Perez Hilton ‘able to communicate’ after hospitalization following live stream
Family says celebrity blogger remains under medical care after viewers raised alarm over disturbing TikTok broadcast
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger gets boost after UK approval
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· Alexandra Steigrad
Trump helicopter nearly collides with passenger jet – FAA
US aviation authorities have launched an investigation into a possible air safety breach involving Marine One, which was carrying US President Donald Trump, and a passenger jet in Washington, DC airspace, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.
· RT
Bangladesh blasts India over ex-PM’s media address
The Bangladeshi government has reacted angrily after former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina held a virtual media press conference in India, describing it as “detrimental to the development of harmonious bilateral relations.”
· RT
Fox advertising, streaming service Tubi get boost from World Cup
Fox Corp.'s quarterly financial report got a big kick from the FIFA Men's World Cup.
· Lillian Rizzo
‘I have an ego that needs to be put in check’: ex-Gawker editor AJ Daulerio on life after addiction
After his fall from grace, media’s former enfant terrible is now sober and helping others with his addiction recovery newsletter and podcast, The Small Bow
Tori Spelling speaks out after abrupt exit from ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ rewatch podcast with Jennie Garth
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· Riley Cardoza
Insults, Expletives and Fat-Shaming: Vance Trolls Critics on the Right and Left
It was hardly the first time that someone on social media called someone else fat. But it may have been the first time that a vice president of the United States did so.
· Peter Baker
Spice Girls’ Mel Chisholm confirms why Victoria Beckham was a no-show at her wedding
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· Jolie Zenna
‘James Dean has got nothing on that kid’: River Phoenix films – ranked!
As Stand By Me is re-released for its 40th anniversary, we look at the late actor’s most intense, enduring roles – from a goofball boffin to a narcoleptic hustler
· Ryangilbey
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
President Donald Trump has denied reports that the US is suffering a munitions shortage and vowed in a social media post that his administration would seek "long term jail sentences" for those suspected of leaking information.
· Bbcnews
Nicolas Cage film stolen from Netflix HQ is ‘red flag’ for rattled Hollywood
Filmmakers around town have been alarmed after the heist of the unreleased Nicolas Cage film, “Fortitude,” from Netflix’s Hollywood headquarters, Page Six Hollywood hears.
· Tatiana Siegel
What Brittany Cartwright’s publicist texted her before bombshell Jax Taylor romance
Brittany Cartwright’s former publicist, Lori Krebs, gave her a last-minute heads-up about her relationship with her estranged husband, Jax Taylor, before it made headlines.
· Jolie Zenna
Harry Jowsey gives surprising update on ongoing feud with Nick Viall
Harry Jowsey is putting his feud with Nick Viall to bed.
· Samantha Nungesser, Danny Murphy, Evan Real
Thirst by John Robins audiobook review – an ex-drinker’s darkly funny journey
The comedian and broadcaster narrates the heartfelt and at times self-lacerating account of his relationship with alcohol
· Fiona Sturges
Will Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead locker space work in Asia-Pacific?
Analysts say the move, an ‘extreme’ form of unbundling, risks backlash and added fare complexity
· Kolette Lim
Will Jetstar’s plan to charge for overhead locker space work in Asia-Pacific?
Analysts say the move, an ‘extreme’ form of unbundling, risks backlash and added fare complexity
· Kolette Lim
‘The Odyssey’ sparks war of words between critics and supporters of Christopher Nolan’s box-office smash
Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” is the only movie we can recall in eons to stir a wild debate among top scholars — including Joyce Carol Oates.
· Tim Baysinger
Infamous blogger’s posthumous book terrifies Hollywood bigwigs — but who’s behind it?
Hollywood was shaken yesterday when word spread that a posthumous book by feared firebrand columnist Nikki Finke is being shopped — with reactions ranging from PTSD to piqued interest.
· Tatiana Siegel, Peter Kiefer, Ian Mohr
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
If the contempt referral proceeds, the US Attorney’s Office in Washington would review it and decide whether to seek a grand jury indictment
· Reuters
US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
If the contempt referral proceeds, the US Attorney’s Office in Washington would review it and decide whether to seek a grand jury indictment
· Reuters
UK clears Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros
The UK government and the antitrust watchdog both cleared the deal after initially raising concerns over media plurality and competition
· Agence France-Presse
UK clears Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros
The UK government and the antitrust watchdog both cleared the deal after initially raising concerns over media plurality and competition
· Agence France-Presse
Federal Review Finds 90% Of Maine's Autism Support Services Lacks Justification
Authored by Debra Heine via American Greatness,
· Tyler Durden
Georgia Investigating Social Media Posts Claiming Mistreatment Against Russian Tourists
Law enforcement in Georgia on Wednesday announced a criminal investigation into alleged “sabotage” over a series of social media posts claiming systematic mistreatment of Russian tourists, with authorities in the South Caucasus country claiming the posts are part of a disinformation campaign aimed at undermining the…
· The Moscow Times
Bombs, heists and big cats: TV’s 25 best true-crime shows ever
From mind-boggling murder investigations to decade-long scams, there’s no shortage of documentaries about real-life awfulness. We list the most incredible
· Michael Hogan
Danica Patrick claps back at body-shaming critics telling her to eat after bikini pics
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· Eric Todisco
New generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates
Progressive candidates continue to rack up wins in primary elections across the United States, propelled by a new left-wing media ecosystem allowing them to build a national profile on their own terms - and sidestep the traditional gatekeepers of the Democratic establishment.
· REUTERS
Nahariya's Byzantine church hit by Hezbollah rocket reopens to public after four months
The Byzantine-era church in Nahariya that had been hit by a Hezbollah rocket in April has reopened to the public, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced in a Monday night social media post.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Pakistan government issues new guidelines for foreign media
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s government has issued new guidelines for foreign media organizations operating in the country, formalizing reporting requirements for journalists working for international news outlets outside the country’s three largest cities, a move that has drawn criticism from press freedom advocates…
· E Eduardo Castillo
Spain confident of hosting 2030 World Cup final despite media report
FIFA president Gianni Infantino leaves after attending a Women AFCON 2026 soccer match between Malawi and Zambia, in Rabat, Morocco, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026. (AP Photo)
Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ordered an urgent review of grooming gang cases involving offenders that may be eligible to be freed from jail early under the government's release scheme.
· Bbcnews
Top 17 PlayStation 5 games released so far in 2026 | The National
PlayStation 5 is now in its sixth year, a point in the console cycle when hardware is typically approaching transition. But Sony has indicated it plans to take a different trajectory.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Futures Flat As Tech Slides After Memory Stocks, Korea Tumble
US futures are mixed with S&P futures modestly higher offset by a slide in tech: as of 8:00am ET, S&P futures are up 0.1% while Nasdaq futures drop 0.5%, hit by a plunge in Sandisk (down 9% in pre-market), and rival Western Digital which tumbled 15%, after both companies reported earnings. AppLovin also slumped 16% …
· Tyler Durden
Practical Magic review – Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock’s 90s witchy fantasy still enchants
Preceding a long-awaited sequel, Griffin Dunne’s supernatural suburban romance gets a big-screen rerelease. With its romcom quirk, buttery cinematography and stabs of black comedy, it remains a zany gem
· Peterbradshaw
‘The first time I felt art in my nose’: why a critic missed the point when he called my exhibition meaningless
Projects like London’s Backyard Biennial East are collective endeavours aiming to reach people who feel excluded by art galleries
· Laisul Hoque
‘Decades of heartbreak’: Chinese women switched at birth 37 years ago live 4km apart
Meeting at a café, the women call the moment ‘nervous, exciting and somewhat awkward’
· Zoey Zhang
‘Decades of heartbreak’: Chinese women switched at birth 37 years ago live 4km apart
Meeting at a café, the women call the moment ‘nervous, exciting and somewhat awkward’
· Zoey Zhang
John Carpenter releases 'Cathedral' graphic novel and companion album with family
John Carpenter has often collaborated with those closest to him throughout his career. But making “Cathedral,” a graphic novel with an accompanying original album out Friday, was truly a family affair. He enlisted his godson Daniel Davies and his son Cody to collaborate on the album, and turned to his publisher wife…
· Krysta Fauria
Versant raises 2026 outlook on strength of platforms segment and advertising momentum
Versant Media Group raised its full-year guidance on Thursday, boosted by momentum in its digital brands like Fandango and GolfNow, as well as what executives referred to as "strength" in its overall business model.
· Lillian Rizzo
All about the parents of Perez Hilton, the blogger hospitalised after his self-harm livestream
The media personality recently moved back to his hometown, Miami, to be closer to his mother, affectionately known as Momma Perez
· Sumnima Kandangwa
All about the parents of celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton
The media personality recently moved back to his hometown, Miami, to be closer to his mother, affectionately known as Momma Perez
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Passengers all at sea as Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 train breaks down
Photos on social media show crowds outside the platform doors, while signs said the train was ‘temporarily not in service’
· Wynna Wong
Passengers all at sea as Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 train breaks down
Photos on social media show crowds outside the platform doors, while signs said the train was ‘temporarily not in service’
· Wynna Wong
Super Troopers 3 review – misfiring cop comedy threequel
The return of the country’s most incompetent police force fails to bring enough laughs or any real justification for its existence
· Andrew Lawrence
Hunt for the Wilderpeople review – Sam Neill is warm and wise in Taika Waititi’s goofily tremendous film
Waititi’s eccentric drama sends the late actor into the New Zealand wilderness with his young charge, angry authorities in hot pursuit
· Peterbradshaw
All about Sarah Jane, Brooks Nader’s sister who was spotted on a date with Pete Davidson
The model and gay rights advocate had a night out in Brooklyn with the SNL alumnus, but why is Brooks “confused” about her sister’s love life?
· Carolina Malis
All about Sarah Jane Nader, who was spotted on a date with Pete Davidson
The model and gay rights advocate had a night out in Brooklyn with the SNL alumnus, but why is Brooks “confused” about her sister’s love life?
· Carolina Malis
Meet Mark Ruffalo’s son Keen, who plays Connor in Sterling Point
He was an extra in Begin Again starring his father alongside Keira Knightley, and will soon appear in the Green Day-inspired comedy Nimrods
· Sumnima Kandangwa