NEW YORK – The New York Times is disbanding its sports department and will rely on coverage from The Athletic, a website it acquired last year for $550 million. The decision impacts more than 35 people in the sports department, according to The New York Times. Journalists on the sports desk will move to other … Read more
LOS ANGELES – Madonna says she is focused on her health and getting back on stage after a “serious bacterial infection” that led to her hospitalization in an an intensive care unit for several days last month. “I’m on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life,” the pop … Read more
LONDON – An aspiring actor who accused Kevin Spacey of being a “vile sexual predator” who drugged and assaulted him when he sought his mentorship acknowledged Monday that he later joked with friends that he might resort to having sex with the Oscar winner if he couldn’t find work. The man testified that he used … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – WWE is bringing its Friday Night SmackDown to San Antonio’s AT&T Center this fall. The AT&T Center announced Monday that Friday Night SmackDown will take place on Oct. 20. Tickets to the event will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday at ATTCenter.com or on Ticketmaster.com. For presale access, click on … Read more
Indiana Jones’ reign atop the box office was short-lived. In its second weekend in theaters, the Disney release was usurped by another franchise fifth – “ Insidious: The Red Door.” The horror film starring and directed by Patrick Wilson scared up $32.7 million in ticket sales from 3,188 theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Taylor Swift fans didn’t just go “Back to December” this weekend, they were transported all the way back to 2010 as Swift released “Speak Now (Taylor’s Version).” Now, 13 years later (Swifties know the symbolism), fans are reliving the album, reminiscing, and feeling “Enchanted” all over again. “Speak Now” was Swift’s third … Read more
NEW YORK – There were fancy dresses and men in tuxes, but some came in attire that was decidedly more casual — not an unusual sight at New York’s Lincoln Center. But the scene Saturday evening was far from routine as faux flowers hung from the balconies and as brides — yes, brides — clutched … Read more