The White House announced Tuesday that South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee will travel to Washington for an official state visit on April 26. Yoon was elected president of South Korea last May. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said: “The upcoming visit celebrates the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance, …
Monthly Archives: March 2023
Kristen Bell signs on to star in Netflix comedy series
Kristen Bell has signed on to star in an untitled comedy series for Netflix, from creator Erin Foster (Barely Famous) and executive producer Steven Levitan (Modern Family, Reboot). The series is Bell’s second at Netflix — she also starred in the streamer’s thriller parody ‘The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the …
Continue reading “Kristen Bell signs on to star in Netflix comedy series”
Lenny Kravitz to perform during ‘In Memoriam’ segment at Oscars
Singer Lenny Kravitz will perform during the In Memoriam segment at this year’s Oscars ceremony on Sunday. The In Memoriam segment honors actors who died during the past year. The Academy tweeted: “Grammy-winning musician Lenny Kravitz will deliver the “In Memoriam” performance at the 95th Oscars. Tune into ABC to watch the Oscars LIVE on …
Continue reading “Lenny Kravitz to perform during ‘In Memoriam’ segment at Oscars”
1 killed, 9 injured in stampede at GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York
Police confirm that one person was killed and at least nine others were injured after a stampede was sparked by reports of gunfire at a GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York on Sunday night. GloRilla — real name Gloria Hallelujah Woods — said in a tweet early Monday morning that she was “just now hearing …
Continue reading “1 killed, 9 injured in stampede at GloRilla concert in Rochester, New York”
FBI says 4 Americans missing after they were kidnapped in Mexican border city
The FBI said that four U.S. citizens have been kidnapped after gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the northern Mexico border city of Matamoros. The four Amricans had entered Matamoros, across from Brownsville, Texas, on Friday and were travelling in a white minivan with North Carolina license plates. U.S. officials also confirmed on Monday that …
Continue reading “FBI says 4 Americans missing after they were kidnapped in Mexican border city”
‘Creed III’ sets franchise box office record with $58M opening
‘Creed III’, the latest installment in the Rocky Balboa spin-off saga, earned $58.7 million at the domestic box office in its weekend debut. The film, directed by and starring Michael B. Jordan alongside Jonathan Majors, set a franchise record after opening to rave reviews. MGM’s head of distribution Erik Lomis told the Associated Press: “This is beyond …
Continue reading “‘Creed III’ sets franchise box office record with $58M opening”
Rachael Ray ending her syndicated talk show after 17-season run
Syndicated daytime talk show “Rachael Ray” will end after 17 years. Ray shared in a press release: “In my more than 20 plus years in television I have had 17 wonderful seasons working in daytime television with ‘Rachael.’ However I’ve made the decision that’s it’s time for me to move on to the next exciting chapter in …
Continue reading “Rachael Ray ending her syndicated talk show after 17-season run”
5 people shot in altercation near gun buyback event at Los Angeles beach
Five people were injured in a shooting at a Los Angeles beach, just a few miles from where city officials had hosted a gun buyback event earlier in the day. According to the Los Angeles Police Department and City Councilmember Tim McOsker, the LAPD’s Harbor Division responded to a radio call of a shooting at …
Continue reading “5 people shot in altercation near gun buyback event at Los Angeles beach”
Pres. Biden visits Selma, AL to make case for voting rights on anniversary of ‘Bloody Sunday’
President Joe Biden traveled to Selma, Alabama, to commemorate the 58th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday.” Biden spoke at the Edmund Pettus Bridge — where in 1965 hundreds of civil rights marchers were attacked by police. Met by public outrage, the event marked a turning point and led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Biden …
Brooke Shields and Miranda Cosgrove to star in Netflix’s ‘Mother of the Bride’
Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove and Benjamin Bratt have signed on to star in the Netflix romantic-comedy, Mother of the Bride. Sheilds wrote on Instagram: “Hoping my future mother of the bride duties are far less dramatic than this. So excited to get to work on #MotherOfTheBride.” Netflix said in a press release about the film: …
Continue reading “Brooke Shields and Miranda Cosgrove to star in Netflix’s ‘Mother of the Bride’”