Rain in Times Square on New Year’s Eve 2024.Photo:AP Photo/Heather Khalifa AP Photo/Heather Khalifa Not even a thunderstorm could stop the New Year’s Eve partiers in Times Square from waiting out the ball drop.On Tuesday, Dec. 31, thousands of people packed Times Square in New York City to send off 2024 and ring in the New Year. However, this year’s festivities have proven to be a wet affair.Earlier in the day, meteorologists predicted a rainy New Year’s Eve, and their forecasts proved to be correct as rain poured down on attendees....

Photo: Global News/Farah Nasser TwitterA news anchor in Canada proved that the show must go on — no matter what.On a recent broadcast for Global News,Global Nationalanchor Farah Nasser found herself in an unexpected situation.In a clip shared toTwitter, which has since been viewed almost 100,000 times, the anchor got caught in an awkward moment, saying she “swallowed a fly.“While reporting on the devastating monsoons in Pakistan, Nasser paused for a second, scrunched her face, and gulped, before continuing with the segment....

A detail view of the NFL rest logo is seen on an Arizona Cardinals jersey in action during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 17, 2023.Photo:Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty WithSuper Bowl LVIIIin Las Vegas on the horizon, the NFL is reiterating its policy prohibiting players from participating in betting. Jeff Miller, the NFL’s executive vice president of communications, emphasized the league’s rules on a conference call with reporters this week, according toCNN....

Nichelle Nichols is getting an appropriate send-off.Celestial Memorial Spaceflights— a company that offers memorial flights into outer space — announced on Thursday that the late actress' remains will be heading deep into outer space on its upcoming Celestis Enterprise Flight.“We are absolutely honored to announce that the late Nichelle Nichols will be joining the ‘crew’ aboard the upcoming Celestis Enterprise Flight, headed to deep space later this year alongside several of her fellowStar Trekicons,” the companyshared on Instagram....

Nick Cannon on April 02, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario.Photo:Jeremychanphotography/Getty Jeremychanphotography/Getty Nick Cannonis sharing what he has planned this Thanksgiving. TheWild ‘n Outstar, 44, spoke exclusively with PEOPLE at the Wednesday, Nov. 27 L.A. Mission Thanksgiving charity event in downtown L.A., sharing insight into celebrating the holiday with his 11 children. Cannon is father to two children withAlyssa Scott— sonZen, whodiedat 5 months old in December 2021 after being diagnosed with brain cancer, and daughterHalo Marie Cannon born on Dec....

Nick Carter and Aaron Carter.Photo: John Sciulli/WireImage Getting back on stage after the death of his younger brother wasn’t easy forNick Carter— but the support from his band members and fans meant the world to him. On Friday, the Backstreet Boys sat down for an interview withExtra, and Nick opened up about the London concert where hebroke down in tearsas the band honored the late Aaron. “It was very emotional for me, having my guys with me,” Nick, 42, told the outlet....

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and her daughter Giovanna pose for a selfie at a cheer competition.Photo:Nicole Polizzi/Instagram Nicole Polizzi/Instagram Nicole “Snooki” Polizziis the ultimate cheer mom! TheJersey Shore: Family Vacationstar, 36, spent the weekend rooting for her 9-year-olddaughter, Giovanna Marie, at the JAMfest Cheer Super Nationals in Indianapolis. Amid the competition action, the duo took a moment to snap some fun mirror selfies. Polizzi captioned the post, “BOMBSQUAD 💣💙✨#jamfest#cheermom.” The reality star also shareda videoon Giovanna’s Instagram page capturing her daughter practicing with her team....

Photo:Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via GettyNot even celebrities are treated to pristine event bathrooms, according toNoah Kahan.The “Stick Season” singer took his Instagram followers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the2024 Grammy Awards, even to some of the stickiest places."[I’m] about to take my first piss at the Grammys. I will update you guys on how the toilet situation is," he said in an Instagram story video.Kahan, 27, wasn’t gone for long and reported back as promised....

Photo: Cassy Athena/Getty; Kim and North/TikTok North Westis back to pranking and this time, little brotherPsalmis her target. The 9-year-old daughter ofKim Kardashianand exKanye Westdecided to cause a little mischief on behalf of her 4-year-old brother’s Elf on the Shelf for a newTikTokvideo this week. Setting her video to the track “Let It Snow,” North uses a KKW Beauty black liquid eyeliner to draw all over Psalm’s face as he slept....

Charles Edmonson; Matthew Edmonson.Photo:Clermont County Sheriff’s Office Clermont County Sheriff’s Office An Ohio couple who tortured their five adopted sons in “dungeon”-like conditions and deprived them of food and water, among other abuses, has been sentenced after taking a plea deal. On Friday, Dec. 27, Matthew Edmonson, 50, pleaded guilty to five counts of child endangering, and her husband, Charles Edmonson, 64, pleaded guilty to kidnapping, felonious assault and three counts of child endangering, according toThe Cincinnati Enquirerand local outletWLWT....

Traci Soderstrom.Photo:The Oklahoman/Youtube The Oklahoman/Youtube AnOklahoma judgewho was caught on camera texting and scrolling through Facebook repeatedly during a murder trial has agreed to resign. In July,The Oklahomanpublished a video of Judge Traci Soderstrom appearing to use her phone for minutes at a time during jury selection, opening statements and key testimony during the trial of a man who was accused of — and eventually convicted of manslaughter — for beating a 2-year-old child to death....

Ed Sinclair and Olivia Colman on Nov. 28, 2023.Photo:Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImageOlivia Colmanstepped out with her husbandEd Sinclairat theWonkapremiere!On Tuesday, Colman, 49, was seen sharing a laugh with her husband Sinclair as they walked the red carpet in London to premiere her new movie, in which she appears alongsideTimothée ChalametandHugh Grant, among others.Colman wore a floor-length black dress to the movie’s premiere and accessorized with a white necklace. Sinclair, whom she met as a university student andmarried in 2001, matched theAcademy Award-winning actor with a black-and-white tuxedo on the red carpet....

Olivia Colman on ‘Heartstopper’.Photo:NetflixOlivia Colmanbecame a fan-favorite character on Netflix’s teen dramaHeartstopper, but fans might be disappointed to learn they won’t get to see her in the upcoming third season.Shortly after Netflixannounced the season 3 premiere dateofHeartstopper, the actress confirmed that she wouldn’t be involved in the next installment of the teen drama due to a scheduling conflict.“I couldn’t do number three. I couldn’t fit it in. I feel awful about that," she toldForbes, noting that her time on the show was “one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever been part of....