Jensen Ackles stars in trailer for new Prime Video series ‘Countdown’

Prime Video is sharing the trailer for the new series Countdown, starring Jensen Ackles as LAPD detective Mark Meachum, who is recruited into a secret task force to investigate the murder of a Department of Homeland Security officer. The show’s official logline reads, “When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in …

31st annual Critics Choice Awards to kick-off awards season in 2026, returning Jan. 4

The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards is scheduled to kick-off awards season on Jan. 4, 2026, airing on E! and USA Network. The event will take place at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif., beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST. Per a press release, the awards show celebrates “the finest in cinematic and television achievement,” with …

Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on gender-affirming medical care for minors

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law that prohibits certain forms of gender-affirming medical treatment for minors. This ruling marks the first time the Supreme Court has directly addressed a state law targeting gender-affirming care, making it one of the most consequential decisions related to LGBTQ+ rights in recent years. The high court …

Ready-to-eat chicken meals sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria fears

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday that FreshRealm is recalling pre-made chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart nationwide over concerns the ready-to-eat meals could possibly be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. All products made before Tuesday are impacted. According to a notice from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), FreshRealm, …

Status of Pacers’ guard Tyrese Haliburton remains uncertain for Game 6 of NBA Finals

According to Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle, the status of star guard Tyrese Haliburton for Thursday’s must-win Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder will be a ‘game-time decision’. The Pacers trail the Thunder, 3-2, and need a win at home to force a Game 7. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported …

Baltimore Ravens acquire cornerback Jaire Alexander after release from Packers

The Baltimore Ravens announced on Wednesday they have signed former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander. The Packers released Alexander last week after seven seasons, making the end of his time there which included a pair of second-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods: one in 2020 and another in 2022. According to ESPN, Alexander has signed …

Dwayne Johnson stars in trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’

A24 is previewing The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson as MMA fighter and two-time UFC Heavyweight Tournament Champion Mark Kerr. Written, directed, co-produced and co-edited by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine tells the story of the legendary mixed martial artist and fighter. The biopic marks Safdie’s solo directorial feature debut from a script he wrote (he …

Nikki Glaser returning to host 2026 Golden Globes, set for January 11

Comedian Nikki Glaser will return for the second, consecutive year as host of the 2026 Golden Globe Awards ceremony, slated to take place in Los Angeles on Jan. 11. The ceremony is frequently held the first weekend of January, but will shift to the second weekend of January in 2026. The 83rd annual Golden Globes, …

Florida Panthers win second straight Stanley Cup with 5-1 win over Oilers

The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers for the second year in a row to win the Stanley Cup, clinching the championship with a 5-1 win in Tuesday night’s Game 6 at Amerant Bank Arena in South Florida. The Panthers closed out the series beginning with Sam Reinhart’s unassisted goal in the first period, followed …

Kraft Heinz to remove artificial dyes from its U.S. food products by the end of 2027

Kraft Heinz, the manufacturer of foods such as Jell-O, Capri Sun and Kool-Aid, announced Tuesday that they will remove artificial dyes from its products sold in the U.S. by the end of 2027. The multinational food company also said it will stop making new products that contain these dyes, effective immediately. Over 200 brands are …