Movie Theaters Sue New Jersey Claiming First Amendment Right to Reopen

 A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a proposal Wednesday to reauthorize the 1990s-era law that extends protections for victims of domestic and sexual violence after it lapsed in 2019 because of Republican opposition.

Could Britney Spears be releasing new music?

BritBox presented its upcoming series on Tuesday at the 2022 virtual edition of the Television Critics Association winter press tour, including a new series written and directed by Hugh Laurie.

EXCLUSIVE: Hulu is developing The Golden Spoon, a darkly comic murder mystery limited series based on the upcoming novel by Jessica Olien, from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna and ABC Signature, where Brosh McKenna and her Lean Machine banner are under an overall deal.

While longtime Futurama voice actor hasn’t yet issued a statement regarding his absence from Hulu’s series revival, he’s still managed to get his sentiments on the matter across, via a series of fairly pointed retweets.

Disney CFO Christine McCarthy warned that carriage costs for pay-TV bundle Hulu + Live TV would drive an $800 million to $1 billion increase in streaming costs during the current quarter.

A cyclist was reportedly hit by a car on Princess Road (A5103) in south Manchester.

There was never any doubt that Britney Spears still had the moves, but the 40-year-old pop star just proved she can dance like old times. The Crossroads star rocked a sexy hot pink bodysuit with cutouts along with a pair of black stiletto sandals as she did a routine at a dance studio in a video posted on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

STRICTLY champ Giovanni Pernice had a Brit of fun on a night out — by snogging actress Emily Atack. The pair kissed at a Brit Awards afterparty in the early hours of yesterday, where onlookers said they were “all over each other”. Italian dance pro Giovanni, 31, travelled from Glasgow to party at London nightclub The Box with Emily, 32, even though he did not go to the ceremony.

COLEEN Rooney has laid bare her fury over cheating hubby Wayne for the first time — saying that his numerous affairs were “not acceptable”. The embattled Wag, 35, says she felt anger over the striker’s behaviour and said friends asked her why she had stuck by the former England and Man Utd ace after he was caught romping with prostitutes behind her back. Childhood sweetheart Coleen said it was amazing that their 13-year-marriage has survived, and she chose not to leave him partly for the sake of their boys.

EASTENDERS stars John Altman and Steve McFadden turned out to pay their respects for the funeral of Leonard Fenton on Wednesday. The actor - who played Dr Harold Legg on the BBC One soap - sadly passed away aged 95 on January 29th. Leonard was best known for playing one of EastEnders original characters - appearing from its very first episode in 1985 and starring in a total of 267 episodes.

said in a new print interview with Empire magazine that he may have eaten dog feces. Wilson — who owns three pooches — made the awkward admission while responding to the question: “What’s the worst thing you’ve put in your mouth?”“It’s probably dog s–t,” the star declared. “I’m sure, in my quest to pick up dog crap, that I have licked the bag to open the bag, and then it’s on my hand and I have dog s–t in there, too.”And, when asked about his least favorite smell, the “Little Children” star also brought up his beloved canines.

Sharon Stone‘s still got it! The actress posed for a series of artistic, stylish, and sexy photos in Rake magazine recently, sporting a plunging back bodysuit with large, billowy sleeves in one of the shots. In photos you can see here, Sharon paired the look with with thigh-high latex heeled boots, exhibiting her killer figure at 63-years-old.

IndieWire. Brenda Coughlin, director of Impact and Strategy with the Sundance Institute, and Karim Ahmad, director of the Outreach & Inclusion Program, both resigned during the festival in the wake of criticism that “Jihad Rehab” is Islamophobic and promotes jingoism and other stereotypes. And some associated with the movie have sought to distance themselves from their involvement via social media.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker stepped out as a family. Alongside their kids, the couple attended Landon Barker’s fashion show, showing their support.Travis Barker’s daughter Alabama posts update from the hospitalKourtney Kardashian stuns in red leather outfitThis past Tuesday, Kourtney and Travis looked happy to be supporting Landon and his work. Kourtney looked stunning in an all-black ensemble, with a deep neckline and a simple black cross as an adornment.

There’s been a surprising new development in the search for missing 4-year-old Serenity Ann McKinney.

Remembering the happiest moments. Kelly Rizzo paid tribute to her late husband, Bob Saget, one month after his death with a video recapping some of their enjoyable meals together.

Comedian Heather McDonald is being a good sport about her recent on-stage fainting incident that left her hospitalized by sharing video of the event on social media.  The standup comedian, 51, collapsed during a sold-out show in Tempe, Arizona on Saturday night.The ensuing fall left her skull fractured and required a brief stay in the hospital. She took to her Instagram Story soon after to apologize to the crowd as well as the people who had tickets for the next show she was going to do that night that was canceled.  On Tuesday, McDonald went to TikTok to share footage of the incident that reveals the scary moment when she suddenly lost her balance on stage and fell backward, landing directly on the back of her head. Perhaps the most shocking part of the video is the fact that many in the crowd believed the fall was part of her act as it came just after a joke about her health and vaccine status.  Comedian Heather McDonald fainted while performing live on stage in Arizona.

Zack Sharf Dave Chappelle helped kill plans for an affordable housing development in his hometown of Yellow Springs, Ohio, the Dayton Daily News reports. The comedian appeared at a council meeting this week and threatened to pull several businesses he’s developing for Yellow Springs if the town moved forward with the affordable housing development.

the show had been dropped by U.K. broadcaster Channel 5.Given its prominence in Australian television history, it’s no surprise that many actors got their start on the soap opera before breaking out internationally — whether they appeared on the show for one episode or a few seasons.

Wilson Chapman editorJudd Bernard, the producer and screenwriter behind films such as “Point Blank” and “Double Trouble,” died Jan. 25 in Burbank, Calif., his family confirmed to Variety.

Kim Kardashian is her own biggest cheerleader. The 41-year-old mother of four revealed that she has officially started law school and has the perfect accessory to help her study.“And so it begins again #lawschool,” she captioned an image of a pile of books on Wednesday.

case detail report also notes there were no other causes of death and the manner of death is listed as «natural.»Johnson, who was best known for his roles in and, died in September 2021 at 55. A rep for the actor confirmed the news to ET saying, «The world of comedy has truly been shaken» with «the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen.»Johnson's first film came in 1990, when he landed the role of E.Z.E.

Chrishell Stause revealed the relationship between her late mother and ex-husband Justin Hartley was rocky.

Anne-Marie is laughing off her fall during the Brit Awards on Tuesday night.

Fans were shocked when Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the set of “Better Call Saul” in July 2021, subsequently revealing he suffered a heart attack.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorA federal judge has ruled that the state of New Jersey can keep movie theaters closed at the same time religious services or other indoor gatherings are allowed to proceed.The closely watched case offered a close-up look at one effort by beleaguered theaters to open their doors again after months of shutdowns due to COVID-19.In a terse ruling (read it HERE), U.S. District Court Judge Brian R.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterA federal judge in New Jersey on Tuesday denied the theater industry’s request for a temporary restraining order that would force the state to allow theaters to reopen.Judge Brian R. Martinotti also set a schedule for litigating the industry’s request for an injunction on the matter, with a hearing expected on or before Aug.

In these trying times, this school staff has gone the extra mile to make sure their students know they are missed.  As the coronavirus pandemic continues, teachers and students all over the country have had to adjust to new ways of learning at a social distance. Just days before New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced schools in the state will remain closed for this academic year, staff from a Bridgewater elementary school virtually banded together to spread an uplifting message to their students.  On April 28, a video was shared on YouTube featuring the principal, teachers and staff members of the Van Holten Primary School.

Paying it forward! Jennifer Aydin received a big thank you from Governor Phil Murphy after donating to COVID-19 relief efforts.

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and Halsey were among the stars taking part in a virtual benefit concert for New Jersey, after their home state was one of the hardest hit by coronavirus.

By Erik Pedersen

New Jerseyans Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Charlie Puth, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Whoopi Goldberg, Danny DeVito, and soccer star Carli Lloyd have joined the state’s First Lady Tammy Murphy in support of the newly created New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorMajor movie theaters in New Jersey have filed a federal lawsuit against the state for its decision to hold back on reopening multiplexes due to COVID-19.The National Association of Theatre Owners of New Jersey is leading the complaint, with major circuits like AMC, Cinemark and Regal also on board.New Jersey has made great strides in combating the virus and has some of the lowest rates of infections in the country — though the rate has increased over the past week. The state has lifted restrictions on houses of worship, casinos and shopping malls, and now permits outdoor gatherings of up to 500 people.