Stuart Franklin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After years of controversy around its location, the 2022 World Cup is underway in Qatar. There have been allegations of payoffs to FIFA members to earn the bid, criticism of Qatar’s laws against women and LGBTQ individuals, the deaths of migrants used to build the sparkling new stadiums and …
David Harbour recalls the “truly, harrowing, exciting experience” of meeting Madonna
Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Billboard Magazine Confidence goes a long way — just ask Stranger Things‘ David Harbour. During his Wednesday stint on Jimmy Kimmel Live, the actor shared a hilarious story about meeting Madonna for the first time. Harbour starred in the 2011 historical romance drama W.E., which Madonna directed. “It was a real Cloak and Dagger type of experience,” he began. “I got a …
Prince Harry, Meghan share never-before-seen moments together in trailer for new Netflix docuseries
Toby Melville – WPA Pool/Getty Images After months of anticipation, the public now has its first glimpse of Prince Harry and Meghan’s upcoming docuseries. Netflix on Thursday released a trailer for the six-episode docuseries, Harry & Meghan. The roughly one-minute trailer shows snapshots of personal moments for the Sussexes, from falling in love to leaving …
Kim Kardashian reportedly nixes Balenciaga deal after BDSM ad controversy
ABC News Kim Kardashian is apparently making good on her claims that she’s “re-evaluating” her relationship with Balenciaga after the company ran a series of controversial ads. The fashion house’s campaign displayed its products in a bedroom that featured children holding a teddy bear dressed up in bondage gear, and visible on a desk in …
In Brief: Harrison Ford in tease for first TV comedy ‘Shrinking’, and more
Deadline reports that Oscar-winning director Ang Lee will be helming Bruce Lee, with the filmmaker’s son Mason Lee playing the titular martial arts icon. The film is a passion project for Ang Lee. “Accepted as neither fully American nor fully Chinese, Bruce Lee was a bridge between East and West who introduced Chinese Kung Fu …
Olivia Pichardo speaks to being first woman to play Division 1 college baseball
Brown University (NEW YORK) — Brown University first-year student Olivia Pichardo made history by becoming the first woman in history to play Division 1 college baseball. Pichardo spoke with ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos about how she has persisted and achieved success, the biggest challenges she sees for the future and what her message is for …
For Dolly Parton, it’s family that makes a ‘Mountain Magic Christmas’
Katherine Bomboy/NBC Dolly Parton kicks the holiday season into high gear Thursday as her Mountain Magic Christmas movie premieres on NBC. The two-hour film takes you behind the scenes during the making of a fictional TV special at her real-life East Tennessee theme park, Dollywood. The TV event features many of the songs — and guests — from her most …
Judge declares mistrial in Danny Masterson rape case
Lucy Nicholson – Pool/Getty Images A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the Danny Masterson rape case after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. The That ’70s Show star had pleaded not guilty to three counts of felony rape following accusations by three different women. The alleged attacks took place between 2001 and 2003. On count 1, …
Scoreboard roundup — 11/30/22
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION Cleveland 113, Philadelphia 85 Atlanta 125, Orlando 108 Boston 134, Miami 121 Milwaukee 109, New York 103 Brooklyn 113, Washington 107 New Orleans 126, Toronto 108 Oklahoma City 119, San Antonio 111 Minnesota 109, Memphis 101 Phoenix 132, Chicago 113 …
‘Tulsa King’ gets season 2 renewal, smashes records to become #1 new cable series of 2022
Paramount+/Brian Douglas Tulsa King, the new series from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, has been renewed for season 2 on Paramount+. The series stars Sylvester Stallone as Dwight “The General” Manfredi, a mobster just released from prison who must make a name for himself in a new city. According to Nielsen, the show’s release made it the #1 new cable series …
