Staying Current

Thanksgiving weekend sees record high box office numbers. “Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint must pay up after tax troubles. Newest Fortnite chapter features Godzilla and other major updates. Hailee Steinfeld and Bills quarterback Josh Allen are tying the knot. “Wicked” star Marissa Bode responds to comments to hate about her character Nessa’s disability.

Thanksgiving weekend sees record high box office numbers (NBC)

“Harry Potter” star Rupert Grint must pay up after tax troubles (NBC)

Fortnite’s newest chapter, “HUNTERS”, revolves around Japanese culture and Godzilla (CBR)

Hailee Steinfeld announces her engagement to Bills quarterback Josh Allen (Today) 

“Wicked” star Marissa Bode responds to comments to hate about her character Nessa’s disability (USA Today)

Drake takes legal action against Universal Music Group, iHeartRadio and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” “Moana 2” doesn’t capture as much of the magic as its predecessor. A mom-vlogger has been arrested after posting a haul with over $500 worth of stolen items from Target. A man in Arizona leapt off of a Phoenix roller coaster after the harness malfunctioned. A perfectly preserved saber-toothed cub has been discovered in Siberia. 

Drake takes legal action against Universal Music Group, iHeartRadio and Spotify over Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” (Billboard)

“Moana 2” fails to make big waves and ends up more as a ripple (AP)

A mom-vlogger has been arrested after posting a haul with over $500 worth of stolen items from Target (NBC)

Rider Jumps from Arizona Roller Coaster After Harness Malfunction (EW)

A perfectly preserved saber-tooth kitten was found in Siberian permafrost (Good News Network)

A Glen Powell look-alike contest gave the winner a prize from the man himself. After two months, Earth is parting ways with an asteroid that has been its ‘mini moon.’ However, scientists are just now learning that this visitor might be a piece of our actual moon. A Narnia-themed treehouse and cottage has been opened to the public in Oxford. 

Glen Powell grants prize to his winning doppelganger in Austin look-alike contest (EW)

A judge has allowed Dan Schnieder to continue with his defamation lawsuit over the “Quiet on the Set” documentary (Variety)

After two months, Earth is parting ways with an asteroid that has been its ‘mini moon.’ However, scientists are just now learning that this visitor might be a piece of our actual moon (AP)

A Narnia-themed treehouse is open for rental in Oxford (Good News Network)

Dictionary.com has crowned ‘demure’ as their 2024 ‘Word of the Year’ (Dictionary.com)

Vanity Fair investigation uncovers footage of John F. Kennedy just two months before his assassination. Roman culture expert dives into fact vs. fiction in “Gladiator II.” Astronaut Frank Rubio, who was also stranded on the ISS, voices his shared pain with current stranded astronauts. New “turn of the news” movement has news ratings drop following the election results. Kendrick Lamar surprises fans with unexpected release of sixth album. 

Vanity Fair investigation uncovers footage of John F. Kennedy just two months before his assassination (Vanity Fair)

Roman culture expert dives into fact vs. fiction in “Gladiator II” (People)

Astronaut Frank Rubio feels the pain of current US Astronauts stuck on the ISS (Washington Post)

Americans have decided to “turn off the news” following the 2024 election (Washington Post)

Kendrick Lamar drops surprise sixth album with 12 tracks (NBC)

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ hit theaters today, amping up for a big opening weekend. Coachella has announced its 2025 lineup. Christopher Nolan’s next project has a star-studded lineup including Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and more. “Rust” has premiered three years after a fatal on-set shooting. Scream VII has been announced and will release in 2026. 

‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ become the new “Barbenheimer” as they release today (AP)

Coachella has announced its 2025 lineup (The Direct)

Christopher Nolan’s next project has a star-studded lineup including Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson and more (The Hollywood Reporter)

“Rust” has premiered three years after a fatal on-set shooting (NBC)

Scream VII confirmed, new and old actors coming with “killer” performances (EW)

Liam Payne laid to rest yesterday in a private funeral with family and friends. A duct taped banana sells for $6.2 million at art auction. Voice actor Pamela Hayden retires from ‘The Simpsons’ after 35 years. Colleen Hoover’s “Verity” begins production with Anne Hathaway as the star. Cambridge Dictionary has named manifest as their 2024 “Word of the Year.”

Liam Payne laid to rest yesterday in private funeral with family and friends (Billboard)

A banana duck taped to a wall sells for $6.2 million at art auction (AP)

‘The Simpsons’ Pamela Hayden retires after 35 years (NBC)

Colleen Hoover’s “Verity” to become movie, Anne Hathaway to star (Today)

Cambridge Dictionary has named manifest as their 2024 “Word of the Year” (BBC)

Wicked debuts with a record high score on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans have some stipulations ahead of its theatrical release. John Stamos fakes baldness in solidarity with his Full House costar Dave Coulier’s fight with cancer. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s career ends in the Davis Cup. A new docuseries released yesterday includes new information on Charles Manson. Sabrina Carpenter reveals her Christmas special’s cast in concert video. 

Wicked debuts with record high score on Rotten Tomatoes, but fans have some stipulations ahead of its theatrical release (Rotten Tomatoes, NBC, Variety)

John Stamos fakes baldness in solidarity with his Full House costar Dave Coulier’s fight with cancer (EW)

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal’s career possibly ends in defeat in the Davis Cup (The Athletic)

New Peacock series includes never-before-heard audios of Charles Manson (Today)  Sabrina Carpenter reveals lineup for her Netflix special: A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter (Netflix)

Diddy’s lawyers up in arms regarding seized personal belongings from cell being used to deny bail. Yesterday marked the final premiere for “Wicked” and the end of the highly anticipated movie’s press tour. SNL’s Marcello Hernandez makes a surprise appearance as Domingo at Sabrina Carpenter’s show. Rosanna Pansino has an interesting way of honoring her late father, by smoking marijuana grown in his ashes. Netflix announced that over 60 million households tuned in to watch the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight on Friday. 

Diddy’s lawyers have accused the prosecution of unlawful usage of seized personal belongings (AP)

Yesterday marked the final premiere for “Wicked” and the end of the highly anticipated movie’s press tour (Page Six)

SNL’s Marcello Hernandez makes a surprise appearance as Domingo at Sabrina Carpenter’s show (Rolling Stone)

Rosanna Pansino has an interesting way of honoring her late father, by smoking marijuana grown in his ashes (People)

Netflix announces over 60 million households watched the Paul vs Tyson fight (NBC)

Charli XCX made SNL brat on saturday night as both the episode’s host and musical guest. A new TikTok trend has surfaced surrounding the A24 film I Saw the TV Glow based on queer identities. The USPS announces a new Betty White stamp for the 2025 Forever series. A cruise line is offering a four year voyage that could help Americans who are wishing to escape Donald Trump’s second presidential term. Actor Gary Sinise discusses his decision to step away from acting during difficult family struggle. 

Charli XCX made SNL brat on saturday night as both the episode’s host and musical guest (LA Times)

‘I Saw the TV Glow’ becomes TikTok trend nearly 6 months after the films premier (TikTok)

A cruise line is offering a four year voyage that could help Americans who are wishing to escape Donald Trump’s second presidential term (Yahoo)

Betty White to be added to the USPS Forever Stamp collection in 2025 (NBC)Gary Sinise discusses difficult decision to stop acting amidst family tragedy (EW)

The satirical news outlet, The Onion, has acquired Infowars in a bankruptcy auction. Mark Zuckerberg has collaborated with T-Pain as “Z-Pain” to release an acoustic cover of “Get Low,” for the tech giant’s anniversary. The world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster Kingda Ka will soon complete its last ride. The 2024 Latin Grammys were in Miami last night, with bold performances and big wins. Cameron Diaz is spotted in new Netflix action film trailer, following 11 years of retirement. 

The satirical news outlet, The Onion, has acquired Infowars in a bankruptcy auction (The New York Times)

Mark Zuckerberg has collaborated with T-Pain as “Z-Pain” to release an acoustic cover of “Get Low,” for the tech giant’s anniversary (NBC)

The world’s tallest and fastest roller coaster Kingda Ka will soon complete its last ride (6ABC Action News)

2024 Latin Music Grammys hosted in Miami Thursday night (AP)

Cameron Diaz is returning to acting after an 11 year retirement for new Netflix film (EW)