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New Zealanders were amongst the first in the world to celebrate the arrival of 2025 with a fireworks display in Auckland.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu successfully underwent surgery on Sunday, Fox News has learned.The Israeli leader had his prostate removed after suffering a urinary tract infection, which had reportedly “stemmed from a benign enlargement of his prostate,” according to Netanyahu’s office.On Sunday, Netanyahu’s office announced that the surgery “ended successfully and without complications.””The Prime Minister woke up from the anesthesia; his condition was good, and he was fully conscious,” the statement, which was translated from Hebrew to English, read. “The Prime Minister has now been transferred to a secure underground recovery unit. He is expected to remain in the hospital…
After a deadly plane crash in South Korea, authorities are conducting a full investigation on 101 of the same model of aircraft that are operating in six local airlines.
Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teen Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s movie, later filed a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse in the making of the film. Olivia Hussey, who starred as a teen Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s movie, later filed a lawsuit alleging sexual abuse in the making of the film. LOADINGERROR LOADINGLONDON (AP) — Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media Saturday. She was 73.Olivia Hussey in 1973.Columbia Pictures/Film Favorites/Getty ImagesAdvertisement Hussey died on Friday, “peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones,” a…
The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker made an indelible mark on comedies, mostly of the romantic persuasion, in the 1980s and 1990s. The Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker made an indelible mark on comedies, mostly of the romantic persuasion, in the 1980s and 1990s. LOADINGERROR LOADINGCharles Shyer, the Oscar-nominated writer and filmmaker known for classic comedies like “Private Benjamin,” “Baby Boom” and “Father of the Bride” that he made alongside Nancy Meyers, has died. He was 83.Shyer died in Los Angeles on Friday, his daughter, filmmaker Hallie Meyers-Shyer told The Associated Press on Sunday. No cause was disclosed.Advertisement A son of Hollywood, whose father…
Matthew Gaudreau and pro hockey player Johnny Gaudreau were killed by an alleged drunk driver while biking together in late August. Matthew Gaudreau and pro hockey player Johnny Gaudreau were killed by an alleged drunk driver while biking together in late August. LOADINGERROR LOADINGFour months after her late husband’s death, the widow of Matthew Gaudreau has given birth to their first child.Madeline Gaudreau announced the arrival of son Tripp Matthew Gaudreau in an Instagram post on Sunday, where she shared a photo an infant in a blue onesie reaching out to hold her hand.Advertisement In the caption, she called her little one…
The “Silence of the Lambs” actor declared that he’s had “more fun these 49 years than ever.” The “Silence of the Lambs” actor declared that he’s had “more fun these 49 years than ever.” LOADINGERROR LOADINGLegendary actor Anthony Hopkins is celebrating life being “in session” as he looks back at 49 years of sobriety just two days ahead of his 87th birthday on Tuesday.Hopkins, who won Oscars for his roles in “The Silence of the Lambs” and “The Father,” shared a video to his Instagram account Sunday where he reflected on his decision to stop drinking alcohol.Advertisement “And I was having such…
“SNL” alum David Spade told director Jason Reitman that “you couldn’t even write” a better thing for Chase to say. “SNL” alum David Spade told director Jason Reitman that “you couldn’t even write” a better thing for Chase to say. LOADINGERROR LOADINGChevy Chase watched “Saturday Night” — a biographical comedy-drama on the 1975 series premiere of “Saturday Night Live” — and the OG cast member of the NBC comedy sketch show shared the “roughest” feedback imaginable to the film’s director Jason Reitman.Appearing on last week’s episode of the “Fly on the Wall” podcast hosted by “SNL” alums Dana Carvey and David Spade,…
The “Wonder Woman” actor said she was diagnosed with a “massive blood clot in my brain” during her eighth month of pregnancy. The “Wonder Woman” actor said she was diagnosed with a “massive blood clot in my brain” during her eighth month of pregnancy. Gal Gadot shared on social media that she had undergone emergency brain surgery during her pregnancy this year.Gilbert Flores via Getty ImagesGal Gadot on Sunday revealed that she underwent emergency surgery for a blood clot in her brain earlier this year before the birth of her fourth child, Ori. “In February, during my eighth month of pregnancy, I…
Lavin was working as recently as this month promoting a new Netflix series in which she appears, “No Good Deed.” Lavin was working as recently as this month promoting a new Netflix series in which she appears, “No Good Deed.” LOADINGERROR LOADINGNEW YORK (AP) — Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actor who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom “Alice,” has died. She was 87.Lavin died in Los Angeles on Sunday of complications from recently discovered lung cancer, her representative, Bill Veloric, told The Associated Press in an email.Advertisement A success on Broadway, Lavin…
It looks like the holidays were a bit tough on the beloved Christmas movie character. It looks like the holidays were a bit tough on the beloved Christmas movie character. LOADINGERROR LOADINGWill Ferrell’s Buddy the Elf was spotted over the weekend looking a bit less jolly than usual.The star comic left people in stitches when he dressed up as a grizzled version of his happy-go-lucky character from the 2003 Christmas comedy “Elf” and headed to a hockey game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Philadelphia Flyers at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena on Sunday night.Ferrell was rocking Buddy’s signature green and yellow garb,…
Three employees at the Buenos Aires hotel where the singer fell to his death are among those charged. Three employees at the Buenos Aires hotel where the singer fell to his death are among those charged. LOADINGERROR LOADINGBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction, and ordered preventive prison for two of them for having supplied him with drugs.A judicial officer confirmed Monday the judge’s decision and said that one of the two people ordered to be put under preventive prison…
“Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo set the internet ablaze after an odd exchange last month during the musical’s press tour. “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo set the internet ablaze after an odd exchange last month during the musical’s press tour. LOADINGERROR LOADINGThe stars of “A Complete Unknown” are “holding space” to make some meme-able moments while they promote their new film.Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning recreated a massively viral interaction that arose between “Wicked” leads Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo when the latter two actors spoke to The Advocate’s Tracy Gilchrist last month.Advertisement During that interview, Gilchrist earnestly…
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, bringing an apparent end to one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, bringing an apparent end to one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history. FILE – Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt pose for a photo at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards 2015 at The Museum of Modern Art in New York, on Nov. 4, 2015. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)via Associated PressLOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a…
The president set out to leave a legacy on nation’s most carbon-rich forests. Experts say he dropped the ball. The president set out to leave a legacy on nation’s most carbon-rich forests. Experts say he dropped the ball. Illustration: Maddie Abuyuan/HuffPost; Photo: Alex Wong/Getty ImagesSporting aviator sunglasses and standing in front of a lectern last month in Manaus, Brazil, in the heart of the Amazon, outgoing President Joe Biden spoke of the importance of safeguarding the world’s carbon-rich forests — a message he delivered numerous times throughout his tenure.“The most powerful solution we have to fight climate change is all around us:…
Early talk from Elon Musk on the proposed Department of Government Efficiency draws worry from budget battle veterans that he will favor flash over substance. Early talk from Elon Musk on the proposed Department of Government Efficiency draws worry from budget battle veterans that he will favor flash over substance. LOADINGERROR LOADINGTesla CEO Elon Musk posted a very simple question Dec. 7 on his X (formerly Twitter) social media account: “Why are we doing this when our own country is so deeply in debt?”The object of Musk’s curiosity? International humanitarian aid, which, according to a United Nations estimate, the United States gave…
Nativist anti-immigration activists are coming to digital blows with entrepreneurs who support visas for highly skilled foreign workers. Nativist anti-immigration activists are coming to digital blows with entrepreneurs who support visas for highly skilled foreign workers. LOADINGERROR LOADINGWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House.The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy members of the tech world…
Biden reportedly thinks he shouldn’t have dropped out while members of his own party see his insistence to continue his campaign as a reason for Kamala Harris’ loss. Biden reportedly thinks he shouldn’t have dropped out while members of his own party see his insistence to continue his campaign as a reason for Kamala Harris’ loss. LOADINGERROR LOADINGJoe Biden has reportedly shared “in recent days” that he could’ve defeated Donald Trump despite concerns over the president’s age, his mental acuity and cratering support with Democrats that caused him to drop out of the 2024 race.Biden, along with some aides, believe he shouldn’t…
The H-1B program helps highly skilled foreigners find work in the country. It has become a flashpoint issue on the far right. The H-1B program helps highly skilled foreigners find work in the country. It has become a flashpoint issue on the far right. LOADINGERROR LOADINGPresident-elect Donald Trump weighed in Saturday on the immigration issue that has been roiling some of his highest-profile supporters online, telling The New York Post that he has “always been in favor” of H-1B visas.It is not exactly true: Trump has waffled on his support for the H-1B program over the years, going so far as to…