National Reporter

Evan Rosen

Evan Rosen is a National and Entertainment reporter for the NY Daily News. Prior to the Daily News, he covered the city’s film and theatre scene, including the New York Film Festival and Tribeca Festival, for the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. He also worked for NBC's "Saturday Night Live." He graduated from the University of Michigan and lives in Brooklyn.

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, gestures to supporters during the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

With migrant numbers dwindling, Republicans’ busing policy comes under scrutiny

August 15, 2024 at 10:25 a.m.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s controversial program of busing migrants to what he called “sanctuary cities” across the country has come under scrutiny as the number of migrants crossing the border...

Judy Belushi-Pisano Dies: John Belushi’s Widow Was 73

John Belushi’s widow, Judy Belushi-Pisano, dead at 73

July 7, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.

Judy Belushi Pisano, who spent years protecting the legacy of her late husband, John Belushi — and was also an actress and producer in her own right — died Friday...

Carl Weathers’ cause of death revealed

February 28, 2024 at 9:58 a.m.

Carl Weathers died from complications of heart disease, which he’d reportedly been battling for years, according to details shared from the late actor’s death certificate.

Robert Quinn #94 of the Chicago Bears looks on in the first half during the preseason game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears at Lumen Field on August 18, 2022 in Seattle, Washington.

Former NFL player Robert Quinn arrested for alleged assault, multiple hit-and-runs

August 19, 2023 at 1:04 p.m.

Former NFL defensive end Robert Quinn was arrested Friday morning in South Carolina, after multiple hit-and-run incidents caused significant property damage and ended in a reported assault. Quinn turned himself...

US President Joe Biden, First Lady Jill Biden and Hunter Biden with his son Beau watch the Independence Day fireworks display from the Truman Balcony of the White House in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2023.

President Biden acknowledges 7th grandchild, from son Hunter’s relationship with Arkansas woman

July 29, 2023 at 3:51 p.m.

President Biden publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild on Friday — a 4-year-old girl, Navy, the daughter of his son Hunter and Lunden Roberts of Arkansas from a relationship in 2018....

Former WWE star and NFL nose guard Darren Drozdov dead at 54

July 1, 2023 at 2:04 a.m.

Darren Drozdov, a former WWE star who suffered a tragic injury in 1999 which left him paralyzed, died Friday at the age of 54, according to the wrestling organization. Drozdov's...

University of Buffalo football players Blake Hiligh, 19, and Zachary Pilarcek, 20, are now facing multiple charges including overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals, said Erie County District Attorney John Flynn.

U of Buffalo football players arrested, charged with animal abuse after video posted to Snapchat

June 30, 2023 at 9:40 p.m.

Two University of Buffalo football players have been arrested after allegedly beating a miniature poodle with a leather belt, in an incident that was captured on video and shared to...

Paramount Global shutting down MTV News, cutting 25% of staff from TV networks

May 10, 2023 at 1:07 a.m.

CEO Chris McCarthy informed his division of Paramount Global on Tuesday that 25% of staff will be let go, and certain units like MTV News will be shut down altogether....

Memphis metal band Saliva will bring their high-energy hits to Venue 578 in downtown Orlando on Jan. 16. ( Courtesy: Saliva )

Saliva guitarist Wayne Swinny dead after brain hemorrhage

March 23, 2023 at 5:59 p.m.

Wayne Swinny, one of the founding members of the band Saliva, was pronounced dead Wednesday after an apparent brain hemorrhage. The band revealed earlier in the day that their guitarist...

Lance Reddick poses at the season two premiere of the Amazon original series on Thursday, March 3, 2016, in West Hollywood, Calif.

Actor Lance Reddick, star of ‘The Wire,’ dead at 60

March 19, 2023 at 4:39 p.m.

Lance Reddick, best known for his acting in the "John Wick" franchise and HBO's prestige show "The Wire, was found dead at his home in Studio City, Calif., on Friday...

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