PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Kristi Noem has signed a bill that makes Juneteenth an official state holiday in South Dakota. South Dakota was the last state to make June 19 a legal holiday with [Read More…]
Bob Saget’s family files lawsuit to block release of records from his death investigation
ABC/Craig Sjodin The family of Bob Saget has filed a lawsuit to block the release of records from the investigation of his sudden death, court documents show. The 65-year-old comedian and actor, who famously played Danny Tanner in the sitcom Full House, was found dead in his Florida hotel room on January 9 from what was later determined to …
In Brief: ‘Halo’ gets renewed before its debut; New trailer for next ‘Downton Abbey’ film, and more
Even before the anticipated series’ March 24 premiere, Paramount+ has renewed the series video game adaptation Halo for a second season. Calling it “a thrill-ride for fans of the game and non-gamers alike,” Tanya Giles, chief programming officer, Paramount+ said, “we’re thrilled to give fans a second season to look forward to before we launch the series next …
J.J. Abrams teases fourth ‘Star Trek’ film
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures J.J. Abrams has announced plans for a fourth Star Trek film, ideally with the cast from his 2009 reboot, according to Variety. “We are thrilled to say that we are hard at work on a new Star Trek film that will be shooting by the end of the year …
J.J Abrams teases new Star Trek film with original cast
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures J.J. Abrams has announced plans for a fourth Star Trek film, ideally with the cast from his 2009 reboot, according to Variety. “We are thrilled to say that we are hard at work on a new Star Trek film that will be shooting by the end of the year that will be featuring our original …
Paramount+ announces that it’s ordered a new season of ‘1883’, and a follow-up about the Dutton clan, ‘1932’
Paramount+ Paramount+ has ordered another season of its Yellowstone prequel series 1883, and announced that creator Taylor Sheridan has another period show about the Dutton clan up his sleeve called 1932. While 1883 tells the tale of Yellowstone‘s Dutton family journeying west through the Great Plains to Montana, it hasn’t yet been announced what 1932 will see the family doing. In a statement, Chris McCarthy, president and CEO …
Family of slain ‘Rust’ cinematographer Halyna Hutchins files wrongful death suit against Alec Baldwin
ABC News The family of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has filed a wrongful death suit against Alec Baldwin in New Mexico on Tuesday. “There are many people culpable, but Mr. Baldwin was the person holding the weapon,” Hutchins family attorney Brian Panish said at a press conference. “That but for him shooting it, she would not have died,” the attorney explained. “So clearly, he has a …
“I don’t give a crap”: Chevy Chase doesn’t care that some people think he’s a jerk…or worse
Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images (NOTE LANGUAGE) Chevy Chase has one thing to say regarding what his former Community co-stars — and pretty much anybody — may think about him: “I don’t give a crap.” That’s the word from the 78-year-old former Saturday Night Live and Caddyshack star, who has a long-held reputation for being difficult at best, and, some say, a racist at worst. Interviewed by CBS …
Simone Biles announces engagement to Jonathan Owens
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Simone Biles is getting married! The Olympic gold medalist shared a post Tuesday announcing her engagement to Jonathan Owens, whom she’s been dating since 2020. Alongside four photos of the moment Owens proposed, Biles wrote: “WOKE UP A FIANCÉE I can’t wait to spend forever & ever with you, you’re everything I dreamed of and more! Let’s get …
‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ tops ‘Avatar’ to become the third-highest-grossing film of all time at US box office
Courtesy of Sony Pictures Sony Pictures accountants’ Spidey senses were tingling over the weekend, as Spider-Man: No Way Home swung over Avatar to become the third-highest grossing domestic release of all time. Only Star Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens and Avengers: Endgame sit above Spidey, with domestic performances of, respectively, $936.6 million and $858.3 million. No Way Home, which is also boasting an A+ …