Grammy-nominated opera, classical and gospel singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his Santa Monica home on Monday — allegedly by his son, police told KTLA. He was 71.
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Grammy-nominated classical/gospel singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his Santa Monica home Monday. He was 71; he son is in police custody

Variety

Singer Jubilant Sykes Stabbed to Death, Son in Custody - Variety

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Rian Johnsons latest mystery trades crowd-pleasing spectacle for something that pushes the series in a new direction.
Rian Johnsons latest mystery trades crowd-… [+6698 chars]

Wake Up Dead Man, the latest in the Knives Out murder mystery series, starts streaming on Netflix on December 12th.

The Verge

Wake Up Dead Man digs deep for a darker, more powerful Knives Out - The Verge

Ian YoungsCulture reporter
Nnena Kalu has been gaining recognition in the art world in recent years
Nnena Kalu has won this year's Turner Prize, the UK's most high-profile art award, for her "bold … [+5060 chars]

Kalu wins for her sculptures and drawings, becoming the first learning disabled artist to scoop the award.

BBC News

Turner Prize 2025: Nnena Kalu wins for 'bold and compelling' sculptures and drawings - BBC

Its been a dicey year for television.CBS owner Paramount settled a lawsuit brought by Donald Trump, and even late-night comedy seemed at riskwith the cancellation of Stephen Colberts show and the sus… [+846 chars]

It’s been a very tricky year for an embattled industry, but at least we got to watch Diego Luna, Michelle Williams, Jason Momoa and Nathan Fielder.

The Washington Post

Column | The 10 best TV shows of 2025 - The Washington Post

Raul Malo, the leader of the country band The Mavericks and one of the most recognizable voices in roots music, died Monday night, according to a representative of the band. The guitarist and singer … [+3838 chars]

The son of Cuban immigrants, Malo and his band blended country, rock and roll, folk, jump blues, Latin music and Cajun rhythms into a distinct sound anchored by his unmistakable voice.

Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks, has died at 60 - NPR

If youre like me, you may have spent a lot of your summer trying to decode Pamela Anderson and Liam Neesons flirty The Naked Gun press tour. After fake making out on the Today show, gushing about one… [+2101 chars]

After Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson’s flirty ‘The Naked Gun’ press tour, Anderson finally shared the truth about what went down during their fling.

The Cut

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson Had an ‘Intimate Week’ Upstate - The Cut

The state of Jason Batemans relationship with his sister Justine has stirred speculation over the years thanks to their differing politics and now he has shared a tiny bit of insight.
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The siblings’ relationship has stirred speculation over the years thanks to their differing positions on Donald Trump.

Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman - CNN

A notorious stage-crashing social media user who was previously arrested and deported from Singapore after rushing Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere was captured on camera being kicked o… [+3072 chars]

Johnson Wen, the same man who was arrested after rushing Ariana Grande on the 'Wicked' carpet, was kicked out of Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' concert in Australia.

Entertainment Weekly

Man who rushed Ariana Grande on red carpet kicked out of Lady Gaga concert in Australia - Entertainment Weekly

A two-day Jeopardy champion has been arrested on felony charges. 
According to WNCN-TV in Raleigh, Philip Joseph Joey DeSena, 42, was charged in Currituck County with two counts of felony secret pee… [+733 chars]

He received $46,698 in winnings from the iconic game show.

mlive.com

‘Jeopardy!’ champion charged with secret peeping allegedly put cameras in bathroom - MLive.com

Sheinelle Jones has been named the permanent co-host of the 10 a.m. hour of NBC’s Today, joining Jenna Bush Hager.
Today with Jenna and Sheinelle will launch on Jan. 12. 
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Jones will join Jenna Bush Hager on the daily show.

Deadline

Sheinelle Jones Named Permanent Co-Host Of 10 AM Hour Of ‘Today’ - Deadline

To make a list is immediately to begin second-guessing it. This year thats especially true below the Top 10, in my list of 20 runner-up albums, for which I had double that many candidates I could eas… [+18179 chars]

The top albums, singles, and protest anthems of the year.

Slate Magazine

The 10 Best Albums of 2025—Plus the 20 Songs That Met the Moment - Slate

Im starting to notice a bit of a trend here, that more and more shows are starting to realize just how fed up viewers are with interminable waits between seasons, so theyre accelerating production on… [+2636 chars]

Pluribus season 2 is happening, but its release date? New information suggests it is uncomfortably far away, it seems.

Forbes

Disappointing News About The ‘Pluribus’ Season 2 Release Date On Apple TV - Forbes

Kate Winslet recalled a bizarre story from a taping of Saturday Night Live in 2004 during an appearance of The Graham Norton Show over the weekend. The actress hosted the sketch-comedy show that year… [+1828 chars]

Kate Winslet said Eminem asked her to "shave his bottom" when they appeared together on 'Saturday Night Live' in 2004.

Rolling Stone

Kate Winslet Says Eminem Asked Her to ‘Shave His Bottom’ During ‘SNL’ Appearance - Rolling Stone

Over the weekend, Donald TrumpdubbedJimmy Kimmel a “horrible” host, proclaiming that he would do a better job helming the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday night. Kimmel was quick to fire back on the l… [+2953 chars]

Jimmy Kimmel responded to Donald Trump calling him a "horrible" host on the latest episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!.'

Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Trump Calling Him a 'Horrible' Host: 'I'm Starting to Think He Might Have a Crush on Me' - Rolling Stone

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner stepped out in matching orange looks at the Marty Supreme Los Angeles premiere tonight.
Also on the red carpet at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre were Gwyneth Paltrow (… [+7384 chars]

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner arrived in matching orange looks at the Marty Supreme L.A. premiere tonight alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and others

‘Marty Supreme’ L.A. Premiere Photos: Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Gwyneth Paltrow & More - Deadline

Judi Dench is opening up about her current feelings towards Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein.
Both men played a notable role in the 91-year-old’s life and career before their respective #MeToo alle… [+2017 chars]

The disgraced producer wrote in response to Dench's comments, "I am grateful for the kind words that have been expressed."

Hollywood Reporter

Judi Dench Says She Believes Harvey Weinstein Has “Done His Time” Following Rape Conviction - The Hollywood Reporter

Dec. 8 (UPI) -- Dr. Gabrielle Henry suffered an intracranial hemorrhage when she fell from the stage as Miss Jamaica during preliminary competition of the Miss Universe pageant last month.
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Dr. Gabrielle Henry suffered an intracranial hemorrhage when she fell from the stage as Miss Jamaica during preliminary competition of the Miss Universe pageant.

UPI.com

Medical update: Miss Jamaica suffered intracranial hemorrhage after fall - upi.com

President Donald Trump wont be getting his wish. ABC said Monday it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension.
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President Donald Trump won't be getting his wish, at least not soon. ABC says that it has signed late-night comic Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract. His previous multiyear contract had been set to expire in May 2026, so this will keep him on the air at leas…

Associated Press

ABC signs Jimmy Kimmel to a one-year contract extension, months after temporary suspension - AP News

A handful of 2026 Golden Globe nominees scored multiple nominations.
The nominations were revealed Monday morning, with One Battle After Another leading the film categories with nine nods, and The W… [+1944 chars]

The 2026 Golden Globes nominees were revealed Monday morning.