By DON BABWIN and SARA BURNETT CHICAGO (AP) — Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has denied that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself, testifying at his trial that “there was no hoax.” Smollett is facing charges that he …
Read MoreRobin Williams | Vera Anderson/WireImage It’s no secret that Robin Williams had always been orbiting the Batman universe in one way or another. He was first tapped to play the Joker in Tim Burton’s Batman, but plans later fell through. …
Read MoreWASHINGTON — At some point, looking back at 2020-21, Adam Henrique came to symbolize all that was going haywire for the Ducks during the pandemic-altered, 56-game season. He was struggling to score, was scratched from the lineup, was placed on …
Read MoreSAN JOSE – Starting Thursday, kids ages 3 to 11 will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of a negative test no more than 72 hours old to attend Sharks or Barracuda games, or any other …
Read MoreSAN JOSE – Starting Thursday, kids ages 3 to 11 will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have proof of a negative test no more than 72 hours old to attend Sharks or Barracuda games, or any other …
Read More‘The Voice’ Season 21 coaches Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ariana Grande, and Blake Shelton | Trae Patton/NBC Who does Blake Shelton think is the worst coach on ‘The Voice’? As seen below, the “Body Language” singer did a video interview …
Read MoreDolly Parton | Pete Still/Redferns Dolly Parton began her film career with ‘9 to 5’ Though she never saw herself as much of an actor, Parton decided to broaden her horizons in 1980 with a part in 9 to 5. She …
Read MoreUpon Further Review 1. Twenty plays, no points. The Broncos became the sixth team since 2004 to have a drive of at least 20 plays and not score. A key play was third-and-2 from the Chiefs’ 8 (Play No. 19). …
Read MoreThe sports book area of the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, shown in 2018. | Associated Press If approved, the city tax would bring the total rate on gross revenues from sports betting in Chicago to 19%. …
Read MoreARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS House of the Dragon is just one of many Game of Thrones prequels and spinoffs that HBO has in the works. The first prequel pilot was scrapped after HBO spent $30 million on it. But the scrapped prequel …
Read MoreDisneyland will roll out the new Genie mobile app later this week with a pair of Lightning Lane options that will charge a premium for front-of-the-line access on some individual attractions at the Anaheim theme park. The new Disney Genie …
Read MoreA vigil on Dec. 3 honors those killed and wounded in the shooting at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan. | Scott Olson/Getty Images The utter silence of the religious community to anything beyond comforting the grieving families is shocking. …
Read MoreToday’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories. Good afternoon. Here’s the latest news you need to know in Chicago. It’s about a 5-minute read that will brief you on today’s biggest stories. …
Read MoreMayor Lori Lightfoot was raising money on a trip to Washington last week, and later this week, will head to California for more of the same. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Last week, Lightfoot was on a lobbying/fundraising trip to Washington …
Read MoreThe Matrix is an action science fiction movie, but it defied all expectations. The movie is studied in film schools around the world. Audiences continue to debate the meaning behind the 1999 film. The Matrix Resurrections is the newest installment, …
Read MoreIs it time to party like it’s, well, 2019? That’s what thousands of local revelers will be aiming for on this New Year’s Eve, especially since so many didn’t get to celebrate the previous Dec. 31 in their typical fashion. …
Read MoreCongresswoman Lauren Boebert humiliated herself, her district, and indeed the whole state of Colorado last week. Again. This time, Boebert is making national headlines for telling racist, seemingly fabricated anecdotes about her congressional colleague, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. Boebert’s …
Read MoreDan Butler of “Frasier” stars as a sports reporter working on his sobriety in “When Harry Met Rehab.” | Michael Brosilow Quick pace, focus on character helps transcend any cliches in play about Harry Teinowitz’s emergence from addiction. Harry and …
Read MoreDid Prince Harry just one-up his father, Prince Charles? A royal commentator thinks so. The Duke of Sussex recently released a statement saying he severed all ties to a Saudi businessman in what the 37-year-old calls the “CBE scandal.” In …
Read MoreRavens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, a team leader and one of the NFL’s top defensive backs, will miss the rest of the season after tearing a pectoral muscle in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, coach John Harbaugh announced Monday. Humphrey …
Read MoreUSC defensive end Jake Lichtenstein announced on Monday that he has entered the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining. Lichtenstein, who made the announcement on Twitter, is the first USC player to elect to transfer since the hiring …
Read MoreNASA announced its 10 new astronaut recruits out of a pool of more than 12,000 applicants, and a woman from Colorado made the cut. Among the 10 selected members is Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, 32, of Divide. She graduated from Woodland Park …
Read MoreMore than 100 Los Angeles city firefighters were off duty without pay for failing to comply with the city’s vaccine mandate, authorities said. In November, the Los Angeles Fire Department sent out notices to 222 firefighters informing them that they …
Read MoreSome Selling Sunset stars had something to say when it was revealed Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim are dating. Christine Quinn started a rumor about how they fell in love, and Chrishell Stause responded. Christine Quinn said Chrishell Stause and …
Read MoreSANTA MONICA — Santa Monica police stepped up their presence at local schools Monday following an alleged social media threat targeting Santa Monica High School by a student who district officials say made a threatening post on Snapchat. “The student …
Read MoreIn recent months, 90 Day Fiance legend Larissa Lima has undergone some major changes. One change was moving back to Las Vegas after a year in Colorado Springs. Another change was yet another dramatic breast enlargement that had her fans …
Read MoreOutgoing Rep. Jackie Speier on Monday endorsed Assemblymember Kevin Mullin to fill her seat in Congress. Surrounded by other elected officials and Mullin backers on the steps of city hall in South San Francisco, the longtime congresswoman “enthusiastically and unequivocally” …
Read MoreOutgoing Rep. Jackie Speier on Monday endorsed Assemblymember Kevin Mullin to fill her seat in Congress. Surrounded by other elected officials and Mullin backers on the steps of city hall in South San Francisco, the longtime congresswoman “enthusiastically and unequivocally” …
Read MoreBy Ted Barrett and Veronica Stracqualursi | CNN Former Senate majority leader and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole will lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, congressional leaders said in an announcement. “Senator Dole was an …
Read MoreBy Ted Barrett and Veronica Stracqualursi | CNN Former Senate majority leader and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Bob Dole will lie in state in the US Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, congressional leaders said in an announcement. “Senator Dole was an …
Read MorePaula Faris sits down exclusively with several of the Duggar children | Ida Mae Astute/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth are once again in attendance for Josh Duggar’s trial on Dec. 6, 2021. Last …
Read MoreMachine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox | Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for iHeartMedia MGK hopes his nail polish line encourages men to take care of themselves In a Dec. 2 interview with Machine Gun Kelly and his girlfriend Megan Fox are …
Read MoreEditor’s note: This is the Monday Dec. 6 edition of the Purple & Bold Lakers newsletter from reporter Kyle Goon. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. WEEK IN REVIEW Tuesday, W, Lakers 117, Sacramento Kings 92 …
Read MoreMichelle Young’s cast in ‘The Bachelorette’ Season 18 Episode 8, ‘Men Tell All’ | ABC/John Fleenor RELATED: ‘The Bachelorette’ Fans Think Nayte Olukoya and Michelle Young Are Engaged After the Contestant’s Instagram Post What time is ‘The Bachelorette: Men Tell …
Read MoreUtah guard Both Gach dunks during the first half of a Pac-12 basketball game against California, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Gach has been vital to the Utes’ early success. | Isaac Hale, Associated Press Runnn’ Utes’ …
Read MoreBy Kevin Liptak and Natasha Bertrand | CNN US officials are currently weighing a wide set of sanctions on Russia meant to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching an invasion into Ukraine, according to people familiar with the discussions. …
Read MoreBy Kevin Liptak and Natasha Bertrand | CNN US officials are currently weighing a wide set of sanctions on Russia meant to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching an invasion into Ukraine, according to people familiar with the discussions. …
Read MoreCardinals quarterback Kyler Murray runs in the first half against the Bears. | Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images Breaking down the biggest players of the Bears’ depressing, soggy 33-22 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday: Breaking down the biggest players …
Read MorePortrait of Amy Slaton and Tammy Slaton, the Slaton sisters from ‘1000-Lb Sisters’ | TLC Tammy Slaton and Tisa get into an argument on ‘1000-lb Sisters’ Tisa was hired to help Tammy around the house and keep her mobile. In …
Read MoreEric Clapton | Phil Dent/Redferns What ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic once said about listeners who were offended by his songs “Weird Al” Yankovic had parodied songs by numerous artists; however, he wasn’t keen on parodying one of Eric Clapton’s classic rock …
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