Culture Trends - Page 48

December 16

Stephen King recalls hugging Rob Reiner after watching 'Stand by Me' in tribute to director

Stephen King recalled his emotional reaction to watching director Rob Reiner's film "Stand by Me" for the first time in an essay for the New York Times.

December 16

Trump claims CBS, '60 Minutes' have treated him 'far worse' under new ownership

President Donald Trump claimed in a Truth Social post Tuesday that "60 Minutes" and CBS leadership have been treating him worse under new owners.

December 16

Howard Stern says he 'figured out a way to have it all' in new three-year SiriusXM deal

Radio host Howard Stern announces three-year contract renewal with SiriusXM, ending speculation about his future with the satellite radio provider.

December 16

Mamdani's father says Columbia 'targeted' anti-Israel students with antisemitism crackdown

Columbia University professor and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's father Mahmood Mamdani criticized his school for how it has tackled antisemitism allegations.

December 15

Whoopi Goldberg eulogizes Rob Reiner as 'standup guy' following director's death

Whoopi Goldberg remembers Rob Reiner, who worked with her on "Ghosts of Mississippi," as a "wonderful director" and friend during an eulogy on "The View."

December 15

Massachusetts lawmakers push new rules that limit ability to challenge explicit library books, critics say

Massachusetts Democrats led the advance of an anti-book ban bill despite conservative opposition, as library challenges remain elevated well above pre-2020 levels.

December 15

'The View' mocked as 'pissed-off millionaires b----ing' about 'Trump and men' on Paramount western show

The Paramount+ drama "Landman" mocked the ABC daytime talk show "The View" as a show about "pissed-off millionaires" complaining about "Trump and men."

December 14

Newsom comms director slams Nicki Minaj as 'stupid hoe' after rapper called out governor's trans agenda

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's communications director indirectly responded to rapper Nicki Minaj's criticism by referencing her song "Stupid Hoe" in an X post.

December 14

Charter school CEO says 'system failing' as nearly half of New York 3-8 graders not proficient in English

Success Academy CEO Eva Moskowitz argued the education system fails students after New York reported 57% math proficiency and 53% English proficiency rates.

December 14

Hollywood director behind Netflix's ‘Knives Out’ admits deep Christian roots shaped new thriller

Netflix's latest "Knives Out" thriller explores faith and religion as detective Benoit Blanc investigates a murder in a Catholic Church over Easter weekend.