Russia Barred From 2018 Olympics
Russia has been barred from participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics after an investigation uncovered extensive evidence of cheating.
Jim Nabors, Television’s ‘Gomer Pyle,’ Dies at 87
Jim Nabors, who became famous as Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show and Gomer Pyle USMC, has died at the age of 87.
NBC Fires Matt Lauer After Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The latest domino to fall in the ongoing wave of sexual harassment and abuse revelations is Matt Lauer.
Malcolm Young, Legendary Rock Guitarist And AC/DC Co-Founder, Dies At 63
A huge loss for the world of Rock & Roll.
Fats Domino, Rock & Roll Pioneer, Dies At 89
He had more than three dozen Top 40 pop hits through the 1950s and early ’60s, among them ”Blueberry Hill,” ”Ain’t It a Shame,” “I’m Walkin’,” “Blue Monday” and “Walkin’ to New Orleans.”
Hugh Hefner Dies At 91
Hugh Hefner, who became both a cultural icon and a catalyst and reflector of vast social changes, has died at the age of 91.
James Bond Actor Roger Moore Dead At 89
Roger Moore, who played James Bond for a longer period and in more films than any other actor to date, has died at the age of 89.
Viewership For Live Televised Events Down Across The Board
Fewer people are watching live television events such as the Super Bowl and Academy Awards.
Super Bowl Viewership Dips Slightly For Second Straight Year
There were 111.3 million people tuned into the Super Bowl on Sunday, slightly lower than last year.
A Super Bowl For The Ages
If you changed the channel after the third quarter, you missed what ended up becoming a game for the ages.
Super Bowl Commercial Prices Hit $5,000,000 For 30 Seconds Of Ad Time
A Super Bowl ad will cost you a cool $5,000,000 for thirty seconds.
Ringling Brothers Circus To Shut Down After 146 Years In Business
A long-standing staple of American culture will soon be no more.
Has 2016 Really Been An Unusually Bad Year For Celebrity Deaths?
It seems as though 2016 has taken many more celebrities lives than past years.
Trump To Remain Executive Producer Of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ After Becoming President
Another conflict of interest for President-Elect Trump.
Vice President-Elect Pence Visits Broadway, Gets A Post-Performance Message
Mike Pence’s night at the theater included a message from the cast. Good for them.
Leonard Cohen, Legendary Singer, Songwriter, And Poet, Dead At 82
Another great loss for music in what has been a difficult year.
Bill Cosby’s Sexual Assault Trial Set For June 2017
A long way off, but there are some important pre-trial matters to resolve between now and then.
Gene Wilder, Comedian And Film Actor, Dies At 83
A skilled comedian and unlikely leading man has passed away at the age of 83.
Summer Olympics Were Lowest Rated Since 2000
Despite being much more conveniently located for viewers in the United States, viewership for the just-concluded Olympics were the lowest they’ve been in sixteen years.