Tom Cruise threw his public support behind the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger this week, telling a national audience the combined studio will deliver 30 theatrical releases a year, a pledge he says could restore Hollywood's golden-age volume. Cruise made the case during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, framing the merger not as a corporate […] The post Tom Cruise backs Warner Bros.-Paramount merger, vouches for 30 theatrical films a year appeared first on American Almanac .
Tom Cruise threw his public support behind the Warner Bros.-Paramount merger this week, telling a national audience the combined studio will deliver 30 theatrical releases a year, a pledge he says could restore Hollywood's golden-age volume. Cruise made the case during an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, framing the merger not as a corporate transaction but as a lifeline for filmmakers, writers, and producers who need a pipeline of projects to build careers. The actor, whose long partnership with Paramount produced Top Gun: Maverick, said he personally believes the 30-film target is achievable, and suggested it could climb to 40. The endorsement matters because Cruise remains one of the few actors whose name alone can open a film in…Open
The longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton faces suspension from the show after an unspecified complaint on an American Airlines flight, but his lawyer says officers cleared him in five minutes and never filed charges. Thornton, 61, was met by law enforcement at the gate when his flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport […] The post Jim Thornton's lawyer says 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer committed no crime in airline incident that led to suspension appeared first on American Almanac .
The longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton faces suspension from the show after an unspecified complaint on an American Airlines flight, but his lawyer says officers cleared him in five minutes and never filed charges. Thornton, 61, was met by law enforcement at the gate when his flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport on May 14, after a fellow passenger complained to a flight attendant about an alleged incident during the trip. Officers questioned the announcer, who was wearing his "Wheel of Fortune" jacket at the time, and let him go. No arrest was made. No charges followed. Sony, which produces the long-running game show, moved anyway. The company suspended Thornton and began searching for a replacement while it…Open
Andy Cohen's "Radio Andy" is officially replacing Howard Stern's archival SiriusXM channel, and unnamed sources say the 72-year-old shock jock isn't nearly as cheerful about the arrangement as the joint announcement video suggests. Stern and Cohen confirmed the channel swap in a video released Tuesday morning, apparently filmed the prior week at a John Mayer […] The post Andy Cohen takes over Howard Stern's SiriusXM channel 101 amid reports of behind-the-scenes tension appeared first on American Almanac .
Andy Cohen's "Radio Andy" is officially replacing Howard Stern's archival SiriusXM channel, and unnamed sources say the 72-year-old shock jock isn't nearly as cheerful about the arrangement as the joint announcement video suggests. Stern and Cohen confirmed the channel swap in a video released Tuesday morning, apparently filmed the prior week at a John Mayer concert in the Hamptons hosted by SiriusXM. The two played the move for laughs. Cohen opened by referencing a prank they pulled the previous fall, when the pair convinced listeners he was taking over Stern's flagship Howard 100 channel. But behind the buddy-comedy routine, sources told The U.S. Sun that real friction exists between the two hosts, and that Stern, now 72, is watching…Open
ABC dropped the full cast for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 on Tuesday morning, pairing 16 celebrities with pro partners for a two-night premiere that kicks off September 15. The announcement came during the September 2 episode of "Good Morning America," capping weeks of drip-fed reveals that had already confirmed a handful of competitors. […] The post 'Dancing with the Stars' unveils its Season 35 lineup — here's who hits the ballroom this fall appeared first on American Almanac .
ABC dropped the full cast for "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 on Tuesday morning, pairing 16 celebrities with pro partners for a two-night premiere that kicks off September 15. The announcement came during the September 2 episode of "Good Morning America," capping weeks of drip-fed reveals that had already confirmed a handful of competitors. The roster runs from a Paralympian and an Olympic figure skater to a celebrity chef, a late-night TV sidekick, and a Savannah Bananas second baseman, the kind of grab-bag casting "DWTS" has turned into a formula across 35 seasons on the air. Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough return as co-hosts after their own confirmation aired on "GMA" a day earlier, on September 1. Judges Derek Hough, Carrie…Open
Sony Pictures Television has suspended longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton and begun recasting his role after allegations tied to an incident on a commercial flight, though Thornton's lawyer says law enforcement cleared him in minutes. The studio confirmed the move on September 1, 2026, issuing a brief statement that disclosed almost nothing about […] The post Jim Thornton suspended from 'Wheel of Fortune' over airline flight allegations appeared first on American Almanac .
Sony Pictures Television has suspended longtime "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton and begun recasting his role after allegations tied to an incident on a commercial flight, though Thornton's lawyer says law enforcement cleared him in minutes. The studio confirmed the move on September 1, 2026, issuing a brief statement that disclosed almost nothing about what Thornton allegedly did. USA TODAY reported that Sony called the investigation "thorough" but offered no timeline and no details about the nature of the complaint. The gap between what Sony has said publicly and what Thornton's own attorney has put on the record is worth examining. One side is treating this as serious enough to pull a 15-year fixture off the air. The other…Open
CBS NFL analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had his driving privileges revoked for six months, and he was ordered to complete an alcohol assessment program, according to Milwaukee County court records.