newsFriday, August 21, 2026
The Tupac murder trial is now a battle over a dying man's words. Prosecutors are leaning on Keffe D's public statements to strip his legal protections, while the defense frames it as a man with nothing left to lose. It's a legal gambit that could decide the case.
The trial's pivot to Keffe D's own words, public and private, is the day's most consequential development.
Jurors watched Keffe D's BET interview where he admits involvement, and prosecutors argue that public statement, plus his memoir, waives protections tied to his 2008 secret police interview. The case may hinge on whether a dying man's candor counts as a waiver.
A high-profile climate study is heading for retraction, and the story is about how one bad data point can sink a field's confidence.
A Nature comment will force retraction of a 2024 paper claiming climate costs are three times higher than thought, because the result depended on anomalous Uzbekistan data. It's a reminder that one outlier can drive headline numbers, and peer review didn't catch it.
From broadcast TV's legal fights to pageants losing their network, the entertainment business is feeling the ground move.
Disney's First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC over broadcast license threats is a full escalation. The piece frames it as the moment media conglomerates finally push back on regulatory pressure, and it could reshape how the FCC treats broadcasters.
The CW pulling both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA days before air, with no real reason given, is a sudden collapse. It follows years of pageant scandals and leaves the franchise scrambling for a broadcaster.
A Jimmy Olsen and Gorilla Grodd true-crime mockumentary spinoff is an odd but telling swing for DC Studios. It leans into comedy and format parody, a sign they're willing to get weird with the Superman universe.
Top of the Line: Vince Gilligan Isn't Stressed About Streamingwww.indiewire.com
Harrison Ford, Sally Field, Stephen Root Could Make Emmys Historyvariety.com
The 2026 College Football Offseason Recapdefector.com
And Now, A 2026-27 Premier League Preview In Five Storylinesdefector.com
The Patrick Clancy Conspiracy Theories Are Rooted in the Harsh Realities of Motherhoodwww.wired.com
New Movies on Streaming: 'Toy Story 5,' 'Rose of Nevada,' and Moredecider.comMark Zuckerberg’s Yacht Fails To Respond To Maritime Distress Calltheonion.com
A spokesperson for Mark Zuckerberg stated that the crew of his megayacht did not hear a distress signal from a skiff that had run out of fuel, following an incident where the yacht failed to respond to the call. The article also includes a list of unrelated, humorous news headlin
ZHA proposes interconnected forest neighbourhoods for Baku Expo City masterplanwww.dezeen.com
Architecture studio ZHA has unveiled its masterplan for Baku Expo City in Azerbaijan, featuring overlapping stacked homes with green roofs that flank an extension to the city's exhibition centre. The 198-hectare site will include residences ranging from one-bedroom flats to large
Chris Hansen Says A24 Wouldn't Screen Pattinson's 'Primetime'variety.com
Former "To Catch a Predator" host Chris Hansen claims he was denied access to a private screening of A24's new film "Primetime," in which he is portrayed by Robert Pattinson. Hansen stated that he visited the studio's offices for a scheduled 10 a.m. viewing but left without seein
Josh Brolin says Sicario 3 "is happening"www.avclub.com
Josh Brolin has confirmed that a third installment in the Sicario franchise is in development, stating it "is happening." While his character Matt Graver appeared in 2018's Sicario: Day of the Soldado, details regarding the plot and release timeline remain unconfirmed.
Meghan Markle Cast In The Gentlemen Season 3 On Netflix, Returns To Actingwww.tvline.com
Meghan Markle is reportedly in talks to join the cast of Netflix's "The Gentlemen" for its third season, marking a potential return to acting after her departure from Hollywood. The former "Suits" star has been linked to the project as she seeks new opportunities in entertainment
Natalie Harp’s Gushing Letters to Trump Paint a Disturbing Portrait of Their Dynamicwww.rollingstone.com
The Daily Beast published two emotional letters written by former White House aide Natalie Harp to President Donald Trump, revealing a dynamic characterized by deep personal devotion and inappropriate professional boundaries. These letters, previously referenced in Maggie Haberma
What To Watch On TV And Streaming Friday, August 21, 2026www.tvline.com
A curated guide to television and streaming content for Friday, August 21, 2026. Key highlights include the return of Conan O'Brien's travelogue series for its third season, Anne Hathaway starring as Mother Mary in a new production, and a significant plot revelation regarding Sil
Contention Share Awesome New Surprise EP <em>Nuclear Summer</em>stereogum.com
Tampa straight-edge hardcore band Contention has announced their new EP, "Nuclear Summer," following their performance at the Sound And Fury festival in Los Angeles. This release adds to a recent trend of other bands like Haywire and God's Hate dropping new music after the event,
Bonnaroo Is Taking 2027 Offpitchfork.com
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival will cancel its 2027 edition to allow the grounds in Manchester, Tennessee, to recover from storm damage and flooding that affected this year's event. Organizers confirmed the festival will return in 2028, citing safety precautions taken during the
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