The White House fired back at Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host claimed the FCC threatened him over a planned interview with a Democratic Senate candidate, a charge the administration called a "false narrative" backed by zero evidence. Kimmel announced on his Wednesday show that his scheduled interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico […] The post White House rebukes media for spreading Kimmel's unproven claim that FCC censored his show appeared first on American Almanac .
The White House fired back at Jimmy Kimmel after the late-night host claimed the FCC threatened him over a planned interview with a Democratic Senate candidate, a charge the administration called a "false narrative" backed by zero evidence. Kimmel announced on his Wednesday show that his scheduled interview with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico would not air on ABC. Instead, it would be posted exclusively to the Jimmy Kimmel Live YouTube channel. His reason: the Federal Communications Commission, the federal agency that regulates broadcast television, had allegedly pressured him, his show, his network, and ABC's local affiliate stations over his guest bookings. The White House did not let the accusation stand. Assistant…Open
Henry Winkler is revisiting the story behind his 1989 firing as director of "Turner & Hooch", and the long-simmering friction with Tom Hanks that followed it for more than three decades. In a sit-down with Graham Bensinger on his interview show "In Depth," Winkler walked through the chain of events that cost him the directing […] The post Henry Winkler opens up about his firing from 'Turner & Hooch' and decades of reported tension with Tom Hanks appeared first on American Almanac .
Henry Winkler is revisiting the story behind his 1989 firing as director of "Turner & Hooch", and the long-simmering friction with Tom Hanks that followed it for more than three decades. In a sit-down with Graham Bensinger on his interview show "In Depth," Winkler walked through the chain of events that cost him the directing job after just 13 days of filming, a sequence he says left him "devastated" and still colors his view of one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. Fox News Digital reported on Winkler's candid account, which included details about his own insecurity on set, the Disney executive who pulled the plug, and a denied request for a clip that kept the reported rift alive years later. Winkler, best known for playing the Fonz…Open
George Lucas spent five decades collecting art and memorabilia, and now his massive, spaceship-shaped museum in Los Angeles is scheduled to open its doors on September 22, more than 16 years after the project began. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will sprawl across 28,000 square meters, roughly 300,000 square feet, with five floors, 30 […] The post George Lucas's $1 billion museum in Los Angeles finally set to open after 16 years appeared first on American Almanac .
George Lucas spent five decades collecting art and memorabilia, and now his massive, spaceship-shaped museum in Los Angeles is scheduled to open its doors on September 22, more than 16 years after the project began. The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will sprawl across 28,000 square meters, roughly 300,000 square feet, with five floors, 30 galleries, and more than 1,300 objects on display. The building itself, with its curved white walls, looks like something pulled from a science-fiction set. Two cinematic theaters sit inside. More than 200 trees surround the grounds outside. The Sun reported the project carries a price tag of roughly £740 million, north of $900 million at current exchange rates. For a filmmaker who built an empire on…Open
Movie theaters across America raked in $4.61 billion in ticket sales over the summer of 2026, Hollywood’s best season in over a decade, yet the numbers show a rebound driven by fresh faces, Gen Z crowds, and high-end screens, not a simple return to business as usual. After years of pandemic-era closures and lackluster box […] The post Hollywood’s summer box office surges as audiences return, but the numbers reveal a more complicated comeback appeared first on American Almanac .
Movie theaters across America raked in $4.61 billion in ticket sales over the summer of 2026, Hollywood’s best season in over a decade, yet the numbers show a rebound driven by fresh faces, Gen Z crowds, and high-end screens, not a simple return to business as usual. After years of pandemic-era closures and lackluster box office takes, the U.S. movie industry recorded its strongest summer performance since 2013, with a 26.1% jump in domestic ticket sales compared to 2025. The surge, tracked from May 1 through August 31, was confirmed by Rentrak and cited by The Associated Press . But beneath the headline, the recovery reflects changing tastes, new industry players, and a younger audience taking the lead. Filmmakers and executives are…Open
Whitney Leavitt confirmed her departure from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” after season 5 during a “Good Morning America” interview, sharing that she’s closing one chapter and stepping into new Broadway and television roles. Whitney Leavitt, who first appeared on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” when it debuted in September 2024, has announced […] The post Whitney Leavitt maps out life after ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ season 5 exit appeared first on American Almanac .
Whitney Leavitt confirmed her departure from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” after season 5 during a “Good Morning America” interview, sharing that she’s closing one chapter and stepping into new Broadway and television roles. Whitney Leavitt, who first appeared on “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” when it debuted in September 2024, has announced that season 5 will be her final run on the Hulu and Disney+ series. On September 4, 2026, Leavitt sat down with “Good Morning America” to discuss her decision and what comes next, making clear she’s ready for new challenges. Leavitt described her exit as a natural transition, saying, “I feel like with anything in life, you feel like you have this book of life and it…Open
Lea Salonga made history as the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a new milestone for representation in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded Salonga the 2,855th star on the iconic Walk of Fame during a ceremony in Hollywood, California, on September 4, 2026. Salonga, […] The post Lea Salonga honored as first Filipina with Hollywood Walk of Fame star appeared first on American Almanac .
Lea Salonga made history as the first Filipina to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, marking a new milestone for representation in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce awarded Salonga the 2,855th star on the iconic Walk of Fame during a ceremony in Hollywood, California, on September 4, 2026. Salonga, best known for her Tony Award-winning role in “Miss Saigon” and her work as the singing voice of Disney’s Princess Jasmine and Mulan, became the first Filipina, and the first Asian woman to win a Tony Award, as noted by the ceremony’s organizers, to receive this recognition in the Live Performance category. Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez praised Salonga’s…Open
Broadway star and Disney Legend Lea Salonga made history on Friday by becoming the first Filipina to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The agency’s court filing, which was revealed Thursday, argued that Disney’s lawsuit would obstruct the FCC investigation into the network’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring policies.
A local content creator has taken possession of Pittsburgh's iconic Phantom Menace vending machine, with the fire station's blessing, to fix its long-broken internals, but not before social media critics accused him of stealing a neighborhood landmark. The 1999-era Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace vending machine has stood outside Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire […] The post Pittsburgh's beloved Star Wars vending machine is coming back after restoration scare appeared first on American Almanac .
A local content creator has taken possession of Pittsburgh's iconic Phantom Menace vending machine, with the fire station's blessing, to fix its long-broken internals, but not before social media critics accused him of stealing a neighborhood landmark. The 1999-era Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace vending machine has stood outside Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Station 27 on Mount Washington for decades. It draws large crowds every May the Fourth for annual Star Wars celebrations. Recently, the machine vanished from its usual spot, and the internet lost its collective mind. Braeden Days, a Pittsburgh native and lifelong Star Wars fan who works as a content creator, removed the machine after getting permission from Fire Station 27. His…Open
