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HEALTH SCARE

Measles-Infected Guest Poses Risk for Theme Park Visitors

The disease is reaching record-high infection rates.

Fiona O'Reilly

Madonna attends the Saint Laurent Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 show at Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2025, in Paris, France.
UNLUCKY STAR

Madonna Reveals Why ‘Huge’ Movie About Her Life Fell Apart

The “Material Girl” said her big life deserves a big budget.

Vic Verbalaitis

Melania Trump
‘BLATANT LIE’

‘Melania’ Producer Loses It After Being Accused of Stealing

A producer for the first lady’s documentary has responded to claims it used music without authorization.

Catherine Bouris

Universal Studio
UNDER INVESTIGATION

70-Year-Old Woman Dies After Riding Universal Roller Coaster

The ride has been linked to over a dozen incident reports since its debut.

Tamilore Oshikanlu

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo attend as Universal Pictures presents special New York City WICKED.
NO QUESTIONS

Why 'Wicked' Stars Won't Do Interviews on NYC Red Carpet

Universal reps told media that Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will be skipping interviews during tonight’s premiere.

Amber Brace

Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan are reportedly in early stages of negotiations to play James “Sonny” Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs in the new film adaptation of 'Miami Vice,' roles originated by Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas, respectively.
MIAMI NICE

Oscar Nominee Eyed for ‘Miami Vice’ Movie Adaptation

Austin Butler and Michael B. Jordan are in the early stages of negotiations for the lead roles.

Georgina DiNardo

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SCARY RIDE

Family of Man Who Died on Ride Say Park Missed Red Flags

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala died after riding a Universal Orlando rollercoaster that has injured multiple riders.

Amber Brace

Stardust Racers Roller Coaster
RIDE FROM HELL

Universal Sued Over Injuries on Rollercoaster Where Man Died

At least four people have reported medical issues after riding the park’s new rollercoaster.

Paulina Rodriguez

Stardust Racers rollercoaster
MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS

Cause of Death Revealed for Universal Theme Park Guest

A visitor to Universal’s newest theme park died after riding a high-speed rollercoaster.

Paulina Rodriguez

Guests ride Stardust Racers, a new dueling roller coaster ride in Celestial Park
INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY

Theme Park Guest Dies After Ride on New Rollercoaster

Universal Epic Universe opened in May this year.

Harry Thompson

Skai Jackson was reportedly arrested for pushing her boyfriend.
THE CURSE STRIKES

Disney Child Star Reportedly Arrested for Domestic Battery

The former “Bunk’d” and “Jessie” star was cited despite claiming there was no physical altercation between the couple on the Universal CityWalk.

David Gardner

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