The Oscars Are Heading to YouTube, Marking the End of an Era for Broadcast Television
In a historic shift for Hollywood’s biggest night, the Academy Awards (Oscars) will be leaving traditional broadcast television and moving to YouTube beginning in 2029, organizers announced Wednesday. The decision ends a more than half-century partnership with ABC, which has aired the ceremony since the 1970s. The academy’s new multi-year deal with YouTube grants the platform exclusive global streaming rights to the Oscars from the 101st…
Courtney B. Vance Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Emmy and Tony Award–winning actor Courtney B. Vance received one of Hollywood’s highest honors today as he was presented with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a ceremony held on Hollywood Boulevard. Vance’s induction marks the 2,831st star in the famed landmark’s history and celebrates his distinguished career in television. The ceremony…
Toddler Dies After Falling Unresponsive in Hot Tub; Father Arrested in Kissimmee
A 20-month-old girl visiting Florida with her family died early Saturday after being found unresponsive in a hot tub at a vacation rental, officials said, and her father has been arrested on serious charges in connection with her death. Osceola County deputies and Fire Rescue responded just after 3:30 a.m. On Saturday, the family from Washington,…
The Breakfast Club Heads to Netflix in Landmark Video Podcast Deal
In a major entertainment industry shake-up, The Breakfast Club—the influential pop culture podcast and radio show co-hosted by Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy—is setting its sights on Netflix as part of a sweeping new video podcast partnership between Netflix and iHeartMedia. The multiyear agreement will see more than a dozen of iHeartMedia’s most popular…
R&B Singer Trey Songz Arrested Following Alleged Incidents in Manhattan
R&B singer Trey Songz, born Tremaine Aldon Neverson, was arrested and arraigned this week in Manhattan Criminal Court in connection with two separate alleged early-morning incidents that occurred in New York City earlier this month, authorities and court records show. According to prosecutors, one alleged incident occurred on December 4 at Dramma Night Club, a…
Carl Carlton, Singer Behind “Everlasting Love” and “Bad Mama Jama,” Dies at 72
Carl Carlton, the acclaimed American R&B, soul and funk singer-songwriter whose career spanned six decades and produced enduring hits like “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked),” has died at the age of 72. He passed away on December 14, 2025, after ongoing health issues, according to multiple reports. Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 21, 1953, Carlton…
Legendary Filmmaker Rob Reiner and Wife Michele Found Dead in Suspected Homicide; Sources Identify Son as Suspect
Los Angeles, CA— Rob Reiner, the acclaimed Hollywood director and actor known for classics such as When Harry Met Sally…, The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were found dead Sunday afternoon in their Brentwood residence in Los Angeles in what authorities are investigating as a double homicide. Emergency crews, including the Los…
Keke Wyatt Shares Doctors Say Her Son Will Go Blind: “…But, I Trust God”
Singer and reality star Keke Wyatt offered fans a tender glimpse of her youngest son, Ke’Zyah Jean Darring, in a heartfelt Instagram Reel Thursday — a moment that comes amid a long and difficult medical journey for the toddler. Wyatt shared an update regarding Ke’Zyah’s health, stating that doctors told her that her son has…
Snoop Dogg Named Honorary Coach for Team USA
In an announcement that stunned the sports and entertainment world, Snoop Dogg has been named Team USA’s new honorary coach, bringing his signature charisma, cultural influence, and love for sports to the national spotlight. The appointment, unveiled Wednesday, marks a unique collaboration between one of hip-hop’s most recognizable figures and the country’s premier athletic program….
Former NBA Player Jason Collins Reveals Stage 4 Terminal Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Former NBA veteran Jason Collins, best known as the league’s first openly gay active player, has revealed he is battling Stage 4 glioblastoma, an aggressive and terminal form of brain cancer often referred to as the “emperor of all cancers.” Collins, 47, shared the devastating update in an emotional interview with ESPN reporter Ramona Shelburne,…
