'American Idol' Season 23 Lineup Confirmed: 2 Exit Series, 1 New Star Joins

Angered by Team USA’s botched baton handoff Friday at the Paris Olympics in the men’s 4×100-meter relay — the 11th since 1995 resulting in disqualifications or bans — nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis is calling for change.

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details on the upcoming second season of Tracker, which premieres Sunday, October 13 on CBS.

Blake Lively’s new romantic drama “It Ends With Us” has reportedly been banned from movie screens in Qatar because of the film’s kissing scenes.The nation’s Censorship Committee – which has the final word on what plays in Qatari theaters – was behind the decision to block the PG-13 film, according to Deadline and Variety. Based on the popular Colleen Hoover novel of the same name, “It Ends With Us” focuses its story on domestic abuse and a woman’s struggle to leave a toxic relationship.

Blake Lively claims that her husband Ryan Reynolds is the one who wrote the dialogue for the memorable rooftop scene in It Ends With Us and now screenwriter Christy Hall is reacting.

The entertainment world was shaken when beloved TV icon Paul O'Grady passed away "unexpectedly but peacefully" at the age of 67 in March 2023. New documents surfaced this week revealed he left behind an astonishing £8.4 million fortune from his bustling television career.The documents revealed that the cherished For The Love of Dogs host amassed significant wealth, cared for by his company Buster Productions, so-named in homage to his darling late dog.These figures were disclosed to Companies House by Pauls confidante and representative Joan Marshrons, 71, as reported by The Sun.

Gina Gershon opened up about filming her very first intimate scene with Tom Cruise in Cocktails.

A day after news broke that Tru Valentino will not be returning to The Rookie as a series regular for the popular ABC drama’s upcoming seventh season, the actor took to his IG story to comment to his departure.

He rose to fame as a singer in 90s boy band Point Break, but many will most likely recognise Declan Bennett from his role in EastEnders.The actor and singer portrayed Charlie Cotton - the grandson of EE legend Dot Cotton - in the BBC One soap, and looked worlds away from his pop star days. Before Declan, 43, became a soap star, he had his sights set on music stardom. In 1999, he got his break when he was chosen to sing live on ITV's This Morning as part of a search for a boy band.This TV appearance caught the eye of Point Break - a band featuring Byker Grove stars Brett Adams and David Oliver.The group were looking for a third member and were signed to Warner Music at the time.

Algerian welterweight Imane Khelif said recently that the best response to the misguided criticism and bullying she has received would be to win gold in Paris. Mission accomplished.

Joaquin Phoenix is dead after the actor exited the project, according to a new report.The untitled film was scrapped two weeks after Phoenix, 49, parted ways with the production, Deadline reports. During that time, the entire production was left in limbo. Producers scrambled to keep the project alive but were allegedly unable to do so.

The Paris 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony takes place Sunday August 11 with options to watch starting at noon PT or 3 p.m. ET. The event will be available to stream and for those who have cable, and if the live time is too early, there will be primetime viewing options later in the day at 7 p.m. ET and PT.

Justin Baldoni is opening up about the challenges of making It Ends With Us — and perhaps obliquely spilling tea on the behind-the-scenes drama!

Heptathlon hero Katarina Johnson-Thompson isn't just nailing it on the track with a string of titles and Olympic appearances, her life off the field is just as full-on.The star finally won her first Olympic heptathlon medal, taking home the silver at the Paris 2024 games. The 31 year old sports sensation is amidst her fourth Olympic run, boasting two world titles under her belt.

We can’t believe this story. It’s just… unimaginable cruelty and depravity… and towards innocent animals! Adam Britton was known as a cr

Joe Rogan tried to clarify his praiseworthy comments about Robert Kennedy Jr. this week, leading to the belief that the podcast host was endorsing the independent candidate’s presidential bid.

SPOILER ALERT: For those who haven’t read the book, this piece spoils the plot of It Ends With Us.

The beloved Antiques Roadshow wouldn't be the same without the charm and expertise of jewellery guru Geoffrey Munn, but what's known about his other half? Geoffrey Munn, a familiar face on Antiques Roadshow since 1989, has become one of the programme's most iconic experts. As he dazzles viewers with his knowledge of treasured pieces, fans can't help but wonder about his life away from the cameras.

UPDATED, 8/9: Tru Valentino wants to thank his fans.

Mitzi McCall, whose five-decade resume in entertainment included 11 films, 14 TV shows and many animated series voice-overs, died August 8 at her home in Studio City, CA, at age 91. No details on cause were immediately available.

Blake Lively, star and executive producer of It Ends With Us, got her husband Ryan Reynolds involved in the film adaptation of the Colleen Hoover novel.

Aaron Rodgers‘ forthcoming biography “Out of the Darkness: The Mystery of Aaron Rodgers” mentions his ex, Olivia Munn. Now a source close to the actress revealed her response.

David Boreanaz is opening up about why he couldn’t possibly film another season of SEAL Team and why he had to say goodbye following the seventh and final season.

One of the most vibrant and snappy scores this Emmy season is for Apple TV+’s Kristen Wiig comedy series Palm Royale, a complete homage to the Henry Mancini-Latin jazz-infused 1960s swinging era soundtracks (which by the way this series is set in). The most immediate reference that comes to mind is Mancini’s toe-tapping score for the 1963 Audrey Hepburn movie Charade.

The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) will return to Atlanta October 4 and 5 with notable appearances from longtime Georgia lawmaker, bestselling author and voting rights activist Stacey Abrams and iconic author and recipient of the National Book Award, PEN America’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Humanities Medal and a World Fantasy Award for Short Fiction, Joyce Carol Oates. Founded in 2005, the Decatur Book Festival is an annual celebration of literature, igniting passion for reading and fostering community engagement.

Netflix is among companies that have been affected by a security breach at a post-production partner that has resulted in a massive online leak of anime titles, including Season 2 of Arcane, Terminator Zero, Dandadan, Ranma ½ and more.

Adele is getting hitched! And this isn’t a report from a well-placed source or an unnamed insider — this is straight from the singer’s very own mouth!

A new breakout star (or meme) is coming out of the Olympics: Raygun, the 36-year-old breakdancer from Australia.

for the usual reasons.On August 9, breaking (often referred to as breakdancing) made its Olympic debut, with B-Girls from all over the world showing off their moves in a series of one-one-one battles set to hip-hop music. According to competitors “try to land power moves–acrobatic spins, flips and the like–while also mixing in what is called ‘top rocking,’ or dance elements performed while upright.” However, the breakers don't what the DJ will play ahead of each round and are judged for their originality, as well as their technical skills.Ultimately, Japan's Ami Yuasa took home gold in the women's final while the male competitors (aka B-Boys) will face off on August 10—but the only breaker people seem to be talking about online is Rachael Gunn, the 36-year-old Australian breaker who scored zero points in all three of her battles in the B-Girls' round robin.“This would be me trying to breakdance at the Olympics,” one viewer posted on alongside a clip from one of Raygun's battles.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Here are just some of the online reactions to Raygun on X.com:This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Though Raygun certainly caught viewers by surprise, she didn't fall out of and find herself at the Paris Olympics.

For more years than I care to think of, I was a member of the San Francisco Transgender Civil Rights Implementation Task Force for the City and County of San Francisco. We worked on a number of projects, including getting single-person restrooms in the area designated for all genders, as well as forcing the insurance for San Francisco employees to cover health care related to being transgender. In some ways, I look back at this, amazed at what we managed to get done, other times, frustrated with how little has been done since.

Blake Lively is bringing her new movie It Ends With Us to all areas of the world during her press tour!

Imane Khelif has won gold at the Olympics!

Changing the bed is one of those household chores that we all dread. Despite the joy of slipping into fresh sheets, the struggle to change a duvet cover can be a real pain, and we've all got better things to do than battle with the corners of a duvet cover.That's why shoppers are raving about Silentnight's Coverless Duvet, priced at £34.99, saying they'll "Never go back" to traditional duvets.The hassle-free quilt is the perfect solution to spending ages wrestling with your duvet cover, and it even comes with matching pillows so you still get a put-together look.

Addison Rae is paying homage to the Queen of Pop with this new look!

The family of Caleb Harris isn’t buying this story about his death being an accident!

If you have loved gay writer Tim Murphy’s books since his breathtaking 2016 breakthrough novel, “Christodora,” and its 2019 follow-up, “Correspondents,” then you will be happy to know that his fourth novel, “Speech Team” (Viking, 2023), is being released in August. A powerful story about the consequences of words and a quest for restorative justice, “Speech Team” follows four high school classmates who reunite more than 20 years after graduation following the suicide of a fellow speech team member. “Speech Team” will be released in paperback August 6, 2024.

The theater, from the Greek theatron meaning “a place to see or to observe,” offers a unique escape that other entertainment media cannot provide. Dionysus, the unpredictable Greek god of release and ecstasy, is believed to rule this domain. The delivery of pent-up emotion through monologue or song and dance pleases a fluctuant god like Dionysus.