Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson on the musical alchemy of “Song Sung Blue”
In their new movie, “Song Sung Blue,” Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson play Mike and Claire Sardina, the real-life musical impersonators from Milwaukee who sang as the Neil Diamond tribute act Lightning & Thunder.
Officials share new videos, photos of person of interest in Brown University shooting
Police shared more videos and pictures of a person of interest in the Brown University shooting investigation on Monday. The shooter remains at large.
Brown University student describes barricading in library during shooting
After three days, the Brown University shooter remains at large. Talia Levine, a senior at Brown University, joins “The Takeout,” to share what she experienced during Saturday’s shooting.
Rob Reiner’s impact on film and politics
Famed actor, writer, director and political advocate Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were killed in their home in the Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Sunday. Peter Debruge, chief film critic for Variety, joins “The Takeout” to discuss Reiner’s legacy.
Trump mocks Rob Reiner hours after director’s death
Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing back after President Trump mocked director Rob Reiner on social media in the hours following his death. Eleanor Mueller, congressional reporter for Semafor, and Riley Rogerson, politics and congressional reporter for NOTUS, join “The Takeout” to discuss.
Extended interview: Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman
In this web exclusive, Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, stars of the new film “Song Sung Blue,” talk with Tracy Smith about playing Mike and Claire Sardina – real, not-very-famous musicians who performed a tribute act pretending to be very-famous musicians Neil Diamond and Patsy Cline. They also discuss singing, Neil Diamond’s songs, and the […]
Cocktails-to-go law to take effect in July for Illinois
The law, which takes effect on July 1, 2026, aims to support restaurants that have relied on cocktails-to-go as a vital revenue stream during the pandemic.
New York accuses UPS of stealing wages from thousands of seasonal workers
New York Attorney General Letitia James said UPS “played the Grinch” by allegedly shorting seasonal workers on their pay.
Obama encourages Democrats to focus on winning back House, not “tactical differences”
Former President Barack Obama urged Democrats at a fundraiser with Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to focus on regaining the House and telling a “better story” to voters.
4 members of far-left group charged for alleged terror plot, Justice Department says
Justice Department officials say four members of a far-left anti-government group have been arrested for allegedly planning a series of bomb attacks across Southern California on New Year’s Eve.