Chris Evans is named People Magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’

People Magazine has named actor Chris Evans this year’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive.’ The big reveal was made on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” with help from John Oliver and Dwayne Johnson. It was also revealed by the publication, which announced that Evans landed the distinction and corresponding cover. The 41-year-old Evans follows last year’s …

Steve Bannon prison sentence is delayed after appealing his contempt conviction

The prison sentence of former chief White House strategist Steve Bannon was delayed on Monday after Bannon appealed his conviction on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison more than two weeks ago after being convicted of contempt of Congress in July. Judge Carl Nichols of the U.S. District …

Department of Justice to monitor voting rights across 24 states

The Justice Department will send monitors to 24 states to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws in Tuesday’s elections. The action comes as civil rights groups and the federal government have raised alarm over potential voter intimidation at some polling places and ballot boxes. The 64 jurisdictions where federal monitors will be dispatched include the …

Rebel Wilson announces birth of first baby via surrogate

Rebel Wilson announced on Instagram the birth of her first child, a daughter named Royce Lillian whom she welcomed via surrogate on Nov. 7. The “Pitch Perfect” star wrote on Instagram next to a pic of baby Royce in a onesie: “Beyond proud to announce the birth of my first child, Royce Lillian, born this …

Jimmy Kimmel back to host the 2023 Oscars ceremony

Jimmy Kimmel will return to host the Academy Awards for a third time. The Academy announced Monday: Introducing your 95th Academy Awards host, Jimmy Kimmel. Welcome back! Tune into ABC to watch the Oscars LIVE on Sunday, March 12th at 8e/5p! #Oscars95″. Kimmel previously helmed the ceremony in 2017 and 2018. Kimmel said in a statement: …

Philadelphia shooting leaves 9 injured outside bar

At least nine people were injured in a mass shooting in Philadelphia after multiple gunmen fired at least 40 shots at a crowd gathered on a sidewalk outside a bar late Saturday night, authorities said. The assailants fled the scene in the Kensington section of the city in a vehicle and remained at large. Authorities said that …

Package with ‘suspicious white powder’ sent to Kari Lake’s campaign headquarters

A package containing a “suspicious white powder” was sent to Arizona GOP gubernatorial nominee Kari Lake’s campaign headquarters in Phoenix early Sunday morning. Officers responded to an address where Lake’s campaign office is located and found suspicious items inside the mail. The items were collected and the area was secured, police added. Police and fire officials …

Ryan Reynolds to be awarded ‘The People’s Icon‘ at 2022 People’s Choice Awards

NBC and E! announced that Ryan Reynolds has be awarded The People’s Icon at the 2022 People’s Choice Awards. Reynolds will receive his award at the Dec. 6 ceremony. The People’s Icon Award honors contributions in film and television. Past People’s Icon winners include Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Aniston and Melissa McCarthy. Reynolds, 46, is also nominated …

‘Westworld’ canceled by HBO after 4 seasons

HBO has decided to cancel its Emmy-winning sci-fi drama “Westward” after its recent fourth season. The series’ cancellation came less than three months after its fourth season concluded in August. The cast included Evan Rachel Wood, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Aaron Paul and Thandiwe Newton. Newton earned a best supporting actress Emmy in 2018, and …

Stolen Truck ‘Rescued’ from Kennebec

The Kennebec County Dive Team responded to a report of an illegally parked vehicle at a Sidney boat landing. Upon arrival, they discovered a submersed truck, later discovered to be stolen from an Oakland business. The Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of an illegally parked vehicle at the boat landing on Hosta Lane in Sidney… …