Archives: Episodes

Fresh off the release of his new album Lil Herb, G Herbo has dropped the official video for the single “Fallen Soldiers.”

Directed by LVTRKevin, the visual finds G Herbo surrounded by community, honoring those he’s lost while celebrating the lives still being lived.  The track is produced by Don Cannon, Lyle LeDuff, and Farmer, and is featured on the 15-track album Lil Herb. 

See the video for ‘Fallen Soldiers’ – HERE.

Editorial credit: Franklin Sheard Jr / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM

ABC announced that this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annual induction ceremony will be aired January 1st, 2026 on the network.  The 40th annual induction ceremony was held on November 8 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.  The broadcast will also be available to stream the following day on Hulu.

A social media post read: “Celebrate the 2025 inductees with must-see performances and unforgettable moments from this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!”

This year’s inductees into the Rock Hall included Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, Salt N Pepa, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Thom Bell, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Nicky Hopkins, Carol Kaye, Soundgarden, Lenny Waronker and Warren Zevon.

The induction ceremony also featured presenters and performers including: Bryan Adams, Beck, Sleepy Brown, Jerry Cantrell, Brandi Carlile, Jim Carrey, Doja Cat, Missy Elliott, En Vogue, Feist, Flea, Mick Fleetwood, Donald Glover, Jennifer Hudson, J.I.D, Elton John, The Killers, Avril Lavigne, David Letterman, Maxwell, Mike McCready, Killer Mike, Taylor Momsen, Janelle Monae, Joe Perry, Iggy Pop, Questlove, Nathaniel Rateliff, Raye, Chappell Roan, Chris Robinson, Olivia Rodrigo, Teddy Swims, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Leon Thomas, Twenty One Pilots, Nancy Wilson, Stevie Wonder and Tyler, The Creator.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation chairman John Sykes said in a statement: “Each year the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony brings together the most influential artists in music today to honor their heroes who have inspired their music and careers. These artists come from around the world to create lifetime musical moments that will live on forever.”

Editorial credit: JAVS / Shutterstock.com

Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, 68, were found stabbed to death at their Los Angeles home on Sunday.

The couple’s family said in a statement via Variety: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.”

On Sunday, Dec. 14, at about 3:30 p.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) was called to a home to provide medical aid, the LAFD told PEOPLE. Upon arrival, they found a man, 78, and a woman, 68, dead. Sources confirm the victims were Rob and Michele. According to the LAPD, the deaths are being investigated as a homicide and as of press time no arrests have been announced yet.

At a press conference held by the LAPD on Sunday night (as reported on by Deadline), Deputy Chief Alan S. Hamilton stated that the LAPD “is currently conducting an ongoing homicide investigation into the two deaths at Rob Reiner’s Brentwood home.” Hamilton added that the LAPD “has not identified a suspect at this time” and is not pursuing any persons of interest. The press conference did, however, confirm that the couple were found dead “from apparent stab wounds.”

Reiner, the son of director/comedian Carl Reiner, was first know for his role as Michael “Meathead” Stivic, on the CBS sitcom ‘All in the Family,’ where he won Emmys as best supporting actor in a comedy in 1974 and 1978. Reiner went on to become an acclaimed director, with some of his most notable work including “This Is Spinal Tap,” “Stand By Me,” “The Princess Bride,” “A Few Good Men,” “Misery,” and “When Harry Met Sally…”.

Rob and Michele met when Rob directed When Harry Met Sally…  and the couple married in 1989; they share three children.

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com

Officials said Sunday that authorities have detained a person of interest in connection with the fatal mass shooting at Brown University during final exam preparations, which left two students dead and wounded nine others.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said during a Sunday morning briefing “we have detained a person of interest,” later identified by NBC News as Benjamin Erickson, 24, of Wisconsin.  The suspect was taken into custody around 3:45 a.m. at a Hampton Inn in Coventry, Rhode Island, roughly 20 to 30 miles south of Providence, after police received a tip from a member of the public. Law enforcement sources said that Erickson was found with a revolver and a small Glock handgun in his room at a hotel in Coventry, Rhode Island.

Public records indicate that as of 2024, Erickson’s residence was an apartment in Washington, D.C., and that he previously lived in Wisconsin. Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Ruth Castro, said in a statement that Erickson was an infantryman in the Army from May 2021 to November 2024 and initial public records searches do not indicate that he had a criminal record. “He has no deployments and left the Army in the rank of specialist,” Castro said.

Providence Police Chief Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr. said later Sunday that investigators are still gathering evidence and executing search warrants, declining to discuss a possible motive or the individual’s connection to the university. “We are working with what we have, and, obviously, we have somebody at the police station, that person of interest. And we’re going to continue to build that case in order to be able to charge that person,” Perez said.

The shooting occurred Saturday afternoon inside the Barus & Holley engineering building on Hope Street, where engineering and physics classes are held. University officials said gunfire broke out in a lecture hall during a final exam review session as students across the College Hill campus were preparing for exams ahead of winter break.

Investigators said surveillance footage released by police showed a figure dressed in dark clothing calmly walking away from the area after the shooting. The person’s face was not visible, and police have not confirmed whether the individual seen in the video is the same person now in custody. Prior to the detention, authorities circulated a brief video clip showing a person in dark clothing walking along Hope Street and then north on Waterman Street, with one hand appearing to be inside a jacket pocket.

Brown University President Christina H. Paxson called the incident a day of “devastating gun violence,” saying in a statement, “Our hearts go out to them. This is a day of tremendous sorrow. No parent or family member should ever have to endure a day like this.” All of the victims — those killed and those injured — were students, according to Paxson. As of Sunday morning, eight of the nine wounded students remained hospitalized. Officials said seven were in stable condition, while one was listed as critical but stable. One student with less serious injuries was later discharged.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau assisted local authorities by deploying its Cellular Analysis Survey Team to help locate the person of interest. Patel wrote in a post on X: “An update on the @FBI response at Brown University: @FBIBoston established a command post to intake, develop and analyze leads, and run them to ground. We activated the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team, to provide critical geolocation capabilities. As a result, early this morning, FBI Boston’s Safe Streets Task Force, with assistance from the @USMarshalsHQ & the @Coventry_RI_PD, detained a person of interest in a hotel room in Coventry, RI, based off a lead by the @ProvidenceRIPD. We have deployed local and national resources to process and reconstruct the shooting scene – providing HQ and Lab elements on scene. We set up a digital media intake portal to ingest images and video from the public related to this incident. nAnd the FBI’s victim specialists are fully integrating with our partners to provide resources to victims and survivors of this horrific violence. This FBI will continue an all out 24/7 campaign until justice is fully served. Thanks to the men and women of the FBI and our partners for their continued teamwork. Please continue praying for the victims and their families – as well as all those at Brown University.”

The shelter-in-place order for Brown’s College Hill campus and surrounding neighborhoods was lifted early Sunday, though police said some areas remain active crime scenes with limited access. The university has canceled all remaining classes, exams, and academic requirements for the Fall 2025 semester, allowing students to leave campus if they choose. Those who remain will have access to counseling and support services. Provost Francis J. Doyle III said in a statement that “At this time, it is essential that we focus our efforts on providing care and support to the members of our community as we grapple with the sorrow, fear and anxiety that is impacting all of us right now.”

President Trump also addressed the shooting from the White House on Sunday, offering condolences to the victims and their families. “To the nine injured, get well fast and to the families of those two that are no longer with us, I pay my deepest regards and respect from the United States of America,” he said.

Editorial credit: Wangkun Jia / Shutterstock.com

At least 15 people were killed and dozens more injured after two gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday evening, in what Australian authorities have labeled a targeted terrorist attack against the Jewish community.

Police in New South Wales said the shooting began around 6:45 p.m. local time as hundreds of people gathered for “Hanukkah by the Sea,” an event marking the first night of the Jewish holiday. Victims ranged in age from about 10 to 87, according to officials. At least 40 people were hospitalized, including several children and two police officers who were listed as critical but stable.

Authorities identified the attackers as a father and son, ages 50 and 24. Police said the older man was shot and killed by officers at the scene, while the younger suspect was taken to a hospital in serious condition. Investigators said six firearms were recovered and that two improvised explosive devices were also found nearby and safely removed by a bomb disposal unit. The father was licensed to own firearms, officials said, and investigators are determining whether the weapons used were legally registered.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said the violence was deliberate and ideologically motivated: “This attack was designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community on the first day of Hanukkah.”  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese similarly described the shooting as an “act of evil antisemitism” and a terrorist incident. Albanese said at a news conference: “What we saw yesterday was an act of pure evil, an act of antisemitism, an act of terrorism on our shores in an iconic Australian location, Bondi Beach, that is associated with joy, associated with families gathering, associated with celebrations, and it is forever tarnished by what has occurred last evening … The scenes in Bondi are shocking and distressing. Police and emergency responders are on the ground working to save lives. My thoughts are with every person affected.”

Officials have not yet released a full list of victims, but among those killed was Rabbi Eli Schlanger, an assistant rabbi with Chabad of Bondi and a key organizer of the event, per the organization. New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said the death toll rose overnight and confirmed that multiple children were among those wounded: “This is absolutely horrendous for the community broadly, but particularly the Jewish community. … What we saw last night was the worst of humanity, but at the same time, the very best of humanity.”

Video from the scene showed beachgoers fleeing as gunshots echoed across the waterfront. One widely shared clip appeared to show an unarmed civilian tackling and disarming one of the gunmen near Campbell Parade, a road running parallel to the beach. Premier Minns praised the man — later identified by relatives to Australian media as fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed — calling him a “genuine hero.” Police confirmed the bystander was injured and hospitalized. Hundreds of officers and emergency responders flooded the scene, with images showing victims being taken away on stretchers.

Leaders around the world quickly condemned the attack, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio writing on X, “The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Australia targeting a Jewish celebration. Antisemitism has no place in this world. Our prayers are with the victims of this horrific attack, the Jewish community, and the people of Australia.”

A statement from the Great Britian’s Royal family read that King Charles and Queen Camilla were “appalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack on Jewish people” attending the event, adding that Australia’s sense of unity would endure.

Israeli leaders also denounced the violence, with President Isaac Herzog calling it a “terrorist attack” and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres describing it as “a heinous deadly attack on Jewish families.”

Mass shootings are rare in Australia, where strict gun laws were enacted after the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. However, officials and researchers have noted a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the ensuing war in Gaza, alongside increased hate incidents targeting Muslim communities. The Australian government appointed special envoys last year to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia, though attacks have continued.

Editorial credit: Stepan Skorobogadko / Shutterstock.com

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes injured his left knee late in Sunday’s 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, a defeat that officially knocked the Chiefs out of playoff contention and brought a decade-long postseason streak to an end.

Mahomes was hurt with less than two minutes remaining as Kansas City attempted a final drive to keep its season alive. Rolling out of the pocket near midfield, he was dragged down by Chargers defensive lineman Da’Shawn Hand as he released a pass. Mahomes immediately clutched his left knee and stayed on the turf for several minutes while trainers examined him.  He eventually stood and made his way to the sideline, then briefly entered the medical tent before limping toward the locker room with a towel draped over his head, assisted by team staff. Mahomes finished the game 16 of 28 for 189 yards with one interception. He was sacked five times but did score on a short rushing touchdown.

Gardner Minshew replaced him for the final snaps, and while he briefly moved the Chiefs into position for a potential comeback, Chargers safety Derwin James Jr. intercepted a late pass intended for Travis Kelce, sealing the victory and completing a season sweep of Kansas City.  The Chargers improved to 10-4, while the Chiefs fell to 6-8.

Chiefs coach Andy Reid said after the game, “He will get an MRI tomorrow or this evening,” and when asked about the seriousness of the injury, Reid added, “I don’t know, but it doesn’t look good.”

Minshew added: “I hate the situation. I hate that I couldn’t deliver the win and keep our hopes alive. It’s very frustrating, man. It’s been hard to watch for Pat, a dude that puts so much into it.”

The loss, combined with wins by Jacksonville, Buffalo and Houston earlier in the day, eliminated the defending AFC champions from playoff contention and snapped the Chiefs’ 10-year postseason streak — the second-longest in NFL history — to ensure that Mahomes will miss the playoffs for the first time in his nine-year career.

With Kansas City now eliminated and three games remaining, Mahomes’ availability for the rest of the regular season remains uncertain as the team awaits MRI results.

Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza etched his name into college football history Saturday night, becoming the first Hoosier to win the Heisman Trophy. The junior capped a remarkable season by earning the sport’s highest individual honor after leading Indiana to an undefeated run, a Big Ten championship and the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff.

Mendoza is only the second Indiana player ever to be invited to New York as a Heisman finalist, joining running back Anthony Thompson, who finished second in the voting in 1989. This time, the trophy came home to Bloomington.

Mendoza transferred to Indiana from Cal after the 2024 season, joining a roster that already included his younger brother, Alberto, as a reserve quarterback. His move paid immediate dividends, as he became the fourth straight Heisman winner to have transferred during his college career and the second in that stretch to win the award in his first season at a new school.

Overcome with emotion during his acceptance speech, Mendoza thanked his faith, family, teammates and community for supporting him throughout his journey. “If you told me as a kid in Miami that I would be here on stage holding this prestigious trophy, I would have laughed or cried, just like I am now,” he said. He later added that he accepted the award with “humility and gratitude,” telling his teammates, “I love you more than you can know. Mendoza also used the moment to reflect on his path as an under-recruited prospect. “You don’t need the most stars, hype or ranking,” he said, emphasizing that football, family and faith have guided his life. His mother, seated in the audience, was visibly emotional as he thanked her for always believing in him.

On the field, Mendoza delivered one of the most efficient seasons in recent college football history. He completed 226 of 316 passes (71.5%) for 2,980 yards, threw an NCAA-record 33 touchdown passes and just six interceptions, and posted a passer rating of 181.4. He also contributed as a runner, adding 240 yards and six rushing touchdowns.

Behind Mendoza, Indiana finished 13–0, captured its first Big Ten title in 58 years and entered the College Football Playoff as the nation’s lone unbeaten team. Head coach Curt Cignetti praised Mendoza’s preparation and competitiveness, calling his fourth-quarter play “unbelievable” and adding, “I can’t think of a bigger compliment that you can pay a competitor than that.”

Indiana’s season included several defining moments, including a road win at Oregon and a gritty 13–10 victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten championship game. Mendoza also engineered a late, game-winning drive at Penn State to preserve the Hoosiers’ perfect record. The Heisman victory is the latest milestone in a rapid turnaround under Cignetti, who has transformed Indiana into a national power. Over the past two seasons, the Hoosiers are 24–2 with two playoff appearances, a far cry from the program’s long-standing struggles.

In the final Heisman voting, Mendoza totaled 2,362 points and received 643 first-place votes. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia finished second, followed by Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin.  While each finalist delivered standout performances, but Mendoza’s combination of efficiency, leadership and team success set him apart: Pavia guided Vanderbilt to a 10–2 season and a CFP Top 15 ranking, while Love rushed for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns for Notre Dame; and Sayin led Ohio State to a 12–1 record and a No. 2 playoff seed.

Now with the Heisman secured, Mendoza and Indiana will turn their focus to the Rose Bowl, where the Hoosiers will face the winner of Alabama and Oklahoma in the playoff quarterfinals on Jan. 1.

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com

Ice Spice has dropped her new single “Thootie” featuring Tokischa.

Thootie, produced by RiotUSA, also marks the first time Ice speaks Spanish on one of her songs. Alongside the single, Ice shared the official music video for the track, directed by Richard Cordones and featuring creative direction from Tokischa.

Ice shares: “This was a fun record for me. It’s the first time people are actually hearing me speak or rap in Spanish and it was fun to show another side of who I am, and it’s even more special that I got to do it with Toki. We went to the Dominican Republic to shoot the video last month and it was a vibe. I definitely felt at home.”

Tokischa added: “I’m so happy we finally got to make a song. It’s been a while since we’ve wanted to. When she sent me ‘Thootie’ it was instant. I gotta give it to the producers, they did a great job with the beat, not everyone who didn’t grow up in the DR can make a dembow hot like that. I loved working with Ice, she’s a sweetheart and a genuinely fun girl. I’m so proud of the video, and her coming to the DR after so long was very special to honor and respect the ‘bajo mundo culture’”. 

Last month, Ice Spice dropped the song “Big Guy,” an original track featured in the animated film The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, set for release only in theatres on December 19th. Ice will also be voicing one of the characters in the film.  She said in a statement that “being part of the SpongeBob soundtrack is such a full circle moment for me. It’s crazy to see my music in a movie that’s been part of so many people’s childhoods, including mine.”

Take a look at the video for Thootie – HERE.

Editorial credit: Jgphotographydetroit / Shutterstock.com

Ciara has teamed with Afropop artists MOLIY and Oxlade for her song “Nice n’ Sweet,” which they co-wrote alongside Courtlin Jabrae, Christopher Chan and Kwaku Etwi.

The track, produced by Shyne and Lucky Jones, appears on Ciara’s recent “CiCi (Deluxe)” album. Ciara shares of the song:  “I wanted to make something that feels like sunshine – something that connects us through movement and energy. Working with Moliy and Oxlade brought such a beautiful, authentic spirit to the record. It’s Nice… and Sweet- just like the feeling I hope people get when they hear it.”

Ciara’s eighth album CiCi dropped in August, and just days after its release, she dropped CiCi (Deluxe), which featured four bonus tracks – including “Low” with Tanzanian artist Diamond Platnumz, and “Ecstasy (Remix)” with Normani and Teyana Taylor.

See the official visualizer for “Nice n’ Sweet” featuring MOLIY and Oxlade – HERE.

Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com

TIME mgazine on Thursday named the ‘Architects of Artificial Intelligence” as the 2025 Person of the Year, with the magazine citing 2025 as when the potential of artificial intelligence “roared into view” with no turning back.

Time is highlighting the people whose work propelled artificial intelligence from a cutting-edge experiment into a defining force of modern life. The decision marks a moment the magazine describes as the year when AI’s potential “roared into view” and firmly embedded itself in everyday society.

The publication emphasized that the recognition is directed at the innovators behind the technology rather than the systems they built. The group includes the “individuals who imagined, designed, and built AI,” a choice that editor-in-chief Sam Jacobs said reflects the scale of their impact on global culture, politics, and industry. “This was the year when artificial intelligence’s full potential roared into view, and when it became clear that there will be no turning back or opting out,” Jacobs wrote, calling AI “the most consequential tool in great-power competition since the advent of nuclear weapons.”

The Person of the Year issue features two separate covers: one showing workers assembling the towering letters “AI,” and another paying homage to the 1932 “Lunch atop a Skyscraper” photograph, with tech leaders perched on a steel beam above a city skyline. The artwork includes figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis, Dario Amodei and Fei-Fei Li. A second cover story explores the perspectives of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Baidu CEO Robin Li.

Analysts noted that 2025 marked a turning point: AI moved from an early-adopter technology to one embraced by a broad consumer base. According to research firm Forrester, a “critical mass of consumers” now sees AI as part of routine life. Prediction markets had also listed AI, along with prominent tech CEOs, Pope Leo XIV, President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, as leading contenders for the title.

Time’s long-running Person of the Year tradition dates back to 1927. The honor has sometimes gone to groups or concepts—not only individuals—such as “the endangered earth” in 1988, the personal computer in 1982, and “You” in 2006. In 2024, the magazine chose President Donald Trump after his return to the White House, following Taylor Swift’s selection in 2023.

Alongside its main announcement, Time also revealed several other annual honors: YouTube’s Neal Mohan was named CEO of the Year, Leonardo DiCaprio received Entertainer of the Year, A’ja Wilson was named Athlete of the Year, and KPop Demon Hunters earned Breakthrough of the Year.

The 2025 Person of the Year issue goes on sale Dec. 19.

Editorial credit: oasisamuel / Shutterstock.com