Entertainment

DALLAS, Texas — Reports circulating this week suggesting that Gracie, a giraffe believed by some observers to have gone missing, were unfounded, according to a spokesperson for the zoo where the animal resides.

In a statement released Friday, zoo officials said Gracie has remained in her enclosure throughout the period in question and has continued her normal daily routine, including scheduled feedings, veterinary checkups, and public viewing hours.

PHILADELPHIA — Organizers of the Freedom 250 celebration announced Thursday that rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z will serve as the headline performer for the nationally televised event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.

The announcement comes after several previously scheduled musical acts withdrew from the program in recent weeks because of touring commitments, scheduling conflicts, and other professional obligations, according to event officials.

LOS ANGELES — Longtime Hollywood figures Jim Carrey and Demi Moore are at the center of renewed attention this week after rumors began circulating that the two actors are involved in a private romantic relationship.

In a last-minute editorial shift that drew attention across the media landscape, 60 Minutes decided to replace its scheduled investigation on Venezuelan deportations with a cultural segment examining the historical accuracy of Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film, The Odyssey.

Atlanta - Comedian Dave Chappelle publicly criticized what he described as "heavy-handed redactions" in the newly released Jeffrey Epstein case files, claiming that portions of the documents likely mention him.

Chappelle, known for blending sharp social commentary with humor, told the audience that he visited Epstein’s private island "numerous times" but insisted his visits were unrelated to any alleged criminal activity. “I know I’m all over those files,” Chappelle joked, according to audience recordings circulated online. “It’s not fair that I don’t get credit.”

Washington - President Donald Trump drew intense criticism over the weekend after making remarks widely viewed as insensitive in the wake of filmmaker Rob Reiner’s murder. The President appeared to double down during an unscripted exchange with reporters on Monday.

In comments that quickly circulated online, Trump described one of Reiner’s films, Being Charlie, as “tepid and insipid,” adding, “It was feloniously derivative of Truffaut’s The 400 Blows and lacked the visceral realism of Scorsese’s Taxi Driver.”

Los Angeles - Acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro has announced plans for a stylized reinterpretation of Carrie, Stephen King’s classic 1974 novel about a bullied teenager with telekinetic powers. The project, described by sources close to the production as a “mythic, emotionally heightened fable,” is slated to begin pre-production early next year.

Washington, D.C. — President Trump has reportedly told aides he doesn’t want the FTC to approve Paramount’s hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery unless Paramount pays an extra 1616 million dollars tied to his feud with CBS News, according to people briefed on the talks.

New York, NY — The annual lighting of the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center took an unexpected turn last night when iconic R&B group New Edition took the stage and delivered a full set consisting entirely of Milli Vanilli’s greatest hits.

Los Angeles, CA — FBI Director Kash Patel took home top honors on this week’s season finale of Dancing with the Stars, capturing both the “Judge’s Choice” and “Freestyle” categories with a combination of athletic precision and surprising charisma.