly 35 million times between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Thursday. Lee celebrated the news on Twitter, and her achievement is a testament to the timelessness of her music, reminding us that the holiday season is a time for celebrating the classics.
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CBS has confirmed that "Big Brother" contestant Luke Valentine has been removed from the show after using a racial slur, sparking a conversation on social media about the importance of holding people accountable for their words. Valentine's departure from the show will be addressed in Thursday night's episode, and CBS and show producers have made it clear that they will not tolerate any form of racism or discrimination.
Legendary director William Friedkin, who won an Oscar for his crime thriller "The French Connection" and shocked audiences with his horror classic "The Exorcist," has died at the age of 87. His wife, Sherry Lansing, and daughter, Juliette, confirmed his death, which was due to heart failure and pneumonia. Friedkin was known for his talent, imagination, and ability to capture the zeitgeist, and his influence on the film industry will be remembered for years to come.
Negotiations between the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) have broken down, leading to the possibility of a strike by thousands of actors represented by SAG-AFTRA. The union is demanding better pay, improved safety protocols, and more transparency from the studios, as well as residual payments for streaming services. The AMPTP has not yet commented on the situation, but the two sides are likely to continue to negotiate in the coming days.
Lori Vallow Daybell has been found guilty of murder in the deaths of her two children and a romantic rival after a three year trial. Prosecutors argued she was a power-hungry manipulator who killed her children for money, while the defense team said she was innocent. Her husband, Chad Daybell, is still facing trial for murder and other related offenses. The case will be featured in a special episode of "48 Hours" titled "Lori Vallow Daybell: Guilty" that will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ on Saturday, May 13.
Lori Vallow Daybell, the Idaho mother accused of killing two of her children and conspiring to kill her husband's first wife, was found guilty on all charges Friday after a weekslong trial. Vallow Daybell and her husband Chad Daybell were charged with the murders of Vallow's kids, and the verdict marks the end of a monthslong search for the missing children which ended in June 2020 when police found their remains. Vallow Daybell's story will be featured in an upcoming episode of "48 Hours" titled "Lori Vallow Daybell: Guilty."
Drew Barrymore has withdrawn from hosting duties for the upcoming MTV Movie & TV Awards in order to show solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) members who are on strike. The WGA is seeking higher pay and better benefits for its members, as well as more transparency and fair compensation for streaming services. Barrymore’s decision to step down as host is a powerful show of solidarity with the striking writers.
Stella Stevens, an iconic actress of the 1960s and 70s, has passed away at the age of 82. She began her career in 1959 with a minor role in a Bing Crosby musical and achieved her big break in 1960 with the film "Li'l Abner". Her most memorable role was in the classic comedy "The Nutty Professor" in 1963, and she went on to become a prominent leading lady. She was married at 17 and had an only child, actor/producer Andrew Stevens, before divorcing two years later. She will be remembered for her many memorable roles and her lasting impact on the entertainment industry.