Jon Stewart extends contract for ‘The Daily Show’ through 2026

Late-night host Jon Stewart has renewed his contract with Paramount and CBS to host Comedy Central’s The Daily Show every Monday through December 2026. Comedy Central head Ari Pearce said in a statement: “Jon Stewart continues to elevate the genre he created. His return is an ongoing commitment to the incisive comedy and sharp commentary …

Former Treasury Sec’y Larry Summers resigns from OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails

Larry Summers, former Treasury Secretary and ex-president of Harvard University, has stepped down from OpenAI’s board of directors – a move that follows mounting scrutiny over recently published email exchanges between him and Jeffrey Epstein. Summers, 70, joined OpenAI’s board in late 2023. His exit marks another high-profile repercussion stemming from renewed public attention on …

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to retain Jessica Tisch as Police Commissioner

NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said he will keep Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch in place when he takes office in January, extending her tenure at the head of the nation’s largest police force. During his campaign, Mamdani had pledged to retain Tisch—who was appointed by Mayor Eric Adams in late 2024—and reiterated that commitment as he …

Disney+ drops trailer for The Beatles ‘Anthology’ documentary series

Disney+ released a trailer for the restored, expanded version of The Beatles Anthology documentary series, which will stream on the service starting November 26.  See the trailer: HERE. The nine-episode series, originally broadcast in 1995, has been remastered with HD picture and a new multi-channel sound mix, and includes a new ninth episode. Episodes will …

2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to air live on NBC: see the lineup of performers

NBC announced a star-studded roster of performers set to perform during the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade executive producer Will Coss said in a statement: “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is the official kickoff to the holiday season and has been part of the nation’s stories and traditions for generations. The most …

Roblox expands age checks, restricts chats by age group as safety scrutiny intensifies

Roblox is rolling out stricter age-verification requirements and new age-segmented chat systems as it faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure over child safety on the platform. The company confirmed Tuesday that users who want to access private or expanded communication features will soon need to complete an AI-driven age check, with additional limits designed to …

Senate unanimously agrees to pass House-backed bill forcing DOJ to release Epstein files

The Senate unanimously agreed to send the House-backed Epstein bill to President Trump’s desk on Tuesday, which came shortly after the House overwhelmingly voted to pass legislation to compel the Justice Department to release all its records related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The chamber passed the bipartisan bill – known as …

See Paul Rudd, Jack Black in the trailer for ‘Anaconda’ comedy reboot

Sony Pictures is previewing the comedy reboot of Anaconda, starring Jack Black and Paul Rudd. The original 1997 film Anaconda starred Jennifer Lopez, Jon Voight, Owen Wilson, and Ice Cube and followed a film crew that is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world’s largest …

Melissa McCarthy to host ‘SNL’ on Dec. 6

Melissa McCarthy will host the Dec. 6 episode of NBC’s Saturday Night Live, with singer-songwriter Dijon serving as the musical guest for the episode. It will be McCarthy’s sixth time hosting, and her first time since 2017. McCarthy has received six Emmy nominations for her work on “SNL,” including winning the award for best guest …

Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigns after brief tenure

David Richardson, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), resigned on Monday. (via The Washington Post). Richardson submitted a resignation letter on Monday to the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees FEMA. However multiple sources told CNN that plans were already in the works at the agency to oust Richardson from the …