Mike Flanagan is taking on ‘The Exorcist’ with a bold new vision, headlined by Oscar winner Scarlett Johansson. The horror film, backed by Blumhouse and Universal, is scheduled to arrive in theaters on March 12, 2027, with ‘Hamnet’ actor Jacobi Jupe joining Johansson as costar. The project is being described as neither a sequel nor …
Monthly Archives: February 2026
Miley Cyrus to celebrate 20 years of ‘Hannah Montana’ with Disney+ anniversary special
Two decades after Hannah Montana first premiered, Miley Cyrus is stepping back into the world that launched her career for a new anniversary event on Disney+. The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special will debut March 24, filmed before a live studio audience. The program includes an in-depth conversation between Cyrus and ‘Call Her Daddy’ host …
Tributes pour in for civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson after his death at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and longtime civil rights advocate who twice pursued the Democratic nomination for president, has died at 84. His family said he passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by loved ones. In a statement, Jackson’s family reflected on his global reach and enduring mission: “Our father was a servant …
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New details emerge in shooting at hockey game in Rhode Island that killed 2, critically injured 3
New details emerged in the shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, which ended in tragedy Monday afternoon when a gunman opened fire inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena, killing two people and critically injuring three others before taking his own life, authorities said. Police were dispatched to the arena around …
Tony Clark stepping down as MLBPA executive director amid federal probes and looming labor fight
Tony Clark resigned Tuesday as executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, bringing an abrupt end to his 12-year tenure just months before the sport’s collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. Clark, 53, had been set to begin his annual spring tour of all 30 training camps Tuesday, but his first scheduled …
Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano set for historic Netflix MMA headliner
Nearly a decade after stepping away from mixed martial arts, Ronda Rousey is returning to the cage for a long-anticipated showdown with fellow trailblazer Gina Carano. The bout is scheduled for May 16 at Intuit Dome and will stream live on Netflix, marking the platform’s first live professional MMA event. The fight, promoted by Most …
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Milo Manheim, Teagan Croft to lead Disney’s ‘Tangled’ live-action film
Disney’s live-action adaptation of its 2010 animated film “Tangled” have cast Teagan Croft (“Titans,” “True Spirit”) and Milo Manheim (“Zombies,” “Dancing with the Stars”) landing the lead roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. The hit 2010 animated movie, “Tangled,” tells the tale of Rapunzel, a magically long-haired princess who is eventually rescued from her secluded …
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See Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in first-look photo from ‘Tomb Raider’ series
Prime Video has unveiled the first official image from its upcoming Tomb Raider television reboot, offering fans an early look at Sophie Turner stepping into the role of legendary adventurer Lara Croft. In the image posted to social media, Turner in dressed in Croft’s recognizable gear, including a green tank top, black shorts, sunglasses, and …
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FBI formally declines to share evidence with Minnesota officials in Alex Pretti shooting
Minnesota’s top investigative agency says the FBI has formally declined to provide evidence or information in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, a decision state leaders are calling highly unusual. Pretti, an intensive care nurse, was shot and killed by federal agents on Jan. 24 in south Minneapolis while observing their activity. Video recorded …
Father of Georgia school shooting suspect faces jury as trial begins
Jury selection and opening statements began Monday in the case against Colin Gray, the father of the teenager accused of carrying out the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. The shooting left four people dead: teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and Cristina Irimie, 53, along with students Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angulo, …
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