UnitedHealth, insurer stocks continue to tumble after Brian Thompson’s murder

UnitedHealth, insurer stocks continue to tumble after Brian Thompson’s murder

Shares of health insurance companies including UnitedHealth Group continued to fall on Friday, two days after Brian Thompson, the CEO of the company’s health insurance unit, was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel by a gunman waiting for him. The shooter is still at large and his motive for the attack has not been determined, police officials say. … Read more

Seriously? Audiences miffed as The Bear enters Emmys as a comedy

Seriously? Audiences miffed as The Bear enters Emmys as a comedy

Most critics agree The Bear is worthy of award nominations, but the popular TV show’s placement in the comedy category at the upcoming Emmy Awards has viewers scratching their heads. The second season of the FX series, which follows a young chef who inherits his family’s sandwich shop after the suicide of his older brother, got … Read more

The Bear sets comedy record, Shogun tops nominations for 2024 Emmy Awards

The Bear sets comedy record, Shogun tops nominations for 2024 Emmy Awards

The Bear went on a tear at Wednesday morning’s announcement of Emmy nominations, earning a comedy-series record 23, and Shogun led all nominees with 25 in a dominant year across categories for FX. Nominations for the acclaimed series about a family restaurant and the culinary world in Chicago included best comedy series and best actor in a comedy … Read more

Vanity Fair writer Delia Cai kicked off jury in murder trial for social media post on ‘hot FBI agent’

Vanity Fair writer Delia Cai kicked off jury in murder trial for social media post on ‘hot FBI agent’

A Vanity Fair reporter was booted from the jury in a federal murder-for-hire trial after she posted an item on the social media platform X about a “hot FBI agent” who was working the case. Delia Cai confirmed on her X account that she was removed from the Brooklyn jury in the case against Antony … Read more

Emmy Awards winners list | CBC News

Emmy Awards winners list | CBC News

After a four month delay, the 2023 Emmy Awards have arrived.  Originally slated to air in September 2023, the show was postponed and pushed into the new year following the Hollywood strikes last year. Television’s best series and TV movies will be honoured on Monday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Singer Elton John received EGOT status … Read more

A primer on the 2023 Emmy Awards — and why they were delayed

A primer on the 2023 Emmy Awards — and why they were delayed

The 2023 Emmy Awards are arriving in 2024. Hollywood’s two strikes meant a four-month delay for television’s annual celebration of itself — the awards were originally slated for last September. But both strikes have now been resolved and the show will go on. The event will be held Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los … Read more

Golden Globes 2024: Full list of winners

Golden Globes 2024: Full list of winners

The 2024 Golden Globes have returned to a new home and new management.  After parting ways with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association following years of diversity and ethics scandals, the award show returned on Sunday with new voters and a new one-year deal with CBS.  Known for its glitz, glam and flowing champagne, this year’s show was … Read more