‘Rick and Morty’ creator dropped by Hulu after abuse charges

LOS ANGELES – Hulu on Wednesday became the second television company to cut ties with “Rick and Morty” creator Justin Roiland after felony domestic abuse charges against him were revealed. “We have ended our association with Justin Roiland,” 20th TV Animation and Hulu Originals said in a statement. Roiland co-created and provides voices for the … Read more

Panic! at the Disco ends; Brendon Urie to focus on family

NEW YORK – First there were four, then they became three and finally just one. Now it’s time to say a final farewell to art pop-rock Panic! at the Disco. Brendon Urie, the only musician left from the original group, announced on the band’s Instagram page Tuesday that Panic! at the Disco “will be no … Read more

Official: Australia could deny Ye entry over antisemitism

CANBERRA – A senior Australian government minister said Wednesday that rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, could be refused a visa due to antisemitic comments if he attempts to visit Australia. Education Minister Jason Clare was responding to media reports that the U.S. celebrity intends to visit the family of new Australian partner Bianca … Read more

Searchers find 2nd hiker in area where Julian Sands missing

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – Rescue personnel in California have found a 75-year-old hiker who was lost on the same snow-covered mountain where actor Julian Sands is missing. NBC LA captured images of Jin Chung, of North Hollywood, being loaded into an ambulance Tuesday afternoon. He had a leg injury and some weather-related injuries but was … Read more

A nod at 90, a 42-year gap and more Oscar nomination numbers

LOS ANGELES – A descending look at the numbers behind Tuesday’s nominations for the 95th Academy Awards. ___ 90: Age of John Williams, nominated for best original score for “The Fabelmans.” The composer’s latest nomination makes him the oldest person ever to be nominated for a competitive Oscar. Director Agnès Varda and screenwriter James Ivory … Read more