No arrest made after Philadelphia journalist is shot and killed in his home

Josh Kruger, a freelance journalist and former Philadelphia city employee, was shot and killed in his home early Monday. Police responded at about 1:30 a.m. and found Kruger shot seven times in the chest and abdomen. He was taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. There have been no arrests in …

Utah plane crash kills North Dakota state senator Doug Larsen and family

North Dakota state senator Doug Larsen, his wife and their two young children were killed when the small plane they were riding crashed in Utah. Republican Senate Majority Leader David Hogue confirmed the fatalities on Monday in an email sent to his fellow senators which was obtained by The Associated Press. Hogue wrote in his …

‘Stranger Things’ stage production sets opening date in London

The London stage production based on the hit Netflix series Stranger Things announced its cast and set preview dates, and its formal opening date. Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a prequel to the series, set in 1959. The play’s logline reads: “Hawkins, 1959: a regular town with regular worries. Young Jim Hopper’s (Lloyd) car …

Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith split after nearly 4 years of marriage

Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith are splitting after nearly 4 years of marriage. Jodie and Joshua tied the knot in 2019, one year after meeting at Usher’s 40th birthday party. It was the first marriage for both. According to court documents, Turner-Smith, 37, filed for divorce from Jackson, 45, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason …

Amber Alert issued for 9-year-old girl last seen camping with family in upstate New York

New York State Police are searching for a 9-year-old girl who they said was abducted Saturday night while she was camping with her family. The girl, Charlotte Sena, was last seen 50 miles north of Albany at Moreau Lake State Park in Saratoga County at approximately 6:15 p.m., wearing an orange tie-dye Pokémon shirt, dark …

Rep. Matt Gaetz threatens vote to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Rep. Matt Gaetz said he will try to remove fellow Republican (and longtime nemesis), House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his position this week — his statements coming after McCarthy relied on Democratic support to pass legislation that avoided a government shutdown. In response, McCarthy responded: “So be it. Bring it on. Let’s get over with …

Broadway’s ‘The Wiz’ revival starring Wayne Brady opening on April 17

The Ambassador Group and producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland announced that revival of the stage musical ‘The Wiz,’ starring Wayne Brady in the title role, will hit Broadway’s Marquis Theatre on April 17. The national tour of the show premiered September 22 in Baltimore. Preview performances for the show, which producer’s called …

Katy Perry to voice new character on ‘Peppa Pig’ special

Katy Perry is joining the cast of the popular children’s show Peppa Pig to celebrate its 20th anniversary next year. The pop star will join as a guest star, voicing a new character called Mr. Leopard.  Perry is no stranger to voicing animated characters; she has previously voiced characters in The Simpsons and The Smurfs …