67th Grammy Awards Spotlight Resilience Amid Los Angeles Wildfires
The 67th Grammy Awards took on a new purpose Sunday night, transforming into a celebration of Los Angeles’ resilience as the region grapples with devastating wildfires. Held at Crypto.com Arena, the ceremony opened on a hopeful note, honoring first responders and the music community’s strength in the face of disaster. A Tribute to LA’s Spirit […]
Netflix Announces Price Hikes in Select Countries After Adding 19 Million Subscribers in Late 2024
Netflix is raising subscription prices in several countries following a surge of nearly 19 million new subscribers in the final quarter of 2024. The price increases will affect users in the United States, Canada, Argentina, and Portugal, the streaming giant confirmed. However, a spokesperson for Netflix stated there was “nothing to share right now” regarding […]
TikTok Users React to ByteDance’s Decision to Shut Down US Operations
TikTok users across the United States expressed shock and frustration on Wednesday after news broke that ByteDance, the Chinese owner of the popular platform, plans to shut down the app for its 170 million American users by Sunday. The announcement has sparked widespread disappointment among creators and viewers who had hoped TikTok might find a […]
Jimmy Kimmel Reflects on LA Wildfires: A Week of Tragedy, Resilience, and Gratitude
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel opened his show Monday night with an emotional reflection on the devastating wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, describing it as “a very scary, very stressful, very strange week” for the city he calls home. During his monologue, Kimmel fought back tears as he spoke about the proximity of the fires to their […]
SAG-AFTRA Commits $1 Million to Aid Members Displaced by Los Angeles Wildfires
In response to the devastating wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County, SAG-AFTRA has announced a $1 million relief fund to support union members impacted by the disaster. Union president Fran Drescher expressed deep sympathy in a statement, saying, “The destruction caused by these blazes, the loss of life and homes, has been gut-wrenching to experience. […]
Nathaniel Bassey to Minister at Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast
Renowned Nigerian pastor and gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. The event, scheduled for January 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C., will take place ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance. It is a non-governmental, non-political gathering […]
Justin Baldoni Files $250M Lawsuit Against The New York Times Over Allegations in Blake Lively Article
Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a lawsuit against The New York Times following the publication of an article detailing allegations from his It Ends With Us co-star, Blake Lively. The suit, filed Tuesday, accuses the newspaper of libel and false light invasion of privacy, claiming the article misrepresented facts and misled readers. The […]
Trump Petitions Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban, Citing Desire for Political Resolution
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a petition with the US Supreme Court seeking to postpone the enforcement of a nationwide TikTok ban, expressing his intent to pursue a “political resolution” to the dispute after his inauguration. In a legal brief submitted on Friday, Trump’s legal team argued that the incoming president “opposes banning TikTok” and […]
Albania to Ban TikTok for One Year After Teen’s Death Sparks Debate on Social Media’s Impact
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced on Saturday that the government will block access to TikTok for one year starting in January. The decision follows the tragic killing of a 14-year-old schoolboy in Tirana last month, which has intensified concerns about social media’s influence on youth behavior. TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, responded by […]
Blast at Thai Festival Leaves Three Dead, Dozens Injured
At least three people have been killed and 48 others injured after an explosive device was thrown into a crowd at a festival in northern Thailand, authorities said. The attack occurred just before midnight on Friday at the annual Red Cross Doi Loyfa fair in the Umphang district of Tak province, near the border with […]
