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→ NewsTimothy Busfield is facing child sex abuse allegations
A New Mexico warrant was issued for Timothy Busfield on child sex abuse charges, and the Albuquerque Police Department says he has not been taken into custody.
Carol Burnett says her movie star idol Jimmy Stewart was 'one of the nicest people'
Carol Burnett told co-star Laura Dern that Jimmy Stewart was 'one of the nicest people' she ever met. Burnett, now 92, made the remarks while discussing her work on Apple TV’s Palm Royale, whose second season recently wrapped.
A$AP Rocky's 'Don't Be Dumb' features seven notable tracks
VIBE ranks seven songs from A$AP Rocky's fourth studio album Don't Be Dumb, placing 'Stole Ya Flow' at number one and 'Robbery' at number seven.
Mother at center of capital murder investigation over missing 2-year-old, warrant says
Austin police filed a search warrant as part of an expanded probe into the disappearance of Ava Marie Gonzales, who has not been located since about 2018. The warrant was filed days before the mother's separate child-abuse trial, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 26.
Chelsea Green says she went from WWE 'big loser' to multi-time champion
Chelsea Green told CBS Sports she recovered from an early WWE release and a 14-second Royal Rumble exit to become a multi-time WWE champion, crediting a lowered ego and making the most of brief opportunities.
Heated Rivalry: Christina Chang on Season 2 and Her Career
Christina Chang discusses playing Yuna Hollander on the series Heated Rivalry and reflects on a 25-year acting career that includes roles on The Good Doctor, 24 and Revenge. She says season two has been announced at Crave and that she trusts showrunner Jacob Tierney to preserve the show's on-set feeling.
Filoni-era Star Wars film slate appears uncertain
Dave Filoni has been named co-president of Lucasfilm and will handle creative and production duties, and the article reports two confirmed films — a Mandalorian and Grogu movie due May 22 and Shawn Levy's Starfighter with Ryan Gosling — while other announced projects are described as uneven or on hold.
Jeffrey Steele's 'A Voice' highlights people he says feel voiceless
Nashville Hall of Famer Jeffrey Steele has released a song called A Voice, which he and co-writers say aims to give voice to people they say are underrepresented. The article reports that Steele changed a lyric after attending a vigil in Franklin, Tennessee and that the music video shows portraits of Americans from varied backgrounds.
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's 15 films together include Good Will Hunting and The Rip.
A rundown of 15 projects featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck together, from early uncredited appearances in Field of Dreams (1989) to their Oscar-winning co-write Good Will Hunting (1997) and their 2026 reunion in Netflix's The Rip.
Husband hasn't been intimate for four years, columnist responds
A senior woman wrote that she and her husband have had no intimate contact for four years and that financial and emotional concerns make leaving difficult; Dear Abby suggested medical and mental health consultation and advised against making final decisions while depressed.
Florida man rescues toddlers from busy Cocoa Beach roadway.
John Brittingham picked two toddlers off a busy A1A roadway in Cocoa Beach and reunited them with their family while the Brevard County Sheriff's Office investigates how the children left through an open gate.
Tony Dokoupil and CBS Evening News face trust and ratings challenges
CBS has relaunched the CBS Evening News with Tony Dokoupil under Bari Weiss's oversight; initial viewership in Dokoupil's first week averaged about 4.17 million, lower than a year earlier, and critics have raised concerns about tone, editorial choices and on-air errors.
Hilary Duff releases new song 'Roommates' about 'when life is life-ing, babe'
Hilary Duff posted a snippet of the music video for her new song "Roommates" on Instagram and described it as reflecting the ache for a freer, wilder time amid everyday routines. The track will appear on her upcoming album "luck... or something," and she plans a run of intimate shows called "Small Rooms, Big Nerves."
Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm after 14 years as Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan assume leadership
Walt Disney Studios announced Kathleen Kennedy will leave her role as Lucasfilm president after 14 years; Dave Filoni is named President and Chief Creative Officer and Lynwen Brennan is named Co‑President.
Kathleen Kennedy will step down as Lucasfilm president and become a full-time producer.
Disney announced that Kathleen Kennedy will step down as Lucasfilm president and transition to a full-time producer role, and that Dave Filoni has been named president and chief creative officer of Lucasfilm.
Prince Harry expected to return to UK to testify as tabloid trial begins
Prince Harry is expected to return to the United Kingdom next week to testify in a lawsuit against Associated Newspapers; a pretrial hearing on Jan. 15 addressed witness testimony and last-minute amendments.
The Traitors shows a skew toward younger contestants.
Of the 12 players remaining on The Traitors, 11 are in their 20s and 30s and Rachel is now the oldest at 42; many of the oldest cast members have already been banished or murdered, prompting discussion about age dynamics in the game.
Senior Dog Finds Strength in Mom's Piano Playing
A 13-year-old rescue dog named Bradford has been comforted by his owner Kara Baldus Mehrmann's piano playing during cancer treatment, and he has lived more than a year after a 2024 hemangiosarcoma diagnosis despite an initial two-to-six-month prognosis.
Paul McCartney documentary shows personal challenges in unseen footage
Amazon Prime will release Man on the Run, a 115-minute documentary about Paul McCartney’s life after The Beatles that includes previously unseen footage and personal interviews, on 27 February.
Travis Kelce shows new haircut amid retirement rumors
Travis Kelce was pictured with a close-fade buzz cut in an Instagram post by his barber on Jan. 13, and he told the New Heights podcast on Jan. 7 that he planned to take a few weeks or maybe a month to decide his football future.
Malaysian utility to carry electricity from Laos to Singapore.
Tenaga Nasional signed a two-year agreement to transmit about 30–100 megawatts of electricity from Laos to Singapore using existing regional grid links under the Laos-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project.
Ultimate Girls Trip assembles seven Real Housewives all‑stars to mark the franchise's 20th
Bravo announced 'The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th' with a core cast of seven Housewives traveling to five franchise cities, and NeNe Leakes is reported to be among returning participants.
Palm Royale boss explains Carol Burnett's finale song and Season 3 hopes
Showrunner Abe Sylvia says Carol Burnett agreed to sing “Something Good” in the Season 2 finale, and he describes the episode as offering happy endings while leaving unresolved threats that could lead into a possible Season 3.
LeBron James reacts to J. Cole's The Fall Off announcement
LeBron James reposted a still from J. Cole’s teaser and wrote a brief excited message after the rapper unveiled a teaser and later released a video labeled “Disc 2 Track 2.” The Fall Off is scheduled for release on February 6, 2026.
Tommy Lee Jones filed conservatorship petition two years before daughter's suspected overdose
Tommy Lee Jones filed for a temporary conservatorship for his daughter in August 2023 and later sought to terminate it; Victoria Jones was found dead in San Francisco on Jan. 1, 2026, in an incident authorities reported as a possible overdose.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland will expand its timeline to the original trilogy era.
On April 29, Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will add characters from the original Star Wars trilogy — including Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia — and will add rearranged selections of John Williams' film themes; the changes apply only to the Disneyland park.
Leonardo DiCaprio is honored at National Board of Review gala.
Leonardo DiCaprio was honored at the National Board of Review’s annual gala in Manhattan, where Paul Thomas Anderson’s 'One Battle After Another' received multiple top awards, including best film and director.
Paris Hilton vows to fight until every child is protected after detailing alleged abuse
Paris Hilton described alleged abuse she says occurred as a teen at Utah’s Provo Canyon School and said she will continue lobbying lawmakers and supporting federal and state measures to strengthen protections for children.
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey may reunite for Sunday in the Park with George
Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey posted an Instagram photo in front of Georges Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte, prompting reports they may star in a London revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Deadline reported the revival is in early planning and that Marianne Elliott is set to direct; CNN has contacted representatives for comment.
Zoe Saldaña becomes highest-grossing film actor and thanks collaborators
Zoe Saldaña has become the highest-grossing film actor following Avatar: Fire and Ash's box office; she thanked directors including James Cameron and fans for their support.
