Marvel Studios greenlights ‘Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings’ sequel

Variety is reporting that Marvel Studios has greenlit a sequel to “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”. The first film’s director, Destin Daniel Cretton, will be back for the sequel, which is part of an “exclusive multi-year overall deal with Marvel Studios and Hulu’s Onyx Collective.” As part of the deal, Cretton will …

Actor Jussie Smollett found guilty on five counts of faking hate crime, lying to police

Jussie Smollett was found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct on Thursday, stemming from a January 2019 incident in which the actor alleged he had been attacked because of his race and sexual orientation. A Chicago jury reached guilty verdicts on five of six charges against Smollett. The decision came after nearly 10 hours …

Former reality star Josh Duggar found guilty on child pornography charges; faces up to 20 years in prison

A federal jury in Arkansas on Thursday convicted former reality TV star Josh Duggar of downloading and possessing child pornography. The jury in Fayetteville found the 33-year-old Duggar guilty on one count each of receiving and possessing child pornography. He faces up to 20 years in prison and fines of up to $250,000 for each …

Tennessee Titans claim linebacker Zach Cunningham off waivers

The Tennessee Titans claimed inside linebacker Zach Cunningham off waivers from the Houston Texans on Thursday. Cunningham, 27, was released by the Texans (2-10) on Wednesday after being late to and missing meetings this season. Cunningham, who played at Vanderbilt in Nashville, has played for coach Mike Vrabel when Vrabel was Texans linebackers coach and …

Simone Biles named Time Magazine’s ‘Athlete of the Year’

On Thursday, four-time Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles was named TIME Magazine‘s Athlete of the Year. The 24-year-old gymnast made headlines after temporarily withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics and sparking conversations about athletes’ mental health. After dropping out of the opening event, citing a case of the “twisties” (a dangerous version of mental disorientation where …

Scott Peterson resentenced to life in prison for murder of wife Laci and their unborn son

Scott Peterson was resentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, nearly two decades after the California man was convicted of killing his wife Laci and the couple’s unborn child. Laci Peterson disappeared in 2002 after visiting a salon in Modesto, Calif., near San Francisco. Her remains were found several months later. Peterson was convicted and …

Woman dies after being pulled from car during rescue attempt near brink of Niagara Falls

New York State Parks Police said a woman who was pulled from a submerged car near the brink of Niagara Falls on Wednesday has died. Earlier in the day, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue diver deployed from a helicopter and climbed into the partially submerged car, pulling the woman out of the frigid water. Onlookers …

Tiger Woods to play the PNC Championship with son Charlie

Tiger Woods announced on his official social media accounts that he will play the PNC Championship alongside his 12-year-old son, Charlie, set for Dec. 18-20 at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Fla. The PNC Championship is a tournament in which major champions play alongside a family member. Tiger and Charlie played together in the tournament last …

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams out with season-ending shoulder injury

Seahawks Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams tore his labrum and sustained significant shoulder damage in Sundays game against the 49ers, and will undergo season-ending surgery. Adams, 26, has racked up 87 tackles and has a career-high two interceptions as one of the Seahawks’ top defensive players. Adams exited Sunday’s win after suffering the shoulder injury; …

Tom Holland confirms he will play Fred Astaire in upcoming biopic for Sony Pictures

Tom Holland has confirmed he’ll be playing Fred Astaire, the legendary actor, dancer, and singer, who starred along with Ginger Rogers in a series of classic musicals. “Oh, I am playing Fred Astaire,” he told reporters. “The script came in a week ago; I haven’t read it yet. They haven’t given it to me. I know …