Ken Shepherd

Pope Francis: Journalists who spread rumors, fear akin to ‘terrorists’

In a speech Thursday to a gathering of professional Italian journalists, Pope Francis warned the roughly 400 reporters in the audience to be careful of spreading rumors, which he called a form of terrorism.

September 22, 2016

Tesla, electric-car maker, sues Michigan Gov. Snyder over ban on direct sales to consumers

Electric car manufacturer Tesla is taking three top Michigan state officials to federal court over the state's ban on direct-to-consumer sales, a law some critics see as a sop to the "crony capitalism" of the car dealership industry.

September 22, 2016

Brad Pitt under investigation for child abuse: Report

In the latest twist in the ongoing saga of the Brangelina breakup, Brad Pitt is reportedly under investigation for child abuse.

September 22, 2016

John Warren Geils, J. Geils Band founder, arrested for DUI: Report

The founder of the band famous for the 1981 hit "Centerfold" was arrested Tuesday for driving under the influence.

September 22, 2016

‘Fuller House’ season two to drop on December 9, star Candace Cameron Bure reveals

A new season of "Fuller House" will land on Netflix just before Christmas.

September 21, 2016

Andy Richter, comedian, says he’s ‘eternally grateful’ for abortion provider Planned Parenthood

Comedian Andy Richter, the longtime sidekick to late-night host Conan O'Brien, recently expressed that he was "eternally grateful" for Planned Parenthood, all but crediting the abortion provider for enabling his successful career and his relationship with his wife.

September 21, 2016

Virginia Raggi, mayor of Rome, all but vetoes city’s bid for 2024 Olympic Games

If Los Angeles ultimately wins its bid for the 2024 summer Olympics, it may have Virginia Raggi, the mayor of Rome, to thank. On Wednesday the Italian politician all but scuttled the eternal city's bid for the games by stating in no uncertain terms that she opposes the bid.

September 21, 2016

Madame Tussauds separates Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie wax figures

The ink may not yet be dry on the divorce papers, but Madame Tussauds has already moved to make the Brangelina split official by separating its lifelike figures of the divorcing Hollywood power couple.

September 21, 2016

Jennifer Aniston sees ‘karma’ in Angelina Jolie divorcing Brad Pitt: Report

Jennifer Aniston reportedly remarked to a friend that it was "karma" that ex-husband Brad Pitt should be dumped by wife of two years Angelina Jolie.

September 21, 2016

Twitter will livestream Bloomberg News’ coverage of presidential debates: Report

Twitter has proven to be a great "second screen" for political junkies watching debates, but now it will also be a platform for watching them, thanks to a partnership with Bloomberg News.

September 21, 2016

Fox News’ Megyn Kelly will produce political comedy series: Report

Fox News veteran Megyn Kelly is trying her hand at a new side project: Producing a scripted political comedy, reports Variety magazine.

September 20, 2016

Cliff Williams, AC/DC bassist, officially confirms retirement

The bassist for Australian rock band AC/DC is retiring, Rolling Stone magazine reported Tuesday.

September 20, 2016

Dana Loesch, conservative author, says ‘anti-gun zealots are defacing’ her pro-gun rights book

Fans of an online group named "the Betsy Riot" -- devoted to "decentralized civil disobedience against gun culture" -- are apparently plastering anti-gun stickers on copies of a conservative radio host's book.

September 20, 2016

Disney ‘Moana’ Halloween costume causes controversy on social media: Report

Disney's "Moana" doesn't hit theaters until the day before Thanksgiving, but you can already buy licensed Halloween costumes inspired by the cartoon, which is based on Polynesian mythology. One of the costumes, however, has caused a stir on social media, with detractors suggesting it is disrespectful, if not racist.

September 20, 2016

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie headed for divorce court

E! News reported Tuesday that Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from husband Brad Pitt. The two had been an item since 2004, shortly after the filmed the action flick.

September 20, 2016

Kellogg’s recalls Eggo waffles due to listeria scare

Kellogg's is recalling a few thousand cases of frozen Eggo brand waffles due to a listeria scare, CNN reported Tuesday.

September 20, 2016

Nick Gordon responsible in wrongful death suit of girlfriend Bobbi Kristina: Report

Nick Gordon, the boyfriend of Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina, has been judged responsible for her wrongful death.

September 16, 2016

Network news execs erase Trump hotel footage in protest: Report

In a rare if not unprecedented rebuke to the Donald Trump presidential campaign, executives for various news agencies covering the campaign agreed Friday via emergency conference call to erase videotaped footage of a tour of Mr. Trump's new hotel that had been filmed for the campaign press pool.

September 16, 2016

‘Thursday Night Football’ debut ratings down from last year

Despite barely any opposition from its major broadcast competitors, CBS's first "Thursday Night Football" game of the season between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills was a ratings disappointment compared to the 2015 TNF opener.

September 16, 2016

Putin blocks popular porn sites, trolls angry users

The Russian government is not only blocking its citizens from accessing popular porn sites, it's trolling them with suggestions that they may try to meet real live human beings and even waxing philosophical with allusions to ancient Greek philosophy.

September 16, 2016