President Joe Biden on Thursday pledged a peaceful transfer of power back to Donald Trump, touted his accomplishments in office, and reassured supporters that “We’re going to be OK.” Speaking in the Rose Garden at the White House, Biden paid tribute to the workings of democracy and the fairness of American elections. “We accept the […]

Troy Teske didn’t expect much when he walked into the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office in March to turn over some bullets. But a few months later, he would become a critical supporting player in the Alec Baldwin trial — the “Good Samaritan” whose evidence would unravel the case. “It blew up. It was hilarious […]

Kamala Harris conceded the presidential race on Wednesday afternoon, telling supporters at Howard University in Washington, D.C. “do not despair,” and urging them to keep fighting at the ballot box and in the courts. Harris began by saying she would work with President Trump to ensure a peaceful transfer of power, drawing an unspoken contrast […]

The Motion Picture Association, which represents seven major entertainment studios, congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday on his victory in the presidential race. In a statement, the Hollywood trade group also congratulated the incoming Congress, as Republicans took control of the Senate, and said it looks forward to working on issues affecting the industry. “We look […]

Kamala Harris called Donald Trump on Wednesday to concede the presidential race, and to urge him to be a president for “all Americans,” according to a campaign memo. Harris is expected to give a concession speech later on Wednesday at Howard University. In the memo, campaign chair Jen O’Malley Dillon said that Harris also pledged […]

Adam Schiff, a key supporter of the entertainment industry in Congress, was elected on Tuesday to the U.S. Senate, according to a projection by the Associated Press. The A.P. called the race as soon as polls closed in California at 8 p.m. PT. Schiff is better known nationally as a principal antagonist of former President […]

Polls have closed in the key swing states of Arizona, Michigan and Wisconsin, as the nation awaits the results of a nail biter presidential election. Tallies are underway in Georgia and North Carolina, where polls closed earlier, but the race remains too close to call in those states. Donald Trump performed particularly well in Florida, […]

Warner Bros. is seeking to throw out a lawsuit filed by the estate of Michael Crichton, which argued that the forthcoming Max series “The Pitt” is an unauthorized reboot of “ER.” Crichton was a creator of “ER,” having written the original pilot script based on his own experiences as a medical student. His widow, Sherri, […]

Donald Trump lashed out at Oprah Winfrey and at Fox News on Tuesday morning, saying the channel is “not pro-Trump at all” and should be “ashamed” for running clips of Winfrey. At a rally on Monday night in Philadelphia, Winfrey warned that if voters do not show up for Kamala Harris, “it is entirely possible […]

Universal Music Group sued the start-up distributor Believe for $500 million on Monday, alleging the rival firm has engaged in “rampant piracy” of its most famous artists. In a complaint filed in federal court in New York, UMG alleged that Believe has distributed tracks by fake artists like “Kendrik Laamar,” “Rihamna,” and “Llady Gaga,” which […]

Sony filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing CBS of self-dealing and of failing to maximize revenues in its syndication of “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” Sony and CBS have partnered for decades on the iconic game shows, with Sony handling production and CBS overseeing distribution. The suit alleges that CBS has seen waves of layoffs and […]

The Menendez brothers’ bid for release from prison has hit a snag, as a Los Angeles judge set a Dec. 11 date to consider the D.A.’s request to resentence them. District Attorney George Gascón may no longer be in office by that time, which could mean the request is withdrawn before it is heard. The […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a proposal on Sunday to increase California’s film incentive to $750 million, responding to calls to boost the struggling industry. At an event at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles, Newsom said it was important to “send a statement” by more than doubling the subsidy, which is currently set at $330 million. […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to announce a proposal on Sunday to more than double California’s incentive for film and TV production, in a bid to bolster the struggling industry. Newsom is due to appear at a studio lot in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon to make the announcement, along with leaders from the entertainment […]

A judge on Friday refused to reopen the manslaughter case against Alec Baldwin, standing by her earlier decision to throw out the charge due to withheld evidence. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer rejected the prosecution’s claim that the evidence was immaterial to the defense. In her ruling, the judge found that the prosecutor was restating arguments […]