Legendary fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies at age 91

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91 in Milan, Italy. The Armani Group announced in a statement posted to the designer’s Instagram: “With infinite sorrow, the Armani Group announces the passing of its creator, founder, and tireless driving force: Giorgio Armani. Il Signor Armani, as he was always respectfully and …

Season 29 of ‘The Voice’ to be revamped, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and John Legend set to return

“The Voice” is officially set to return for Season 29 at NBC with a format revamp, airing Spring 2026. Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, and Adam Levine will all return as coaches for Season 29 — reuniting on The Voice for the first time since Season 16. Clarkson most recently appeared as a coach in Season …

Governor DeSantis, state Surgeon General announce plan to end all vaccine mandates in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo have announced that they will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state. Ladapo declared at a press conference, “every single one of them. They’re all wrong,” which drew a standing ovation from the audience. Ladapo questioned the government’s authority to …

Judge rules that critical DNA evidence will be allowed in Gilgo Beach serial killer case

A New York judge ruled Wednesday that prosecutors can present DNA evidence they say connects Rex Heuermann, the suspect accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, to six of the seven women he is charged with murdering. Suffolk County Judge Tim Mazzei made his ruling that prosecutors can use DNA evidence generated by Astrea …

Dallas forward P.J. Washington agrees to 4-year, $90M contract extension with the Mavericks

Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington has agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension. Washington had one season left on his contract that would have paid him $14.1 million. Washington’s agent, Kevin Bradbury told ESPN’s Shams Charania that the deal will run through the 2029-30 NBA season. The 27-year-old Washington was the 12th overall pick …

New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker tears tricep, may miss upcoming season

New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, 26, may miss the upcoming 2025-26 season after suffering an injury during practice on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted on X that “Jets fear that guard Alijah Vera-Tucker suffered a season-ending torn tricep. He is getting a second opinion to confirm the injury and see if surgery is necessary;” …

ABC reveals cast for Season 34 of ‘Dancing With the Stars’

The cast for Season 34 of ABC’s ‘Dancing with the Stars’ was announced live on Good Morning America on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Included in this year’s cast are: Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Jordan Chiles with partner Ezra Sosa; The Traitors and (and brother of Zac) Dylan Efron with pro Daniella Karagach; Boy Meets World …

Billie Eilish reveals 3D collaboration with James Cameron

Billie Eilish announced that she’s working on an unspecified 3D-shot project with acclaimed filmmaker James Cameron. Eilish shared the news of her “very, very special” 3D collaboration with Cameron during her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour concert in Manchester, England According to video circulating on social media, Eilish said: “So you may have noticed …

Man charged in shooting death of 11-year-old boy playing ‘ding-dong ditch’ prank

Authorities have filed murder charges against a man accused of fatally shooting an 11-year-old boy who had been ringing doorbells with friends as part of a prank. The suspect, Leon Gonzalo Jr., was arrested and booked at the Harris County Jail on Tuesday morning and charged with one count of murder, according to Harris County …

Judge rules Trump’s deployment of troops to Los Angeles was in violation of federal law

A federal judge in California on Tuesday has ruled that the Trump administraion’s decision to deploy 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles in June violated a 19th-century law barring the use of soldiers for civilian law enforcement activities when it mobilized . In a 52-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer …