Photo Courtesy Affirm(NEW YORK) — Comedian and producer Whitney Cummings, actress Keke Palmer, and stand-up Hasan Minhaj are poking fun at fine print, as part of a million dollar contest that invites consumers to, as well. The company Affirm, which bills itself as a “transparent alternative” to the usual credit cards, is putting up a million dollars — 100 prizes of…
NBCUniversal(NEW YORK) — Saturday Night Live has announced its hosts and musical guests for December, including the return of a former cast member. Ozark’s Jason Bateman will do the honors on December 5, with the musical guest Morgan Wallen — who had been previously bumped for violating COVID-19 guidelines when he posted a video of himself partying with female fans. He posted the…
L-R Anthony Russo, Joe Russo/ABC(LOS ANGELES) — After helming the biggest movie of all time, Avengers: Endgame, directors Joe and Anthony Russo are making new headlines. Talk of a sequel to the Netflix hit Extraction began soon after the Joe Russo-penned movie drew big numbers for the streaming service after its April debut, but now it seems the follow-up to the Chris Hemsworth action film has a…
Michael Reaves/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Ed Murray, the eldest of Bill Murray’s five brothers and the inspiration for the Danny Noonan character in Caddyshack, has died. On his William Murray Golf Instagram page, Murray noted the passing “with the heaviest of hearts,” calling his brother a “legend.” The memorial says, “It was Ed who introduced the Murray family to this…
Ian West/PA Images via Getty ImagesEric Clapton has joined Van Morrison’s anti-lockdown campaign protesting U.K. restrictions regarding live performances: He’s recorded a new song written by Morrison called “Stand and Deliver.” It’ll be released Friday, December 4, as a digital download and via streaming services. A snippet of the blues-flavored tune has been posted on…
Craft RecordingsThe release of the recently announced expanded version of George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ Live in Boston, 1982 album, which originally hit stores in 2010, has been moved from December 4 to December 18. The reissue, titled Live in Boston, 1982: The Complete Concert, will be available as a two-CD set, a four-LP vinyl…
Sony Music EntertainmentWith the holiday season about to kick into full gear, a new animated video for Darlene Love’s soulful yuletide classic “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” premiered today on her official YouTube channel. The clip follows a young Black girl as she walks home through a snowy neighborhood, accompanied by a happy snowman. Along…
ABC/Craig Sjodin; Getty Images for dcpElton John fans will be able to catch the pop-rock legend this week on contemporary U.K. pop star Dua Lipa’s upcoming Studio 2054 livestream concert event. “It’s my absolute pleasure and honor to announce Elton John will be joining me at Studio 2054 this Friday,” Dua says in a statement.…
fernandogarciaesteban/iStockBY: ALEXANDRA SVOKOS, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced elementary schools will be reopening in-person on Monday, Dec. 7, in a reversal from a previous decision. De Blasio said Sunday testing would be done weekly and testing consent forms will be required for students to return. Additionally, district…
georgeclerk/iStockBY: REED MCDONOUGH, ABC NEWS (NEW YORK) — Heavy rain is ongoing along the northern Gulf Coast Saturday morning. As of Friday evening, several counties reported over 2 inches of rainfall over a 24 hours period, including Polk County, Texas, that saw 3.18 inches and Wharton County, Texas, which saw 4.98 inches of rain. The…
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, IVAN PEREIRA and MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 61 million people and killed over 1.4 million worldwide, according to real-time data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Here’s how the news is…
Myriam Borzee/iStockBy MORGAN WINSOR, IVAN PEREIRA and MEREDITH DELISO, ABC News(NEW YORK) — A pandemic of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 61 million people and killed over 1.4 million worldwide, according to real-time data compiled by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Here’s how the news is…
JodiJacobson/iStockBy NICOLE PELLETIERE, ABC News (NEW YORK) — Before making a Pilgrim sandwich or a turkey pot pie, be sure to check guidelines for the fridge life of your favorite Thanksgiving eats.Here’s how long your leftovers will last in the fridge, freezer or both, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:TurkeyLasts four…
Lindsay FilcikBy GENEVIEVE SHAW BROWN, ABC News(NEW YORK) — Representation matters.That’s the reason behind one mom’s viral post about dolls with disabilities. Her daughter, Ivy, has Down syndrome and now has a doll that looks just like her.Lindsay Filcik told ABC News’ Good Morning America she believes it is important for children with disabilities to…
nevodka/iStockBy SASHA PEZENIK, ABC News(NEW YORK) — With the steady march toward a safe, effective and authorized coronavirus vaccine, another race now runs alongside: how to dispatch tens of millions of doses across every corner of the nation and globe, and do it safely, securely and swiftly. The solution will involve complicated logistical calculus, experts…
tuachanwatthana/iStockBy IVAN PEREIRA and CAMMERON PARRISH, ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Los Angeles County is on the brink of ordering new restrictions to combat the rising coronavirus cases, but the latest proposal made by the Health Department won’t bring the area to a complete lockdown.Health officials presented their recommendations for a future stay-at-home order during…
