Grassley accuses Democrats of double-standard in asking GOP to defer to Biden on Cabinet: 'Pretty darn rich'

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAs it ramps up original productions, Middle Eastern broadcaster MBC is launching lavish 1980s-set Arabic crime drama ‘Rashash,’ created by Britain’s Tony Jordan (“EastEnders”) and touted as its most ambitious Saudi series to date.Directed by another Brit, Collin Teague, whose credits include “Doctor Who,” “Rashash” is based on the true story of a Saudi Arabian drug trafficker convicted of murder and other crimes after being caught by the police in Saudi

WarnerMedia owner AT&T continues to see benefits in vertical integration, meaning operating content and distribution assets, CFO John Stephens said on Tuesday. Speaking during Citi’s 2021 Global TMT (Technology, Media, Telecom) West Virtual Conference, he acknowledged "the challenge is to maximize" the value of combining these assets, but lauded how the approach"adds to the quality of our offerings." He emphasized: "We feel good about the strategy.

host Shaun Robinson told ET last month that the new Discovery+ spinoff was going to show footage that was too racy for TV, she wasn't exaggerating.

As Georgians choose their two U.S. Senators in the January 5th runoff elections, the stakes could not be greater.  If Democratic challengers Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff defeat incumbent Republican Sens.

CBS’s show "NCIS: New Orleans" was accused Sunday of parroting the mainstream media by "doubling down on false liberal propaganda" to paint sometimes violent protests across the nation as "peaceful" demonstrations.

Chris Eldridge Bluegrass legend Tony Rice died on Christmas Day at age 69. To properly memorialize his prowess and spirit, Variety turned to one of his truest acolytes and a recognized contemporary great — Chris Eldridge, of Punch Brothers and Infamous Stringdusters fame (pictured above with Rice in 2001) — who penned the following tribute to his friend and mentor. Tony Rice was the greatest bluegrass guitar player to ever live.

A planned in-person inauguration ceremony for several freshman Democratic state senators in Minnesota drew bipartisan criticism this week after a permit detailing the event appeared to show violations of Gov.Tim Walz’s executive order barring outdoor gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. The state’s department of administration granted a permit request filed by the Muslim American Society of Minnesota for an event entitled "Inauguration Day of MN Senators." The Jan.

Tony Rice, a flatpicking guitarist considered one of the giants of bluegrass, has died at 69 on December 25, according to a Facebook post by his former label, Rounder Records.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorEmma Thompson was characteristically frank about Hollywood’s double standard during a recent interview with the CultureBlast podcast.

Celtic should have hit Ross County for six after watching his team dominate in a 2-0 win at Parkhead. The Hoops took home all three points after fine goals from David Turnbull and Leigh Griffiths and they were denied several more after missed chances and good goalkeeping from Ross Laidlaw.

A county official in North Carolina told residents that they should stay home for the holidays and only spend it with members of their household due to the coronavirus pandemic, only to then admit that she had no intention of doing this herself.

direct to your inboxPolice and drivers have clashed at the Port of Dover as tensions run high over delays to reopening the border.A small group of drivers tried to push through police lines this morning.It comes as the French government has said anyone wanting to return across the Channel will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test taken within the past 72 hours.There has been two days of chaos at Dover after France denied entry to accompanied freight traffic from the UK following a

Wham! and the duo’s single ‘Last Christmas’.The band – which was comprised of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley – released the festive hit in 1984.Now, an anonymous person has paid tribute to it by adding the song’s name to a sign directing drivers to the area of Low Wham in Butterknowle, Bishop Auckland.The road sign also now features an exclamation mark after Wham’s name, in reference to the band.

Jacob Roloff’s wife, Isabel Sofia Rock, showed her support after he claimed he was molested as a child while filming Little People, Big World.“When Jacob and I started dating, I got a taste of what being in the public eye means,” the artist, 24, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, December 19.

Jennifer Granholm, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to be energy secretary, heavily promoted claims that President Trump's campaign colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election, even mentioning an unsubstantiated "pee tape." "And here I thought [Trump's] obsequiousness to [Russian President Vladimir] Putin was about a pee tape," Granholm wrote on Twitter in September.

Aberdeen in the pre-contract fight for Ross County striker Ross Stewart. United boss Micky Mellon is a big fan of the striker and has been on his wanted list since the start of the season.

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany wrapped up her latest press briefing in much the same way that she often does — with some digs at the media for the way that stories are covered or ignored.