New Mexico investigators search Epstein's former ranch

By Erica Stapleton

STANLEY, New Mexico, March 9 (Reuters) - Investigators in New Mexico began searching on Monday the former high-plains ranch of Jeffrey Epstein where the late ‌financier and his acquaintances are accused of sexually abusing women and girls, state ‌authorities said.

Democratic-run New Mexico is acting on new information in documents released in January by the U.S. Department of ​Justice, including an accusation that Epstein ordered the bodies of two foreign girls buried in hills near the secluded property.

The search follows New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez's decision last month to reopen the investigation into the late sex offender's alleged criminal activities at the ranch 30 ‌miles (48 km) south of the ⁠state's capital of Santa Fe.

"The New Mexico Department of Justice will continue to keep the public appropriately informed, support the survivors, and follow the ⁠facts wherever they lead," it said in a statement.

On Monday, a Reuters witness heard dogs barking and saw a government vehicle bearing a paw-print symbol, suggesting it was carrying animals, leave the ranch. ​State ​police and a county fire and rescue vehicle ​were also spotted.

The Epstein files have ‌become a persistent political problem for President Donald Trump.

New Mexico closed its previous Epstein investigation in 2019 at the request of federal authorities. There has never been a full investigation of the alleged assaults by Epstein, his partner Ghislaine Maxwell and ranch visitors.

Last month, New Mexico became the first U.S. state to launch a legislative "truth commission" to uncover possible public corruption that ‌allowed Epstein to operate in secrecy at the ranch ​for 26 years before his death in 2019.

Epstein's estate ​sold the property in 2023 to ​Texas businessman Don Huffines who renamed it San Rafael Ranch.

The new owners ‌are cooperating with the investigation and granted ​access for the search, the ​department said.

The January 30 release of millions more files exposed Epstein's social connections with politicians, business people and scientists who he invited to the ranch.

Reuters/Ipsos polling shows most ​Americans view the Epstein ‌case as an example of wealthy and powerful people rarely being held accountable.

(Reporting by ​Erica Stapleton in Stanley, New Mexico, additional reporting by Andrew Hay in ​Santa Fe, New Mexico; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)

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Timothée Chalamet calls opera and ballet 'dying' art forms in resurfaced video amid recent controversy

A recently resurfaced video from 2019 shows Timothée Chalamet calling opera and ballet "dying" art forms.

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• The comments come in the wake of controversy Chalamet ignited after a February town hall, when he claimed that "no one cares" about either form of art anymore.

• Chalamet has been criticized by a wide variety of entertainers and institutions for the comments, from the Metropolitan Opera to Doja Cat.

Whatever hopesTimothée Chalametmay have harbored to leave the controversy over his recent ballet and opera comments behind have just been dashed.

TheMarty Supremestar and Oscar hopeful sparked tension with a broad coalition of arts institutions and the performers that support them when he remarked during a FebruaryCNN town hallwith Matthew McConaughey that he wouldn't want to be "working in ballet or opera" because "no one cares about this anymore." If anyone was offended by those remarks, he joked, it would probably only amount to a loss of "14 cents in viewership."

The backlash around Chalamet's comments hasn't died down, and a 2019 video of the actor that recently resurfaced on TikTok is poised to turn it up even further.

The videotaken by TikTok user @thealienstookover in 2019 and reshared on Saturday shows Chalamet speaking at an event intended to promote his historical dramaThe King.

"No 'woe is me' thing, but you start working on movies, you start acting, pursuing your thing," Chalamet tells the crowd. "I started getting the sense it was maybe opera or ballet or something, it's kind of like a dying art form or something."

Then Chalamet citedCall Me By Your NameandLadybird, the two films responsible for his transformation from working actor to sought-after star, which elicited a chorus of whoops from the audience.

Entertainment Weeklyhas reached out to a representative for Chalamet for comment.

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Those who work in ballet or opera have continued to react to Chalamet's initial comments.

New York City's Metropolitan Operashared a videoon March 6 highlighting the grueling work that goes into each elaborate production with the caption, "This one's for you," followed by Chalamet's official account tag.

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Several cohosts ofThe Viewand the musician Doja Cat also criticized Chalamet's comments on March 9.

Whoopi Goldberg, Sunny Hostin, and Sheryl Underwood took aim, with Hostincalling the 30-year-old actor"vapid [and] shallow," and Goldberg pointing out that both Chalamet's sister, Pauline, and mother, Nicole Flender, have dance backgrounds. "Be careful, my boy," she advised.

Doja, meanwhile,reminded her 27 million followersin a now-deleted video that "opera is 400 years old. Ballet is 500 years old." Despite her contention that "the industry is having a tough time," that "doesn't mean people don't care about it. People care."

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“Drew Barrymore Show” snags multi-season renewal amid daytime talk show cancellations

Drew Barrymoreis here to stay… at least for a couple more seasons.

While daytime TV will soon bemourning the loss ofThe Kelly Clarkson ShowandSherri Shepherd'sSherri, CBS is providing a positive update for all the Barrymore diehards. The actress' eponymous talk show has been renewed for two seasons, which will takeThe Drew Barrymore Showthrough its eighth season in 2027-2028.

Amid a challenging time for both daytime and late-night talk shows, Barrymore's series has just enjoyed its most-watched season to date, averaging 1.6 million daily viewers.

Barrymore celebrated the renewal news in a statement provided toEntertainment Weekly. "What matters most to us is our viewers and the people that come here," she said. "This show began as a space for intimate conversation, and we're continuing to plant our flag as a truly multi-platform experience. We live in a world where people discover content in so many different ways, and from the very start in 2020, our mission was to break the mold rather than conform to the traditional daytime landscape."

Barrymore continued, "I hold myself accountable to staying savvy about how and where this show is seen — feeding every corner that counts, while daring to just be myself and figure out life with others. My curiosity about people is what fuels me. I'm so excited to continue as I see this endeavor as an opportunity and a gift."

Last month,Kelly Clarksonrevealed that she'd decided toendThe Kelly Clarkson Showafter seven seasons. She will continue to host through the fall. The announcement came months after the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, the father of her children Remy and River Rose. Blackstock's death led Clarkson to postpone several of her Las Vegas residency datesin order to "be fully present" for their children.

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The "Since U Been Gone" singer thanked her colleagues and fans of the series, explaining that her departure "was not an easy decision" and adding that it would give her time "to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives."

Hours later came the announcement thatShepherd's talk show had been canceledafter four seasons. Shepherd spoke to audiences about the cancellation Feb. 9, after having briefly stepped away during a bout with COVID-19.

"I want to thank you for laughing and crying with us," Shepherd said. "Thank you for supporting my unhealthy obsession with Lenny Kravitz. But I've got to tell you, when I first started, this show was built on one thing, and what I wanted it built on was joy. The intention of this show, always, was my prayer for you to leave happier than when you came. And you know this, I talked about this. It has been my dream to have a talk show, and I'm so grateful I had the chance to do it for four seasons."

Like Clarkson, Shepherd will continue to host through the fall. As for other daytime programming,Jennifer Hudson's talk show has beenrenewed for a fifth seasonand no decision has been announced aboutThe Tamron Hall Show, which debuted in 2019.

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Conan O’Brien Told Stephen Colbert What Could Happen After Talk Show Ends

Conan O'Brienis back in the late-night talk show business conversation afterStephen Colbertshared a private piece of advice. "There's a lot of fun to be had when this is over," O'Brien reportedly told him. O' Brien is referred to as "the patron saint of ex-talk show hosts" byColbert. The late-night veteran was not trying to push Colbert out. Instead, he was describing life after a talk show, from new projects to more freedom, as the format faces fresh pressure across TV.

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According to The Hollywood Reportercover storydated March 9, 2026, Stephen Colbert recalled a conversation from "a few Emmys ago." Colbert said Conan O'Brien had been telling him "to quit for years." Then he quoted the advice directly. O'Brien told him, "I want you to know there's a lot of fun to be had when this is over, so don't feel like you need to stay." Colbert said, "It almost hurt my feelings, but he was just being kind."

Meanwhile, the context behind that exchange wasConan O'Brien's own exit from late-night in 2021. He retired from the format while it was in dramatic free fall. Since then, the former "Late Night," "The Tonight Show," and "Conan" host built a hit podcast, landed a $150 million SiriusXM deal, and fronted the Emmy-winning travel series "Conan O'Brien Must Go." That is why his take carries weight. He is not theorizing about life after a talk show. He already rebuilt one and was living it.

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However, the same report showed why O'Brien's advice matters more now. The Hollywood Reporter said CBS announced in July that it was canceling "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," calling it "purely a financial decision." But netizens connected it to an earlier Colbert criticism ofPresident Donald Trump.

Then it noted wider late-night pressure, including Disney briefly pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in September before restoring it. Although Conan's approach to hosting was never political, he still said, "I'm of the mind that yes, these shows are going away and will become something else." Even so, he added, "I don't like when other malign forces intervene, because they're trying to curry favor. That pisses me off."

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Taylor Swift's legal process behind the branding has reportedly hit a small obstacle. Federal records show that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has paused a trademark application linked to Swift's phrase "The Life of a Showgirl." The filing was submitted by the singer's company, TAS Rights Management LLC.

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The pause in Taylor Swift's federal application process does not mean the trademark request for the phrase "The Life of a Showgirl" has been denied. Instead, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) placed the application on hold while it evaluates two earlier marks that could potentially conflict with Swift's proposed title.

One of the marks prompting the delay is "Confessions of a Showgirl," a phrase registered in 2015 by Las Vegas performer Maren Wade. According toUSA Today, Wade originally filed the application in 2014. The USPTO later granted federal protection for the title in connection with entertainment services, including live performances, stage productions, television programming, and digital publications such as blogs and e-zines.

Because both Wade's trademark and Swift's proposed title use the phrase "of a showgirl," trademark examiners believe people might think the two brands are connected. This could cause confusion about whether they come from the same source.

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A second factor affecting Swift's filing involves a separate trademark application for the single word "Showgirl." In December 2024, Harlem Brands Inc. applied to register "Showgirl" for a line of perfumes and related fragrance products. That application has already progressed through examination and received a Notice of Allowance.

Trademark attorney Josh Gerbenexplained in a recent blog postthat roughly one in five trademark applications encounters a similar outcome of refusal during the review process. "This type of refusal is fairly common. About 20% of all trademarks filed with the USPTO receive a similar refusal," he stated.

"The main point of this argument will be to persuade the USPTO that consumers are unlikely to think that 'Confessions of a Showgirl' and 'The Life of a Showgirl' come from the same source," Gerben further wrote. In Swift's case, the attorney noted that the two titles may communicate separate ideas. "Confessions of a Showgirl," he said, reads like "a personal narrative or tell-all account," while "The Life of a Showgirl" suggests "a broader portrayal of the experience itself."

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