Tom Holland to star in Christopher Nolan’s next film for Universal

Sources told Deadline that Tom Holland has signed on to star in Christopher Nolan next project for Universal Pictures, with the film set for an Imax release. Plot details are being kept secret, though sources say the film is expected to shoot in early 2025; with the cast also including Matt Damon of Bourne Identity …

Julie Bowen to star in new NBC comedy ‘Taste’

Modern Family alum Julie Bowen has signed on to star in a new NBC comedy titled Taste, from writer-executive producers Justin Shanes and Nedaa Sweiss. Bowen, 54, will also executive produce the series through her ‘Bowen and Sons’ production banner. Per Deadline, Taste follows the employees at a legacy food magazine in California’s Bay Area. …

Strong winds increase in LA area as two new wildfires prompt evacuations in San Diego County

Multiple wildfires broke out in San Diego County (south of Los Angeles) early Tuesday, prompting evacuation orders, school closures and power shutoffs, while officials in Los Angeles remain on high alert amid strong winds and extreme dry conditions. Red flag warnings were issued down the coast of Southern California on Tuesday as weather officials warned …

Ex-Proud Boys leader, Oath Keepers founder among those released from prison after Trump pardons

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio were released from prison on Tuesday, this coming after President Trump granted pardons to more than 1,500 defendants who faced charges in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. In addition to the clemency grants, Trump directed the Justice Department to ask …

Novak Djokovic defeats Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open quarterfinal

Novak Djokovic defeated rival Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 Australian Open quarterfinals with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory at Rod Laver Arena. The 3-hour, 37-minute match — which started Tuesday and ended on Wednesday in Melbourne — gave Djokovic the title of the first men’s player in the Open Era (since 1968) to reach …

Chicago Bears hire ex-Lions OC Ben Johnson as their new head coach

The Chicago Bears have announced the hiring of Ben Johnson as their head coach. Johnson, 38, spent three seasons as Detroit’s offensive coordinator; he had been with the Lions since 2019, starting out as an offensive quality control coach before moving up to tight ends coach, and later passing game coordinator. Johnson led Detroit to …

Jennifer Love Hewitt to reprise role in new ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’

Jennifer Love Hewitt is set to reprise her role as Julie James in an upcoming iteration of the I Know What You Did Last Summer film franchise, directed by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson. The actress posted a photo of herself staring into a mirror that has notes taped all over it, writing in the caption: “It’s never …

Vince Vaughn’s ‘Bad Monkey’ renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+

Vince Vaughn’s “Bad Monkey” has been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+ (per Variety.). The Bill Lawrence series, based on Carl Hiaasen’s novel of the same name, originally debuted on Apple’s streaming service back in August with the season finale airing in October. Showrunner and executive producer Lawrence said in a statement: “I hope …

President Trump is sworn in as 47th President of the United States

President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States in Washington, D.C. for the second time shortly after noon on Monday, Jan. 20th.  Members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, the Trump family, and Trump’s future Cabinet was in attendance along with former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush and Bill …

President Biden issues pardons for close family members and Trump critics in his final moments of presidency

In the final moment of his presidency on Monday, President Joe Biden issued pardons to several close family members as well as several Trump critics. (per ABC NEWS.) Shortly before Donald Trump was to be inaugurated as the nation’s 47th president, the White House announced that Biden granted clemency for Gen. Mark Milley, Dr. Anthony Fauci …