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AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - John Cusack says he left Hollywood to escape studio committees and corporate meddling

John Cusack, the 60-year-old actor behind some of the most memorable films of the 1990s, told Variety he walked away from mainstream Hollywood because he no longer wanted executives with financial stakes dictating how his stories get told. Cusack made the remarks Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, where he appeared to promote "Momo," a graphic […] The post John Cusack says he left Hollywood to escape studio committees and corporate meddling appeared first on American Almanac .

John Cusack, the 60-year-old actor behind some of the most memorable films of the 1990s, told Variety he walked away from mainstream Hollywood because he no longer wanted executives with financial stakes dictating how his stories get told. Cusack made the remarks Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, where he appeared to promote "Momo," a graphic novel he wrote with illustrator Ignacio Noé. The book, set in 1972 and following two fugitives on a quest to recover an ancient artifact for TV legend Jackie Gleason, is scheduled for release September 29. No publisher was named. The project, Cusack said, gave him something Hollywood no longer offers: full creative control with no studio oversight, no test audiences, and no algorithmic second-guessing…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Ted Danson admits he 'f---ed up' his life so badly he barely noticed 'Cheers' was ending

Ted Danson, now 78, says his personal life was in such disarray when "Cheers" wrapped in 1993 that he never processed the end of one of television's most beloved sitcoms. The actor made the admission on a recent episode of his podcast, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," describing a period of profound personal turmoil that […] The post Ted Danson admits he 'f---ed up' his life so badly he barely noticed 'Cheers' was ending appeared first on American Almanac .

Ted Danson, now 78, says his personal life was in such disarray when "Cheers" wrapped in 1993 that he never processed the end of one of television's most beloved sitcoms. The actor made the admission on a recent episode of his podcast, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name," describing a period of profound personal turmoil that overshadowed the final curtain of an 11-season, 273-episode run. Danson starred as bartender Sam Malone from the show's 1982 premiere through its 1993 finale, one of only a handful of cast members to appear in every episode. Yet when people ask what it felt like to walk away from the role that defined a generation of television, Danson's answer is blunt. As Page Six reported , Danson put it this way on the podcast: …Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Stephen A. Smith wants the NBA to ban marijuana again, calling it a performance-enhancing drug

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is pushing the NBA to reverse course on marijuana, arguing that weed's nerve-calming effects give players an unfair competitive edge, a stance the league shows no sign of adopting. Smith made the case on a recent episode of "The Culture Table," a podcast produced by his company Straight Shooter Media. His […] The post Stephen A. Smith wants the NBA to ban marijuana again, calling it a performance-enhancing drug appeared first on American Almanac .

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is pushing the NBA to reverse course on marijuana, arguing that weed's nerve-calming effects give players an unfair competitive edge, a stance the league shows no sign of adopting. Smith made the case on a recent episode of "The Culture Table," a podcast produced by his company Straight Shooter Media. His argument is straightforward: marijuana quiets the anxiety and competitive jitters that separate elite professionals from talented amateurs, and that chemical calm amounts to a performance advantage the league should not tolerate. The NBA removed marijuana from its banned substances list ahead of the 2023-24 season, finalizing the change in a new collective bargaining agreement with the players' union. That…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - British socialite Alice Naylor-Leyland marks 40th birthday with lavish Tuscan villa celebration

Alice Naylor-Leyland, the British interior designer and homeware entrepreneur, celebrated her 40th birthday with a glittering party at one of Tuscany's most storied villas, complete with ball gowns, ponies, and a rehearsed dance routine. The celebration took place over a weekend at Villa Cetinale, the 17th-century estate that Architectural Digest has called the "most beautiful […] The post British socialite Alice Naylor-Leyland marks 40th birthday with lavish Tuscan villa celebration appeared first on American Almanac .

Alice Naylor-Leyland, the British interior designer and homeware entrepreneur, celebrated her 40th birthday with a glittering party at one of Tuscany's most storied villas, complete with ball gowns, ponies, and a rehearsed dance routine. The celebration took place over a weekend at Villa Cetinale, the 17th-century estate that Architectural Digest has called the "most beautiful villa in Tuscany." Guests including model Poppy Delevingne, socialite and DJ Lady Mary Charteris, and Jazzy DeLisser, stepdaughter of the Marquess of Bute, shared photos and video clips online from the multi-day affair, the Daily Mail reported . Naylor-Leyland wore a gold sequinned dress for the evening festivities, which included a candlelit dinner and a group…Open

NYTIMES (Kalley Huang) - Apple Regains Spot Over Nvidia as Most Valuable Public Company

The company slipped by the chipmaker Nvidia, amid growing concern about costs associated with the artificial intelligence boom.

JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Thune pours cold water on canceling recess to pass SAVE America Act

Trump on Monday called for Thune to cancel recess to pass the bill, but Thune said nothing had changed.

JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Savannah Guthrie renews pleas for alleged kidnappers to return mother Nancy Guthrie

Nancy Guthrie has been missing since February and is believed to have been kidnapped. The elder Guthrie is 84 and has limited mobility and health problems. She was last seen alive at her home in Tucson, Arizona, on Jan. 31.

AMERICANGREATNESS (Debra Heine) - Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Faces Backlash After Mass Shooting For Deactivating CCTV Cameras

In the wake of a mass shooting in Seattle Sunday, the city’s Socialist Mayor Katie Wilson is facing scrutiny for deactivating surveillance cameras in parts […] Source

BABYLONBEE (Babylon Bee) - So-Called Christian Nationalist Hasn't Even Posted Anything Overtly Hateful Online Yet Today

BOISE, ID — The credentials of one local man were called into question, as the so-called Christian Nationalist had yet to post anything overtly hateful on social media today.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband testifies, describes her mental decline

Opening statements began Monday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom accused of killing her three young kids in January 2023. Her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy, was the first witness to testify and said that he noticed her mental decline after the birth of their third child. #LindsayClancy #Trial NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. Find us online: https://www.newsnationnow.com/