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Stallone Declines Trump’s Hollywood Ambassadorship, Declares It Impossible

Entertainment · 21 September 2026

Stallone Declines Trump’s Hollywood Ambassadorship, Declares It Impossible

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

After a Trump‑appointed envoy title, Sylvester Stallone publicly stated the role was unworkable, opting to stick to punch‑drunk movies instead.

Prime Video Bows Out of ‘Ride or Die,’ Leaves Paramount to Pick Up the Pieces

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Prime Video Bows Out of ‘Ride or Die,’ Leaves Paramount to Pick Up the Pieces

Candy Voss, Washington desk

Prime Video cancelled the Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer buddy dramedy after its first season, sparking a frantic search for a new home. Paramount TV Studios is now shuffling the cards, hoping the show can survive…

Ruffalo Rally: Hollywood Hero Turns Into Legal Eagle, Demands California AG Stick to His Script

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Ruffalo Rally: Hollywood Hero Turns Into Legal Eagle, Demands California AG Stick to His Script

Candy Voss, Washington desk

In a scene that could have been ripped straight from a movie, actor Mark Ruffalo has taken a hard hat to the courtroom, urging California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta to refuse settlement on the Paramount‑Warner Bros…

Ed Sheeran’s First Post‑Macklemore Gig in Philly Sparks Protest, Apology, and a New Trend in Concert Etiquette

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Ed Sheeran’s First Post‑Macklemore Gig in Philly Sparks Protest, Apology, and a New Trend in Concert Etiquette

Candy Voss, Washington desk

After dropping Macklemore over his pro‑Palestinian remarks, Ed Sheeran’s first Philadelphia show of the Loop Tour turned into a circus of apologies, protesters and a newfound trend of ‘political mic drops’—all…

Washington Desk: Music Industry Officials Cite ‘Human Error’ in Tour Dispute, Urge Civic Decorum

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Washington Desk: Music Industry Officials Cite ‘Human Error’ in Tour Dispute, Urge Civic Decorum

June Harrow, Washington desk

US cultural agencies and congressional staff weigh in on Aaron Rowe’s defense of Ed Sheeran after a tour fallout tied to political speech, framing the incident as a matter of national civics and industry standards.

NPR’s ‘Books We Love’ Co‑Creator Dies at 38, Leaving Radio’s Editorial Hall in a State of Shock

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

NPR’s ‘Books We Love’ Co‑Creator Dies at 38, Leaving Radio’s Editorial Hall in a State of Shock

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

At just 38, NPR’s beloved editor and co‑creator of the annual reading guide has passed, sparking a wave of memes, memorial playlists and a sudden influx of new job applicants.

Resident Evil Reboot Surges, Zombies Pay Rent While Studios Celebrate

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

Resident Evil Reboot Surges, Zombies Pay Rent While Studios Celebrate

Clyde Rook, Washington desk

A video‑game‑based Resident Evil reboot has turned the apocalypse into a lucrative box‑office carnival, proving that even the undead can make a profit when the right director, actor, and marketing team are in play.

President Donald Trump's Press Cachetta: Journalists' Badges Banned and Access Banned - Only Fox News and Breitbart Allowed

Entertainment · 20 September 2026

President Donald Trump's Press Cachetta: Journalists' Badges Banned and Access Banned - Only Fox News and Breitbart Allowed

Rita Knox, Washington desk

The White House has declared a 'No Press Tour' for news outlets CNN, MSNOW (MSNBC), and Politico, while embracing Fox News and Breitbart as the only reporters welcomed for press briefings. #PressBlacklist

Canelo Alvarez to Face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh: A 12‑Round Showdown With a Camel‑Sided Twist

Entertainment · 1 November 2026

Canelo Alvarez to Face Christian Mbilli in Riyadh: A 12‑Round Showdown With a Camel‑Sided Twist

Harold Finch, Toronto desk

Canelo Alvarez (63‑3‑2) will defend his WBC super‑middleweight title against unbeaten Christian Mbilli (29‑0‑1) in a 12‑round bout in Riyadh on Oct. 31, live on DAZN.