Jon Stewart returning to ‘The Daily Show’ as Monday night host

After a yearlong search for Trevor Noah‘s replacement, former longtime host Jon Stewart is returning to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show. Stewart has agreed to return on Monday nights through the 2024 election, beginning Feb. 12. Stewart posted on X: “Friends. After much reflection I have decided to enter the transfer portal for my last …

‘Squid Game’ Season 2 premiering on Netflix this year

Season 2 of “Squid Game” is set to premiere later this year on Netflix. The streaming service announced the second-season debut of the Korean-language survival drama series from creator Hwang Dong-hyuk in a letter to shareholders, writing: “Looking ahead, despite last year’s strikes pushing back the launch of some titles, we have a big, bold …

Ford recalling nearly 2 million Explorer SUVs due to pieces of trim flying off

Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers. Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say that clips holding the trim that covers the roof supports close to the windshield can come loose; and …

A Boeing 757 passenger jet loses nose wheel just before takeoff

The nose wheel of a Delta Airlines Boeing 757 jet fell off and rolled away while the plane was waiting on the runway for takeoff clearance. According to a preliminary report from the Federal Aviation Administration, Delta Air Lines Flight 982 was prepping for takeoff from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta on Saturday when the …

Milwaukee Brewers and ex-Phillies 1st baseman Rhys Hoskins agree to two year, 34M deal

The Milwaukee Brewers agreed to sign former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a two-year, $34 million deal. The pact includes an opt-out after the first year. Hoskins was drafted by the Phillies in the fifth round of the 2014 MLB draft and was a fan favorite during his time in Philadelphia. Hoskins made …

Tennessee Titans hire ex-Bengals OC Brian Callahan as next head coach

The Tennessee Titans announced on Wednesday that they have officially hired former Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan as their head coach, replacing Mike Vrabe. Titans owner Amy Adams Strunk said in a news release: “This is an exciting time for our franchise, and we’re thrilled to have Brian as our head coach. We went …

Attorney for Chris Young demands charges be dropped after video disputes claims surrounding his arrest

Speaking out after the arrest of his client Chris Young on Monday, his attorney is calling for the charges against Young to be dropped in light of the release of video of the alleged assault on a state agent. Young, 38, was charged Monday night with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and assault on an officer. …

Javier Bardem, Chloë Sevigny cast as parents of Menéndez Brothers in ‘Monster’ Season 2

Netflix announced that Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny have been added to the cast of “Monster” Season 2, officially titled “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story”.  The two actors join previously announced co-stars Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez in the upcoming season of the anthology series, which will focus on the infamous Menéndez …

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jelly Roll, HARDY headlining Milwaukee’s 2024 Harley-Davidson festival

The 2024 edition of Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival is returning for a second straight year, with rockers the Red Hot Chili Peppers and country artists Jelly Roll and Hardy set to headline the two-day music festival, taking place July 25 to 28 at Veterans Park. Hardy and Jelly Roll will co-headline on July 26, along …

Dakota Johnson to host, Justin Timberlake performing as musical guest on ‘SNL’ this weekend

Dakota Johnson is set to host for the second time, along with musical guest Justin Timberlake, on the on Jan. 27 broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Johnson stars as the titular character in “Madame Web” (alongside “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney), which debuts in theaters Feb. 14.  Johnson portrays Cassandra Webb in the film, a Manhattan …