James Holzhauer, ‘Jeopardy!’ fans cheer Mike Richards’ exit: ‘Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead’

Jack White has shared the title track from his forthcoming album ‘Fear Of The Dawn’, one of two records he’ll release this year, alongside ‘Entering Heaven Alive’.Following on from the similarly blistering ‘Taking Me Back’, White’s latest track is a freewheeling, fuzzed-out rocker that clocks in at just over two minutes, with the former White Stripes frontman howling over heavily distorted guitars.Listen to ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ below:White announced both ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ and ‘Entering Heaven Alive’ back in November of last year. The former – White’s first solo album since 2018’s ‘Boarding House Reach’ – is set to arrive first on April 8, with its follow-up set for release on July 22.

Orville Peck has shared the first four tracks from his forthcoming second album, ‘Bronco’, releasing an EP dubbed ‘Chapter 1’ today (February 11).Leading the pack is a smoky, retro-tinged love song titled ‘C’mon Baby, Cry’, which serves as the lead single from ‘Bronco’, and comes alongside a video directed by Austin Peters. The other tracks released as part of ‘Chapter 1’ are the album’s opener, ‘Daytona Sand’, the western slow-burner ‘Outta Time’ and the barnstorming ‘Any Turn’.Check out the video for ‘C’mon Baby, Cry’ below, then stream the rest of the ‘Chapter 1’ EP: ‘Bronco’ – the follow-up to Peck’s 2019 debut, ‘Pony’ – is slated to drop on April 8 via Columbia.

Kanye West is one of the headliners scheduled to perform at Coachella 2022. In an Instagram post shared on Thursday, West (who recently changed his legal name to Ye) revealed that he intends to bring Travis Scott along for the performance.

Rebel Wilson, Taraji P Henson, and Issa Rae were among the celebrities to appear at the 2022 NFL Honors on Thursday.MORE: Rebel Wilson and sisters look like triplets in hot-pink swimwearAll three presented awards, with Rebel joking about the time she tore her ACL and how she was an “inspiration” to all NFL players as she announced Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow as the winner of the Comeback of the Year award.WATCH:  Rebel Wilson presents Joe Burrow with NFL HonorIssa rocked a stunning sequin gown for the event which took place three days before the annual Super Bowl event; this year will see the Bengals’ go head to head with the Los Angeles Rams.Taraji P Henson was joined by Mark Wahlberg as they presented the Bengals’ Ja'Marr Chase with the Offensive Rookie of the Year award.MORE: Kelly Clarkson wins Montana ranch in divorce battle - and it's the dream escapeKelly Clarkson was on hand to honor the Dallas Cowboys’ Micah Parsons with the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.Pittsburgh Steelers' T.J. Watt won Defensive Player of the Year, and was awarded the trophy by Katy Perry and his brother Derek Watt, while the Rams’ Cooper Kupp took home Offensive Player of the Year.

The short-lived Jeopardy! host Mike Richards tried to get back a sense of normalcy in his life on Wednesday with a family bike ride.Richards, 46, was spotted with his family as he took a bike ride on a wooded trail in Los Angeles.His brief tenure with the iconic quiz show came to a crashing halt on Tuesday when he was fired as the show's executive producer, after he previously resigned from the hosting gig on August 20.

James Holzhauer has never been one to hold back his emotions, or keep quiet about how he really feels, and so it makes sense that the legendary Jeopardy! champ is letting it all hang out right now!

James Holzhauer isn’t hedging his bets. The former “Jeopardy!” champion and current trivia master on The Chase is expressing his true feelings about Mike Richards’ departure.

James Holzhauer isn't hedging his bets. The former champion and current trivia master on is expressing his true feelings about Mike Richards' departure.Holzhauer took to Twitter on Tuesday morning to address Richards' ouster as executive producer on, and addressed Richards' past controversial comments, which were in part the reason for his exit.«Do I think Mike Richards’ podcast comments were appropriate for polite society? No,» Holzhauer wrote.

Just an hour after it was announced that Mike Richards was fired as executive producer from Jeopardy, one of the game's most beloved champions, James Holzhauer, spoke up.Holzhauer, 37, best known for his 32-game winning streak on Jeopardy back in the summer of 2019, took to Twitter on Tuesday, indicating Richards, 46, will not be missed.Richards was initially announced as the new host, along with co-host Mayim Bialik, though he stepped down after controversial comments surfaced from a podcast he hosted in 2013 and 2014 called The Randumb Show.

James Holzhauer is celebrating.

James Holzhauer, best known for his 32-game winning streak on Jeopardy!, has slammed Mike Richards following the latter’s departure as executive producer.

We’ll take “Bye, Felicia” for $500, Mayim.

“Jeopardy!” is out a host, and now an executive producer, too.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeBreaking: Sony has fired Mike Richards as the executive producer of “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune.” The following was just sent to Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune staff from Suzanne Prete, EVP, Business and Strategy, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!I’m writing to let you know that Mike will no longer be serving as EP of Wheel and Jeopardy! effective immediately. We had hoped that when Mike stepped down from the host position at Jeopardy! it would have minimized the disruption and internal difficulties we have all experienced these last few weeks.

Wall Street Journal has reported that the “Jeopardy!” champ was all set to take over Alex Trebek’s spot after the longtime host passed away in November 2020 — until people went digging into his Twitter history.Jennings, 47, has since apologized for the posts — describing them as “unartful and insensitive” in an open apology — including a tasteless joke that read: “nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair.”The WSJ further reported that Jennings had apparently scored low on the audience’s charisma meter, saying focus groups reportedly “didn’t react well” to the idea of seeing Jennings at the podium following the tweet revelations.Nevertheless, Jennings was given a fair shot in the run-up to replace Trebek, who hosted the game show for

RuPaul is ready for his next gig!

sashayed away from the hit game show — and now RuPaul wants to snatch his gig.While filling in as a guest host on the late-night “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week, the towering (6-foot-4) creator of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” threw his hat — make that tiara — into the ring as a possible replacement for Richards. In a segment he called “Gayer News,” the popular drag star addressed the host-chair roulette taking place yet again after producer Mike Richards was announced as the new “Jeopardy!” host, only to step down in the wake of prior “insensitivity” and allegations of using sexist language.“Sources say the show is now looking for someone with poise, authority and natural intelligence,” the 60-year-old RuPaul said.

Mike Richards isn't staying behind the podium, but he's still behind the camera.

Mike Richards will stay on as executive producer of Jeopardy! but will have to undergo sensitivity training overseen by Sony according to a new report.The 46-year-old American television producer stepped down as new host of the iconic game show last week due to controversy surrounding distasteful remarks he made in 2014 including mocking women, Jews, and Haiti.Richards will not be the face of the competition series but will remain executive producer after agreeing to sensitivity training according to the New York Times on Wednesday.Insiders for the publication claim there was a staff call on Monday where Sony's top TV executive Ravi Ahuja made clear that the studio supported Richards.Scroll down for video Still standing: Mike Richards will

Diane Garrett With one day of filming under his belt and a mere nine days as “Jeopardy!” host, Mike Richards outdid even former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci in brevity of time served in a high-profile role. The only possible consolation for Richards: No less a comedic giant than Jackie Gleason hosted a game show so bad that it lasted just one outing.Richards had been serving as executive producer of the lucrative syndication mainstay as it underwent the wrenching process of finding a host to replace the late Alex Trebek, who died of cancer in November 2020 after nearly 37 years as host.

As "Jeopardy!" scrambles to find a new host following executive producer Mike Richards’ exit from the gig, it seems everyone is turning to fan-favorite LeVar Burton, except for Sony Entertainment.  The discussion to have the "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor be the permanent replacement for Alex Trebek has been inescapable since a fan petition was signed by more than 270,000 people shortly after the previous host's death in November of 2020.  While chatter surrounding Burton is widespread, TMZ reports that Sony never actually seriously considered making him the new host.