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| Jackson Browne announces death of actor son Ethan Browne | Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne has announced the death of his son, actor and model Ethan Browne. "It is with deep sorrow that we share that on the morning of November 25, 2025, Ethan Browne, the son of Jackson Browne and Phyllis Major, was found unresponsive in his home and has passed away," Jackson, 77, posted on Facebook Wednesday. "We ask for privacy and respect for the family during this difficult time. No further details are available at this moment." Ethan, 52, appeared in the 2004 film, Raising Helen, and appeared in ad campaigns for fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi. TMZ said the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office has deferred the cause of death, pending an investigation. |
| Travolta as Santa sings 'Greased Lightnin'' in Capital One commercial | Screen legend John Travolta can be seen singing "Greased Lightnin'" in a new Capital One credit card commercial. Dressed as Santa Claus, Travolta enters a garage -- that looks a bit like the one from his classic 1978 movie musical Grease -- and excitedly dances and sings about a cool-looking sleigh with a front that looks like a 1950s-style car. "Why, this car could be frost-o-matic, tinsel-matic, 1.5 percent cash back-omatic," he sings. "It's Greased Lightnin'! Go, Greased Lightnin', you're burning up the quarter mile. Go, Greased Lightnin', you're coasting through the heat lap trials. You are supreme for Greased Lightnin'." Numerous festively dressed elves sing back up and help him prep for Christmas Eve. |
| Cynthia Erivo kicks off Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | Wicked star Cynthia Erivo kicked off the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City Thursday morning by signing Nina Simone's classic, "Feeling Good." Airing on NBC and Peacock, the event is being hosted by Today anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker. It was 39 degrees at step-off and the high temperature for the day in Manhattan is not expected to exceed 45 degrees. The parade will include 28 floats, 34 balloons, four balloonicles, marching bands, clowns and an appearance by Santa Claus. |
| Famous birthdays for Nov. 27: Alison Pill, Bill Nye | Those born on this date are under the sign of Sagittarius. |
| Jim Henson puppets, memorabilia draw over $2M at auction | Jim Henson puppets and other memorabilia drew some $2.6 million at auction Tuesday. The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Crystal of Truth raked in $89,600 at the event hosted by Julien's Auctions, while Miss Piggy's high heels went for $22,400. A Walt Disney World Handprint Ceremony-Worn jacket and tie sold for $6,400. "From the moment we announced this auction, we received an unprecedented number of bidders and interest even before unveiling the full collection," said Julien's Auctions managing director of entertainment, Catherine Williamson, per Deadline. She continued that the auction's "outstanding results" were due to "the world's enduring love for Jim Henson." |