Dominic Monaghan has been confirmed as the second guest for CCXP26 in São Paulo, reuniting with Elijah Wood to mark 25 years since The Lord of the Rings hit theaters. Monaghan, the British actor who made his feature debut as Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck in Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring, will join Wood, Frodo […] The post Dominic Monaghan joins Elijah Wood for 'Lord of the Rings' 25th anniversary reunion at CCXP in São Paulo appeared first on American Almanac .
Dominic Monaghan has been confirmed as the second guest for CCXP26 in São Paulo, reuniting with Elijah Wood to mark 25 years since The Lord of the Rings hit theaters. Monaghan, the British actor who made his feature debut as Meriadoc "Merry" Brandybuck in Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Ring, will join Wood, Frodo Baggins himself, at the Brazilian fan convention running December 3, 6. The event's organizers are billing the reunion under a "Fellowship Forever" banner, tying it directly to the quarter-century milestone since the first film opened on December 19, 2001. Wood was previously announced as the first confirmed guest. Monaghan is the second. CCXP says the full lineup will be announced soon, leaving open the possibility that…Open
Paramount is developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," with original star Kate Hudson attached to produce, and filmmakers want Matthew McConaughey back, too. The project is in early stages, with Hudson producing alongside veteran producer Stacey Sher through Sher's Shiny Penny banner. The studio is […] The post Kate Hudson set to produce 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days' sequel at Paramount appeared first on American Almanac .
Paramount is developing a sequel to the 2003 romantic comedy "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," with original star Kate Hudson attached to produce, and filmmakers want Matthew McConaughey back, too. The project is in early stages, with Hudson producing alongside veteran producer Stacey Sher through Sher's Shiny Penny banner. The studio is currently seeking a screenwriter, and no director has been named. A source close to the project told Variety that the intention is for Hudson to reprise her role as Andie Anderson and for McConaughey to return as Benjamin Barry, the advertising executive she famously sparred with in the original. Reps for both Hudson and McConaughey did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Whether McConaughey…Open
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville publicly tore into House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for sitting down privately with Jared Kushner, a meeting that has exposed a widening rift inside the Democratic Party over whether to cooperate with or confront the Trump administration ahead of November's midterms. Carville delivered his broadside on Monday, days after The […] The post Carville rips Jeffries for private Kushner meeting, demands Democrats refuse to engage appeared first on American Almanac .
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville publicly tore into House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for sitting down privately with Jared Kushner, a meeting that has exposed a widening rift inside the Democratic Party over whether to cooperate with or confront the Trump administration ahead of November's midterms. Carville delivered his broadside on Monday, days after The New York Times first reported that Jeffries had met with Kushner, the president's son-in-law and U.S. special envoy, to discuss housing, immigration, and the rising cost of living. The meeting, which AP News reported took place privately in New York, was framed by Jeffries as a search for common ground. Carville saw it as a surrender. The confrontation lays bare a…Open
Indiana's governor is demanding answers from the state's monopoly utility after thousands of residents in Gary and surrounding communities spent nearly two weeks in the dark, and state officials now want to know what happened to billions in customer dollars. Gov. Mike Braun on Monday directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor to file […] The post Gov. Braun orders investigation into NIPSCO as Gary residents suffer nearly two weeks without power appeared first on American Almanac .
Indiana's governor is demanding answers from the state's monopoly utility after thousands of residents in Gary and surrounding communities spent nearly two weeks in the dark, and state officials now want to know what happened to billions in customer dollars. Gov. Mike Braun on Monday directed the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor to file a formal complaint and petition the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to open an investigation into NIPSCO, the utility responsible for electricity across northwest Indiana. The move came as residents in Gary, Hammond, and Munster entered a second week without power following severe storms that battered the region, NBC News reported . Braun did not mince words. In a news release, the…Open
President Donald J. Trump has issued a proclamation ordering U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide in honor of the late Dolly Parton, recognizing her significant contributions to American culture.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation directing all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Dolly Parton . This directive applies to the White House, all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and U.S. embassies worldwide. WHEN & WHERE: The proclamation was signed on August 25, 2026, and the flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on September 1, 2026, across the United States and its territories, as well as at U.S. facilities abroad. IMPACT: The gesture honors Dolly Parton’s legacy as a cultural icon, philanthropist, and beloved figure in American history, signaling nationwide mourning and respect for her contributions to music, entertainment,…Open
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