Sarah Schweitzman Named Co-Head of CAA Media Finance
Sarah Schweitzman has been named co-head of CAA Media Finance. The sales agent will run the department alongside veteran Roeg Sutherland, overseeing the packaging and representation of…
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US: Wall Street ends lower on mixed earnings, revived US-China trade tensions
Wall Street closed lower on Wednesday as a wave of mixed earnings, including Netflix’s disappointing results, dampened risk sentiment as investors assessed reports that the Trump…
California National Guard to support food banks due to expected food assistance delays
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday he will deploy National Guard troops to support food banks in November, a move that comes in light of anticipated delays to federal food…
Europe: Lacklustre earnings nudge shares lower; L’Oreal, Hermes decline
EUROPEAN shares nudged lower on Wednesday, after two sessions of gains, as a flurry of lacklustre earnings from major firms including French cosmetics giant L’Oreal and Birkin bag maker…
Kering beats third-quarter forecasts as smaller brands cushion Gucci decline
Kering’s overall group sales fell less than analysts expected in the third quarter thanks to the performance of its smaller brands and some encouraging signs at ailing flagship brand…
Sliwa angrily quits radio gig on air after boss calls on him to leave NYC mayoral race
Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa angrily quit his WABC talk-radio job on Wednesday after the station's owner called on him to withdraw from the race. Source link
Oil jumps after settlement on new US sanctions on Russian oil companies
Oil prices extended gains after settlement on Wednesday, rising by more than US$2 a barrel after the United States imposed sanctions on major Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil. The…
Jimmy Kimmel Says ABC ‘Was About to Close a Deal’ for Jon Stewart to Host Late Night When Execs Watched Kimmel’s Tape; Bob Iger Told Him: ‘You’re Cheaper’
Jimmy Kimmel was a recent guest on Ted Danson’s “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” podcast and revealed that he nearly lost the job of hosting an ABC late-night talk show to none other than…
Appellate court pauses lawsuit over Everglades detention center due to government shutdown
A federal lawsuit that temporarily had interrupted operations at an immigration detention in the Florida Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz" was paused Wednesday by an appellate court…
What to know about redistricting efforts across U.S. at Trump's prodding
President Donald Trump's desire to secure the Republican majority in Congress has prompted an unusual burst of mid-decade redistricting in multiple states. Source link
Trump says training to use Tomahawk missiles would take too long in decision not to arm Ukraine
President Trump on Wednesday said he didn't give Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine because it would take too long to train them to use them. Source link
Chinatown Vendors and Workers Speculate About the ICE Raid’s Potential Fallout
Less than 24 hours after federal officials descended on Canal Street in New York City’s Chinatown district, the scene there appeared to be relatively subdued Wednesday afternoon. Nine…
Lauryn Hill Unveils Canada Tour Dates
Lauryn Hill will visit eight cities across Canada on a tour she’s calling “Artist In Residence.” Launching on Nov. 19 at the Burton Cummings Theatre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Hill will…
LA man shot by federal agents during arrest streams law enforcement activity on TikTok
A Los Angeles man shot by federal officers while he tried to evade arrest Tuesday morning is a popular local TikTok streamer who documents police activity, immigration enforcement and…
After others departed, Pentagon announces 'new' press corps filled with conservative news outlets
Several conservative news outlets said Wednesday they had agreed to a new press policy rejected by virtually all legacy media organizations and will take their place in the Pentagon to…
From ‘Stranger Things’ to ‘Elf’: 20 Advent Calendars That Every Pop Culture Junkie Will Love
Counting down to the holidays just became a lot more fun this year, with a slate of new doored calendars inspired by some of your favorite pop culture stars, shows and movies. From dozens…
Sarah Paulson Kept It Bright With White Prada Pumps for ‘All’s Fair’ London Premiere
Sarah Paulson is keeping the white hot heel trend alive with a pair from Prada. The actress walked the carpet at the “All’s Fair” London premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London…
University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations
The University of Virginia has agreed to abide by White House guidance forbidding discrimination in admissions and hiring, becoming the latest in a growing list of campuses striking deals…
Selling the sun: U.S. company is building satellite mirrors to keep solar farms operating after dark
Thousands of mirrors orbiting the earth could soon light up the night sky if a California startup gets permission from the U.S. government to launch an experimental satellite that would…
VA secretary tells Congress to end the government shutdown
More than three weeks after more than 30,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees were furloughed or forced to work without pay because of the government shutdown, VA Secretary Doug…
U.S. hits two Russian oil companies with sanctions for Moscow's failure to end the Ukraine war
The Trump administration slapped sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies Wednesday, citing the country's "lack of serious commitment" to ending its war on Ukraine. Source link
Jeff Hiller, Dascha Polanco, Ashlie Atkinson Join NBC Comedy ‘Stumble’ in Guest Roles (EXCLUSIVE)
NBC‘s upcoming cheerleading comedy “Stumble” has added a trio of guest stars. Variety has learned exclusively that Jeff Hiller, Dascha Polanco, and Ashlie Atkinson are all set to appear in…
Jeff Merkley holds the Senate floor for 22 hours to protest Trump
Sen. Jeff Merkley concluded a 22-hour Senate floor speech on Wednesday, stopping short of breaking the record as he railed against President Trump. Source link
Ciara Stars in True Religion’s New Holiday Campaign
On Tuesday, True Religion unveiled the launch of its 2025 holiday campaign, “Wrapped in True,” featuring the multihyphenate Grammy-winning Ciara. As part of the new holiday campaign, the…