Sydney Sweeney just dropped a fresh ad for American Eagle — and it gave a rise to the teen retailer’s shares. The company’s stock soared 7% on Wednesday — recently trading north of $19 — after it renewed its tie-up with the “Euphoria” star with a new blitz for denim shorts — headlining it “Syd for Short”. “What brand am I wearing?” Sweeney quizzes in the new campaign video — a 15-second, rapid-fire montage that shows her posing in assorted shorts and skimpy cutoffs against beach backdrops. Sydney Sweeney in her new American Eagle campaign, “Syd for Short.” American Eagle “Yeah,…

A New York jury ruled on Wednesday that Live Nation operated as an illegal monopoly, handing dozens of states an important legal win against the ticketing giant.Live Nation reached a deal with the Department of Justice last month to pay $280 million to states that sued the company over its practices. However, a contingent of states vowed to move forward with litigation in what Attorney General Letitia James of New York said was an effort to “restore fair competition to the live entertainment industry.”As part of the March agreement with the Justice Department, Ticketmaster was required to sell at least…

BroadwayWorld has learned that a live concert performance of Rent will be taking place this year! The one-night only performance is set to take place at a Broadway theatre, to be announced. The concert will feature RENT’s original musical director, Tim Weil, on the keys, with the original Rent band. Jonathan Larson’s Rent is celebrating 30 years since it first opened Nederlander Theatre in 1996. The production won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Musical. The Broadway production ran for 12 years, making it one of the longest-running shows ever on Broadway. The original Broadway cast of…

Published on 15/04/2026 – 20:30 GMT+2 Péter Magyar’s landslide victory in Hungary’s parliamentary elections on Sunday has sparked renewed optimism in Brussels. After years of Viktor Orbán’s controversial rule, including numerous vetoes, the change in government has raised hopes that previously stalled EU support for Ukraine may finally be unblocked. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT While the European Union faces increasing global challenges – from Ukraine to the Middle East – its foreign policy responses often appear slow and fragmented, raising doubts about whether its current structure remains fit for purpose. In this context, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) Daniel Freund (Greens)…

Investigation Discovery’s documentary episode about The Jerry Springer Show featured new allegations about physical threats, sexual harassment, KKK guests and more. The Jerry Springer Show, which aired from 1991 to 2018, started as a traditional talk show but was reformatted due to low ratings. It became infamous for its new structure, tackling topics such as incest and adultery while encouraging profanity, nudity and physical fights. The newest season of Hollywood Demons, which returns April 20 at 9:00 pm ET, revisits cultural touchstones such as The Jerry Springer Show, Saved by the Bell and 16 and Pregnant. “This second season also…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Venezuelan migrant charged in the March killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman appeared in court on Wednesday, where a judge ordered him to provide a DNA sample and approved requests tied to his medical treatment ahead of trial.Illegal immigrant Jose Medina-Medina, 25, is accused of fatally shooting Gorman, 18, at a Rogers Park pier March 19.He limped into court on Wednesday after federal prosecutors earlier this month charged Medina-Medina with illegally possessing a firearm, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.In addition to the federal charge, he…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans aren’t ready to jump ship against President Donald Trump’s Iran war, as evidenced by another failed attempt to handcuff his war powers in the Middle East, but they also aren’t lining up to support a prolonged conflict.Senate Republicans blocked another war powers resolution from Senate Democrats for a fourth time on Tuesday as Operation Epic Fury entered its 46th day. It comes as a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. is nearing its end, and talks toward a broader peace agreement remain tenuous.Democrats initially started their war powers strategy to…

Walmart is giving one of its most recognizable brands a fresh look for the first time in more than a decade. The retail giant announced Wednesday that it is rolling out a sweeping redesign of its flagship Great Value label, spanning nearly 10,000 food and household products. The effort marks the brand’s first full refresh in over 10 years and the largest private-label update in Walmart’s history.”Great Value has earned customers’ trust over decades, and while the brand is getting a fresh, modern look, what’s inside isn’t changing,” Scott Morris, senior vice president of private brands at Walmart U.S., said…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia admitted he was almost in tears after striking out three New York Mets hitters in a row to close a 2-1 victory at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night.It’s usually not Vesia’s job to close games, but with Edwin Diaz dealing with arm fatigue, manager Dave Roberts called upon him to face Jorge Polanco, Bo Bichette and Francisco Alvarez while clinging to a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning. But he was up for the challenge.It also happened to be healthcare appreciation night at…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group, saw its command structure across Lebanon come under what Israeli officials described as one of the most devastating blows of the war April 8.Nearly simultaneously, explosions tore through Beirut, Lebanon, the Beqaa Valley and southern Lebanon as roughly 50 Israeli aircraft struck more than 100 Hezbollah targets.The targets were not rocket launchers or weapons depots, according to Israel Defense Forces (IDF), but the nerve centers of the organization: command rooms, intelligence headquarters and offices where Hezbollah commanders planned the next stage of the fight.The strike marked a…

They’re animeniacs. Louisiana’s fast-chicken chain has partnered with Toei Animation for Popeyes x ONE PIECE, which launched April 13 and features a limited-time menu that transforms the world of the global hit series into a craveable experience. Popeyes x ONE PIECE features exclusive menu items and collectible drops that are “designed to spark fandom, sharing, and serious hype.” The one-of-a-kind collaboration is inspired by the series’ characters and their “larger-than-life journey” and invites fans to “fuel up like a member of the Straw Hat Crew.” “One Piece” is based on Eiichiro Oda’s best-selling manga and made its initial TV debut…

An emergency delivery turned into an unforgettable story for an Orange County family when a pregnant mother, who believed she still had weeks to go, gave birth to her baby boy in the back of a moving ambulance on a freeway in Orange County.Yesenia Avila was 38 weeks pregnant with her second child and a doctor’s appointment the day prior had given her no indication that her son would arrive so soon.”It felt like a movie. It was just so fast,” Avila said.But before 9 a.m., shortly after stepping out of a hot shower, Avila felt a sudden change.”I was…

Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater (WHAT) has cancelled its 2026 season and will suspend regular operations on June 1, 2026, as leadership works to develop a path forward for the 42-year-old professional nonprofit and its home, The Julie Harris Stage. The Wellfleet, Massachusetts company pointed to rising costs and an increasingly difficult fundraising environment as the drivers behind the decision. “This was an incredibly difficult decision for all of us involved,” said Christopher Ostrom, WHAT’s Producing Artistic Director. “The regional theater model is built on a healthy balance of both contributed and ticketing income. Since re-opening from the pandemic closure in…

Dozens of boats carrying activists and aid for Palestinians in Gaza set sail from the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say that more than 70 boats and 1,000 people from around the world will participate, with campaigners saying it’s the biggest civilian-led mobilisation of its kind against Israel’s actions in the Palestinian territory. Nearly 40 boats left Barcelona while the rest will join the fleet from other ports along the Mediterranean as they sail eastward, according to Thiago Ávila, one of the flotilla’s leaders who spoke at a news conference…

Ciara Miller had a feeling that something was going down between Amanda Batula and West Wilson, according to her costar Mia Calabrese. “Ciara had — her intuition was telling her something and I refused to believe it,” Mia said during her Tuesday, April 14, appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen. “Then, certain things started to click.” Mia admitted to thinking it was “impossible” that anything romantic was going down between Amanda and West, because she believed they would “never do that.” Getty Images (2) Rumors swirled earlier this year that Amanda and West’s relationship had evolved from…