Jimmy Kimmel turns down 2025 Oscars gig after 4 years as host.
After hosting Hollywood's biggest night four times from 2017 to 2024, comedian Jimmy Kimmel will not be returning to host the Oscars in 2025.
It has also been reported that comedian John Mulaney was approached with the gig, but also declined.
The 97th annual Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 2 at 7p.m.
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Men's Olympic triathlon postponed due to continuous high pollution levels in the Seine.
Following longstanding concern over water quality in the River Seine, and despite reassurance from Paris city officials, the men's Olympic triathlon has officially been postponed.
The decision was made by the International Olympic Committee along with World Triathlon and its health officials, following water tests taken early morning Tuesday that did not provide guarantees that it would be safe for swimming.
The event was set to take place at 8 am local time Tuesday, but has now been moved to Wednesday, following the women's triathlon event.
Former MLB pitcher Reyes Moronta dies at 31 following motorcycle accident.
Moronta made his Major League debut with the San Francisco Giants in 2017, where he spent two seasons and pitched in 125 games.
He continued his MLB career through the 2023 season, also playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the Los Angeles Angels.
His passing was confirmed by the Dominican Republic's professional baseball team the Águilas Cibaeñas on social media.
In today's birthday news: Blues guitarist Buddy Guy turns 88, actor/businessman Arnold Schwarzenegger 77, director Richard Linklater 64, actor Laurence Fishburne 63, actress Lisa Kudrow 61, actress Vivica A.
Fox 60, actor Terry Crews 56, director Christopher Nolan 54, actress Hilary Swank 50.