Authorities confirm shooting at South Carolina club leaving 9 injured

Authorities in South Carolina have confirmed a shooting early Sunday morning at a club in Hampton County that left at least nine people injured.  The State Law Enforcement Division said there were no reported fatalities in the Easter morning shooting at the club in Hampton County, and as of press time no information was immediately …

‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ is No. 1 at weekend box office with a franchise-low $43M in earnings

“Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore”, the third installment in the “Harry Potter” spinoff series, opened to $43 million in North America. According to studio estimates Sunday it was enough to secure the film the top spot on the box-office charts, but it’s also a franchise-low. The first film in the “Fantastic Beasts” series had …

Netflix’s Jennifer Lopez documentary ‘Halftime’ to premiere opening night at the Tribeca Film Festival

The Tribeca Film Festival will feature the Jennifer Lopez Netflix documentary Halftime on its opening night. The premiere is set to take place on Wednesday June 8 at the United Palace in Washington Heights. Halftime, which will debut on Netflix on June 14, follows Lopez as she reflects on her milestones and evolution as an artist …

Fairfield Bank Robbery Thwarted

Mark Ryder, 47, of South Dakota has been arrested after allegedly trying to rob Skowhegan Savings Bank on Main Street in Fairfield, this morning, April 15. No weapon was used by Ryder, who is being held at the Somerset County Jail after being charged with attempted robbery. A South Dakota was arrested this morning after …

Searsmont Arrest + Drug Seizure

Grace Barter, 35, of Searsmont was arrested yesterday by Maine State Troopers assisting the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Barter was believed to be in violation of her conditional release from the Knox County Jail for Domestic Violence Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and in contact with her 18-month-old daughter which was a concern to the …

Accused Brooklyn subway shooter denied bail during court appearance

The man arrested for shooting ten people on a Brooklyn subway train Tuesday will stay in federal custody following a brief initial court appearance Thursday afternoon.  The accused shooter, Frank James, did not enter a plea and was ordered held on a permanent order of detention.  He spoke only briefly during the court appearance, replying “yes” …

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs 15 week abortion ban into law

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a 15-week abortion ban bill that shortens the legal window for terminating a pregnancy by over two months.  The bill, which will go into effect on July 1st, will replace a previous one that allowed abortions until 24 weeks of pregnancy. DeSantis said Thursday in Osceola …

Frank Langella let go from Netflix’s ‘Fall of the House of Usher’ after investigation into alleged misconduct on set

Frank Langella has been let go from Netflix’s limited series The Fall of the House of Usher, following an investigation into his alleged misconduct on set. Mark Hamill, Carla Gugino and Mary McDonnell are among the cast members involved in the series, inspired by the works of Edgar Allan Poe. The 84-year-old Langella, who earned …

Salma Hayek replaces Thandiwe Newton in ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’

Salma Hayek has joined the cast of Magic Mike’s Last Dance, replacing Thandiwe Newton, who has stepped away from the project.  A spokesperson for Warner Bros. said in a statement: “Thandiwe Newton has made the difficult decision to step away from production of Warner Bros. Pictures’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance to deal with family matters.” …