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The News Roundup For June 10, 2022

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol is holding its first public hearings. Members are suggesting new evidence will point toward former President Donald Trump being at the heart of the attack. The House passed a bill raising the age limit for the purchase of certain firearms and banning the sale of high-capacity magazines. The bill, however, is expected to fail in the Senate. Gymnasts who suffered at the hands of Larry Nassar are seeking more than $1 billion from the FBI for failing to intervene in the sports doctor's abuse despite being aware of the allegations against him.

Jerry Springer's Awakening on Important Transgender Issue

Play video content LESSON LEARNED Jerry Springer will always be remembered for the outlandish topics and wild guests on his talk show, but 9 years ago he made one major change in how he addressed transgender issues on that program. Jerry's awakening came back in 2014, when he was a guest on "TMZ Live" ... we'd invited him on our show to discuss the backlash he and his producers were getting at the time.

11 Of Jordan Brand's MLB Athletes Gifted Exclusive Air Jordan 6 PE

11 of Jordan Brand's Major League Baseball stars were gifted an exclusive Air Jordan 6 PE over the weekend. The special edition sneakers feature a grey canvas upper equipped with navy blue detailing throughout and hits of yellow at the heel. The 11 lucky recipients include the New York Yankees' Dellin Betances, Aaron Hicks and C.C. Sabathia, as well as Boston Red Sox Right Fielder Mookie Betts and pitcher David Price, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Gio Gonzalez, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kenley Jensen, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Taijuan Walker, St.

All 92 Episodes of The O.C., Ranked

California, here we come. Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Photo-Illustration: Vulture; Photos: Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection It’s hard to believe The O.C., Josh Schwartz’s teen drama to end all teen dramas, debuted on Fox 20 years ago on August 5. This show helped turn indie bands like Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, Bloc Party, and the Killers into radio-friendly hitmakers. It inspired everything from MTV’s Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County and Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Orange County and paved the way for other prime-time soaps like Desperate Housewives.

Jeremy Clarkson: IPSO Upholds Complaints on Meghan Markle Sun Column

The U.K.’s media watchdog, the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), has upheld two complaints lodged by women’s rights charities against Jeremy Clarkson’s December column in The Sun about Meghan Markle. Variety can reveal that after a months-long process, IPSO found that the “Grand Tour” host’s column breached Clause 12 of the regulator’s Editors’ Code of Practice, which relates to discrimination. The case marks the first time in its nine-year history that IPSO has upheld a complaint on the basis of sexism.

Mama

Like many others, The Game is mourning the loss of Afeni Shakur, and in tribute to the activist and mother to Tupac, he's released a track going out to mothers everywhere. "Mama" continues in the tradition of classic mom rap songs such as Kanye West's "Hey Mama," and of course, Tupac's "Hey Mama". In the final moments of the song, he sends out thoughts to his mother, Lynette Marie Baker, as well as Afeni.

The 'Snowfall' Episode That Fans Say Jumped the Shark

Snowfall was an instant success when it hit FX in 2017. Created in part by late Boyz n the Hood director John Singleton, Snowfall follows the rise of Franklin Saint, a drug dealer in ’80s-era Los Angeles. Franklin starts out selling marijuana for small change, but gradually switches over to the more lucrative cocaine industry. The TV show has been lauded for its acting and realistic depiction of the ’80s. But when it comes to the latest Snowfall episodes, some say they’ve missed the mark.

Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix Face Off in New 'Vanderpump Rules' Season 11 Trailer

The Scandoval fallout continues as Vanderpump Rules returns. Bravo's hit series starring Lisa Vanderpump and her not-so-merry band of former SURvers will debut its 11th season next month.  In a new trailer for the upcoming season, released on Monday, dynamics are volatile as ever as Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix begin to navigate their new world after the cheating drama that unfolded between Sandoval and Rachel Leviss last season. A press release for the show teases that the former couple remains "

Drug kingpin Alen Moradian was gunned down at Bondi Junction in June, the first in a string of shootings across Sydney. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPDrug kingpin Alen Moradian was gunned down at Bondi Junction in June, the first in a string of shootings across Sydney. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAPCrime - AustraliaA series of killings and gun violence have rocked a city with an already bloody criminal history Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Years before his death opened a new bloody chapter in the history of Sydney’s underworld, Alen Moradian was instructing his minions to bury $2.