PBS’s ‘A Capitol Fourth’ Announces Lineup, Alfonso Ribeiro To Host

Ethan Shanfeld In a critical ruling, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina on Thursday, upsetting a 45-year precedent and putting an end to the systematic consideration of race in college admissions. Ruling that the programs at both schools violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution, the court voted 6-3 in the UNC case and 6-2 in the Harvard case, in which Justice Ketanji Brown was recused. The decision could have serious implications on the college admissions process, with the NAACP calling it a “willful ignorance of our reality.” The effects of the ruling could stretch as far as race-conscious workplace programs.

Naman Ramachandran Lila Rawlings, head of creative: film and TV at “Roma” filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron’s U.K.-based outfit Esperanto Filmoj, is joining British independent production company Motive Pictures as an executive producer. Rawlings’ remit at Motive will encompass both TV and film projects as the company scales its team in the wake of its first wave of productions, including the Ruth Wilson drama “The Woman in the Wall” for BBC and Showtime. At Esperanto, Rawlings oversaw a slate of projects with Sarah Solemani, Jack Thorne and Charlize Theron and served as executive producer on “The Shepherd,” one in a series of films financed by Disney, directed by Iain Softley and starring John Travolta. Previously, Rawlings was executive producer at Left Bank Pictures where she was responsible for several projects, including “Sitting in Limbo,” a BAFTA- winning drama for BBC One and “Electric Dreams” for Amazon, Sony TV and Channel 4.

ruled that the state had weakened the power of Black voters with a new drawing of a congressional voting map, and thus rejected it. The decision shocked many experts, considering conservative justice Brett Kavanaugh and Chief Justice John G.

Morrissey has accused Capitol Records of “fascism” after the label shelved his latest album ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’.The controversy around the album stems back to 2022, when the singer-songwriter and former Smiths frontman revealed that he had “voluntarily withdrawn from any association with Capitol Records” — despite announcing that he would be releasing the LP with them just two months earlier.He also revealed that Miley Cyrus — who recorded backing vocals for ‘Bonfire’ track ‘I Am Veronica’ in 2020 — had asked to have her vocals removed from the song.Both severed partnerships came in relation to the musician’s political stance and his support for controversial far-right anti-Islam political party For Britain, which he previously wore a badge for during a 2019 television appearance.Upon announcing his departure from Capitol, the label seemingly shelved ‘Bonfire Of Teenagers’ in February, and the album remains unreleased. Now, in a new statement released on his website, Morrissey has accused the brand of “fascism” and having a “creeping culture of censorship”.“It’s a clear display of how censorian the music industry has become.

Alfonso Ribeiro is excited for the new season of  and its return to ABC!«It's fantastic. I think some people look at last season as a failure and I look at it completely opposite, right? We were actually so much of a success on Disney+ that ABC was like, 'No, no, no, no, no, no, we want that back.

Whoopi Goldberg would like to buy a chance at Pat Sajak's job!On Tuesday, Goldberg and her co-hosts of , Sara Haines, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Alyssa Farah Griffin, were joined by host Ken Jennings, and discussed Pat Sajak's retirement announcement.As Griffin asked Jennings if he had any idea who should replace the legendary host, Goldberg could be heard declaring in the background, «I want that job. I want that job.» Jennings joked that after 's «succession crisis» following the death of Alex Trebek, he hopes that they already have someone in mind.Meanwhile, Behar made it known that Goldberg is all good to step in.

Tough as Nails is coming back for a fifth season.

It’s the end of a TV era! Pat Sajak is getting ready to walk away from the big wheel and retire as host of “Wheel of Fortune”.

A fortunate run. Pat Sajak announced he is retiring from his long-running career as the host of Wheel of Fortune.

all 49 pages of that indictment over the weekend.Naturally, the second indictment led the Hot Topics discussion of the day, with the women all marveling at how “rock solid” the case appears to be. Ana Navarro admitted she was “amazed and surprised by the amount of receipts” the Department of Justice has, while Sunny Hostin was awed by where much of the evidence is coming from.“What I found most interesting about it is the most significant evidence in the indictment — because of course, I read it gleefully,” Hostin said.

Valentina Paloma Pinault, Salma Hayek’s daughter, was seen at the graduation celebrations of Olmo Cuarón, the son of Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. It’s not surprising to see them together as their families have been close friends for many years and have even taken vacations together.

Bob’s Burgers, Arrested Development, and Mr. Show, has been arrested and charged by the Department of Justice over his involvement in the 2021 US Capitol riot.As reported by NBC News, Johnston was arrested on Wednesday (June 7) in California. The actor has been charged with felony obstruction of officers during civil disorder, in addition to several misdemeanour offences.In March 2021, the FBI tweeted a photo of Johnston while requesting information about his identity.

, and — has been arrested in relation to his alleged actions during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.The Department of Justice has charged Johnston with felony obstruction of officers as well as several misdemeanor offenses involving preventing the functions of a government building.The unsealed criminal case that has been made against Johnston includes photographs and video evidence allegedly showing Johnston at the attack on the Capitol building on Jan.

For the second day in a week, The View is making headlines over their heated debates on the ABC talk show as the presidential elections inch closer.

Jay Johnston, a comedian and actor who’s appeared in such series as “Arrested Development”, “The Sarah Silverman Program,” “Mr. Show” and “Bob’s Burgers”, has been arrested and hit with federal charges for his participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

during the U. S. Capitol riot, court records show.

attack on the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.According to court documents reviewed by The Post, Johnston, 54, was arrested in California. He is charged with obstruction of officers during civil disorder, which is a felony, and several misdemeanors, including entering a restricted building and engaging in disruptive conduct with intent to impede government business.On March 4, 2021, the FBI tweeted photos of a man, allegedly Johnston, at the Jan.

The Daily Beast reported that he had been banned from the series after his suspected involvement with the attack.Court documents say that among his criminal actions at the insurrection include using a stolen U.S. Capitol Police shield as rioters attacked police. On March 4, 2021, the FBI shared images from the then-unknown rioter to social media.

Jay Johnson was arrested today in LA for his participation in the January 6 insurrection and attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Jordan Moreau Jay Johnston, an actor on “Bob’s Burgers,” “Arrested Development” and more, was charged for participating in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S.