1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1000+ words) James Burrows, who helped create volumes of laughter as director of more than a thousand episodes of such classic television comedies as "Cheers," "Taxi," "Friends" and "Will and Grace," died Friday. He was 85. His family confirmed his death in a…...

8+ mon, 3+ day ago  (210+ words) Dictionary. com announced Tuesday its word of the year for 2025 is "67." 67, pronounced "six-seven," traces uncertain roots to the song "Doot Doot (6 7)" by rapper Skrilla, as well as to viral social media videos featuring the song and the phrase. References have…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (151+ words) U. S. comedians are facing criticism for agreeing to perform at Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Comedy Festival. The star-studded lineup includes Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart and Pete Davidson. Saudi Arabia has invested heavily in sports, entertainment and tourism in recent years as part…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago  (461+ words) Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a prolonged illness, said her longtime publicist,…...