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After a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early license review of the network’s television stations. The standoff between President Donald Trump’s administration and the global entertainment conglomerate is the first crisis facing Walt Disney’s new CEO Josh D’Amaro.Last Thursday, Kimmel, whose late-night TV program airs on Disney’s ABC, did a send-up of the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, joking that First Lady Melania Trump had “a glow like an expectant widow.”The joke was made three days before the actual black-tie dinner, celebrating press freedom and free speech, in Washington. The president and first lady were rushed from the dinner f...

Prime Video unveiled the official trailer for Spider-Noir, the highly anticipated new series starring Nicolas Cage in his first leading TV role. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the new series will roll out globally on Prime Video on May 27, 2026, across more than 240 countries and territories. For the first time ever, viewers can choose their own adventure as the series will be available to stream in two ways, in “Authentic Black & White” and “True-Hue Full Color.” Spider-Noir trailer launch The official trailer made its world premiere to a packed room filled with 2100 fans at the Centro Banamex Convention Center in Mexico City for CCXPMX26, the largest pop culture festival in the world. Actors Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Jack Huston, Karen Rodriguez, alongside creator/co-showrunn...

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for him to be “immediately fired” after he called the president’s wife, Melania Trump, an “expectant widow” during a segment that aired two days before a gunman opened fire outside the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner. Kimmel responded to both Trump and Melania during his opening monologue of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Monday after they both called for ABC to take action against the host.“You know how sometimes you wake up in the morning and the first lady puts out a statement demanding you be fired from your job? We’ve all been there, right?” Kimmel began. 1:47 Suspected WHCD gunman charged with attemptin...

The world of law, crime, and chaos is set to reignite as Inspector Avinash, headlined by Randeep Hooda, gears up for its much-anticipated Season 2, premiering soon on JioHotstar. Produced by Jio Studios, Neeraj Pathak and Krishan Chowdhry, the show is set against the gritty backdrop of 1990s Uttar Pradesh. This new season dives into a darker, more volatile chapter in the life of Inspector Avinash Mishra, a cop who once took on the system, and now finds himself tested like never before. Inspector Avinash season 2 teaser The first look offers a glimpse into a world operating at full throttle, elevated in scale, packed with high-octane action, and charged with intensity. With explosive confrontations and a heightened sense of danger, the teaser sets the tone for a season where the stakes are ...

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A crew member helping to assemble the stage for Shakira’s upcoming concert in Brazil has died following an accident on Sunday, according to event organizers. “The event organizers confirm that an accident this Sunday afternoon (April 26th) tragically claimed the life of a professional who was working on assembling the structures for the show,” event organizers said in a statement shared to social media ahead of Shakira’s May 2 concert in Rio.“First responders provided initial care at the scene, and the Fire Department was immediately called to transport the patient. Unfortunately, the professional passed away at the hospital.“At this time, we are providing all support, comfort, and solidar...

As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since declaring independence from Britain, King Charles III is set to visit Washington for a state visit that underscores how far the relationship between the two countries has come. U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host the King and Queen Camilla from April 27 to 30, marking the first official state visit of Trump’s second term.The visit will include a formal arrival ceremony, a bilateral meeting and a State Dinner, along with military honours and a 21-gun salute, highlighting the longstanding alliance between the two countries.But beyond the pageantry, analysts say the visit comes at a sensitive geopolitical moment.“It’s going to be a very structured, very tightly scripted event,” royal historian Justin Vogue sa...

Prismix Studios, rapidly emerging as one of India’s most forward-thinking AI-led film studios, is celebrating the strong audience response to its debut AI-powered short film Happy Birthday Joshi, produced in collaboration with Lens Vault Studios. With a clear vision to merge cutting-edge technology with deeply human storytelling, Prismix is positioning itself at the forefront of a new wave in filmmaking. The short film stands out not just for its use of advanced AI tools, but also for the unique concept it explores. Drawing creative inspiration from the idea of the world’s first computer virus, the narrative reinterprets this technical premise through a deeply emotional and human lens. This blend of innovation and storytelling has helped the film carve a distinct identity, setting it apart...

Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed is criticizing the new Michael Jackson biopic while claiming that the late pop icon was “worse than Jeffrey Epstein.” Antoine Fuqua’s Michael hits theatres Friday and gives “an in-depth portrayal of the complicated man who became the King of Pop,” according to Lionsgate, which handles the worldwide distribution of the film.Reed is questioning how the new biopic failed to acknowledge the abuse allegations explored in his 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, which raised child molestation allegations from Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who shared in harrowing detail how they say Jackson sexually abused them as boys. 4:10 Colman Domingo on becoming Michael Jack...

Filmmaker and talk show host Karan Johar has officially confirmed that his hugely popular celebrity chat show Koffee With Karan will return with its ninth season this year. The much-awaited new edition is set to premiere around the festive occasion of Diwali, marking yet another comeback for one of India’s most talked-about entertainment properties. Karan Johar announces Koffee With Karan season 9 The announcement has generated significant excitement among fans, as the show has long been known for its candid conversations, celebrity revelations, and viral rapid-fire rounds. Since its debut in 2004, Koffee With Karan has built a reputation for offering audiences an inside look into the personal and professional lives of some of the biggest names in the film industry. Source link

Jake Reiner, the son of the late director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, is speaking out about the deaths of his parents in a personal essay titled “Mom and Dad.” Two months after his brother Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple murders in the deaths of his parents, Jake, 34, shared details on Substack of the “living nightmare” he’s experienced since learning what happened to them.Jake shared that on the afternoon of Dec. 14, he was at a celebration of life for one of his best friends — who died in October — when he received the news of his parents’ deaths. 0:29 Nick Reiner pleads not guilty to murder of pa...