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Shepard Smith resigns from Fox News

Shepard Smith, one of Fox News’ leading anchors and a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, will step down from the network, effective immediately, the network announced Friday. ...

DATE: Oct 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘We’re not alone’ – ‘Sesame Street’ tackles addiction crisis

NEW YORK – “Sesame Street” is taking a new step to try to help children navigate life in America – it’s tackling the opioid crisis. Sesame Workshop is exploring the backstory of K...

DATE: Oct 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

College-scandal movie got early decision from Lifetime Network

Those riveted by the college-admissions scandal will get a double dose Saturday, when the Lifetime cable network airs a two-hour movie and hourlong investigative piece about the topic. ...

DATE: Oct 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Reboot of reality show on weight loss films in Santa Fe

SANTA FE – A revamped version of the long-running reality show “The Biggest Loser” about physical fitness and weight-loss is filming in northern New Mexico. The New Mexico Film Of...

DATE: Oct 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Police: ‘Jersey Shore’ star arrested in LA after struggle

LOS ANGELES – “Jersey Shore” star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro was arrested early Friday on suspicion of kidnapping in Los Angeles and had to be shocked with a stun gun while being taken into custody,...

DATE: Oct 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Diahann Carroll, Oscar-nominated, pioneering actress, dies

NEW YORK – Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the first black woman to star in a non-servant role in a TV series as “Julia,” has died. She wa...

DATE: Oct 4, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Shane Gillis no longer joining ‘SNL’ cast after outcry over racist language

“Saturday Night Live” has parted ways with Shane Gillis, the just-hired stand-up comic whose past use of racist, homophobic and sexist language led to a firestorm last week. The c...

DATE: Sep 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

Hurt Christie Brinkley pulls out of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

NEW YORK – Christie Brinkley has been sidelined for Monday’s season premiere of “Dancing with the Stars.” ABC said in a statement that Brinkley is unable to continue this season a...

DATE: Sep 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Performing Arts

‘Jeopardy!’ host Trebek says he’s resumed chemotherapy

NEW YORK – “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says he’s had a setback in his battle with pancreatic cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy again. Trebek told ABC’s “Good Morning America”...

DATE: Sep 17, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

‘SNL’ adds three to its cast, including an Asian American comic

LOS ANGELES – “Saturday Night Live” is adding three new cast members for its upcoming 45th season, including the show’s only Asian American performer. Bowen Yang, who joined NBC’s...

DATE: Sep 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Reality star ‘The Situation’ released from federal prison

NEWARK, N.J. – “Jersey Shore” cast member Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is now a free man. The 37-year-old reality television star’s publicist says he was released from prison i...

DATE: Sep 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment

Trump again attacks ‘Will & Grace’ actress Debra Messing

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump is again attacking Debra Messing, calling the liberal activist and “Will & Grace” star a racist and saying she should be fired from the NBC sitcom. ...

DATE: Sep 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Arts and Entertainment