Another Cast Member Leaving 'Saturday Night Live' Another Cast Member Leaving 'Saturday Night Live'
Another Cast Member Leaving 'Saturday Night Live' The 'SNL' exodus is continuing. Emil Wakim, who joined the show last season, announced on Instagram he will not be returning for a second season.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emil Wakim (@emilwakim) "It was a gut punch of a call to get but I’m so grateful for my time there," Wakim wrote. "I was at Six Flags celebrating my friends 36th birthday and went on a really emotional walk through Bugs Bunny Park and stared out across Daffy Duck Lake thinking about life." Wakim, the show's first cast member of Lebanese descent, ca…
James Taylor Is Here This Week — Grab Tickets Before They’re Gone! James Taylor Is Here This Week — Grab Tickets Before They’re Gone!
James Taylor Is Here This Week — Grab Tickets Before They’re Gone! You’ve seen fire, you’ve seen rain, but have you seen James Taylor live in 2025? Now’s your chance. The legendary singer-songwriter is bringing his All-Star Band to town this week. For anyone who grew up with his music—or made memories to it—these shows are more than concerts. They’re homecomings set to timeless soundtracks. Tour Dates  Aug 27 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway Park, Boston, MA Aug 29 – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, Bridgeport, CT Aug 30 – PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ Tickets are still available, but not for long. As of press time, $27 lawn seats were open at PNC Ba…
Indoor Golf Simulator Announces Opening Date For New High-Tech Venue In Port Chester Indoor Golf Simulator Announces Opening Date For New High-Tech Venue In Port Chester
Indoor Golf Simulator Announces Opening Date For New High-Tech Venue In Port Chester A new entertainment destination combining golf, food, and nightlife is set to debut in Westchester. Five Iron Golf announced it will officially open its newest franchise location in Port Chester on Wednesday, Sept. 3.  The venue, located inside the new Abendroth Downtown development at 179 North Main St., spans more than 7,700 square feet and features 10 state-of-the-art Trackman simulators, a lively bar, a full-service kitchen, and private event space.  The company bills itself as a global leader in indoor golf and social entertainment, with more than 30 locations across five co…
Immersive Netflix House Coming To King Of Prussia Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside Immersive Netflix House Coming To King Of Prussia Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside
Immersive Netflix House Coming To King Of Prussia Mall: When It Opens, What's Inside A huge mall near Philadelphia is welcoming some of Netflix's most popular shows and movies. Netflix House will open at the King of Prussia Mall on Wednesday, Nov. 12, the streaming platform announced on Monday, Aug. 25. The new 100,000-square-foot venue will feature interactive attractions, themed dining, and exclusive merchandise. The Philadelphia area will be the first in the nation to host the permanent entertainment concept. "Finally, a place where the Netflix story you can't get enough of becomes something real that you can play, shop, and taste," said chief marketing officer Mar…
Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed
Aubrey Plaza’s Heartbreaking Grief Analogy — And The Rihanna Joke That Followed Aubrey Plaza is opening up about life after loss in a rare, emotional interview on Amy Poehler’s new podcast, "Good Hang with Amy Poehler." Plaza, 40, lost husband Jeff Baena, 47, in January to suicide. The actress hasn’t spoken much publicly about her loss, but that changed this week when her former “Parks and Rec” co-star Amy Poehler asked about it on her podcast — with notable warmth and grace. “To get it out of the way, people want to see you and they want to see how you are,” Poehler said at the top of the episode, which dropped earlier this week. “You had this terrible, tragic year. …
Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices
Apple TV+ Raises Rates As Streaming Rivals Launch New Apps, Hike Prices The home of "Ted Lasso," "Severance," and "For All Mankind" is about to get a little more expensive. Apple TV+ is raising its monthly subscription price from $9.99 to $12.99, according to the streaming platform's website. This is the third time Apple TV+ has increased its price since launching in 2019, The Verge reported. The change will go into effect after a seven-day trial for new users on Thursday, Aug. 21. Current subscribers will see the higher rate 30 days after their next renewal date. Apple spokesperson Tom Neumayr confirmed the price hike in an email to The Verge. “Since it laun…
Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired ‘Mothership’ Estate in Cortlandt Manor Hits Market for $5.5M Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired ‘Mothership’ Estate in Cortlandt Manor Hits Market for $5.5M
Jackie Gleason’s Ufo-inspired ‘Mothership’ Estate in Cortlandt Manor Hits Market for $5.5M A one-of-a-kind Westchester estate built for comedy legend Jackie Gleason — and designed to resemble flying saucers — has landed back on the market.  Known as “The Mothership,” the Cortlandt Manor property at 196 Furnace Dock Rd. is now listed for $5.5 million with The Corcoran Group.  Commissioned by Gleason and completed in 1959 after five years of construction, the mid-century modern estate sits on 8.6 wooded acres and blends into its surroundings with floor-to-ceiling windows and curved architectural details. Zillow Designed by architect Robert Cika, the estate includes two…
The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween
The Big Coaster: Shaquille O’Neal Transforms Hersheypark Ride For Halloween Hersheypark is about to get “Shaq-ified.” Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal is teaming up with Hersheypark to transform its popular indoor coaster into the Shaq-A-Licious Laff Trakk this fall. The ride, inspired by his hit Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, will debut during Hersheypark Halloween and Dark Nights, running Fridays through Sundays from Sept. 12 to Nov. 2, in Hershey, officials announced. “We’re taking the flavor and the fun of my Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies and blowing it up into a larger-than-life adventure,” Big Diesel (O'Neal) said. “From the second you step inside, this ride bring…
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?'
Trump Weighs In On Rumors Howard Stern Out At Sirius: 'You Know When He Went Down?' Noise about the end of “The Howard Stern Show” at SiriusXM is getting louder, though neither side has provided an official confirmation either way. Still, the speculation is drawing attention from as high up as the president of the United States. Recent reports suggest the show's 19-year run may soon come to a close, with Howard Stern’s $500 million contract set to expire by the end of the year.  The rumor began earlier this week, when a report claimed Stern's listenership had plummeted to a small fraction of its previous high. The report claims SiriusXM, which broadcasts his show, is …
Grocery Bills Causing Major Stress For Most Americans As Food Costs Rise: Poll Grocery Bills Causing Major Stress For Most Americans As Food Costs Rise: Poll
Grocery Bills Causing Major Stress For Most Americans As Food Costs Rise: Poll Most Americans say grocery prices are now a top source of stress, as inflation and President Donald Trump's tariffs drive up the cost of many everyday essentials, a new poll shows. About 86% said the cost of groceries is a "major" or "minor" source of stress in their lives, according to a national survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. More than half (53%) said supermarket prices were a major stressor, while just 14% said that groceries aren't a source of stress. Pollsters also found that two-thirds of households earning under $30,…
Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs
Fox Sets Launch Date For All-In-One Streaming Service: See How Much It Costs Fox has set a release date for its all-in-one streaming service. The new app called Fox One will officially debut on Thursday, Aug. 21, the broadcasting giant announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5. The service will cost $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually. Fox One will offer live and on-demand access to Fox's full lineup of news, sports, and entertainment content. "We're eager to launch Fox One in just a few weeks and super serve our viewers with the best in live news, sports and entertainment content all in one place," said Pete Distad, who will be the CEO of Fox One. "In bringing …
National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why
National Media Staple New York Post To Launch California Post: Here's Why The New York Post is heading out west. The conservative-leaning tabloid will launch The California Post in early 2026, the outlet said on Monday, Aug. 4. The new paper will be based in Los Angeles with a full team of reporters, editors, and photographers covering news, sports, and entertainment from a California point of view. A daily print edition will be paired with a digital presence, with a dedicated homepage serving California readers, while national coverage will still come from the Post's New York newsroom. "Los Angeles and California surely need a daily dose of The P…