Rachael Ray Speaks Out After Fire At Her Upstate New York Home

Rachael Ray is speaking out after a fire tore through her and her husband’s home in upstate New York. On Sunday, a fire broke out at the residence of the talk show host, 51, and her husband John Cusimano, in Lake Luzerne — where the celebrity chef has been filming her show during the pandemic. A …

Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Arrested Under National Security Law

An aide to Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai says Lai was arrested Monday morning under the city’s national security law on suspicion of collusion with foreign powers. The aide, Mark Simon, wrote on Twitter, “Jimmy Lai is being arrested for collusion with foreign powers at this time.”  Lai owns the popular tabloid Apple Daily, …

20 Injured, One Dead In Washington D.C. Shooting

A 17-year-old was killed and 20 others were injured in an overnight shooting Saturday in Washington D.C. Metro police chief Peter Newsham said that an off-duty 1st District Police officer was one of the victims, who was shot and “seriously injured.” Newsham said that judging from gunshots being fired in multiple locations simultaneously, it appeared …

‘Dirty Dancing’ Sequel Officially Announced With Jennifer Grey Returning

Lionsgate officially announced a new movie set in the Dirty Dancing universe, with Jennifer Grey coming back and executive producing. Jonathan Levine, who most recently directed Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron in last year’s Long Shot will serve as director on the new project, and the script will be written by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias …

Simon Cowell Undergoes Surgery For Broken Back After Electric Bicycle Accident

Simon Cowell has undergone surgery after having an accident involving an electric bike. The America’s Got Talent creator is said to have broken his back when trying out a new electric bike at his home in Malibu, California. A rep released a statement saying that Cowell, 60, is “doing fine.” Cowell’s spokesperson said: “Simon had a …

Justice Department To Send Federal Agents To Fight Crime In St. Louis, Memphis

The U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday that federal law enforcement agents will be sent to St. Louis and Memphis, Tennessee, to help fight violent crime. The announcement marks the expansion of “Operation Legend,” a plan introduced last month in several cities to address spikes in crimes such as murder. The operation was first launched …

President Trump Issues Order For Ban On WeChat, TikTok Within 45 Days

President Donald Trump issued executive orders on Thursday banning any U.S. transactions with ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns video-sharing app TikTok, and Tencent, owner of the WeChat app, starting in 45 days. The orders come as the Trump administration said this week it was stepping up efforts to eliminate “untrusted” Chinese apps from U.S. …

“Candyman” Filmmaker Nia DaCosta Slated To Direct “Captain Marvel 2”

Candyman director Nia DaCosta has been tapped to helm the Captain Marvel sequel starring Brie Larson. DaCosta will be the first African-American woman to direct a movie in the Marvel Universe. Captain Marvel debuted in March 2019, grossing $1.1 billion at the box office worldwide. Larson, who also appeared as the character in Avengers: Endgame, …

Sony To Release Whitney Houston Biopic ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’

Sony and TriStar Pictures have won a bidding war for I Wanna Dance With Somebody, a biopic based on the life of the late Whitney Houston.   The film will be released Thanksgiving of 2022. Bohemian Rhapsody screenwriter Anthony McCarten will pen the script, which will be directed by Stella Meghie.  The movie also has the full support of …

Los Angeles Will Shut Off Water And Electricity At Homes Hosting Large Gatherings

In addition, the director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Barbara Ferrer, warned that large parties were not only dangerous, but illegal. Ferrer said, “These parties and gatherings hurt all of us. We ask that everyone make good decisions. Don’t host large parties and don’t attend one if you’re invited.” Los Angeles …