Roaring screams, tears and Sweet Caroline: Fans go wild as Lionesses secure place in World Cup final

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The California Senate voted on Thursday to grant unemployment benefits to workers who are on strike. The bill passed with a 27-12 vote. The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA have each expressed support for the bill.

Disney is pushing back on reports that the company is talking with Nexstar Media Group about a potential sale of ABC and its eight local ABC stations.

Can you say, “Netflix effect”?

EXCLUSIVE: Zola Mashariki, the former Fox Searchlight and BET exec who has headed up Audible Studios for the last two years, is leaving the Amazon-owned company.

EXCLUSIVE: A24 and Chernin Entertainment’s Dicks: The Musical, in the wake of having a rowdy world premiere at TIFF’s Midnight Madness, is tweaking its release date, now going limited on Oct. 6 instead of Sept. 29.

A bill that would make striking workers in California eligible to receive up to $450 a week in unemployment insurance benefits passed in the state Senate on Thursday by a vote of 27-12. Senate Bill 799, which passed in the state Assembly last month, now heads to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom, who can either sign it into law or veto it.

In what’s being billed as the Saudi leader’s “first interview with a major American news network since 2019,” Fox News announced that Bret Baier will sit down with Mohammed bin Salman for a “no holds barred” conversation.

EXCLUSIVE: Paul Yen (Little Fires Everywhere) is set to recur in the third season of Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan in the role of Quân. The show returns with all new episodes on December 1.

Taylor Swift appears to be dating and meeting new people. Reports have linked her with Travis Kelce, an NFL player, with everything starting after he tried and failed to give her his phone number after one of her concerts.

Nelly Furtado and Taylor Swift fangirled over each other in a sweet backstage encounter at the 2023 MTV VMAs earlier this week.

The “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” series will debut on Prime Video in 2024.

One woman has been taken to hospital after a crash saw a vehicle go up in flames on the side of the M60 this evening.

Two men have been rushed to hospital this evening after a horror crash which saw a car flipped onto its side in Tameside.

CBS Evening News, DeSantis defended the state from accusations that it is a hostile environment for Black people, other individuals of color, or the LGBTQ community.DeSantis defended his record on racial issues as governor, noting that unemployment among Blacks in Florida is lower than in liberal-leaning states, that record numbers of Blacks own their own businesses in Florida, and that the state has the highest number of Black students benefitting from school-choice programs.Responding to the NAACP’s issuance of a travel advisory declaring the state as adversarial toward Black Americans — a charge sparked by his administration’s various attempts to crack down on so-called “wokeness” and discussions of systemic racial inequality — a “stunt.” The racial advocacy organization previously called Florida “openly hostile for African Americans, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals.”DeSantis also blamed the media for fueling what he calls false narratives that the state is hostile to LGBTQ people.“When we had the fight with Disney over the elementary education about, should you have things about sex and gender identity telling a second grader that their gender’s fluid? We said, ‘Absolutely not.’ Parents in Florida agreed. And throughout — the country I think agreed with that,” he said.

My Mum, Your Dad viewers were left frustrated as they watched Roger, 58, sent on a second date with Scottish brunette Caroline, 51, despite Roger's daughter Jess, 28, commenting on how it was clear her dad already fancied blonde bombshell Janey more. Caroline's daughter Karli, 20, was convinced that her mum and Roger deserved another chance to see how things progress, so host Davina McCall went along with it.

Ozzy Osbourne provided an update on his health during a recent podcast appearance.

Whoopi Goldberg provided quite a shock to both her co-panelists and the audience of The View during the latest episode!

Alex Rodriguez couldn’t keep from snitching when the s**t hit the fan! Sounds like fans were right to be on team Jennifer Lopez all along…

Listen up, Tom Sandoval! Rachel Leviss wants nothing to do with you anymore!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Jessica Chastain earned stellar reviews out of the Venice and Toronto film festivals for her performance in Michel Franco’s “Memory,” but the role might have never materialized for the actor had Franco listened to some wrongful advice. Speaking to IndieWire, Chastain and Franco revealed that he was warned she’d be “a nightmare and a diva” to work with after winning the Oscar for best actress. Chastain went to film “Memory” shortly after winning the Academy Award for “The Eyes of Tammy Faye.” “Because I have been doing bigger things sometimes and have gotten a lot of attention as of late, [there’s been the idea] that I would not be interested in being on a set without a trailer,” Chastain said.

What in the world?!

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Jason Kilar, who exited as CEO of WarnerMedia after Discovery closed the acquisition of the media company last year, has joined the board of directors of online game platform Roblox. Kilar’s appointment to Roblox’s board was effective Sept. 13.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Hipgnosis Songs Fund’s board of directors announced Thursday that the company will sell two segments of its song catalog in a bid to increase its stock price and pay down debt. The statement, made in a dense 20-page document capably translated into plain English by Billboard, reveals that one package of assets includes 29 catalogs worth around $440 million, which the Blackstone-backed entity, Hipgnosis Songs Capital, has agreed to acquire.

Steven J. Horowitz Offset has announced the title and release date of his sophomore solo album, “Set It Off.” The project, which features Travis Scott, is slated to drop on Oct. 13.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor What will the people choose? In its final stretch, on Sunday, the Toronto International Film Festival will announce the film chosen by the public for the People’s Choice Award of its 48th edition. After “Poor Things” took home the Golden Lion at Venice, we look to the Canadian awards season staple to boost a film in the hunt for best picture. The top prize has become one of the most vital predictors of awards season success.

Camila Morrone’s career is booming. The American-Argentinean actress recently starred in “Gonzo Girl,” a film that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and places Morrone in the midst of some of the best and most seasoned actors in the industry.

As the weather in the UK is gradually getting colder, you may be tempted to let your dog sleep in bed with you.

Venus Williams is a legendary tennis player with a career spanning several decades. Although she is a veteran in the field, she showed excitement upon arriving in Puerto Rico for the first time.

Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny recently took the town by storm as they enjoyed a romantic dinner at the renowned Carbone restaurant. The paparazzi’s flashing cameras captured the moment as the dynamic duo stepped out, effortlessly stealing the spotlight.The 27-year-old reality TV star and fashion icon showcased her signature elegance and fashion-forward taste during this high-profile evening.

Elon Musk and Amber Heard are still friends. The former couple, who dated on and off for a year in 2016, was one of the most confusing celebrity couples, leaving many puzzled about the things that they had in common. In a new string of posts shared on X, previously called Twitter, Musk revealed that the two had a lot in common, and that Heard dressed up as one of his favorite video game characters.

Michelle Obama made the most out of the fading days of summer. The former First Lady recently embarked on a late summer holiday in Spain, enjoying a whirlwind adventure in two beautiful cities – Mallorca and Madrid.

A space enthusiast convinced that a mysterious hole on a beach was a "once-in-a-lifetime cosmic event" has been left embarrassed after it emerged that a man had dug it out.

Parris Goebel is the visionary behind some of the most electrifying performances in recent memory. This New Zealand-born choreographer, who goes by the mononym Parris, has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique style and breathtaking routines. Parris discovered her passion for dance at an early age.

Jennifer Lopez is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in the best possible way. The successful star is looking back at her journey during a recent visit to her hometown in the Bronx, meeting with Latina entrepreneurs from her Limitless Labs Grameen American program, who have benefited from JLo’s partnership with Grameen America to help businesswomen achieve their dreams.JENNIFER LOPEZ ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM AFTER ALMOST A DECADEJENNIFER LOPEZ SLAYS THE FRONT ROW AT COACH’S NYFW SHOW IN A QUINTESSENTIAL LOOKThe actress met with 20 Latina entrepreneurs, including Bella Shique owner Lissette, and shared her experience after listening to the challenges and successes of the women at the special event.“It’s always inspiring to come back here and see what we’re doing together and how people are getting the opportunity to do and show what they can do with their lives.

The disgraced CEO of Theranos Elizabeth Holmes and ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Jen Shah have unexpectedly become friends, as they are both inmates at the same prison and have seemingly “bonded” over their own experiences.ELIZABETH HOLMES ARRIVES TO PRISON TO START 11-YEAR SENTENCEELIZABETH HOLMES’ FIRST DAYS IN PRISON: BREAKS PROTOCOL DURING FAMILY VISITAs reported by People, the two inmates have spent some quality time together while in prison. “They’re friends.

Rafael Nadal‘s comeback might be happening sooner than expected. The Spanish tennis star suffered an injury at the Australian Open in January of this year, which left him unable to play for some time. It was an opportunity that Nadal took to relax and heal, undergoing surgery in June in Barcelona to address various injuries.