Former ‘E! News’ Host Lilliana Vazquez Explains Why She’s Not Surprised by Show’s Cancellation

Former 'E! News' Host Lilliana Vazquez Explains Why She's Not Surprised by Show's Cancellation

FormerE! NewshostLilliana Vazquezis weighing in on the show's shock cancellation. "As a former host ofE! News— here's my VERY HONEST reaction to the cancellation!" Vazquez, 45, captioned a TikTok video on Thursday, July 24, asking followers if they were "really surprised" by the news. "I can talk about this because I was the former host ofE! News," Vazquez started her video. "No, I'm not surprised." Us Weeklyconfirmed on Thursday, July 24, thatE! Newswascanceled after more than 30 years on the air. The current iteration of the show is hosted byKeltie KnightandJustin Sylvester, who have not publicly addressed the cancellation outside of Knight's TikTok to the song "6 Months Later" byMegan Moroney. The show's final episode airs on September 25. (E! Newsis set to continue as a digital brand.) The Biggest Talk Show Controversies and Feuds Ever Vazquez explained that she "left" the show in 2021 after being, what she thinks, is "the shortest tenured host" at the show. "Not because I did anything wrong, or our show did anything wrong, but I signed on in December of 2019 and hosted it through March of 2020. If you dare to remember what happened in March of 2020, our show went off the air with me as the hostbecause of the pandemic," she continued. "When it came back, it came back in a very different form, and I was no longer with the network." Vazquez claimed that the "writing was on the wall" forE! Newswhen she was hired as the host. At the time, Vazquez lived in New York City — where the show moved for a brief period — and hosted the live version. @thelillianavazquez They cancelled E!News... Are you really surprised?😳 Here's my hot take and I'm not holding back.#enews#cancelled#nbc ♬ original sound - ًLilliana "The reasonE! Newsdid not work in a taped format is, No. 1, it's far too edited for today's consumption," Vazquez continued. "This isn't to say anything negative about the caliber of producers and talent on that show — I think Justin and Keltie are amazing." Vazquez clarified that her take on the cancellation is about "the identity of the show" and the "relevancy that no longer exists for a show likeE! News." Shocking Reality TV Exits She explained that TikTok and other social media platforms have replaced traditional forms of entertainment news. "To think that you are getting an authentic fair version of entertainment news on air, not possible you guys. There were so many touchpoints to every story that went on air," Vazquez claimed. "There were puppeteers behind the scenes. It is a PR machine and entertainment news shows are, in fact, operatives of PR machines." She concluded, "All this to say, no, I am not surprised. Am I sad? Yes, because this show cancellation means hundreds of people have lost their jobs."

byKonstantin Pynzar

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July 26, 2025

Former ‘E! News’ Host Lilliana Vazquez Explains Why She’s Not Surprised by Show’s Cancellation

Former 'E! News' Host Lilliana Vazquez Explains Why She's Not Surprised by Show's Cancellation FormerE! NewshostLilliana Vaz...

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Beloved 'Seinfeld' Star's Legacy Lives On in Ben Stiller's New Family Documentary

Beloved 'Seinfeld' Star's Legacy Lives On in Ben Stiller's New Family Documentary

Beloved 'Seinfeld' Star's Legacy Lives On in Ben Stiller's New Family Documentaryoriginally appeared onParade. Ben Stilleris bringing his beloved parentsJerry StillerandAnne Meara's incredible story to the big screen in an intimate new documentary. The 59-year-old actor, fresh off his success co-directing the hit seriesSeverance, has partnered once again with Apple TV+ for this personal project that celebrates his family's legacy in entertainment. Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Losttakes viewers on a journey through his legendary parents' rise to fame and their "impact on popular culture," according to Apple's logline. "I feel very fortunate to be partnering once again with the incredible team at Apple TV+, this time on a project that is very personal to me and my family," Ben shared in astatement. "It's exciting to finally get to share it with audiences; and a great honor to celebrate my parents, both as I knew them growing up, and as I've come to know them in new ways through the making of this film." The documentary will make its theatrical debut on October 17, before streaming exclusively on Apple TV+ just one week later on October 24. Jerry and Anne first started out as a comedy duo before branching into solo careers during the 1970s. Jerry became a household name through his unforgettable roles in television classics likeThe King of QueensandSeinfeld. Meanwhile, Anne showcased her range in acclaimed projects including theAwakeningsin 1990, as well as memorable appearances onArchie Bunker's Place,OzandSex and the City. The talented family frequently collaborated on screen throughout the years. Their first joint appearance together came in 1995's comedyHeavyweights. Anne later joined Ben in his blockbuster hitNight at the Museumin 2006, while Jerry's final acting projects ended his career with father-son collaborations onZoolander 2and the animated specialZoolander: Super Modelin 2016. Anne sadly passed away at 85 in May 2015, followed by Jerry nearly five years later in May 2020 at age 92. Beloved 'Seinfeld' Star's Legacy Lives On in Ben Stiller's New Family Documentaryfirst appeared on Parade on Jul 26, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Jul 26, 2025, where it first appeared.

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July 26, 2025

Beloved 'Seinfeld' Star's Legacy Lives On in Ben Stiller's New Family Documentary

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‘American Idol’ exec murder: Timeline shows police left home minutes before fatal shooting

'American Idol' exec murder: Timeline shows police left home minutes before fatal shooting

"American Idol" exec Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas DeLuca, narrowly missed a police presence outside their home on the day they were shot and killed by an intruder. Kaye and DeLuca werefound deadinside their home July 14 when the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) conducted a welfare check. A friend of the couple had contacted authorities after not hearing from Kaye or DeLuca for days. The police were given access to get inside the gate by the friend, and they found signs of trouble outside. Officers broke a window to enter, and they discovered the couple shot to death. Officers were called to the Encino home twice July 10, butNBC4 Los Angelesreported they had cleared the scene 25 minutes before Kaye and DeLuca pulled into their driveway. 'American Idol' Exec Murder Suspect Allegedly Used Couple's Own Gun In Grisly Killings Here's a timeline of the double homicide: Read On The Fox News App Robin Kaye and Thomas DeLuca attended a neighborhood safety meeting the night before the couple were killed, according to NBC4 Los Angeles. "I had a chance to connect with Robin and Tom, sitting at the same table, for about two hours," Capt. Mike Bland admitted during a July 21 safety meeting, according to the outlet. At the second meeting, which occurred after Kaye and DeLuca were murdered, officers promised to increase patrolling in Encino-area neighborhoods. A neighbor of Kaye and DeLuca called 911 after seeing someone climb the fence to gain access to the couple's property. The LAPD dispatched a helicopter and patrol cars. 'American Idol' Music Boss Robin Kaye And Husband Found Murdered In Their La Home The LAPD flight operator called dispatch to see if the person reporting the attempted break-in still had eyes on the suspect. The LAPD dispatch said it didn't have any evidence of a forced break-in and gave the all clear. The officers then left the property, although it's unclear exactly what time the officers departed. Fox News Digital has reached out to the LAPD. Like What You're Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News Robin Kaye and Thomas DeLuca returned home about 25 minutes after the police had left. A second 911 call came through to the LAPD. The caller could be heard saying "someone broke into my office," and "don't shoot me," NBC4 Los Angeles reported. According to detectives, GPS coordinates placed the caller inside Kaye and DeLuca's home. WATCH: 'AMERICAN IDOL' EXEC MOVED TO ENCINO NEIGHBORHOOD 'TO BE SAFE' BEFORE DOUBLE HOMICIDE, FAMILY FRIEND SAYS The LAPD responded to the Encino home after receiving two calls about a burglary. At the time, officers saw no signs of forced entry. "The house is fortified. It has 7, 8-foot-high walls with metal spikes that are welded onto the tips of the walls there. The vehicle gate was closed, also spiked. They had no means of entering via gate code like they did on the date of the welfare check," LAPD Lt. Guy Golan previously told Fox News Digital about the July 10 response. "They did request a flyover by our airship, which did happen," he added. "There were no signs of forced entry during this flyover. And, again, that the suspect entered the property without force and entry. So, there were no signs of burglary. And regarding what evidence there was in the front porch, it was not visible by air due to the foyer having a kind of a cover over it there at the front of the house. So, the airship was not able to see what the officers observed during the welfare check." Kaye and DeLuca were found dead inside their home after a friend calledpolice for a welfare check. Investigators believe the suspect scaled a fence to gain access to the home and was able to enter through an unlocked door. Golan previously told Fox News Digital police believe the suspect was inside the house for about 30 minutes when the victims returned home, and a violent struggle took place. Kaye and Deluca died of their injuries, and the suspect fled on foot. Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter A suspect, identified as 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian, was arrested in the double homicide. WATCH: LAPD LT. GUY GOLAN PROVIDES UPDATE ON THE MURDERS OF AN 'AMERICAN IDOL' EXECUTIVE AND HER HUSBAND Boodarian was charged July 17 with the murders ofKaye and DeLucaand appeared for the first time in a Southern California court. The 22-year-old was charged with two counts of murder and one count of first-degree burglary. Special circumstances were also filed with respect to the murders, Deputy District Attorney Hilary Williams said outside the Van Nuys courthouse. Boodarian remained hidden behind a door in the courtroom during the hearing. He could face life without the possibility of parole or death, according to Williams. WATCH: 'AMERICAN IDOL' EXEC MURDER SUSPECT CHARGED IN DOUBLE HOMICIDE On Monday, July 21, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman revealed new details during a town hall meeting. Hochman said Boodarian gave his name when he called 911 July 10. This call led detectives to track him down after the discovery of the deceased July 14. He also alleged Boodarian shot the couple with their gun. "As this remains an active investigation and pending court matter, we are unable to share additional details at this time," a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office told Fox News Digital. Encino residentsgathered at a town hall meeting to discuss concerns over rising crime in the area. "This murder could have been avoided," Heather Michaels from the Encino Neighborhood Council said, according toFox11."The community feels unsafe. They are frightened. A lot of the elderly don't even want to come out of their homes." Authorities noted they have increased patrolling in the Encino area between 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Original article source:'American Idol' exec murder: Timeline shows police left home minutes before fatal shooting

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July 26, 2025

‘American Idol’ exec murder: Timeline shows police left home minutes before fatal shooting

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Man dies trying to cross the English Channel from France

Man dies trying to cross the English Channel from France

PARIS (AP) — One person has died after attempting to crossthe English Channelfrom a beach in northern France, local authorities said on Saturday, bringing the death toll this year in the perilous waterway to at least 18. The Pas-de-Calais department's prefecture told The Associated Press that a man was found in cardiac arrest on board a boat which had attempted to reach Britain and then turned back toward French shores. The man was found near Équihen beach, close to the town of Boulogne-sur-mer. He was pronounced dead despite the efforts of firefighters to revive him. An investigation into the cause of his death has been opened. French media, quoting numbers from France's Interior ministry, said 18 people have died trying to reach Britain by sea since the start of the year. ___ Follow AP's global migration coverage athttps://apnews.com/hub/migration

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July 26, 2025

Man dies trying to cross the English Channel from France

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Seven charged in child sex ring run out of Alabama concrete bunker, sheriff says

Seven charged in child sex ring run out of Alabama concrete bunker, sheriff says

Seven people have been charged in connection with an alleged sex trafficking operation that Alabama officials say was run out of a concrete bunker and involved children as young as 3. The case includes charges of rape, sexual torture, kidnapping, and human trafficking, and officials allege the abuse took place in a cinder block building in Brent, Alabama, 50 miles southwest of Birmingham, Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade said at a news conference Wednesday. He called the alleged abuse and torture "the most horrible thing I've ever seen" perpetrated against children. "I know god's forgiveness is boundless," Wade said. "But if there was a limit to it, I think we've reached it." He said the operators of the sex abuse ring charged people to come to the bunker and abuse the children, adding that the operation may have made $1,000 a night. "Sometimes, the children would be there, tied to a pole that was there, bound to a bed that was there, or in a chair that was there," Wade said. "Sometimes, there would be multiple people that would come by and victimize these children on a nightly basis." An image of the inside of the bunker, released by the sheriff's office, showed a filthy mattress in a corner, a folding chair and a fan. The sheriff also alleged the children were sometimes drugged "to make them a little bit more drowsy and a little bit more compliant." An animal shock collar was used to punish the children, according to complaints obtained by NBC News affiliateWVTM of Birmingham. Wade said the suspects include relatives of some of the 10 alleged victims, who range in age from 3 to 15. The children are in the custody of the state, said Robert H. Turner, Jr., the district attorney for the 4th Judicial Circuit of Alabama. The sheriff said the operation appears to have come together about 2022, and that officials began investigating in February after state child welfare officials alerted Bibb County authorities to the possibility of abuse at a home near the bunker. The children did not live in the bunker, the sheriff said. Wade said a drug trafficking investigation at the location may have delayed the sex trafficking case. "We had a little bit of a hold on until we could rescue these children," the sheriff said. At least two of the arrests were made in April, the sheriff's office said. A number of defendants have confessed to crimes outlined in the charges, Wade said. The seven face a mix of charges including rape, sexual abuse and sexual torture of a child, human trafficking, sodomy, kidnapping, bestiality and animal abuse, according to the criminal complaints. It's not clear if all the defendants have obtained legal counsel. "We are diligently investigating all leads and gathering evidence to build the strongest possible case," Turner said. Turner said additional arrests and charges are likely. "We anticipate that new names that have surfaced during the course of the investigation will also be presented for consideration," he said by email on Friday. Wade also said there could be more victims. Homeland Security Investigations is working to determine if there are possible links to a national, gang-run sex trafficking ring, Wade said. The agency did not immediately respond to a request for comment Friday. If you are a child being abused, or know a child who may be facing abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at (800) 422-4453, or go towww.childhelphotline.org. States often have child abuse hotlines, but if you suspect a child's life is in imminent danger, call 911.

byKonstantin Pynzar

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July 26, 2025

Seven charged in child sex ring run out of Alabama concrete bunker, sheriff says

Seven charged in child sex ring run out of Alabama concrete bunker, sheriff says Seven people have been charged in connection with an allege...

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