The famed Wicked Witch of the West hat, featured in the 1939 musical The Wizard of Oz, is among the items going up for auction in Heritage Auction’s five-day Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction in July. The iconic hat was worn by Margaret Hamilton in the original film and is expected to attract bidding beginning at $100,000. A different version of the hat, from collector Michael Shaw, sold for $2.93 million in 2024. Another was sold last December for $575,000, also by Heritage Auctions. Designed by Adrian Adolph Greenburg (who went by Gilbert Adrian professionally), the screen-worn hat is made from black wool bunting fabric…

FIRST ON FOX — Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling is sending letters to the governors of 53 U.S. states and territories demanding “immediate action” to combat fraud, waste and abuse within the unemployment insurance program. “In the letters, the department announced its intent to crack down on rampant fraud and end mismanagement, improper payments, and corruption within the UI program. Acting Secretary Sonderling notified states that, in partnership with the Office of the Inspector General, the department will use every available enforcement tool — including withholding administrative funds from states for the first time in history — to ensure…

Seeing the New York Knicks become world champions for the first time since 1973 with my own eyes was easily the most chaotic 24 hours of my life — and perhaps the best. The drama absolutely wasn’t limited to the San Antonio Spurs hardwood as New York’s orange and blue heroes pulled away in the dying seconds to win Game 5, 94-90 in an explosive 16-point comeback. Diehards who made the last-minute trip to Texas endured travel nightmares — and a share of distasteful fans who didn’t quite extend southern hospitality after the loss. New Yorkers took over Texas to…

Jelly Roll’s daughter, Bailee Ann DeFord, previously called her father’s estranged wife, Bunnie Xo, her “fav person.” Bunnie, 46, was the subject of an Instagram grid birthday tribute posted by Bailee Ann, 18, in 2023. “Happy birthday to my fav person, my idol, my mentor, the most gorgeous woman i know, a kick ass business woman, my number one fan, and most importantly my mama,” Bailee Ann wrote at the time. “I love you to the moon & back always.” Jelly Roll (real name Jason Bradley DeFord), who filed to divorce Bunnie Xo (real name Alisa Andrea Carter) on May…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Keith Jesperson, the “Happy Face” serial killer who has been trading prison letters with Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann, is warning that the hulking former architect could face a reality check when he’s shipped upstate this month.”The problem with Rex is his size — he thinks prison will be a cake walk because of how big his ego is,” Jesperson, 71, wrote in a text message to podcaster Keith Rovere. “[I] had to tell him the little guys work out too, to beat up us big guys. He will have some fights,…

MCC Theater has released new footage from Miscast26, featuring Schmigadoon! stars Alex Brightman and Sara Chase performing “Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer” from Cats. The one-night-only musical spectacular featuring Broadway stars performing songs from roles in which they would not traditionally be cast. Miscast26 honored Tony Award winning Producers Roy Furman and Jill Furman and MCC Youth Company Alum & Artist Jose Useche. The performance featured makeup design by Ryan Jackson, along with musical supervision and arrangements by Will Van Dyke. The band included Nate Brown on guitar, Lee Nadel on bass, Dena Tauriello on drums, Will Van Dyke on piano, Kiku Enomoto and Danielle Giulini on violins, Molly…

It’s love at first sniff. On a sunny Saturday afternoon, an energetic Bernedoodle named Callie bounded into her date at the Soho Grand Dog Park. Her match, Crew, an English Cocker Spaniel, didn’t need much convincing. Within minutes, the two were tearing across the artificial turf, sharing a slobbery tennis ball, cooling off in the park’s stone dog bath, and posing for photos with their tongues hanging out after an hour of near-constant play. Creator Erika Wasser (standing, center) created her app, Dog Date Afternoon, to facilitate canine meet-ups. Emmy Park for NY Post The pair had never met before.…

PACOIMA, LOS ANGELES () — A small plane crashed while landing at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima on Tuesday morning after its landing gear failed to deploy properly, sending the aircraft through a fence, officials said.The aircraft sustained significant damage, but the 77-year-old pilot survived.Video from the scene showed him with a gash on his head. His injuries were described as minor, and he was taken to a hospital for further evaluation, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.According to initial reports, the pilot was able to bring the aircraft down on the runway, but the landing gear failed to deploy…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! We may attribute Jessica Alba‘s wardrobe to California-cool style, that is, until she switched things up with a cute, beachy-like dress that gave total Miami vibes. Her outfits are always on point; however, it was her lacey mini dress that grabbed our attention this time around . . . and it made Us rush to get the same style. Luckily, the Honest Company founder is a creature of habit, which is how we found her exact LBD at Free People.…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Officials on Tuesday released new details about the five suspects accused of plotting a “mass casualty event” targeting President Donald Trump and other high-profile officials during the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House on Sunday. Prosecutors allege the group, who were arrested in June during a multi-state sweep, coordinated an ambush involving explosive-laden drones intended to strike the north side of the White House. The suspects were identified as Tycen C. Proper, 19, of Ohio; Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of California; Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of California; Daniel K. Eskridge, 32,…

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  June 17, 2026 and it’s time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours:  Saturday, June 20 West End Live 2026 Saturday, June 21 The Balusters opens on Broadway Chess closes on Broadway   Exclusive: Nikki M. James Performs ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS by Michael Major Watch a new video of Tony Award winner Nikki M. James (Suffs, The Book of Mormon) performing ‘Somewhere That’s Green’ in Little Shop of Horrors Off-Broadway.. (more…)   It’s Official! PADDINGTON…

In today’s difficult dating landscape, singles are paying attention to more than just chemistry — they’re also judging compatibility based on the condition of someone’s car, according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 actively dating Americans found that 73% believe the way someone takes care of their car reflects how well they take care of themselves, and 67% agreed that a messy car is an indicator of a messy personal life. Another 65% believe a clean, well-kept car suggests someone has their life more “put together.” The new data suggests an interesting cultural truth — that a successful…

New artificial intelligence tools are making it easier to start a business, fueling entrepreneurship and potentially job growth.AI can write a business plan, conduct in-depth industry research, generate marketing content, design logos, prototype new products, and otherwise help launch or scale up a new enterprise, said Chris Franco, an entrepreneur who has used AI extensively in growing his New York-based marketing and customer acquisition firm, Woodridge Growth.”You can do anything you can imagine. There’s nothing holding you back,” he told CBS News. “There’s no excuse not to start a business in this age.”In recent years, new business formation across the…

Love Island USA‘s narrator, Iain Stirling, found a way to poke fun at Jen Terry and Gabriel Vasconcelos having sex in front of the other couples — and America. During the Tuesday, June 16, episode of the hit Peacock series, Jen and Gabriel were seen packing on the PDA before he pulled the covers over them in bed. The night cameras hinted that Jen and Gabriel had sex, which they confirmed the next morning — as did Stirling. “Last night Gabriel and Jen were up until dawn doing sudoku,” he said. “Jen must be really good at them because she…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ATLANTA, GA. – He wasn’t on the ballot, but President Donald Trump’s immense clout over the GOP faced more key tests in high-stakes Republican runoffs in Georgia and in neighboring Alabama Tuesday.While the power of a Trump endorsement in Republican primaries didn’t escape unscathed, Trump-backed candidates won two of the three top races, with the one setback coming against a billionaire businessman who shelled out over $100 million of his own money to boost his campaign.Rep. Barry Moore, a House Freedom Caucus member and longtime Trump supporter who was endorsed by the…