Month: June 2025
Tyler Perry denies sexual assault claims in $260M lawsuit filed by actor in his shows
Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images Tyler Perry is being sued for $260 million over sexual assault claims, which he has denied. A lawsuit was filed against the actor and filmmaker on Friday, June 13, by Derek Dixon, who plays [Read More…]
15 dead in massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says
Kyic Oleksandr Gusev/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images (KYIV, Ukraine) — Massive overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv killed 15 people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow launched hundreds of drones and missiles at targets across the [Read More…]
Fight over Trump National Guard deployment in California continues in appeals court
David McNew/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — The legal battle over the Trump administration’s deployment of the National Guard in California continued in a federal appeals court on Tuesday. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals presided over a [Read More…]
Lawmakers aim to stop U.S. from joining Israel’s military campaign against Iran
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — As Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes in the Middle East, lawmakers are set to introduce bills and resolution aimed at preventing the United States from getting involved in Israel’s [Read More…]
Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Republican Sen. Mike Lee deleted his controversial social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband after several people criticized the Utah Republican for his comments. On Sunday [Read More…]
Trump met with national security team in Situation Room amid Israel-Iran strikes
Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump met with advisers in the Situation Room on Tuesday afternoon, a White House official confirmed, as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes. The meeting came some [Read More…]
Ohio lawmakers to introduce bill banning abortion, criminalizing the procedure
Megan Jelinger/AFP via Getty Images, FILE (OHIO) — Republican lawmakers in Ohio are planning on introducing a bill on Wednesday that would ban almost all abortions and criminalize the procedure. The “Ohio Prenatal Equal Protection [Read More…]
Here’s the name of Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly’s baby
Lester Cohen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy We now know the name of Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly‘s daughter: Saga Blade Fox-Baker. The “cliché” artist, born Colson Baker, revealed the news in an Instagram post alongside [Read More…]
Tom Cruise to receive an honorary Academy Award
Jamie McCarthy/WireImage via Getty Images Tom Cruise is set to receive an honorary Oscar. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the entertainers who will receive honorary Academy Awards at the 2025 [Read More…]
Minnesota shootings latest: Witness recalls moment she spotted suspect
Vance Boelter, 57, was arrested near his farm in Green Isle, Minnesota. Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office (GREEN ISLE, Minn.) — Wendy Thomas was on the phone with her father when she saw someone in a [Read More…]
Death toll rises from devastating flash flooding in West Virginia as rain threat continues
Ty Wright/Getty Images (NEW YORK)– The death toll has climbed to seven in the wake of heavy rains and devastating flash flooding in West Virginia, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said on Tuesday, as he warned the [Read More…]
Trump meeting with advisers in Situation Room underway amid Israel-Iran strikes
Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s meeting with advisers in the Situation Room was underway on Tuesday afternoon, a White House official confirmed, as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes. The meeting [Read More…]
Brad Lander, New York City comptroller and mayoral candidate, arrested for alleged assault at immigration court
John Lamparski/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller and a candidate for mayor, was arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer while at an immigration court [Read More…]
Sen. Padilla chokes up on Senate floor recounting removal from Noem press conference
Luke Johnson / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — California Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla became emotional as he spoke on the Senate floor about being forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s [Read More…]
Senators call for more funds for member safety following Minnesota shootings
Steven Garcia/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Senators received a security briefing from U.S. Capitol Police and the Senate Sergeant at Arms on Tuesday following the shooting of Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota that some senators called “troubling” [Read More…]
Vance defends Trump amid attacks from his base over US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a lengthy post on X on Tuesday, Vice President JD Vance came to the defense of President Donald Trump after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA [Read More…]
Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from food products over next 2 years
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Kraft Heinz announced on Tuesday that it would be removing artificial food dyes from its products within the next two years. The company said 10% of its products currently [Read More…]
‘Lilo & Stitch’ actor David Hekili Kenui Bell dies at 46
Disney Lilo & Stitch actor David Hekili Kenui Bell has died, according to a Facebook post from his sister Jalene Kanani Bell. Bell was 46 years old. “It is with a heavy heart I share [Read More…]
‘Modern Family’ star Aubrey Anderson-Emmons comes out as bisexual using quote from the sitcom
David Becker/Getty Images Happy Pride Month to Aubrey Anderson-Emmons. The actress, who played Lily Tucker-Pritchett on Modern Family, has come out as bisexual. She shared the announcement to her Instagram on Monday. Her announcement video [Read More…]
‘Clayface’ role goes to Tom Rhys Harries in upcoming DC Studios film
Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images for British Vogue DC Studios has found its Clayface. Relative newcomer Tom Rhys Harries has been cast in the titular lead role in the upcoming film Clayface. DC Studios head James [Read More…]