Paramount launches hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

This photo illustration shows a smartphone that displays the Paramount Skydance logo in front of a blurred Warner Bros. Discovery emblem. (Cheng Xin/Getty Images) Paramount said Monday it is making a bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery,
On This Day, Dec. 8, 1980: Beatle John Lennon was killed in New York City

On This Day, Dec. 8, 1980 … Legendary Beatles member John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building, The Dakota. He was 40. Earlier in the day, Lennon signed a copy of his album Double Fantasy for
Jeremy Allen White earns Golden Globe nomination for playing Bruce Springsteen

2026 Golden Globes hosted by Nikki Glaser (CBS/dick clark productions) Bruce Springsteen got a Golden Globe nomination … sort of. Nominations for the 83rd annual Golden Globes were announced Monday with Jeremy Allen White earning a nomination
‘One Battle After Another’ leads 2026 Golden Globe nominees

2026 Golden Globes hosted by Nikki Glaser (CBS/dick clark productions) The 2026 Golden Globe nominations have officially been announced. Actor Marlon Wayans and actress Skye P. Marshall revealed the nominations live from Los Angeles, where the awards
In brief: ‘The Simpsons Movie’ sequel switches release date and more

Another season of Platonic is on the way. Apple TV has renewed its comedy series starring Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne for season 3. Series creators Nicholas Stoller and Francesca Delbanco said in a statement that they “couldn’t be
Judge halts DOJ use of key evidence regarding new charges against ex-FBI Director James Comey

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from accessing or using materials taken from a longtime associate of ex-FBI Director James Comey, adding a significant hurdle as prosecutors consider reviving a dismissed criminal case. U.S.
Pres. Trump slams Texas Rep. Henry Cuellar for ‘lack of loyalty’ after issuing pardon

President Trump is sharply criticizing Rep. Henry Cuellar, expressing anger that the Texas Democrat chose to run for Congress again under his party’s banner just days after receiving a presidential pardon that cleared him and his wife,
Joe Walsh on giving away his ‘stuff’ for upcoming Julien’s Auction: ‘It was traumatic’

‘Life’s Been Good: Joe Walsh’ auction artwork (Courtesy of Julien’s Auctions) Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh has donated over 800 personal items, including over 400 guitars, to an upcoming Julian’s Auction. But the rocker admits it wasn’t easy
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ wins #1 at the box office with $63 million

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ poster (Universal) Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 played to win at the box office this weekend. The Josh Hutcherson-starring sequel, based on the popular horror game, took the #1 spot with $63
Jabari Banks, Olly Sholotan share what they’ve learned from their characters on ‘Bel-Air’

Olly Sholotan and Jabari Banks in season 4 of ‘Bel-Air’ (Peacock) Jabari Banks and Olly Sholotan have portrayed Will Smith and Carlton Banks for four seasons of Bel-Air, and it hasn’t been without its lesson. With Will’s