Leonard Olijar, director of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing, seemed happy on Tuesday morning as he announced the release of the bureau’s Year of the Dog 2018 product to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog. Leonard Olijar, director of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing, seemed happy on Tuesday morning as he announced the release of the bureau’s Year of the Dog 2018 product to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog. Leonard Olijar, director of the US Bureau of Engraving and Printing, seemed happy on Tuesday morning as he announced the release…
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Rhys Ifans (House of the Dragon) is set to lead the cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming series Star City, a spinoff from the streamer’s space drama For All Mankind. According to sources, Ifans is not leaving House of the Dragon, where he plays Ser Otto Hightower. It’s not clear, however, how his Star City casting […]Rhys Ifans (House of the Dragon) is set to lead the cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming series Star City, a spinoff from the streamer’s space drama For All Mankind. According to sources, Ifans is not leaving House of the Dragon, where he plays Ser Otto…
NBC is making a change to its judges table for the upcoming 20th season of its summer juggernaut America’s Got Talent. Heidi Klum, who has been on the show for 11 of the past 12 seasons, is leaving. Her seat will be taken by Mel B, who served as a judge alongside Klum for Seasons […]NBC is making a change to its judges table for the upcoming 20th season of its summer juggernaut America’s Got Talent. Heidi Klum, who has been on the show for 11 of the past 12 seasons, is leaving. Her seat will be taken by Mel…
Paramount Global has officially renewed its contract with Nielsen, four months after hitting an impasse over cost of services. The deal announced Monday spans multiple years, effective immediately, and includes measurement for all Paramount platforms including national and local broadcast, all cable networks, and streaming on Paramount+ and Pluto TV, Nielsen said. Paramount has also […]Paramount Global has officially renewed its contract with Nielsen, four months after hitting an impasse over cost of services. The deal announced Monday spans multiple years, effective immediately, and includes measurement for all Paramount platforms including national and local broadcast, all cable networks, and streaming…
The first court hearing in the wide-ranging legal and media war between It Ends With Us stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni on Monday saw a federal judge threatening to move up the March 2026 trial-start date if the high-profile matter continues to be “litigated in the press.” Despite the protests of Baldoni’s media-active lead […]The first court hearing in the wide-ranging legal and media war between It Ends With Us stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni on Monday saw a federal judge threatening to move up the March 2026 trial-start date if the high-profile matter continues to be “litigated…
EXCLUSIVE: Following the recent success of You’re Cordially Invited, Amazon MGM Studios is ramping up pre-production on another Will Ferrell comedy, with sources telling Deadline that Zac Efron is now set to star alongside him. Like You’re Cordially Invited, Nicholas Stoller is directing from his own script. The new comedy follows a young convict (Efron) […]EXCLUSIVE: Following the recent success of You’re Cordially Invited, Amazon MGM Studios is ramping up pre-production on another Will Ferrell comedy, with sources telling Deadline that Zac Efron is now set to star alongside him. Like You’re Cordially Invited, Nicholas Stoller is directing from his…
Go mbeannaí Dia daoibh, howdy to all the myriad followers of the Bluffer’s Guide to Irish here we go for another fascinating ride. The Bluffer was speaking to an 10-year old recently, one of those kids who are de shíor ag cur ceisteanna – forever asking questions. Sensing that the Bluffer was a man of the world, the pre-teen asked: “If you had the chance to explore the oceans, go to outer space or visit 50 different countries, which one you choose and why? This got the Bluffer thinking – about an óige – childhood and intinn an pháiste -…
EXCLUSIVE: Chevy Chase (Community), Bruce Dern (Palm Royale) and Joey Lauren Adams (Greedy People) are set to topline CATnip, a thriller with comedic elements from writer-director Nyle Cavazos Garcia (Clean). Set to begin shooting in Los Angeles in February, the indie watches as a struggling family’s fresh start in a run-down apartment building turns into […]EXCLUSIVE: Chevy Chase (Community), Bruce Dern (Palm Royale) and Joey Lauren Adams (Greedy People) are set to topline CATnip, a thriller with comedic elements from writer-director Nyle Cavazos Garcia (Clean). Set to begin shooting in Los Angeles in February, the indie watches as a struggling…
Find out more about the agency as Elon Musk and President Trump push to eliminate it, closing its headquarters and website on Monday.Find out more about the agency as Elon Musk and President Trump push to eliminate it, closing its headquarters and website on Monday. Image Credit: Anadolu via Getty Images USAID, one of the largest official aid agencies in the world, has become the latest target in President Donald Trump‘s effort to reform the federal government and eliminate agencies that don’t align with his priorities. With the help of Elon Musk, whom Trump appointed to lead the new Department…
GOALS at the end of each half made sure of victory for Monaghan, who racked up a big score against a stubborn Westmeath side at St Tiernach’s Park. Ryan O’Toole netted on the stroke of half-time to give the Farney men a comfortable 1-15 to 1-9 interval lead. Gabriel Bannigan’s side maintained their perfect start to the NFL campaign Conor McCarthy was the standout player for Gabriel Bannigan’s team, while substitute Jack McCarron finished with 1-2 as the Ulster side made it two wins from two. And Bannigan heaped praise on his attackers, saying: “Conor McCarthy was unplayable, absolutely outstanding.…
Real Madrid have submitted a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation over a series of controversial decisions during Saturday’s 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Espanyol. The reigning champions have demanded a “structural reform” of refereeing in Spain amid a withering assessment of the performances of match official Alejandro Muniz Ruiz and VAR Javier Iglesias Villanueva after Carlos Romero, who went on the score the game’s only goal, was only booked for what the club felt was a “brutal” challenge on Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior had a goal ruled out. The letter, which is addressed to RFEF president Rafael Louzan,…
EUROPEAN leaders today met amid fears of a looming trade war with the US. President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China — and has threatened to hit the EU next. Taoiseach Micheal Martin urges the leaders to wait before taking any actions against the trade warGetty Images – Getty But speaking in Brussels, Micheal Martin warned against any premature response. The Taoiseach said: “We have to see what happens and assess it and measure it, calibrate the impacts, and then develop our response. “But I wouldn’t do anything prematurely right now, until we see what…
Americans are worried to travel amid the back-to-back aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred so far this year.Americans are worried to travel amid the back-to-back aviation accidents and incidents that have occurred so far this year. Image Credit: Getty Images Frequent travelers are concerned about the back-t0-back aviation incidents that occurred in January 2025. Within the first few weeks of the new year, an American Airlines jet collided with a Black Haw helicopter near Washington D.C., a medical transport plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia and a United Airlines flight started smoking shortly before takeoff in Houston, Texas. Naturally, Americans…
OUR 40 Day Health Challengers led the way at an Ireland Lights Up event last week – and you can get involved at your own GAA club this week. The makers of TV show Operation Transformation have teamed up with The Irish Sun and Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio for a new health series to kick off 2025. Trish Buckley at Raheny GAA club for Ireland Lights Up Garry Corbally said there was a ‘smashing atmosphere’ Crowds gather at Raheny GAA for ‘great event’ For 40 days, those taking part will aim to eat well, move more and focus positively on mental health –…
Boxer John Cooney remained in intensive care on Monday evening after being rushed to hospital following a bout in the Ulster Hall on Saturday. The 28-year-old, from Galway, is being treated in the Royal Victoria Hospital after suffering an injury to the brain during his super-featherweight fight against Welshman Nathan Howells. His promoter, Mark Dunlop, has asked for thoughts and prayers as Mr Cooney “faces his toughest battle”. The boxer was defending his Celtic title first won in November, 2023. The Galway man lost the Celtic title fight to Howell with a technical knock-out (TKO) in the ninth round of…
Marian Keyes may have made a successful career out of her penmanship, but her interest in books proved to be life-changing even before she became a renowned author. The Limerick native revealed that she was very anxious and lonely as a child, and recalled the one place she found comfort. Marian’s mum Mary found the perfect way to calm her daughter’s nerves… by introducing her to books. Today’s top videos Mary taught Marian how to read when she was just four years old, and the rest was history! The 61-year-old’s ‘mind was blown’ when she read her first novel, Enid…
I’VE played the first Kingdom Come Deliverance, so I knew what I was getting into with its sequel, KCD2. The new game is a massive improvement over the original, yet it preserves the essence of what made me love the first one. Deep Silver 15th-century Bohemia looks gorgeous, even when it its lush forests you encounter some unsightly sights[/caption] Deep Silver Life in the late middle ages was tough, and Kingdom Come Deliverence 2’s mechanics constantly remind you of that[/caption] Everything, from the intricate systems to the visuals to the sheer scope, has been expanded and refined. Kingdom Come Deliverance…
A DIVORCE lawyer has revealed the exact job men go for that means they’re less likely to cheat on their spouse. Kate and Chris who form Simonds Law Group took to social media to share their findings after spending years helping couples navigate divorce. Getty Those watching spending are less likely to cheat says the lawyer[/caption] TikTok/@simondslaw The divorce lawyer revealed there were three professions men pick that make them less likely to have affairs[/caption] In the clip, Kate revealed that during her time settling divorces brought on by affairs, there are three professions she rarely sees in her office.…
Hildy Gottlieb, the veteran agent most recently at CAA, is retiring this month after 48 years in the entertainment business, the agency announced on Monday morning. Gottlieb joined CAA in 2022, following its acquisition of ICM Partners. Over the course of her career, she has repped a diverse range of Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award […]Hildy Gottlieb, the veteran agent most recently at CAA, is retiring this month after 48 years in the entertainment business, the agency announced on Monday morning. Gottlieb joined CAA in 2022, following its acquisition of ICM Partners. Over the course of her career, she has…
Eagles and Chiefs players who can increase their free agency stock with a strong Super Bowl Eagles and Chiefs players who can increase their free agency stock with a strong Super Bowl Getty Images Fortunes can be made in a contract year. It is especially the case when the postseason validates or exceeds performance in the regular season. The Super Bowl is an opportunity to make a strong closing statement. Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed clamped down on several opposing No. 1 wide receivers in 2023, including Davante Adams, A.J. Brown, Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson. He only allowed two catches for…