Hollywood Executive Reportedly Suggested Julia Roberts Play Harriet Tubman - The Root

'Joker' Sequel in the Works as Todd Phillips Eyes More DC Origin Movies (Exclusive) - Hollywood Reporter

The director is likely to reteam with star Joaquin Phoenix on a follow-up to the $1 billion-grossing R-rated hit, sources say.

Grammy Awards: All the Artists Who've Been Nominated in the Big 4 Categories in the Same Year - Billboard

Disney exec explains why Disney+ crashed on its first day - CNBC

While the company first attributed the streaming issues to massive demand, Disney's chairman of direct-to-consumer Kevin Mayer now says that it was a technical matter that will require updates over the next couple of weeks.

Royal Expert Claims Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Need to Be Separated From the Rest of the Royal Family - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are under fire over comments they made in their recent documentary, and now royal experts think they should exit the royal family.

Why everyone is talking about 'Baby Yoda,' an adorable enigma and this week's internet obsession - CNN

The newest star of the internet is an adorable image of baby Yoda, and Star Wars fans are going crazy.

Tom Hanks just learned he’s related to Mister Rogers, days before his Mister Rogers movie opens - The Washington Post

Thanks to researchers at Ancestry.com, the movie star learned that they're sixth cousins.

Series of books planned, based on NYT's “1619 Project” - The Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times’ acclaimed “1619 Project” will be the basis for a series of books, for readers of all ages. Random House Group imprints have acquired rights to the books,...

'Charlie's Angels' Box Office Bomb: When to Put an Expiration Date on Old IP - Hollywood Reporter

'Terminator: Dark Fate' and 'Doctor Sleep,' both films that were billed as sequels to movies that opened decades, also bombed in recent weeks.

Taylor Swift vs. Scooter Braun and the Imminent Rerecording War - Hollywood Reporter

In the streaming age, "boilerplate" contract provisions may be outdated for artists who want to reclaim their older songs: "I see broader blanket prohibitions coming."

'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' – A Closer Look at The Final Trailer - Space.com

A Resistance armada gathers to take on a fleet of a thousand Imperial Star Destroyers.

Lori Loughlin fighting new charges in college admissions scandal - New York Post

“Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded not guilty to a fresh set of charges in the massive college admissions scandal. The couple — accused of paying $…

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh as they celebrate 72nd wedding anniversary - Daily Mail

The royal family have marked the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh's 72nd wedding anniversary with an array of black and white throwback pictures.

A Hollywood executive wanted Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman in a biopic - CNN

Prince Andrew: Letter casts doubt on when duke met Epstein - BBC News

The Duke of York's friendship with a sex offender was years longer than he told the BBC, the letter says.

Caitlyn Jenner's Mom Doesn't Get 'KUWTK' Success, Thinks Kris Made Her Daughter Look Spineless - TooFab

Esther Jenner explains why she can't bring herself to watch Caitlyn's latest adventure on British reality show "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" instead calling the show "torture."

Watch Snarky Puppy Play The Tiny Desk - NPR

Building David Byrne’s ‘Utopia,’ One Gray Suit at a Time - The New York Times

Bare feet, bare stage, roving musicians — and yes, those suits. Here’s what goes into every performance of the stylish Broadway concert “American Utopia.”

Review: 'Frozen II' Trades Jewel Tones For Autumn Colors - NPR

Yes, there's another earworm-ballad, but the sequel at least attempts to course-correct for the pernicious princess obsession that the Disney corporation unleashed on the world in the first place.

At the Entrenched Met Museum, the New Director Shakes Things Up - The New York Times

The Latest: Envoy ‘followed president’s order’ on Giuliani

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Donald Trump and the House impeachment inquiry (all times local):9:10 a.m.Ambassador Gordon Sondland is testifying that he “followed the...

A Hong Kong protester on why he won’t surrender to police

HONG KONG (AP) — Pale and thin, a teenager wandered the nearly deserted campus of Hong Kong Polytechnic University at about 1 a.m. Wednesday. He hugged his body with his arms, whether because of...

Israel heads toward unprecedented 3rd election within a year

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli kingmaker politician Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday refused to endorse a candidate for prime minister, blaming both the contenders engaged in a tense standoff that has...

Israel heads toward unprecedented 3rd election in 12 months

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli kingmaker Avigdor Lieberman on Wednesday refused to endorse a candidate for prime minister, virtually guaranteeing the country will be forced into a new election, the...

OxyContin maker thrives in China with abandoned US tactics

SHANGHAI (AP) — Thousands of lawsuits across the United States have accused a drug company owned by the billionaire Sackler family of using false claims to push highly addictive opioids on an...

Unpredictable Sondland faces questions about Trump, Ukraine

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ambassador Gordon Sondland, the most anticipated witness in the impeachment inquiry, is likely to be unpredictable when he faces questions about his evolving accounts of the...

Sondland confirms call with Trump a day after Ukraine call

WASHINGTON (AP) — Ambassador Gordon Sondland confirmed for House impeachment investigators Wednesday he spoke with President Donald Trump on a cellphone from a busy Kyiv restaurant the day after...

Fake doctors, misleading claims drive OxyContin China sales

SHANGHAI (AP) — Thousands of lawsuits across the United States have accused a drug company owned by the billionaire Sackler family of using false claims to push highly addictive opioids on an...

AP: Oxy sales in China driven by misleading addiction claims

SHANGHAI (AP) — Thousands of lawsuits across the United States have accused a drug company owned by the billionaire Sackler family of using false claims to push highly addictive opioids on an...

Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 2 reported killed

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it struck dozens of Iranian targets in Syria on Wednesday, carrying out a “wide-scale” strike in response to rocket fire on the Israeli-controlled Golan...

Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria; 11 reported killed

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said it struck dozens of Iranian targets in Syria on Wednesday, carrying out a “wide-scale” strike in response to rocket fire on the Israeli-controlled Golan...

Butterfly on a bomb range: Endangered Species Act at work

FORT BRAGG, N.C. (AP) — In the unlikely setting of the world’s most populated military installation, amid all the regimented chaos, you’ll find the Endangered Species Act at work.There, as...

‘I now recall’: What to watch in Trump impeachment hearings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Exactly what is Gordon Sondland’s story?Certainly it’s full of international mystery, which House impeachment investigators are sorting through as they probe President...

‘I now recall:’ What to watch in Trump impeachment hearings

WASHINGTON (AP) — Exactly what is Gordon Sondland’s story?Certainly it’s full of international mystery, which House impeachment investigators are sorting through as they probe President...

GOP-requested witness rejects Trump ‘conspiracy theories’

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sought by Republicans to testify, the former U.S. special envoy to Ukraine spoke up instead for Democrat Joe Biden in Tuesday’s impeachment hearings, rejecting “conspiracy...

Impeachment hearings takeaways: Firsthand witnesses appear

WASHINGTON (AP) — There were attacks on the credibility of a witness in uniform, and hand-wringing by another witness on all that he knows now that he says he didn’t know then. Vice President Mike...

Drive behind occupation of Alcatraz lingers 50 years later

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — On a chilly November night 50 years ago, a 7-year-old Peter Bratt, his four siblings and their single mother left their San Francisco home for the pier. From there, they...

Tom Hanks didn’t want to be Mr. Rogers. Then he met Marielle

NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Hanks has never played a superhero. But when the actor recently donned a very simple cardigan sweater, and the slacks to go with it, he felt like one.“I felt like...

Republicans assail security aide who reported Trump call

WASHINGTON (AP) — A career Army officer on Donald Trump’s National Security Council testified Tuesday he was duty-bound to object to the president’s clearly “improper” phone call seeking Ukrainian...

Republicans assail aide who reported Trump phone call

WASHINGTON (AP) — A career Army officer testified Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s call with Ukraine was “improper,” as Republicans tried to undercut the national security official with...

Volkswagen is putting this cool electric station wagon into production

It is the latest concept to show off the VW's modular electric platform.

Researchers see spike in “out of season” IRS-impersonating phishing attacks

Researchers track surge in IRS phishing sites as filing extension deadline arrived.

5 great Apple Arcade games you may have missed - The Verge

Since launch in September, the Apple Arcade subscription gaming service for iPhone and Apple TV has been updated with a number of great games, including Guildlings, Pilgrims, Manifold Garden, and more.

Spark email app gets a fresh redesign and dark mode - The Verge

Spark is one of the best email apps for both Android and iOS, and now it’s getting even better with an updated design, dark mode, and even more customization options.

Google Earth's new creation tools help you tell stories - Engadget

You can weave personal narratives around the places you care about.

Future AirPods models could get smart, blur the line with hearing aids - 9to5Mac

The 5 best Black Friday 2019 deals you can already get on Amazon - BGR

Microsoft is bringing Gmail, Google Drive, and Calendar to Outlook.com - The Verge

Microsoft is testing a Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Calendar integration for Outlook.com. This new support will allow Outlook web users to integrate Google Accounts straight into the online mail service and share emails, files, and appointments.

Guidemaster: The most useful gadgets to have in your bag while traveling

Here are some stellar gadgets that will make your future trips better.

Arkane veterans launch WolfEye: a small studio making big games - GamesIndustry.biz

Raphael Colantonio and Julien Roby share their vision for a distributed team making titles focused on experience over technical prowess

Google Stadia wants to be the future of gaming. So do Microsoft, Sony and Amazon - CNET

The game streaming future is here, but who's gonna sell it to you?

Amazon announces Fire TV Blaster which disappointingly blasts IR, not actual fire - Android Police

At $18,700, Could This 1977 Ford Mustang II Prove An Electrifying Deal? - Jalopnik

With the debut of the Mach-E taking the Mustang brand in unfamiliar directions, now’s a good time to look back on another pony that flouted tradition. Today’s Nice Price or Crack Pipe Mustang II represents the most vilified of editions—at least so far. Let’s …

Google Stadia available now — soon we'll know if it can handle the influx of gamers (Update: Access codes not arriving on time) - Android Police

Having its humble beginnings concealed under the guise of Project Stream, Google has been working on its game streaming service for quite some

Guidemaster: The most useful gadgets to have in your bag while traveling - Ars Technica

Amazon will do whatever it can to pull you into Alexa’s ecosystem - The Verge

Amazon takes a chaos energy attitude towards developing ecosystems around its products. When it’s trying to get third parties to work with its products, Amazon throws open the doors and invites all comers. When it’s making new products itself, Amazon is much …

16 of the best Black Friday deals you can buy right now - Android Central

Black Friday is coming, whether you like it or not, and if you want to avoid the chaos of the big day it's time to start shopping right now!

PS5 rumored to release in November 2020 for $499, according to new leak - GamesRadar

Take these PS5 leaks with a pinch of salt, but they might have just revealed the console's price and release date

Google Assistant will now give you a personalized feed of the daily news - The Next Web

Starting from today, if you say “Ok Google, play me the news,” it'll reply with a personalized playlist of the day’s stories and breaking news headlines.

Where to get Black Friday deals on AirPods, Nintendo, Instant Pot, and more - Mashable

Volkswagen is putting this cool electric station wagon into production - Ars Technica

Norwegian Air's Surprising New CEO Pick - One Mile at a Time

Apple begins building its new Austin campus on the day of Trump and Cook's visit - CNBC

Taco Bell to add Crispy Tortilla Chicken strips to menu amid Popeyes' Chicken Sandwich popularity - Fox News

China's economic slowdown amid US strength may cause it to strike a trade deal soon, Nomura says

It appears that the trade war is taking a bigger toll on China's economy than that of the U.S. and that may prompt the Chinese to surrender, according to Nomura.

AT&T: Rally On - Seeking Alpha

Your three-stock survival kit for 2020, says this equity strategist - MarketWatch

Tesla Cybertruck sure looks similar to NASA’s Mars rover concept - Teslarati

L.A. Auto Show: The 2021 Toyota Rav4 Prime is a powerful plug-in hybrid - Fox News

What the Fed meeting minutes could say about interest rates that Powell didn't say

The Fed says it has no plans to cut interest rates, but market pros hope minutes from the last Fed meeting contain some clues about policy.

Weekly mortgage applications fall despite rates crossing back below 4%

After a huge jump, mortgage refinance demand pulled back sharply last week, likely because borrowers were less worried about rising rates.

U.S. Futures Slip on China Tension; Bonds Advance: Markets Wrap - Yahoo Finance

Apple expands in Austin - Apple Newsroom

Vayyar nabs $109M for its “4D” radar tech, which detects and tracks images while preserving privacy - TechCrunch

The Morning After: Audi's E-Tron Sportback has a 'carpet of light' - Engadget

Boeing Loses Crucial Orders for New 777X Jet From Emirates - The Wall Street Journal

What the Fed meeting minutes could say about interest rates that Powell didn't say - CNBC

Target's stock soars toward record high after profit and revenue beats, raised guidance - MarketWatch

Your Social Security Benefits Will Take a Huge Hit If You Make This Mistake - msnNOW

Target shares surge after company crushes earnings and raises forecast - CNBC

Late for Work 11/20: Greg Roman and Wink Martindale Could Draw Head Coaching Interest - BaltimoreRavens.com

Pittsburgh Steelers' Mike Tomlin discusses brawl: 'It was ugly for the game of football' - Fox News

Luke Rockhold: ‘Right now, I’m just happy not fighting’ - MMA Fighting

As he prepares for a grappling competition in late November, Luke Rockhold confesses that it’s not likely he will ever fight again, but he’s not completely closing that door.

Penn State's Sean Clifford reveals he deleted social media over death threats after Minnesota loss - Fox News

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford said Tuesday he briefly deleted his social media for good following the reaction he received from fans following a loss to Minnesota over a week ago.

Fantasy Football Start/Sit: Week 12 - FantasyPros

Week 12 is stacked with big bouts bearing major playoff implications. Six games pit a pair of feasible postseason contenders against one another. Fantasy managers, however, are more focused on their own title pursuits. Marquee matchups mean the slate also ...

Chiefs equipment staff posts hilarious Home Alone-inspired video - Arrowhead Pride

Exploring the Dolphins' endless options at quarterback - Dolphins Wire

Currently, the Dolphins hold the 4th-overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft behind the Cincinnati Bengals (0-10), the Washington Redskins (1-9) and the New York Giants (2-8). Miami fans have felt some …

Ex-New England Patriots' Rob Gronkowski makes Los Angeles Lakers debut at halftime show - Fox News

Former New England Patriots’ tight end Rob Gronkowski may have hung up his jersey in March, but the three-time Super Bowl Champion took center court at the Staples Center Tuesday night to try his hand at something new.

Nationals fan favorite Parra to play in Japan

Gerardo Parra, whose "Baby Shark" walk-up song became an anthem for the Nationals and their fans, has agreed to a contract with the Yomiuri Giants.

Breathe easy, Tide Nation, Alabama isn’t buried yet in Playoff race - Saturday Down South

49ers news: San Francisco remains the top team in the NFL in the latest power rankings - Niners Nation

The Rebooted Carmelo Anthony: Same as He Ever Was - The New York Times

Anthony, one of the most prolific scorers in N.B.A. history, struggled in his return to the floor on Tuesday. How patient can the Portland Trail Blazers be?

Pete Prisco's NFL Week 12 picks: Jets upset Raiders, Packers jump into the race for the NFC's top seed - CBS Sports

Also, the Patriots defeat another NFC East opponent and all of Prisco's picks

Carmelo Anthony makes debut with Portland Trail Blazers after more than year off court - Fox News

Alex Smith's wife posts emotional Instagram one year after Redskins QB suffered gruesome injury - USA TODAY

Elizabeth Smith, wife of Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith, posted a video detailing her husband's rehab from a gruesome leg injury.

Colin Kaepernick could have another workout during NFL owners' meetings: report - Fox News

Colin Kaepernick’s representatives are reportedly considering holding a second workout in the offseason to make another effort to latch onto a team that is in need of a quarterback.

Georgia No. 4 in CFP Rankings, remains part of committee debate - DawgNation

Tottenham players react to the firing of Mauricio Pochettino - Cartilage Free Captain

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says this is how Myles Garrett could end his indefinite suspension - WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WJW) - Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett will appeal his indefinite suspension from the NFL Wednesday, according to multiple reports. The NFL suspended Garrett following an on-field brawl last Thursday night. Garrett clubbed Pittsburgh S…

49ers could be starting a historically difficult stretch - NBCSports.com

Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Are Already Causing a Headache for Astronomers - Gizmodo

Outback telescope captures Milky Way center, discovers remnants of dead stars - Phys.org

A radio telescope in the Western Australian outback has captured a spectacular new view of the center of the Milky Way galaxy. The image from the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) telescope shows what our galaxy would look like if human eyes could see radio wav…

NASA just detected water vapor on a moon of Jupiter — yet another clue that Europa's hidden ocean could hold alien life - Business Insider

Alien life could be hidden in the salty ocean below Europa's surface. An upcoming NASA spacecraft will hunt for more clues.

Listen to Earth's magnetic song | Earth - EarthSky

Scientists have created a recording of the eerie ‘song’ that Earth sings when it’s hit by a solar storm.

Scientists claim nine out of ten 'Twin Earths' in distant star systems could harbour complex life - Daily Mail

Ready to risk getting cancer or dementia to set foot on Mars? Main health concerns on your way to the Red Planet - RT

Health problems are inevitable in space. You can develop cancer, lose muscle tone or suffer memory loss. The list is long, but the Red Planet appeal is strong. Do you have what it takes to survive a 6-month space trip to Mars?

Caught in the act: MeerKAT telescope spies stellar flare - Phys.org

Scientists using the MeerKAT radio telescope have discovered a unique and previously-unseen flare of radio emission from a binary star in our galaxy.

New study reveals secrets of Wolfe Creek Crater - Phys.org

Starlink Satellites Posing Issues For Astronomers - Hackaday

Spotting satellites from the ground is a popular pastime among amateur astronomers. Typically, the ISS and Iridium satellites have been common sightings, with their orbits and design causing them t…

A decade after the predators have gone, Galapagos Island finches are still being spooked - Phys.org

On some of the Galapagos Islands where human-introduced predators of Darwin's finches were eradicated over a decade ago, the finches are still acting as though they are in danger, according to research published today in the Journal of Animal Ecology.

TESS helps astronomers study red-giant stars, examine a too-close planet - Phys.org

NASA's planet-hunting TESS Mission keeps giving astronomers new realities to examine and explain.

This Is How Elon Musk Can Fix The Damage His Starlink Satellites Are Causing To Astronomy - Forbes

Observations have been ruined; scientific satellites with the right-of-way have had to alter course. Here's a how-to guide to doing better.

A High-Tech System to Make Homes More Healthy - The New York Times

It’s called Darwin, and it can eliminate water and air pollution in the home, while adjusting the lighting. And it is already in homes in Australia.

New System Uses Smartphone Video to Accurately Locate Shooters - SciTechDaily

NASA discovery fuels hopes in search for life beyond Earth - msnNOW

"We are on the cusp of exploring what may be the best place in our solar system to look for life beyond Earth," NASA says of Jupiter's icy moon

NASA discovery fuels hopes in search for life beyond Earth CBS News - msnNOW

"We are on the cusp of exploring what may be the best place in our solar system to look for life beyond Earth," NASA says of Jupiter's icy moon

Chinese Mars rover completes landing trial ahead of 2020 launch - Spaceflight Now

That Starlink Problem Astronomers Were Worried About Is Totally Happening - ScienceAlert

For the modern astronomer, satellites are just a part of life. There are more than 2,000 active ones currently orbiting Earth, and the smartest minds in space photography have managed to work out clever ways of removing the occasional fly over from t

We're Living Through Earth's Second-Hottest Year, Says US Agency - NDTV News

This year is increasingly likely to be the planet's second- or third-warmest calendar year on record since modern temperature data collection began in 1880, according to data released this week by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

'Unicorn meteor storm' could be triggered by mysterious comet Thursday night - WPVI-TV

Astronomers say stargazers may see several meteors per minute, according to AccuWeather.