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Karen Tumulty, veteran Washington journalist, to pen biography of Nancy Reagan

Veteran Washington political journalist Karen Tumulty is writing a biography of the late Nancy Reagan, Politico reported Friday.

August 12, 2016

‘Supergirl’ to feature musical crossover with ‘The Flash’ this season: Report

Producers for CW's "Supergirl" announced an upcoming "musical" crossover with "The Flash" at a Thursday press junket.

August 11, 2016

Helo Pinheiro, original ‘Girl from Ipanema,’ disappointed with Olympic opening ceremony: report

The woman who was the inspiration for the bossa nova classic "The Girl From Ipanema" isn't too thrilled with how Olympics organizers weaved the song into opening ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro last week, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.

August 11, 2016

Thomas Gibson, ‘Criminal Minds’ star, fired for kicking show’s producer: Report

A fight with a producer has led to actor Thomas Gibson being fired from "Criminal Minds," the Daily Mirror reported Friday, citing a studio statement.

August 11, 2016

Twitter denies rumor it’s shutting down in early 2017

Twitter is denying it will shut down in early 2017 after a rumor to that effect spread on social media this week.

August 11, 2016

CBS exec on ‘The Big Bang Theory’: ‘I hope it lasts forever’

Discussing the upcoming 10th season of "The Big Bang Theory," a CBS executive expressed his hopes that this year's run won't be the season's last.

August 10, 2016

Credit card use set for record high by 2018: report

Finance website finder.com reported on Monday that "if the current growth rate of credit cards continues, the number of cards in circulation" in the United States "will reach 454 million by the end of this year, and hit the peak of GFC [global financial crisis] levels by the second quarter of 2018, at 495.8 million cards."

August 10, 2016

U.S. women’s gymnastics ‘Final Five’ boosts Olympics ratings: report

It seems the U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics "Final Five" are ratings gold for NBC.

August 10, 2016

Rihanna, Anne Hathaway to join cast of ‘Ocean’s 8’: report

Pop star Rihanna and actress Anne Hathaway are close to signing on to an all-female reboot of the "Ocean's Eleven" franchise to be titled "Ocean's 8," Deadline Hollywood reported Wednesday.

August 10, 2016

Rapper Tyga failed to show up in court; judge issued $10,000 bench warrant

E! News reported on Tuesday that a judge has issued a bench warrant for Michael Ray Nguyen-Stevenson-- better known by his stage name, Tyga -- after Mr. Nguyen-Stevenson was a no-show in court in a dispute with a former landlord regarding back rent and property damage.

August 10, 2016

U.S. Postal Service posts $1.6-billion quarterly loss; agency again calls for reform legislation

The United States Postal Service posted its second-consecutive quarterly loss on Tuesday, reporting it spent $1.6 billion more than it brought in in the third quarter of fiscal year 2016. The agency used the occasion to call for Congress to act on postal reform.

August 9, 2016

N.J. lawmakers consider $400 fine for distracted driving — could apply to eating behind the wheel

That first bite of your Big Mac could cost you $400 in fines if some New Jersey lawmakers have their way.

August 9, 2016

First Zika death in Texas confirmed: report

A newborn baby girl in Harris County is the first confirmed Zika fatality in Texas, KHOU-TV of Houston reported Tuesday morning.

August 9, 2016

‘Scary’ Lucille Ball statue being replaced Saturday in late comedian’s hometown

A misshapen and much-maligned statue of the late comedian Lucille Ball is finally being replaced on Saturday, and People magazine snagged a sneak peek at its replacement.

August 6, 2016

Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio Brazilian supermodels, carry Olympic torch

Brazilian supermodels Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio separately had the honor of carrying the Olympic torch in its last legs before reaching Rio.

August 5, 2016

‘Suicide Squad’ unlikely to get release in China: Report

"Suicide Squad" has yet to receive clearance from Chinese censors for a big-screen release in the world's largest Communist nation.

August 5, 2016

Playboy Mansion sale reportedly breaks down; prospective buyer refutes talk of nixed deal

Sale negotiations for Hugh Hefner's iconic Playboy Mansion between the 90-year-old pornographer and prospective buyer Daren Metropoulous have broken down, TMZ reported Friday.

August 5, 2016

Amazon takes flight with ‘Prime Air’-branded cargo jets

Amazon.com reportedly will publicly unveil its own chartered line of 'Prime Air' cargo jets at a Seattle air show Friday.

August 5, 2016

Navy deep-sixing ‘dumbest uniform ever,’ aquaflage

The U.S. Navy's much-maligned blue-and-gray camouflage will be a thing of the past when the naval service marks its 241st birthday this October.

August 4, 2016

Joe Biden tweets birthday wish to Obama, complete with photo of friendship bracelet

Vice President Joe Biden tweeted a birthday wish to President Obama Thursday, complete with a photo depicting a friendship bracelet with the names "Joe" and "Barack" as two of its charms.

August 4, 2016