Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order calling on his administration to determine “the equivalent of a reciprocal tariff with respect to each foreign trading partner.” “In other words, we’re going to customize the reciprocal tariff based on individual trading nations, and that will depend on their profile,” […]
Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon Reese Witherspoon announced Thursday that Lexi Minetree has been cast as young Elle Woods in the Legally Blonde prequel series, Elle. Witherspoon, who originated the role in the Legally Blonde films released in 2001 and 2003, shared a video to Instagram of her revealing the news to Minetree. “Your audition […]
Epic Records/Sony Music Questlove has released the soundtrack for his documentary about funk legend Sly Stone. SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features the band’s signature hits, seven unreleased alternative versions, and three new edits by Questlove and hip-hop producer J.PERIOD. Quest also served as co-producer alongside Joseph Patel, Rob Santos and Jeff […]
In a showdown between former champions filled with chaotic exchanges and the constant threat of a knockout, Jiri Prochazka proved on Saturday at UFC 311 that he’s still the best 205-pound fighter not named Alex Pereira. Despite operating largely with his hands down throughout, Prochazka (31-5-1) relied on head movement to walk the tight rope […]
Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services was narrowly confirmed by the Senate on Thursday. The final vote was 52 to 48. Sen. Mitch McConnell, who overcame polio at a young age, was the sole Republican to oppose Kennedy and vote […]
Natalie Behring/Getty Images/FILE (NEW YORK) — Blood samples showed evidence of past bird flu infections in veterinarians despite the doctors never reporting symptoms or knowing they had been exposed, a new federal report published Thursday afternoon shows. The findings suggest there could be people and animals with bird flu infections in other states that have […]
Searchlight Pictures Sadie Sink is on a quest to save a cherished family heirloom in the trailer for O’Dessa. The original rock opera is set to premiere on Hulu on March 13. Written and directed by Geremy Jasper, the film follows a farm girl, played by Sink, who heads out on an epic quest. “Her […]
DISNEY/Eric McCandless Fat Joe has announced the death of his father, Ernest Cartagena, who passed away at 79 years old. He shared the news on Instagram Wednesday alongside a carousel featuring photos of his dad. “Sad to announce the passing of my Father ‘ERNESTO AKA CUBA,’” he wrote. “papi te quero para siempre. This has been […]
Getty Images Right-hander Nick Pivetta has agreed to terms with the San Diego Padres on a four-year, $55 million free-agent contract, reports ESPN. According to Jeff Passan, the deal includes opt-outs after the second and third years and is backloaded — a $3 million signing bonus and just $1 million in salary for the upcoming […]
Gerard Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (PORT SAID, Egypt) — The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman collided with a large merchant vessel Wednesday night in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea. “The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel […]
