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Oscars ceremony leaving ABC, moving to YouTube beginning in 2029

The words "Oscars"on a black LED billboard advertising. are awards for artistic and technical merit for the American film industry. Oscars ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre

The Academy Awards will make a historic move to YouTube beginning in 2029, ending a decades-long run on ABC and signaling a major shift for the world’s most watched awards show.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that YouTube will hold exclusive global streaming rights to the Oscars from 2029 through 2033. (per The Hollywood Reporter). ABC, which has aired the ceremony almost continuously since 1961, will remain the broadcast home through 2028, culminating with the 100th Academy Awards.

The network said in a statement: “ABC has been the proud home to The Oscars for more than half a century. We look forward to the next three telecasts, including the show’s centennial celebration in 2028, and wish the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences continued success.”

Starting with the 101st ceremony, the Oscars will stream live and free worldwide on YouTube, while also being available to YouTube TV subscribers in the United States. The platform reaches more than 2 billion viewers globally.

Under the new multi-year agreement, YouTube will carry not only the main Oscars broadcast but also an expanded slate of related programming, including red-carpet events, nominations announcements, pre-show coverage, the Governors Awards, and the Nominees Luncheon. The Academy said the broader distribution is designed to extend its reach and engagement beyond a single night each year.

Academy leadership described the YouTube partnership as a way to modernize access to its programming. Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Lynette Howell Taylor said the deal would help “expand access” to the organization’s work and connect with audiences around the world:  “This collaboration will leverage YouTube’s vast reach and infuse the Oscars and other Academy programming with innovative opportunities for engagement while honoring our legacy.”

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan also praised the agreement, calling the Oscars a cornerstone of global culture. “The Oscars are one of our essential cultural institutions, honoring excellence in storytelling and artistry,” he said. “Partnering with the academy to bring this celebration of art and entertainment to viewers all over the world will inspire a new generation of creativity and film lovers while staying true to the Oscars’ storied legacy.”

Financial terms were not fully disclosed, though the Oscars generated roughly $150 million in Academy revenue in the most recent fiscal year, largely from its television rights deal. The move makes the Oscars the first of the major U.S. awards shows — alongside the Grammys, Emmys and Tonys — to fully depart traditional broadcast television. While other ceremonies have added streaming options, none have previously abandoned network TV entirely.

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Netflix teases ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Vol. 2

Iphone 11 pro with the Stranger Things logo on top of a computer keyboard. United States^ New York. Sunday^ September 29^ 2019.

Netflix is teasing ‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Vol. 2 on social media with a collection of posters featuring the show’s stars, looking off camera as a red, lightning-filled sky glows behind them. The caption reads: “Ready for one last battle. Stranger Things 5 Vol. 2 premieres Christmas Day.”

The upcoming episodes arriving Christmas Day, Dec. 25, will close out the series that first debuted on Netflix in 2016.  Season 5 follows the main characters’ quest to kill Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), with an official synopsis reading:  “But his has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown.”

Cast members for Season 5 include Millie Bobbie Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapp, Sadie Sink, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Joe Keery, Maya Hawke, Priah Ferguson, Brett Gelman, Cara Buono, Amybeth McNulty, Neil Fisher, Jack Connelly, Alex Breaux, Linda Hamilton, David Harbour and Winona Ryder.

Additionally, it was previously announced that the finale for Season 5 of Stranger Things is slated to screen in theaters as special fan events on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1.

Netflix revealed that the highly anticipated feature-length ending to the series will be released theatrically, with a post on social media reading: “Spend the Holidays in Hawkins! Volume 1 Nov 26 Volume 2 Christmas The finale New Years Eve, in select theaters in US & Canada, and only on Netflix. More information to come!”

Screenings will take place in over 350 theaters in the U.S. and Canada starting on December 31, 2025 at 5 pm PT, the same time the series finale drops on Netflix globally, through Jan. 1, 2026.

The Duffer Brothers, creators of the show, said in a statement: “We’re beyond excited that fans will have the chance to experience the final episode of Stranger Things in theaters — it’s something we’ve dreamed about for years, and we’re so grateful to Ted, Bela, and everyone at Netflix for making it happen. Getting to see it on the big screen, with incredible sound, picture, and a room full of fans, feels like the perfect — dare we say bitchin’ — way to celebrate the end of this adventure.”

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Rock Daypop

Jane’s Addiction confirm break up in statement, but say they’ve ‘made peace’

Perry Farrell^ Stephen Perkins^ Chris Chaney^ Dave Navarro at a ceremony where 'Jane's Addiction' star on Hollywood Walk of Fame on October 30^ 2013 in Los Angeles^ California

Jane’s Addiction has released a joint statement clarifying the circumstances that led to the abrupt cancellation of its 2024 reunion tour, confirming that the band has now formally gone its separate ways.

The group addressed the incident that occurred during a September 2024 performance in Boston, when frontman Perry Farrell struck guitarist Dave Navarro on stage. The show marked the end of the tour and halted plans for a new album. Additionally the fallout from the tour’s cancellation extended beyond the stage — in mid-2025, Navarro, Avery and Perkins filed a $10 million lawsuit against Farrell, alleging financial losses tied to the canceled tour; Farrell later filed a countersuit.

In a statement posted to the band’s official Instagram page, Eric Avery, Stephen Perkins and Dave Navarro wrote “We would like to clarify the events surrounding the cancellation of the tour after the show in Boston in September 2024.” According to the statement, the remaining band members made the decision to stop touring without consulting Farrell and later regretted how the situation was publicly characterized: “After that show, without notice to Perry, we unilaterally determined it would be best to not continue the tour and made inaccurate statements about Perry’s mental health which we regret.”

The group said the four original members—Farrell, Navarro, bassist Eric Avery and drummer Stephen Perkins—recently reunited privately to bring closure to the band’s legacy: “Today we are here to announce that we have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane’s Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together  We now look forward to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors. Jane’s Addiction will forever live in our hearts. We are proud of the music we created together. You, the fans, are our lifeblood, and we will always appreciate you.”

Farrell also released an apology, taking responsibility for his behavior during the Boston show: “To everyone in Boston, and around the world. I’d like to address what happened on stage last year. I’ve reflected on it and know I didn’t handle myself the way I should have. I apologize to our patrons and my bandmates for losing my temper and for disrupting the show.” Farrell emphasized the band’s importance in his life and acknowledged letting fans down: “Jane’s Addiction has been at the center of my life for decades. The band, the songs, the patrons and the impact that we’ve had on music and culture mean more to me than any words I could ever possibly write down. My aim has always been to give our audience the best possible show, something real, honest and positive. In Boston, we fell short of that, and I’m truly sorry to everyone who was impacted. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued love and support.”

Despite the dissolution of Jane’s Addiction, Navarro, Avery and Perkins have continued collaborating in the studio throughout 2025. The trio is currently recording new material, though it remains unclear whether the project will take the form of a new band or revive their 1990s side project, ‘Deconstruction.’

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Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner to co-headline ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ tour

Lynyrd Skynyrd performs at Thunder Valley Casino and Resort in Lincoln^ California on September 22nd^ 2011

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner have announced the co-headlining ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ tour.

The Double Trouble Double Vision Tour begins on July 23rd in Atlanta at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with 19 dates planned before wrapping up with a final performance on August 29th in Rogers, AR at the Walmart AMP. Six Gun Sally will open all appearances across all dates.

Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson shares: “The energy the band has felt knowing we’ll be touring with Skynyrd this coming summer has been electric. Two bands with plenty of iconic songs, dueling guitars, double trouble and double vision are gonna set each and every stage on fire! No question this will be THE go-to event of the summer.”

Just prior to the launch of their co-headlining tour, Lynyrd Skynyrd will make two appearances in Florida: July 17th in West Palm Beach at the iThink Financial Amphitheatre, and July 18 in Tampa at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre featuring ‘very special guest’ Loverboy appearing as direct support.

For tickets visit foreigneronline.com or lynyrdskynyrd.com.

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Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner to co-headline ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ tour

Lynyrd Skynyrd performs at Thunder Valley Casino and Resort in Lincoln^ California on September 22nd^ 2011

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner have announced the co-headlining ‘Double Trouble Double Vision’ tour.

The Double Trouble Double Vision Tour begins on July 23rd in Atlanta at the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre with 19 dates planned before wrapping up with a final performance on August 29th in Rogers, AR at the Walmart AMP. Six Gun Sally will open all appearances across all dates.

Foreigner’s Jeff Pilson shares: “The energy the band has felt knowing we’ll be touring with Skynyrd this coming summer has been electric. Two bands with plenty of iconic songs, dueling guitars, double trouble and double vision are gonna set each and every stage on fire! No question this will be THE go-to event of the summer.”

Just prior to the launch of their co-headlining tour, Lynyrd Skynyrd will make two appearances in Florida: July 17th in West Palm Beach at the iThink Financial Amphitheatre, and July 18 in Tampa at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre featuring ‘very special guest’ Loverboy appearing as direct support.

For tickets visit foreigneronline.com or lynyrdskynyrd.com.

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Pop Daypop

mgk recruits Jonas Brothers for new remix of “cliché”

Machine Gun Kelly performs at Bonnaroo music festival Manchester^ Tennessee USA - 06-19-2022

mgk (Machine Gun Kelly) has recruited the Jonas Brothers for a new remix of “cliché”, marking the first collaboration between the artists.

The original version of the song is featured on mgk’s seventh studio album “lost americana,” which was released back in August. mgk also released an acoustic version of the song called “cliché (sad version)” in June 2025.

mgk and Jonas Brothers first performed the cliché remix during the JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour in Vancouver in September 2025.

Listen to the ‘cliché remix (feat. Jonas Brothers)’ – HERE.

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See Zayn and Jisoo in the video for their single ‘Eyes Closed’

Zayn Malik at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Straight Outta Compton' held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles^ USA on August 10^ 2015.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo and Zayn have teamed up on new music, collaborating on the single ‘Eyes Closed,” which dropped along with a music video for the track.

Jisoo and Zayn (formerly of One Direction) first teased their collab with a preview for the video for their song, which showed Jisoo, 30, and Zayn, 32, appearing to perform in a long white tunnel with a red carpet.

The cinematic music video for the song was filmed at the TWA Hotel in New York, which reimagines itself as the interior of a spaceship – and sees Jisoo and Zayn appearing, and their paths eventually crossing.

Jisoo released her debut solo EP, Amortage, in February. Meanwhile, Zayn most recently released the album Room Under the Stairs in 2024, and is preparing for his first-ever Las Vegas residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in January 2026.

See the official music video for ‘Eyes Closed’ – HERE.

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House passes GOP health care plan without ACA extension in 216-211 vote

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) at the Republican National Convention. Milwaukee^ Wisconsin - July 15^ 2024

In a 216-211 vote, the House passed a GOP-backed health care bill that does not include an extension of expiring tax credits that help millions of Americans pay for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Republicans say the bill will lower health insurance premiums for 100% of Americans. The bill, however, faces an unclear future in the Senate, where it would need support from several Democrats to pass.

GOP leadership unveiled the plan, known as the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, less than a week ago as they faced increasing pressure from moderates in their party to hold a vote on extending the enhanced premium tax credits, which lapse on Dec. 31. The tax credits help eligible people cover premiums for their health insurance purchased through an Affordable Care Act marketplace.

The exclusion of an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits caused a group of four moderate Republicans to break ranks, joining Democrats in a procedural move that forced the vote. Ultimately, none of them voted against the bill. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky was the sole Republican to vote against it.

Earlier in the day, Moderate Republican Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Mike Lawler, Rob Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie signed onto a discharge petition filed by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York, pushing the measure to the 218 signatures needed to bypass committees and reach the House floor. All 214 Democrats backed the effort. The revolt followed a late Tuesday decision by the Republican-controlled House Rules Committee to block amendments that would have extended the subsidies.

The four Republicans who joined the petition said leadership left them with no other option. Fitzpatrick said he spent months trying to negotiate changes before siding with Democrats, and shared in a statement that “House leadership then decided to reject every single one of these amendments. As I’ve stated many times before, the only policy that is worse than a clean three-year extension without any reforms, is a policy of complete expiration without any bridge. Unfortunately, it is House leadership themselves that have forced this outcome.”

Lawler also criticized Speaker Johnson’s refusal to allow a vote on an extension, reacting angrily to the decision Tuesday. “This is absolute [expletive], and it’s absurd.” Lawler later said he does not fully support Democrats’ proposal but viewed the petition as “the only way to protect the 28,000 people in my district from higher costs.”

Johnson went on to reject claims that the episode shows he has lost control of the House. “I have not lost control of the House,” Johnson said Wednesday, adding that “we have the smallest majority in U.S. history, OK? These are not normal times. There are [processes] and procedures in the House that are less frequently used when there are larger majorities. When you have a razor-thin margin, as we do, then all the procedures in the book people think are on the table, and that’s the difference.”

Under House rules, a discharge petition requires several legislative days before a vote can occur. With lawmakers leaving Washington for a winter recess, the subsidy extension is expected to reach the floor in the new year at the earliest. Even if the House approves the measure, its future in the Senate remains uncertain. Republicans there rejected a similar three-year extension last week.

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Ohio University head coach Brian Smith fired for cause due to ‘serious professional misconduct’

Football stadium at Ohio University^ home of the Bobcats ATHENS^ OHIO-SEPTEMBER 25^ 2008

Ohio University dismissed head football coach Brian Smith for cause on Wednesday, citing a contract violation tied to “engaging in serious professional misconduct and participating in activities that reflect unfavorably on the University.” School officials did not disclose details surrounding the findings.

Smith, 45, had been on indefinite leave since Dec. 1, when the university removed him from day-to-day duties for undisclosed reasons. Defensive coordinator John Hauser was elevated to interim head coach at that time and will lead the Bobcats in the Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl against UNLV on Dec. 23. Ohio said a national search for a permanent head coach will begin immediately.

The decision came just weeks after Smith completed his first full regular season as head coach, guiding Ohio to an 8-4 record and a bowl berth. He was promoted last December after former head coach Tim Albin left to take the job at Charlotte. Smith previously served as Ohio’s offensive coordinator and had led the team to a Cure Bowl victory while serving as interim head coach the prior season.

Smith’s attorney, Rex Elliott, strongly pushed back against the university’s action, saying the allegations are unfounded and will be challenged. “We vigorously dispute Ohio University’s grounds for the termination for cause of Coach Brian Smith,” Elliott said in a statement. “He is shocked and dismayed by this turn of events, and we plan to fight this wrongful termination to protect his good name.  Coach Smith is an ethical man who has done an exemplary job for the University. He wants nothing but the best for the players, coaches, and the entire Bobcat community.”

Smith had signed a five-year contract through the 2029 season. Because the university terminated him for cause, Ohio is not obligated to pay the roughly $2.5 million remaining on the deal that would have been owed in a termination without cause.

Before taking the Ohio head coaching role, Smith built a long résumé as an assistant and coordinator across college football, including multiple stints at Hawai‘i, where he also played offensive line and long snapper from 1998 to 2001. The Ohio position marked his first full-time head coaching opportunity.

Ohio officials reiterated Wednesday that no additional information regarding the alleged misconduct would be released.

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Dolphins bench QB Tua Tagovailoa, will start rookie Quinn Ewers for Sunday’s game against Bengals

Tua Tagovailoa starting QB(1) leaves the tunnel on his way to the field.. Miami Dolphins vs. NY Giants at HardRock Stadium. Miami Gardens^ FLUSA - October 08^ 2023

The Miami Dolphins are making a significant change, benching QB Tua Tagovailoa and naming rookie Quinn Ewers the starter for Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Ewers, a seventh-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, will make his first career start.

CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones wrote on social media “The Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa and will start rookie QB Quinn Ewers Sunday against the Bengals, source tells @NFLonCBS. This has been the expected move after Mike McDaniel said he would evaluate the QB position yesterday.”

Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed the move on Wednesday, which comes just one day after he openly questioned Miami’s quarterback play following a 28-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that officially eliminated the Dolphins from playoff contention. After that defeat, McDaniel said, “I think the quarterback play last night was not good enough, and so for me, everything’s on the table.”

“Quinn gives us the best chance to win,” McDaniel said,  acknowledging the difficulty of the decision to bench Tagovailoa:“It wasn’t an easy thing for him to hear. It was a tough conversation  But he exhibited why he’s a captain. He is going to help Quinn prepare for his first start.”

Tagovailoa has had an uneven season; in Monday night’s loss to Pittsburgh, he completed 22 of 28 passes for 253 yards and two touchdowns, but both scores came after the outcome was largely decided. He threw his league-leading 15th interception and managed just 65 passing yards through the first three quarters while taking four sacks. For the season, Tagovailoa has completed 67.7% of his passes for 2,660 yards and 20 touchdowns, but his 15 interceptions are a career high. Miami won four straight games prior to the Steelers loss, though Tagovailoa threw only three touchdowns with three interceptions during that stretch.

Tagovailoa’s long-term outlook with the franchise is also uncertain: he signed a four-year, $212.4 million extension in July 2024, with $167 million guaranteed, and is under contract through 2028. His cap hit climbs to $56.4 million in 2026, and releasing him next year would carry a massive dead-cap penalty.

Ewers has seen limited action this season, most notably in Week 7 against Cleveland, when he completed 5 of 8 passes for 53 yards. Though initially viewed as an emergency option, he impressed enough during practices and preseason play to earn the opportunity. While Ewers is officially guaranteed only the start against Cincinnati, the expectation is he could remain under center for more than one game as Miami evaluates its future. The Dolphins still have games against Tampa Bay and New England

As part of Wednesday’s roster moves, Miami also released veteran pass rusher Matthew Judon. The four-time Pro Bowler, who joined the Dolphins in August, failed to record a sack in 13 games and could now sign with a playoff contender if he clears waivers.

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