Sydney Sweeney to star in new ‘Barbarella’ film

Sydney Sweeney is set to star in a new “Barbarella” movie for Sony Pictures. Adapted from French writer and illustrator Jean-Claude Forest’s comic series and directed by Roger Vadim, the original 1968 “Barbarella” starred Jane Fonda as the space-traveling heroine. The film has garnered ‘cult film’ status over the years, with Barbarella widely seen as …

Kenneth Branagh’s ‘A Haunting in Venice’ to star Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh and more

20th Century Studios announced the ensemble cast of director Kenneth Branagh’s third film in the Hercule Poirot series based on Agatha Christie novels, titled “A Haunting in Venice.”  Branagh reprises his role as Poirot, with Tina Fey, Jamie Dornan, Michelle Yeoh, Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jude Hill, Ali Khan, Emma Laird, Kelly Reilly and Riccardo …

Jan. 6 committee votes to subpoena former President Donald Trump to testify under oath about Capitol riot

During Thursday’s public hearing, the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot unanimously voted to subpoena former President Donald Trump about his actions surrounding the insurrection. The committee has been tasked with probing the facts and causes of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, when a violent mob of Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol and …

Jury sentences Parkland High School shooter to life in prison without parole after death penalty is rejected

On Thursday, a Florida jury recommended life in prison without parole for 24-year-old Nikolas Cruz, the shooter who pleaded guilty to carrying out the murders of 14 students and three staff members on Valentine’s Day 2018 at Marjory Stone Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.  While jurors found Cruz was guilty of aggravating factors that …

MLB ALDS Game 2: Astros defeat Mariners to take 2-0 series lead; Yankees vs. Guardians postponed

The Houston Astros’ Yordan Alvarez once again was the hero of the ALDS, hitting a go-ahead, 2-run homer in the 6th inning of Game 2 to bring the Astros to victory over the Seattle Mariners with a final score of 4-2. The Astros now lead the division series 2-0. The series now moves to Seattle, …

Report states that Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder claims he has ‘dirt’ on NFL owners and league commissioner Roger Goodell

A report from ESPN released on Thursday states that embattled Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder believes he has enough “dirt” on fellow NFL owners, commissioner Roger Goodell and league officials that he could “blow up” several people and organizations. The report details how Snyder and his fellow NFL owners are moving toward a showdown that …

Brett Eldredge announces Glow LIVE Tour For 2022

Brett Eldredge has announced his highly anticipated Glow LIVE holiday tour will once again return this year. Eldredge will make 14 stops across the nation, kicking off at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, where fans will be able to livestream the third and final night of his shows. He will also play back-to-back nights in …

2022 CMT Artists of the Year performers and presenters announced

CMT has announced the lineup of performers and presenters for the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year celebration, taking place at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Friday, October 14th at 9 pm ET/PT on CMT. Performers include honorees Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, and Walker Hayes, who has teamed with Ciara for a world …

Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson added to voice cast for ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’

Michelle Yeoh and Pete Davidson have joined the cast of Paramount’s upcoming film Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, based on Hasbro’s Transformers action figures. The latest film in a franchise chronicling the war between factions of alien robots, and will ‘take audiences on a ’90s globetrotting adventure, introducing the robot tribes known as the Maximals …

John Stamos and Katelyn Tarver to star in the pilot for Jessica Simpson’s memoir ‘Open Book’

Freevee, the streaming service backed by Amazon, has ordered a pilot for Jessica Simpson’s memoir, ‘Open Book.’  The half-hour scripted comedy will star singer/songwriter/actress Katelyn Tarver, and Fuller House’s John Stamos. Open Book is described as ‘a propulsive, music-soaked coming-of-age story that is inspired by Jessica Simpson’s best-selling memoir.’  The show follows pop star Sadie …