Ed Sheeran Philly concert: Macklemore dropped, protest planned at the Linc

Security tightens as Philadelphia hosts Ed Sheeran concert after Macklemore controversy, with police and city agencies coordinating safety at the stadium.

Hayden Panettiere’s celebration of life planned for this weekend: Report

Hayden Panettiere will be remembered by family, close friends, and former colleagues at a special celebration of life this weekend, according to a report.

Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter behind ‘Barely Breathing,’ dies

Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, best known for his hit song “Barely Breathing" and his Tony and Grammy Award-winning work on “Spring Awakening," has died at 56.

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author, dies at 81

Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author known for “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and other renowned works, has died. 

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy

Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour.

4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.

Lincoln Financial Field among venues that refused to let Macklemore perform: report

Macklemore has been abruptly dropped from the remaining dates of Sheeran’s U.S. stadium tour after Lincoln Financial Field and several other NFL venues allegedly issued an ultimatum.

Bob Mackie, legendary fashion designer, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer known for creating iconic looks for celebrities including Cher, Madonna and Marilyn Monroe, died Monday. He was 87.

Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report

Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after 'free Palestine' speech

Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s "Loop" tour following backlash over pro-Palestine remarks the rapper made during a recent opening performance.

Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC

Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission. 

'South Park' renamed 'South America' to mock Trump's renaming spree

The creators of the long-running animated show "South Park" are renaming the show "South America," aimed at taking a jab at President Donald Trump’s attempt at change the names of several U.S. landmarks. 

New ‘TubiFone’ hotline gives callers movie recommendations based on emotions

Free streaming giant Tubi has launched TubiFone, a hotline for U.S.-based Tubi viewers that recommends movies based on the feeling callers want to experience.

Vivid Seats accused of deceptive pricing in Pa. ticket lawsuit

Seven DA offices across Eastern Pennsylvania joined a lawsuit against Vivid Seats, alleging deceptive ticket fees.

Dolly Parton’s ‘Life of Many Colors Museum’ and ‘Song Teller Hotel’ to open Sept. 29 in Nashville

Dolly Parton fans will soon be able to take a journey of the late global superstar's life "from the top of the mountains to the top of the world" at "Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum" and stay at the new "Song Teller Hotel" in Nashville. Both the museum and hotel will open on September 29.