Tom Smothers, one-half of The Smothers Brothers comedy duo, dies at age 86

Tom Smothers, the older half of the legendary comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, died on Tuesday at the age of 86. According to a statement from the National Comedy Center, Smothers died “following a recent battle with cancer.” A statement from Tom Smothers’ younger brother and professional partner, Dick Smothers, read that Tom passed away …

Bryan Tanaka confirms split from Mariah Carey after 7 years together

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have ended their relationship after seven years together. Tanaka, 40, confirmed his split from Carey, 54, in a statement on social media: “With mixed emotions, I share this personal update regarding my amicable separation from Mariah Carey after seven extraordinary years together. Our decision to embark on different paths is …

FBI investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court after ban of Trump from state ballots

The FBI and police in Colorado are investigating threats against that state’s Supreme Court after they ruled that they will block Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot in March. The ruling has led to an increase in threats made against the justices, with the Denver Police Department increasing patrols around the homes of …

Apple pulls sale of newer Apple Watches after White House declines to veto ban

The White House declined to veto a ban on some Apple Watch imports, upholding the ruling won by a health company that accused Apple of patent infringement for copying its technology.  The Office of US Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a statement: “After careful consultations, Ambassador [Katherine] Tai decided not to reverse the ITC’s …

Nate Smith earns his 2nd No. 1 single with “World On Fire”

Nate Smith has earned his second No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2023 with “World On Fire,” following his No. 1 debut “Whiskey On You.” Smith shared with Billboard: “If you would’ve told me back in 2018, that December of 2023, I’d be celebrating not my first, but my second number one …

‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest’ reveals star-studded list of performers

ABC and Dick Clark Productions have announced the star-studded lineup for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve With Ryan Seacrest.” with 19-time host Ryan Seacrest and his new co-host, Rita Ora leading the festivities from New York’s Times Square on New Year’s Eve. Television personality Jeannie Mai will host from Los Angeles, while TV presenter …

Anthony Anderson to host primetime Emmy Awards on Fox

Actor/comedian Anthony Anderson will host the delayed 75th Emmy Awards. The awards ceremony was delayed from its usual September ceremony date due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, In a statement, Anderson said: “With our industry’s recent challenges behind us, we can get back to what we love — dressing up and honoring ourselves. And …

Ryan Gosling drops ‘Ken the EP’ featuring ‘Barbie’ remixes

Ryan Gosling – who famously portrayed Ken in the Barbie movie – has released a new EP. Going teamed up with music producer Mark Ronson on Ken the EP, a mini album featuring three remixes of the Barbie song “I’m Just Ken.” Ken the EP features the holiday remix “I’m Just Ken – Merry Kristmas Barbie,” …

Spirit Airlines apologizes after unaccompanied 6-year-old boy is placed on wrong flight

Spirit Airlines has apologized after it mistakenly put an unaccompanied child on the wrong flight. The child was supposed to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on Thursday – the height of the holiday season travel rush.  However according to the airline, the minor was “incorrectly boarded” on a …

1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Colorado Springs mall on Christmas Eve

One person was killed and three others were wounded during a Christmas Eve shooting at a mall in Colorado Springs, CO. According to the Colorado Springs Police Department, the shooting at the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs happened after a fight broke out between two groups. Colorado Springs Police responded to a call at the …