Is ‘The View’ going on hiatus? What to know after Joy Behar’s comments

Is 'The View' going on hiatus? What to know after Joy Behar's comments

As PresidentDonald Trumpcontinues to feud with the entertainment industry, of which he was once a part, speculations have emerged thatanother fan-favorite showis being slashed. ABC Network's "The View" has found itself in dispute with the Trump administration, with a White House spokesperson suggesting the long-time talk show could be coming to an end. During a July 23 episode, co-hostJoy Beharremarked that Trump is jealous of former PresidentBarack Obamabecause "Obama is everything that he is not." She added that, unlike Trump, Obama is "trim, smart, handsome, happily married, and can singAl Green's song 'Let's Stay Together' better than Al Green. And Trump cannot stand it." "It's driving him crazy," she added. Earlier this month, CBS announced the cancellation of thelate-night comedy "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"after 33 years, a decision Trump celebrated on social media. White House Assistant Press Secretary Taylor Rogers responded to Behar's comments by referring to the comedian as "an irrelevant loser suffering from a severe case of Trump Derangement Syndrome." "It's no surprise that The View's ratings hit an all-time low last year. She should self-reflect on her own jealousy ofPresident Trump's historic popularity before her show is the next to be pulled off air," Rogers said in a statement. The following day, Thursday, July 24, Behar revealed the daytime talk show was getting ready to go on summer break. "Before we go on hiatus, we only have one more show after this," Behar, 82, announced at the top of the program before looking off-camera and asking colleagues, "I'm allowed to say that, right?" While co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin joked, "Too late now," Joy continued, saying: "Before we go, I wanted to tell people that the tide is turning...the tide is turning, and things are changing. I mean, the ultimate irony would be that Rupert Murdoch will take him down." Need a break?Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. ABC Network declined to comment on the exchange. Behar's manager, Bill Stankey, said, "On behalf of me……..Release theEpstein files" when asked for a comment. In May, Attorney GeneralPam Bondireportedly told Trump that his name appears several times throughout the criminal case files on the late financier and convicted sex offender Epstein, according toCNNand theWall Street Journal. Co-host Whoopi Goldberg, in theJuly 24 episode,announced the show is going on a break and will return in September 2025 for the new season. "Here's what's going on," Goldberg said. "We will see you all tomorrow (July 25) for another new show, and we'll be back for our new season in September." "The View" takes about a month-long break in August every summer, and it appears the "hiatus" Behar was referring to was not unusual for the show, which just wrapped up its 28th season. The latest tension between the White House and "The View" began after an Oval Office meeting with Philippines PresidentFerdinand Marcos Jron July 22, when Trump accused Obama of treason. Later that day, Obama addressed a July 18 report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence that claimed the former president "manufactured and politicized intelligence"to undermine Trump's presidential victory over former Secretary of StateHillary Clintonin 2016. Obama dismissed the allegations against him, calling them the typical "nonsense and misinformation" emerging from the Trump administration. He noted the U.S. intelligence community's conclusion that Russia tried to influence the 2016 election. On the next morning's episode of "The View," Behar defended Obama with a sly remark about Trump and the overrunning of theUS Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. "First of all, who tried to overthrow the government on Jan. 6? Who was that again? That was not Obama," she quipped. The daytime talk show is co-hosted by: Whoopi Goldberg Joy Behar Sunny Hostin Sara Haines Alyssa Farah Griffin Ana Navarro "The View" airs Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on ABC. Episodes are also available to stream on Hulu. Contributing: KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:What is going on between Trump, 'The View'?

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Is ‘The View’ going on hiatus? What to know after Joy Behar’s comments

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Kenny Loggins Says Making a Doc About His Life and Career Was a ‘Version of Therapy’

Kenny Loggins Says Making a Doc About His Life and Career Was a 'Version of Therapy'

Kenny Loggins, the king of the movie soundtracks, is the star of a new documentary titled "Conviction of the Heart." The 94-minute film, directed by Dori Berinstein ("Marvin Hamlisch: What He Did For Love"), is named after Loggins' 1991 song "Convictions of the Heart," which former Vice President Al Gore dubbed the anthem of the environmental movement. More from Variety Music Box Films Acquires U.S. TVOD Rights to 'Secret Mall Apartment' Documentary (EXCLUSIVE) HBO Doc 'Billy Joel: And So It Goes' Candidly Examines Singer's Struggles with Money, Alcohol, and Critics Frantisek Klisik, Protagonist of Documentary 'Better Go Mad in the Wild,' Dies Hours After Film's Victory at Karlovy Vary Film Festival In the doc, Loggins explains the origins of several hit songs, including "Footloose" and "Danger Zone," featured in "Top Gun." The doc also chronicles the music legend's childhood as a shy, gawky, and unpopular kid with low self-esteem growing up in California; Loggins' key role in the folk-rock movement with Loggins & Messina, a pop-rock duo he formed with Jimmy Messina in the 1970s; and the singer's rise to fame in the 1980s as a solo artist who went on to win multiple Grammys and achieved global recognition because of the songs he wrote and sang for hit movies including "Footloose," "Top Gun," "Caddyshack," and  "A Star Is Born." Before a sneak preview of "Conviction of the Heart" on July 24 atNewportFILM Outdoors, a documentary summer series held in Newport, R.I., Berinstein and Loggins discussed the making of the documentary. Berinstein, a filmmaker and Broadway producer, initially reached out to Loggins in 2020 about possibly participating in a Broadway show about the "transformative power of music." "I wanted so badly to involve Kenny in this show," said Berinstein. But after a meeting with Loggins, the director thought a documentary about his life might be a good idea. Then the pandemic hit, and Berinstein decided to put the Broadway show on pause and pursue the doc. Using archival footage and interviews with Loggins, his five children, and collaborators and artists including Clive Davis, David Foster, and Kevin Bacon, the film candidly explores the singer's personal life, his persona on and off the stage, and his as successful collaborations with artists including Michael Jackson, Melissa Manchester, Thundercat, Barbra Streisand, and Stevie Nicks. "I've been approached over the years by different wannabe filmmakers," Loggins said. "But after I spoke with Dori, I realized that if she can make this happen, it's going to be fun. It's going to be great. So I stuck with it." In recent years, Loggins has been in the zeitgeist with the global success of "Top Gun: Maverick, and frequent cameos and shout-outs on "Family Guy", "Archer," "The Office" and "Frankie & Grace," which Berinstein said has inspired younger audiences to discover his catalog for the first time. The director said that cutting down four years of footage into a 94-minute film was "torture.""I just wish people would go and see eight-hour movies," she said. "There are so many moments that are not in the movie that I wish could be in the movie." Berinstein planned to wrap filming in 2022 after Loggins and Messina's 50th Anniversary Reunion Concert at the Hollywood Bowl, but shortly after that concert, the singer-songwriter, 77, announced a farewell tour in 2023. "So absolutely we were not done," said Berinstein. "We had to go back in and re-cut the entire film, and we shot for another year and a half." In the film, Loggins, who spent 50 years touring the road, doesn't hold back when talking about chasing his artistic dreams, staying in the game, and being a father on the road. "It's been an interesting foray into the past to see where I was and where it went. I didn't realize how driven I was," Loggins said. "I knew that if I wanted to really show up on film, I had to show up for myself in this process. So, it was sort of like a version of therapy." Josh Braun at Submarine Entertainment is repping "Conviction of the Heart." Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Kenny Loggins Says Making a Doc About His Life and Career Was a ‘Version of Therapy’

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Anthony Anderson Tells 17-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan That ‘Men Like Them Young’ in Resurfaced Interview; Actor Now Says It Was ‘Clearly Intended as Comedy’

Anthony Anderson Tells 17-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan That 'Men Like Them Young' in Resurfaced Interview; Actor Now Says It Was 'Clearly Intended as Comedy'

Anthony Anderson has responded to social media backlash over a resurfaced interview he did with Lindsay Lohan in 2003 that many viewers have found deeply uncomfortable. The viral clip is from when Anderson guest hosted "The Sharon Osbourne Show" nearly 22 years ago. He was 33 years old at the time and Lohan was 17. Anderson was talking to Lohan about how she recently moved in with fellow Disney star and friend Raven-Symoné. "Both of you are beautiful women. Both of you are young and have your individual styles," Anderson tells Lohan before asking: "What gentlemen will be at the new pad with you and Raven-Symoné?" More from Variety 'Freakier Friday' First Reactions Call Disney Sequel a 'True Delight' With Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis Delivering 'Hilarity and Emotion' in a 'Great Feel-Good Film' Jamie Lee Curtis on Reuniting With Lindsay Lohan for 'Freakier Friday,' Her 'The Bear' Emmy Nom and Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Cancellation: 'It's Awful' Lindsay Lohan Says 'I Can't Do' Netflix Movies 'Forever' and 'Now We Need to Be Thinking About Other Stuff' "No one. I don't have a boyfriend," Lohan replies, prompting Anderson to explain to the audience: "She's single, but looking!" Lohan clarifies, "I'm illegal for people that are old," and Anderson says, "Some men like them young. We ain't gonna mention no names, but I'm one of them." At a different point in the interview, Anderson throws to commercial break by touting Lohan's movie "Freaky Friday" and says, "Right now, we're about to get our freak on." He moves closer towards Lohan and puts his arms around her while she covers her mouth with her hand. "This interview was clearly intended as comedy," a spokesperson toldEntertainment Weeklyon behalf of Anderson. "He regrets if the humor was in poor taste and maintains the utmost respect for Lindsay. Any implication to the contrary is both inaccurate and potentially defamatory." Varietyhas reached out to Anderson's representatives for additional comment. The interview is resurfacing as Lohan continues her press tour for the long-awaited "Freaky Friday" sequel, "Freakier Friday," which is opening in theaters Aug. 8 from Disney. Lohan is reprising her role in the film opposite original co-star Jamie Lee Curtis. Umm, excuse me?pic.twitter.com/3yTsOQFV48 — chris evans (@notcapnamerica)July 24, 2025 Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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Anthony Anderson Tells 17-Year-Old Lindsay Lohan That ‘Men Like Them Young’ in Resurfaced Interview; Actor Now Says It Was ‘Clearly Intended as Comedy’

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Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis says

Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis says

Deportation flights from the remote Evergladesimmigrationlockup known asAlligator Alcatrazhave begun and are expected to increase soon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday. The first flights operated by the Department of Homeland Security have transferred about 100 detainees from the immigration detention center to other countries, DeSantis said during a news conference near the facility. "You're going to see the numbers go up dramatically," he said. Two or three flights have already departed, but officials didn't say where those flights headed. Critics have condemned the South Florida facility as cruel and inhumane. DeSantis and other Republican officials have defended it as part of thestate's aggressive pushto supportPresident Donald Trump'scrackdown on illegal immigration. Building the facility in the Everglades and naming it after anotorious federal prisonwere meant as deterrents, DeSantis and other officials have said. The White House hasdelighted in the area's remoteness— about 50 miles (80 kilometers) west of Miami — and the fact that it is teeming with pythons and alligators. It hopes to send a message that repercussions will be severe if U.S. immigration laws are broken. Trump has suggested that his administration couldreopen Alcatraz, the notorious island prison in San Francisco Bay. The White House also has sent some immigrants awaiting deportation to a detention lockup inGuantánamo Bay, Cuba,and others toa megaprison in El Salvador. The Everglades facility was built in a matter of days over 10 square miles (26 square kilometers). It features more than 200 security cameras and more than 5 miles (8 kilometers) of barbed wire. An adjacent runway makes it more convenient for homeland security officials to move detainees in and out of the site. It currently holds about 2,000 people, with the potential to double the capacity, Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said Friday. DeSantis wants the U.S. Justice Department to allow an immigration judge on site to speed up the deportation process. "This was never intended to be something where people are just held," he said. "The whole purpose is to be a place that can facilitate increased frequency and numbers of deportations." Critics have challenged federal and state officials' contention that the detention center is just run by the state of Florida. Environmental groups suing to stop further construction and expansion demanded Thursday to see agreements or communications between state and federal officials and to visit the site. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operates deportation flights mainly from a few hubs, including Harlingen, Texas; Alexandria, Louisiana; and Mesa, Arizona. Others are scattered across the country. There were just over 200 flights in June, according to Witness at the Border, an advocacy group that analyzes flight data. It was the highest tally since the group started keeping track in January 2020. ___ Associated Press writers Mike Schneider and Elliot Spagat contributed.

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Deportation flights from Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center have begun, DeSantis says

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Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent

Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent

A state judge has stayed an upcoming execution in Alabama to evaluate whether the man is too mentally ill to be put to death. The judge temporarily stayed the Aug. 21 execution of David Lee Roberts until it can be established whether he has a "rational understanding" of what is to happen to him. "Or similarly put, the issue is whether the petitioner's concept of reality is so impaired that he cannot grasp the execution's meaning and the purpose or the link between his crime and its punishment," Marion County Circuit Judge Talmage Lee Carter wrote in the July 10 order. Carter said the execution will be on hold until a report from the Alabama Department of Mental Health is finished. It is not immediately clear how long that will take. Roberts was convicted of killing Annetra Jones in 1992 by shooting her in the head. His execution was scheduled to be carried outby nitrogen gas, a method Alabama began using last year. Attorneys representing Roberts argue that his death sentence should be suspended due to severe illness. Roberts has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia diagnosis, hears voices and is delusional, they said in a court filing. He also recently attempted to burn tattoos off his arm and leg because he believed they "are trying to control his thoughts," his lawyers said. "This evidence demonstrates Mr. Roberts is incompetent to be executed because his delusions prevent him from having a factual or rational understanding of the reason," they said. The Alabama attorney general's office is not appealing the stay. The state asked that the competency evaluation by expedited. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states cannot execute prisoners who are insane and do not understand their impending execution and the reasons for it. However state law does not provide a clear standard on what courts must find in determining someone's competency to be executed. In 1992, Roberts, now 59, was a houseguest at Jones' boyfriend's home in Marion County. Prosecutors said that on the afternoon of April 22, he came to the home, packed his belongings, stole money and shot Jones three times in the head with a .22 caliber rifle while she slept on the couch. He then set the house on fire after dousing Jones' body and the floor with a flammable liquid, prosecutors said. Jurors convicted Roberts of capital murder and voted 7-5 to recommend that he receive life in prison without parole. A judge overrode that and sentenced him to death. Alabama no longer allows judges to override jury sentences in capital cases.

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Judge stays execution to evaluate if Alabama inmate is competent

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Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake

Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake

A pediatric death from a "brain-eating amoeba" has been reported in South Carolina, according tohealth officials. Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia publicly confirmed the death on July 22, according to a statement from the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) sent to Fox News Digital. The patient died after exposure toNaegleria fowleri, a rare amoeba that causes a life-threatening brain infection called primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). Four People Dead In Florida From Flesh-eating Bacteria Found In Coastal Waters "The July 2025 exposure to the organism Naegleria fowleri likely occurred at Lake Murray, but we cannot be completely certain, as this organism occurs naturally and is present in many warm water lakes, rivers and streams," the South Carolina DPH told Dox News Digital. "Water activities like swimming or diving in warm freshwater areas, such aslakes and rivers, may increase the risk of exposure and infection." Read On The Fox News App Naegleria fowleri can be a risk when swimming in fresh water. The amoeba is most active in the months that the water temperature stays above 77F – July, August and September, the health official said. Infection in humans is very rare, as this is the first case of Naegleria fowleri in South Carolina since 2016. There is no increased risk to the public, as Naegleria fowleri is not transmissible person to person, according to the statement. Dangerous Fungus Could Spread To Parts Of Us, Researchers Claim "Historically, one infection does not increase the chances that another will occur in the same body of water." Fox News Digital previously spoke with Tammy Lundstrom, chief medical officer andinfectious diseasespecialist for Trinity Health in Michigan, about the risks of infection. "The risk of brain-eating amoeba is very low," she said. "Fewer than 10 people in the U.S. every year get infected — but unfortunately, most cases are fatal. There are only a handful of survivors of known cases." The death rate for Naegleria fowleri exceeds 97%, per the CDC. The initial symptoms of PAM usually begin about five days after exposure, but they can be noticed sooner. Early signs usuallyinclude headache, nausea, fever and/or vomiting, the CDC's website states. As the infection progresses, people may experience confusion, stiff neck, disorientation, hallucinations, seizures and coma. "People usually start to feel ill one to 12 days after water exposure," Lundstrom said. "Early symptoms should prompt a medical evaluation, as they are also signs ofbacterial meningitis." Death can occur anywhere between one and 18 days of infection, at an average of five days. To prevent potentially fatal infections, South Carolina health officials said it's important to know how and when exposure could be dangerous. "How exposure occurs is when water forcefully enters the nose," the officials told Fox News Digital. "To reduce the risk of infection from Naegleria fowleri, hold your nose shut, use nose clips, or keep your head above water, and avoid jumping or diving into fresh water." Lundstrom reiterated that it's best to avoid immersing your head in the water when swimming in summer. "Infection occurs when water harboring the amoeba goes up a person's nose, usually during swimming," she previously told Fox News Digital. "It is not known why some people get infected and others, even swimming companions, do not." Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Drinking contaminated water does not present a risk, and the infection does not spread from one person to another, Lundstrom added. Because the amoeba is found in soil, the CDC also recommends avoiding stirring up the sediment at the bottom of lakes, ponds and rivers. When a patient has been diagnosed with a brain-eating amoeba, treatment usually includes a variety ofantifungal medications, as well as antibiotics like rifampin and azithromycin, according to Lundstrom. Miltefosine, a newer antifungal drug, has been shown to kill Nagleria fowleri in laboratory tests and was used to treat some surviving patients, the CDC states on its website. "However, the effect of all of these drugs on actual infected people is unknown due to the high fatality rate," Lundstrom noted. Those who experience sudden headache, fever, stiff neck or vomiting — especially if they have recently been swimming in warm freshwater — should seek immediatemedical attention, the CDC recommends. For more Health articles, visitfoxnews.com/health Despite the infection's high fatality rate, Lundstrom emphasized the rarity of cases. "Millions of people enjoy swimming every summer, but only a few become infected," she said. Original article source:Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake

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Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake

Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake A pediatric death from a "brain-eating amoeba"...

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