Randy Jackson leaving 'American Idol' Jackson out. Randy Jackson, the lone original "American Idol" judge, says he won't be returning to the Fox talent competition. "To put all of the speculation to the rest, after 12 years of judging on `American Idol,' I have decided to leave after this season," Jackson said in a statement Thursday. More
NBC orders 5 new TV series for next season Sean Hayes, Parker Posey, Minnie Driver and Gillian Anderson have prominent roles in new television series that NBC will try next season. The network said Thursday that it had ordered five new series, in advance of its annual schedule announcement Sunday. More
Lucci, Trebek donate TV objects to Smithsonian The Smithsonian Institution is adding relics from soap operas and game shows to its national entertainment collection to tell the story of daytime television. More
An F/A-18 Super Hornet lands on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower flight deck in April. US Navy photoAn F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft was shot down in an apparent case of friendly fire, CENTCOM said. The incident occurred after the missile cruiser USS Gettysburg mistakenly fired on the craft. Both pilots were safely recovered, with one sustaining minor injuries, per CENTCOM.
Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) has been missing votes in Washington because she’s been living in a nursing home for dementia patients for the past six months, the Daily Mail reports.
The current longest-serving GOP representative had not been on record voting for or against anything since July.
Dallas Express: Where is Kay Granger?
“Lara Trump, President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, said Saturday she is removing herself from consideration for Florida Republican Marco Rubio’s seat in the U. S. Senate,” Fox News reports.
Said Trump: “After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have decided to remove my name from consideration for the United States Senate.”
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Actor Blake Lively has accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment related to the movie they co-starred in, "It Ends with Us."Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty ImagesBlake Lively has sued "It Ends with Us" costar and director Justin Baldoni for sexual harassment. The 40-year-old actor and filmmaker is best known for his role on the show "Jane the Virgin."Baldoni cofounded Wayfarer Entertainment, the production studio behind "It Ends with Us."Blake Lively on Saturday filed suit against her "It Ends with Us" costar and director, Justin Baldoni, for sexual harassment after months of reports that the two feuded on set.