Will Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes win his second MVP? Here’s a look at Thursday’s winners.
ABC’s ‘Not Dead Yet’ Starring Gina Rodriguez Opens to Solid Ratings
ABC’s new comedy “Not Dead Yet” debuted to solid figures on Wednesday night, pulling in a .4 rating in the key adults 18-49 demo. According to Nielsen’s fast national viewership data, the new series attracted 3.47 million total viewers for the half-hour broadcast which began at 8:30 p.m. A second episode of the series then…
Christina Applegate Eyes Pivot to Voiceover Roles After MS Diagnosis to ‘Make Cash So My Daughter’s Fed and We’re Homed’
Christina Applegate told the Los Angeles Times that she is considering a pivot to voiceover roles full time so that she can continue to make money as a working actor with multiple sclerosis. The Emmy winner revealed her MS diagnosis in August 2021 and remained out of the spotlight until November 2022 when she attended…
Paramount’s Valiant Comics Movie ‘Faith’ Sets Writer (EXCLUSIVE)
The Valiant Cinematic Universe (VCU) is set to grow at Paramount, as female superhero project “Faith” has found a writer. The live-action version of “Faith” is in early development. “Harbinger,” a title that also is part of the VCU, remains in development at Paramount. “Harbinger” is set to be directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo of…
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp to Cut 1,250 Jobs, Laying Off 5% of Workforce
News Corp, parent of media outlets including the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones, announced plans to cut headcount by 5%, eliminating about 1,250 positions, with its CEO citing “obvious global challenges.” The media and publishing company, led by exec chairman Rupert Murdoch, said the job cuts would occur in this calendar year. News Corp…
‘It Was Traumatic’: Rajiv Surendra, Kevin G From ‘Mean Girls,’ Dropped Out of College to Get ‘Life of Pi’ Role and Was Rejected After Six Years of Prep
Millennial moviegoers may not recognize the name Rajiv Surendra, but they certainly know Kevin Gnapoor. Surendra starred as the hormonal Mathletes president (with a flair for rapping) in Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls,” becoming one of the film’s most quotable supporting characters. But what ever happened to Surendra in real life? GQ magazine recently caught up…
Fox News Believes Super Bowl Interview With President Biden Won’t Take Place
When Super Bowl LVII arrives on Sunday, Fox is prepared to broadcast hours and hours of the event, with all of the usual trappings — except, perhaps, one. With just three days to go before the Kansas City Chiefs square off against the Philadelphia Eagles at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the White House…
‘Your Place or Mine’ Review: As Best Friends (Wink, Wink), Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher Get Stuck in Chintzy Rom-Com Hell
It’s a singularly chintzy Netflix rom-com even if you already think of Netflix rom-coms as chintzy.
HYBE Takes Controlling Stake in South Korean Rival SM Entertainment
HYBE has announced it’s acquired a controlling stake in SM Entertainment, the South Korean company that was long considered a rival to the home of BTS and the third largest publicly traded K-pop label in Korea. The purchase of KRW 422.8 billion shares — a 14.8% stake — was reported on Friday and helps strengthen…
Games we can’t wait to see, bold predictions and early CFP picks for 2023
Our reporters break down everything they’re expecting to see in the 2023 season, including breakout teams and comeback players.