‘South Park’ creators reach $1.5-billion streaming deal with Paramount
The creators of Comedy Central’s “South Park” reached a breakthrough Monday in the tense negotiations over the streaming rights of the long-running satirical cartoon. Paramount…
Steve Miller Band cancels 2025 tour: ‘Blame it on the weather’
The Steve Miller Band has pulled the plug on its 2025 tour a month before it was set to kick off. Why? In the band’s…
Trump resists bipartisan calls to release Epstein files
WASHINGTON — The case of Jeffrey Epstein, closed long ago by investigators but nevertheless a constant source of fascination to conspiracy theorists, is the story that won’t…
‘American Idol’s’ Robin Kaye honored after Encino slaying
Veteran music supervisor Robin Kaye, best known for her lengthy tenure on “American Idol,” leaves behind a legacy of “light, kindness, and joy.”Singer-songwriter and former…
Caitlin Clark’s groin injury puts All-Star Game in jeopardy
WNBA All-Star weekend is only a few days away, with the anticipation of hometown favorite Caitlin Clark serving as captain of Team Clark for the…
Djeidi Gassama: Rangers sign winger from Sheffield Wednesday
Rangers have completed the signing of left-winger Djeidi Gassama from Sheffield Wednesday for an undisclosed fee.The Mauritania-born 21-year-old, who has signed a four-year contract, has…
Nick Fradiani channels Neil Diamond in ‘A Beautiful Noise’
“A Beautiful Noise” is a jukebox musical that understands the assignment.The show, which opened Wednesday at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre on the Broadway musical’s North…
Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner to meet in Wimbledon semifinal
LONDON — At least Novak Djokovic could laugh about it afterward.Yes, he took what he called a “nasty slip” on his second match point at Wimbledon on…
Connie Francis hospitalized for ‘extreme’ pain after pelvic fracture
Recording star Connie Francis says she is on the mend after a recent trip to the hospital to address some “extreme pain.”The “Stupid Cupid” and…
Zach Neto, Nolan Schanuel homer as Angels defeat the Braves
ATLANTA — Zach Neto had three hits, including a homer, Nolan Schanuel added a two-run blast and José Soriano gave up only three hits in seven scoreless…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict: Cassie, 50 Cent, Dawn Richard react
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ high-profile sex trafficking and RICO trial came to a close on Wednesday, prompting a variety of reactions from other musicians, accusers, supporters…
Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority strikes down 176-year-old abortion ban
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court’s liberal majority struck down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by newer state…
GOP holdouts bristle at Trump pressure over megabill
WASHINGTON — Confident that passage of President Trump’s signature legislation was all but assured, West Wing aides summoned holdouts in the House Republican caucus Wednesday to deliver…
California’s film tax credit boost officially signed into law to lure back Hollywood jobs
Nine months ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged to more than double the annual amount of funds allocated to California’s film and television tax credit program.Flanked…
Dwight Howard says beloved dog died in hit-and-run accident
Dwight Howard is devastated.And he wants answers.The former NBA great and current player for the Big 3’s L.A. Riot on Wednesday wrote on Instagram that…
Federal lawsuit adds to allegations of child sexual abuse in Maryland youth detention centers
BALTIMORE — A federal lawsuit could open a new chapter in an escalating legal battle in Maryland, where officials are struggling to address an unexpected onslaught of…
Congresswoman pleads not guilty to assault charges stemming from immigration center visit
NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges accusing her of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers outside a New Jersey…
NBA draft has international flair after American Flagg
There’s no Victor Wembanyama in the class headed to the NBA draft this week. There’s no Zaccharie Risacher, either. For the first time since 2022,…
55th OAS General Assembly to start on Wednesday
June 24 (UPI) -- Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will lead the U.S. delegation at this week's Organization of American States General Assembly in…
Trump’s move against Iran may draw more criticism from MAGA’s anti-interventionists
President Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear sites in Iran will almost assuredly draw more criticism from some of his supporters, including high-profile backers who…