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After record run, IMAX extends ‘Oppenheimer’ in its large-format theaters
Universal After breaking records for the large-format theater chain, Christopher Nolan‘s Oppenheimer is staying put in IMAX theaters. ABC Audio has confirmed IMAX is extending the run of the star-packed, acclaimed movie, which has made [Read More…]
Give ’em a hand: Twin directors of low-budget horror hit ‘Talk to Me’ have prequel shot, sequel plans
A24 The Australian horror pic Talk To Me, which centers on demonic possession when a person happens to shake an embalmed hand, was made for under $5 million, and it already has more than five [Read More…]
Union: Assemble — Marvel Studios visual effects artists vote to unionize
Getty Images In a statement from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), it was revealed on Monday, August 7, that visual effects (VFX) crews working for Marvel Studios have voted to unionize. “A [Read More…]
Joshua Bassett and Sofia Wylie on “beautiful” Rina relationship in ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’
Disney/Fred Hayes Rina fans everywhere, rejoice. If you haven’t recovered from that cliff-hanger season 3 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series ends with — where Ricky (Joshua Bassett) and Gina (Sofia Wylie) finally admit their feelings [Read More…]
Man killed by lightning, teen fatally hit by tree amid severe storms on East Coast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — At least two people have been killed by the severe weather that slammed the East Coast overnight. A 28-year-old man died after he was struck by lightning in Florence, Alabama, [Read More…]
Former Georgia lieutenant governor says he received grand jury subpoena
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — As the Fulton County investigation into 2020 election interference in Georgia continues, the former lieutenant governor of the state has been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury, he said [Read More…]
Five things to know about first-ever FDA-approved pill for postpartum depression
FatCamera/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new medication just approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could revolutionize the treatment of postpartum depression, a condition that affects as many as 1 in 8 women [Read More…]
Sister reveals Sandra Bullock was “caretaker” to partner Bryan Randall before his ALS death
Randall and Bullock in 2018 – Jackson Lee/GC Images Gesine Bullock-Prado, Sandra Bullock‘s sister, has memorialized the Speed star’s longtime partner Bryan Randall, who died on Saturday, August 5, after a private three-year battle with [Read More…]
In Brief: ‘Jeopardy!’ boss reveals strike plans, and more
Jeopardy!‘s 40th season will move forward despite the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike but with recycled clues and contestants. Showrunner Michael Davies explained on the latest episode of Inside Jeopardy! that the long-running ABC game show will use “a [Read More…]
Wayne Brady reveals he is pansexual
CBS Embracing a journey of self-discovery, Wayne Brady announced Monday that he identifies as pansexual. In an interview with People, the 51-year-old opened up about his evolving understanding of his sexuality and his battle with a “love addiction.” “I [Read More…]
US says it has ‘direct contact’ with Niger’s coup leaders but the conversations are ‘difficult’
bgwalker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The United States has now had “direct contact” with Niger’s junta leaders, but the conversations have yet to substantially move the needle as the West African nation — a key ally [Read More…]
Severe weather updates: Two dead as storms pummel East Coast
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Two people have died, and hundreds of thousands of customers are without power across several states, as severe storms target the East Coast on Monday. More than 630,000 customers were [Read More…]
Crowdfund gives Daniel Penny millions for legal defense in alleged killing of homeless man Jordan Neely
Tribune News Service via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — Daniel Penny, the man charged in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely, is one of the latest figures at the center of a controversial [Read More…]
Cousin of Uvalde mass shooter arrested for allegedly threatening to commit school shooting: Affidavits
File photo of a San Antonio Police Department police car. — San Antonio Police Department (SAN ANTONIO) — A cousin of the Uvalde school shooter was arrested Monday on allegations he threatened to commit a [Read More…]
Woman in critical condition after being bitten by shark at Rockaway Beach in Queens
Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images, FILE (NEW YORK) — A 50-year-old woman is hospitalized in critical condition Monday after being bitten by a shark at Rockaway Beach in Queens, New York, officials said. [Read More…]
Tory Lanez’s sentencing in Megan Thee Stallion shooting pushed to Tuesday
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Rapper Tory Lanez appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom Monday, where he was set be sentenced for shooting and injuring hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. But [Read More…]
Judge in Trump’s classified documents case questions use of out-of-district grand jury in probe
ftwitty/Getty Images (FORT PIERCE, Fla.) — The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case is raising questions about special counsel Jack Smith’s use of an out-of-district grand jury to conduct his probe. U.S. [Read More…]
Sailors accused of spying for China set to appear in court
File photo — Paul Souders/Getty Images (SAN DIEGO) — Two Navy sailors accused of spying for China will appear in federal court on Tuesday in California, days after being arrested and accused of surreptitiously relaying [Read More…]
Scoreboard roundup — 8/7/23
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL INTERLEAGUE San Francisco 8, LA Angels 3 AMERICAN LEAGUE Texas 5, Oakland 3 Minnesota 9, Detroit 3 Toronto 3, Cleveland [Read More…]
‘The Bachelorette’ recap: A former flame returns
ABC/Craig Sjodin Monday’s episode of The Bachelorette saw Charity and her three remaining suitors heading to Fiji for the all important fantasy suite dates, but what was she to do when an unexpected visitor crashed the trip? Aaron, still [Read More…]