Kennedy Center Honors won’t be held at namesake venue amid bitter battle over adding Trump name

WASHINGTON — The Kennedy Center Honors are leaving the Kennedy Center. This year’s annual celebration of the performing arts will be held Dec. 7 at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington, DC, a center spokesperson announced Friday. Few other details were immediately available, and an explanation for the change wasn’t given. Capital One Arena, the home of the NBA’s Wizards and NHL’s Capitals, can accommodate roughly 20,000 people for concerts — nearly nine times the 2,347-seat capacity of the Kennedy Center Opera House, where the gala has been held regularly since 1978. The Kennedy Center has been closed to the public…

How Tony Romo, CBS handled  million albatross before split

Tony Romo isn’t walking away empty-handed. The now-former CBS Sports NFL commentator is expected to “probably be a paid a good portion” of the $72 million remaining on his contract, according to The Athletic. The sides reportedly agreed to financial terms Friday before news broke of of their split with…

All the New Shows and Specials on BritBox in October 2026

Murder, romance and David Tennant — it must be another month of outstanding programming from BritBox. The British-based streamer just released its October 2026 slate, and it’s packed full of binge-worthy shows that will surely ruin your social life. At the top of Watch With Us’ list is War &…

How prepared are you for a disaster?

This year’s “super” El Nino means the U.S. will likely face a higher risk of stormy weather and flooding, so experts are recommending Americans stock up on food.And flooding is just one of the natural disasters people will face — many people are at risk of wildfires, power outages or…

Disney’s No. 2 exec gives telling clue about Jimmy Kimmel’s future at ABC

A top Disney executive refused to say whether ABC will renew Jimmy Kimmel’s contract, throwing in some ominous remarks about the late-night funnyman’s future. “I’m not going to make that announcement here with you today,” Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden said Thursday at a Bloomberg conference when…

Gerrit Cole to start Game 1 of ALDS for Yankees against Rays

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Yankees are putting their faith in Gerrit Cole to get them off to a good start in the ALDS. Cole will start Game 1 against the Rays on Saturday, the team announced Friday, handing the ball to the veteran right-hander instead of lefty Carlos Rodón,…

Beloved 80-year-old women’s fashion retailer to close 120 stores

It’s lights out for another popular retailer as over 100 stores are set to close. Cato Fashions — a North Carolina-based women’s retail chain — has just announced it will shut down roughly 120 stores by the end of 2026. The 80-year-old value retailer revealed in a press release that…

Le’Veon Bell arrested for allegedly not paying K in child support

Le’Veon Bell wasn’t ponying up the dough. The former running back, who was a disappointment for the Jets across parts of two seasons after a strong run with the Steelers that ended in a contract dispute, was arrested on Sunday for allegedly failing to pay child support. Bell, who made…

Patrick Beverley drops major hint on LeBron James free agency timeline

Could LeBron James finally be making his decision on where he will play basketball next season? On Monday morning, James’ former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Patrick Beverley made a cryptic post on X, fueling the rumors that James could be making his decision soon. “Rumor has it Bron makes his…

Doctor warns that a ‘healthy’ summer fruit doesn’t mesh with medications

Amid this summer’s sweltering temperatures, many people are finding relief by sipping fruity cocktails and smoothies or drinking fruit juices. But a doctor is warning millions of people taking common medications such as statins and antidepressants that ingesting grapefruit — a common “healthy” ingredient in many summer snacks and drinks — can have serious…

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