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Viola Davis is going back to her roots for her 55th birthday.

A politically charged episode of “black-ish” from 2017 that was shelved by ABC has found a home on Hulu.

Bill Cosby’s lawyers are arguing in a new appeals filing that it was “fundamentally unfair” to let prosecutors use Cosby’s damaging deposition from a sex accuser’s lawsuit against him at trial

Chart-topping Grammy winners The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch are set to perform at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards this month

There’s a baby on the way for Bindi Irwin. The conservationist and firstborn child of the late Steve Irwin has announced she and husband Chandler Powell are officially starting a family of their own. “Baby Wildlife Warrior due 2021,” the 22-year-old reality TV star shared on Instagram Tuesday morning. “Chandler and I are pro...

The family of a Florida man who disappeared in 1997 and who appeared on the hit TV series “Tiger King,” has hired a lawyer and is offering $100,000 in exchange for information to help solve the case

Rob Schneider wants to remind people that he started his career as a stand up comedian. Long before he was on “Saturday Night Live” alongside Adam Sandler, David Spade and Chris Rock, Schneider was writing jokes and mailing them to the “SNL” offices in the hopes of being discovered. “I remember when I was 16, I used to write jokes&#8230...

Angelina Jolie asked Monday that the private judge overseeing her divorce from Brad Pitt be disqualified from the case because of insufficient disclosures of his business relationships with one of Pitt’s attorneys

Former professional wrestler James Harris, who was known as Kamala “the Ugandan Giant,” has died at age 70, the WWE said. Harris was a mainstay from the ’80s and ’90s when a cast of wrestling legends that also included Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker and Andre the Giant entertained fans. WWE did not detail Harris’ cause of ...

The “America’s Got Talent” judge took to social media on Sunday, Aug. 9, to share a message with fans following a scary bike accident over the weekend. “Some good advice…If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time,” the 60-year-old star tweeted. “I have broken pa...

Welcome to the world of motherhood, Katherine Schwarzenegger. The best-selling author has welcomed her first child with husband Chris Pratt, Schwarzenegger’s brother, Patrick Schwarzenegger, confirmed in video obtained by ET on Sunday, Aug. 9. In the video, Patrick can be heard thanking a photographer after being congratulated on “becom...

Rachel Ray and husband John Cusimano’s New York home went up in flames Sunday evening, but the couple and their pet dog are “safe,” her publicist said.

Jason Derulo’s latest video will have you going: “Mmm whatcha say?”

Kelly Osbourne’s new look is causing plenty of fans to comment that she looks almost “unrecognizable.”

There’s a lot to figure out across the entire film business. An industry that prizes creativity, however, is coming up with innovative ways to adapt, NBC News reports.

When the monster Godzilla, or “Gojira,” appeared before Japanese movie audiences in 1954, many left the theaters in tears, NBC News reports.

Simon Cowell, 60, was hospitalized on Saturday after sustaining injuries from a bicycle accident.

When the coronavirus pandemic forced restaurants to shut their dining rooms, many chains slimmed down their menus to make service smoother — and some of those changes may be permanent.  States and cities across the country are easing restrictions, but menus are unlikely to snap back to their pre-pandemic status. Bloated menus ca...

While some industries have heralded the third quarter as the beginning of a rebound from the financial devastation wraught by the coronavirus pandemic, the outlook is still dire for U.S. movie theater operators.  In recent days all of the major cinema chains released quarterly results that showed mounting losses as nearly 100% of revenue was w...

When life gives you lemons… make lemonade. That’s the motto Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams appeared to follow on Saturday, August 8. The “Modern Family” actress revealed she would’ve been walking down the aisle in a bridal gown, ready to exchange vows and say “I do” to the “Bachelorette” alum. How...

Conor McGregor went from boxing rings to boxing a ring… The 32-year-old recently retired MMA fighter took to Instagram to share the sweet and special news that he’s engaged to his longtime love, Dee Devlin. “What a birthday, my future wife,” McGregor captioned his post, alongside a selfie with his bride-to-be. In the photo, ...

As the coronavirus pandemic forced people to stay put, it gave sharks a travel passport and scientists a rare opportunity

Frances Hodgson Burnett’s children’s classic “The Secret Garden” has been adapted into several films, television series and even a Broadway musical.

Zoë Kravitz hit all the right notes on Instagram. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Hulu’s “High Fidelity” television show wouldn’t return for a second season. Kravitz, who played the lead role and told the story through a female perspective, said goodbye to the series in an Instagram post on Wednesday, August 5. Howev...

MTV is ditching plans for indoor performances for its upcoming Video Music Awards, opting for outdoor shows spread throughout New York City instead

Comedian Andy Dick has filed a lawsuit in New Orleans against a man who punched him last year outside a French Quarter nightclub

Prince Harry has issued a call to social media companies to redesign digital platforms that have “created the conditions for a crisis of hate.”

First, Oprah Winfrey put Breonna Taylor on the cover of O, The Oprah Magazine

Two Jewish comedians riffing in a podcast about the idiosyncrasies of their shared heritage have sparked an uproar

Clear the Shelters “Bark Week” powered by Google Meet is showcasing shelter pets with the hopes of virtually connecting available animals with adoptive families across the country. The “Bark Week” event takes place in Chicago on Aug. 12 at 4 p.m. CDT online. Imagine online speed dating but with animals. Event host Johnny Bananas will hi...

Jennifer Garner and John Miller have called it quits.

After experiencing COVID-19 symptoms for several months, Alyssa Milano is giving a candid update on her health and speaking out about her frustrating experience with testing.

Paul Telegdy, the chairman of NBC Entertainment, who has been under an internal investigation for allegations of professional misconduct, will leave the company amid a broader restructuring of the company’s television and streaming networks, the company said Thursday. “As part of the reorganization, Paul Telegdy, Chairman of NBC Enterta...

Republicans in at least four states, including a crucial swing state, appear to be helping music superstar Kanye West gain ballot access for November’s election, actions that raise new questions about the hip-hop star’s presidential bid. West’s bid has been marred by missed deadlines and faulty filings that have frustrated his eff...

Cameron Diaz’s decision to retire at what was seemingly the height of her career was met with skepticism at the time, but it’s now clear that it was the best move for the Hollywood starlet.

The Grammy-winning producer known as Detail was arrested Wednesday on 15 sexual assault charges and five additional felony assault charges.

Twin brothers popular on YouTube for videos featuring pranks were charged Wednesday with masquerading as bank robbers, prompting emergency calls to Irvine police.

Viola Davis, Sterling K. Brown and LeBron James are among several honorees at the AAFCA TV Honors later this month.

Get excited, Potterheads! You’ll soon be able to binge all 8 Harry Potter movies for free on Peacock! NBCUniversal’s streaming service announced today that the beloved film franchise will be arriving to Peacock in fall 2020 and will remain through 2021. That means you can watch Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and more belove...

Serena Williams has revealed that she was often defeating two opponents at once while achieving tennis greatness during her legendary career. Williams, 38, told People she has been struggling with periodic migraines since her 20s, often playing through them on her way to 23 Grand Slam singles titles. She even hid mention of them to her father, Rich...

Federal search warrants were served Wednesday at the Calabasas home of YouTube star Jake Paul, who drew the attention of city officials last month following a large party at the mansion. Details about the nature of the warrant served at the west San Fernando Valley home were not immediately available. The warrant is under seal, the FBI said. It was...

We’ve got good news for classic TV fans: ‘Who’s the Boss?’ is headed back to the small screen! With ‘80s and ‘90s sitcoms enjoying a renaissance on streaming services, it seems the time is ripe to revisit the beloved series that took the traditional notion of gender roles and turned them around — and at least two of the original...

Disney’s live-action adaptation of “Mulan” won’t premiere in theaters but will instead debut exclusively to Disney+ subscribers in the U.S. on Sept. 4 for $29.99, the company announced Tuesday on a call with investors.

A British judge has ruled that the Duchess of Sussex can keep her friends’ names secret while she brings a privacy-invasion lawsuit against a British newspaper

Popular Chicago rapper FBG Duck was shot and killed outside of a retail store in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed. According to the office, the rapper, whose legal name is Carlton Weekly, was shot while standing in the first block of East Oak Street in Chicago on Tuesday. Weekl...

The winner of last year’s “American Ninja Warrior” competition has been charged by federal prosecutors with luring a teen girl for sex and possessing child pornography.

Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported that its net income fell dramatically in the three-month period that ended in June when it most of its theme parks were shuttered and theatrical movie releases were postponed.

Neil Young has sued President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign, saying he doesn’t want his music used as a theme song for what he calls a divisive un-American campaign of ignorance and hate.

The “World of Dance” semi-finals kick off tonight at 10/9c on NBC. The season 4 finale was taped the same day the cast and crew got word that production would be shutting down due to the coronavirus last March.

“Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds said he and his wife, actress Blake Lively, are “deeply and unreservedly sorry for” for holding their 2012 wedding ceremony at a South Carolina plantation. “It’s impossible to reconcile,” Reynolds told Fast Company, in a profile published Tuesday. “What we saw at the time ...

If you’ve been longing for a closer look at shiplap walls and clawfoot tubs ever since Chip and Joanna Gaines stepped away from their HGTV hit, “Fixer Upper,” in 2018, we’ve got good news for you. A new promo, which first aired on TODAY Tuesday morning, reveals that the home improvement superstars are bringing “Fixer Upper” back to ...

One of New York City’s most-loved Christmas traditions won’t go on this year — for the first time since 1933 — because of the pandemic. The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, featuring the high-kicking Rockettes, has been canceled due to COVID-19, Radio City owner MSG Entertainment said Tuesday. “We are di...

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Lifetime is gearing up to air its first holiday movie with an LGBTQ romance as its lead story.

Ellen DeGeneres will return to the stage to host the 18th season of her namesake talk show, despite an investigation into what current and former employees called a toxic workplace environment, Telepictures confirmed to TODAY.

MSNBC is shuffling its weekday lineup, doubling the workload of Nicolle Wallace and giving “Meet the Press” anchor Chuck Todd an earlier shift.

Former wrestling star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said he has acquired the XFL

A popular online spoof of the children’s favorite “Goodnight Moon,” reworked for the coronavirus, will be published by Penguin Random House this fall

To no one’s surprise, Taylor Swift’s surprise album “folklore” is dominating the music charts

Nikki Bella is officially a new mom.

Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been discharged from a Mumbai hospital after undergoing three weeks of treatment for the coronavirus.

An ice cream sandwich is one of the best desserts to bite into on a hot summer day, some might say. The handheld treat is indulgent-yet-refreshing and can be customized to your liking. Ice cream can be layered between chocolate chip cookies, chocolate wafer cookies and Oreo cookies. Whichever version you prefer, be sure to celebrate that ice cream ...

Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from movie stunt rider to indelible character actor in films including “Cocoon” and “The Natural,” has died

Sean Penn appears to be off-the-market. The 59-year-old star has taken his romance with Leila George to the next level, according to the couple’s close friend. Philanthropist Irena Medavoy announced the special and exciting news that that the couple recently tied the knot. “We are so happy for @leilageorge #seanpenn getting married,&#82...

Lena Dunham says her body “revolted” during a struggle with COVID-19

An “Ellen DeGeneres Show” executive producer is setting the record straight on rumors surrounding the future of the longtime series. Earlier this week, Andy Lassner spoke out on Twitter after a follower insinuated “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was being canceled due to allegations made against Ellen DeGeneres’ eponymous s...

More than three years after the highly publicized Fyre Festival famously fizzled out in the Bahamas, merchandise and other “minor assets” are up for sale — courtesy of the U.S. Marshals Service.

13-year-old Ben Watkins, a contestant on season 6 of FOX’s “MasterChef Junior,” is one of six people in the world with angiomatoid fibrous histiocytoma.

Tamar Braxton is opening up about her struggle with mental health after she was found unresponsive and rushed to the hospital on July 16 after a possible suicide attempt.

Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman lent his heavenly voice to read the final words of his friend and civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis on Thursday night’s broadcast of MSNBC’s “The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell.” Lewis’ essay, titled, “Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation,” was published by Th...

The 38-year-old singer dropped the visual album on Disney+ on Friday, July 31.

Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies

A former college student from Texas who posed as a film producer has been sentenced in New Hampshire to more than a year in jail for defrauding several foreign citizens living in the United States. Shiva Chandan Reddy Thudi, 26, of Irving, Texas, was sentenced to 12 months and a day in federal prison for wire fraud, United States Attorney…...

Ellen DeGeneres is apologizing to the staff of her daytime TV talk show.

Taylor Swift’s team announced that they will be altering “folklore” merchandise in response to accusations that designers “ripped off” a logo from a Black-owned business.

British grime musician Solo 45 has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for raping four women in what police said was among the most violent sexual behavior they had seen.

“The Secret: Dare to Dream” was originally slated to have a theatrical release in April. But as with a lot of things in Hollywood lately, the release was pushed back due to coronavirus. It’s now being released on PVOD July 31. The film is based on Rhonda Byrne’s best-selling book “The Secret” which came out in 2006. This fictional telling…...

It’s raining nominations for Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s “Rain on Me” at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, which will present new categories focused on live performances and music videos created at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish revealed that racism makes her fearful of raising children.

As demands for justice in Breonna Taylor’s death continue, Winfrey joined the call in a major way by making Taylor the solo cover star of the September issue of her O, The Oprah Magazine. This marks the first time in its 20-year history that the cover has not featured Winfrey.

Female Instagram users across the United States are flooding the photo-sharing app with black-and-white images this week. The official goal is a show of support for other women.

Garth Brooks wants to give fellow country music superstars a chance to shine.

Tracy Morgan and his wife of five years are ending their marriage.

Malik Abdul Basit, an original member of the legendary Philadelphia hip hop group the Roots, has died at the age of 47.

A federal appeals court on Wednesday restored a major part of Ashley Judd’s lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein, finding that the producer had power over the actor which should make her able to sue under a California sexual harassment law.

Lawyers for the Duchess of Sussex have asked a judge to keep the names of five of her friends out of the public domain during her privacy-infringement lawsuit against a British newspaper.

The pandemic may have delayed the long-awaited “Friends” reunion, but it’s still happening.

Kim Kardashian West is back at home after reuniting with her husband Kanye West.

The singer Lady A says she is feeling “dismissed” by the band of the same name and does not want to give up her name in the ongoing legal dispute with the Grammy-winning country music group formerly known as Lady Antebellum. Lady A, a 62-year-old blues singer from Seattle, spoke with Sheinelle Jones on the 3rd hour of TODAY Wednesday&#8...

For many, mornings are hard and coffee is usually the drink of choice to help people perk up. Now, instead of drinking your morning brew, Dunkin’ wants you to eat it. The doughnut chain has teamed up with Post to create two new cereals inspired by popular Dunkin’ beverages — and the crunchy cereals don’t just taste like ...

Comedian Andy Dick tells a New Orleans news outlet he’s willing to return to the city and testify against a man accused of knocking him unconscious last year

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Monday that she had gunshot wounds in both feet and gave new details about the shooting earlier this month that she called “the worst experience of my life” in an emotional online video.

Halloween Horror Nights will not take place this year due to concerns over public health regulations, Universal Studios announced Friday.

Disney Channel is delighting fans with another summer crossover series with two of its biggest shows. This time, “Raven’s Home” and “BUNK’D” find a fun way to bring the casts together as the stories intertwine. Previous crossover events included a mashup of “That’s So Suite Life of Hannah Montana” and “Wizards on Deck with Hannah Montana.” In...