President-elect Donald Trump appointed Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as his “special ambassadors” to Hollywood, with the goal of bringing back film business he says has been lost to foreign countries.
Bob Uecker, a former baseball player who transitioned into comedy and as a play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers, passed away at the age of 90. Known for his humor, he appeared in all the Major League movies.
Fox has renewed the Canadian mystery drama Murder In A Small Town for a second season. Based on L.R. Wright’s book series, the show follows detective Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) as he solves crimes in a quiet coastal town.
Pope Francis fell and injured his right arm, but suffered no fractures. Despite the incident, he continued with his scheduled appointments. This is the second fall he’s had in just over a month, with another resulting in a chin injury.
Mark Mothersbaugh, best known for his band DEVO, also found success scoring films and TV shows, and recently revealed that his theme for MTV’s Ridiculousness has been especially lucrative, earning him $1 million annually.
British actor Paul Danan, known for his roles on Hollyoaks and reality TV shows, has passed away at 46. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Danan, a beloved figure in TV, was remembered for his talent and kindness.
The iconic house from the movie Home Alone in Winnetka, Illinois, has been sold for $5.5 million, exceeding the asking price. The house boasts modern amenities and attracted interest from fans and even Macaulay Culkin.
Stephen King joined those calling for the cancellation of this year’s Oscars due to the Los Angeles wildfires, urging people not to vote and to cancel the show. However, the Academy has said the ceremony will proceed as planned.
Wendy Williams feels imprisoned under her guardianship, denying claims of cognitive impairment. Her niece supported her statements, mentioning Williams’ restricted living conditions and lack of communication access.