TANZANIA – Angelina Jolie and the United Nations’ refugee agency are parting ways after more than two decades. In a joint statement issued Friday, the actress and the agency announced she was “moving on” from her role as the agency’s special envoy “to engage on a broader set of humanitarian and human rights issues.” “I … Read more
This contest is just about as even as you can get — the Roadrunners are ranked #22 and the Troy Trojans are ranked #23. Both teams are on 10-game win streaks. If you’re looking to cheer on the ‘Runners, you can check out one of the several watch parties happening across town. Here’s the list: … Read more
LONDON – Four people were hospitalized in critical condition on Friday after hundreds of people forced their way into a London concert venue during a performance by Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake. Police said eight people were taken to hospitals after being caught in a crowd of people trying to get into the O2 Brixton Academy. … Read more
NEW YORK – Ryan Seacrest will usher in 2023 on “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” from Times Square, with iconic bands from the 1980s and 1990s as well as a member of BTS and a TikTok sensation. Duran Duran, fresh off an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, will play from a catalogue … Read more
LONDON – Daryl McCormack is the zen master. It’s not a new acting role or a level of spiritual enlightenment, it’s a nickname he got on set for being extremely laidback. The Irish actor is having a busy and rewarding year with ensemble appearances on TV in brutal period drama “Peaky Blinders” and dark comedy … Read more
NEW YORK – Unemployment didn’t last long for Trevor Noah — he’s hosting the Grammy Awards in early 2023. The comedian who recently left his post as host of “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central has been asked to be master of ceremonies on Feb. 5, which will be his third time leading the Grammys. … Read more
HOUSTON – The man accused of fatally shooting rapper Takeoff last month outside a Houston bowling alley sought information about using fake plane tickets to obtain an expedited passport in his efforts to flee the country, and repeatedly made online searches about whether he was a suspect in the case, prosecutors alleged during a court … Read more