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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jay-Z Denounces Lawsuit Alleging 2000 Assault as “Blackmail Attempt”

Rapper Jay-Z has responded strongly to a lawsuit accusing him, alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, of drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl at a house party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in New York. The anonymous accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” alleges she was assaulted at a party where an unnamed female celebrity was […]

Steve Mensch, President of Tyler Perry Studios, Dies in Plane Crash at 62

Steve Mensch, the president and general manager of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios, tragically died Friday night when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The studio confirmed the news Saturday, releasing a heartfelt statement: “We are incredibly saddened by the passing of our dear friend Steve Mensch. Steve was a cherished […]

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to Light Up Manhattan Despite Rainy Forecast

The iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returns to Manhattan today, featuring a dazzling lineup of 17 giant character balloons, 22 floats, 15 novelty and heritage inflatables, 11 marching bands, 700 clowns, and 10 performance groups. Despite rain predicted by Abc7ny AccuWeather, millions are expected to line the 2.5-mile parade route, stretching from the Upper West […]