Anne Rice, 'Interview With the Vampire' author, dies at 80
Anne Rice was the author of the 1976 novel “Interview With the Vampire,” which was adapted into the 1994 movie and is also set to be adapted again in an upcoming TV series.
Anne Rice was the author of the 1976 novel “Interview With the Vampire,” which was adapted into the 1994 movie and is also set to be adapted again in an upcoming TV series.
Vicente Fernández, beloved Mexican singer, dies at 81
Vicente Fernández,was known for hits such as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.
Vicente Fernández,was known for hits such as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.
The essential animated movies of 2021: Disney's Encanto, Pixar's Luca, Sony's Vivo and more
Despite the hurdles of the pandemic, 2021 delivered a great slate of animated features aimed at children and adults alike. Animation powerhouses like Disney and Pixar released hits like "Encanto" (arriving soon on Disney+, and in theaters now) and "Luca" (streaming on Disney+). Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Animation (home of the beloved "Spider-Verse" franchise) gave us “Vivo” and continued to push animation forward with its innovative sci-fi family comedy, "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."
Despite the hurdles of the pandemic, 2021 delivered a great slate of animated features aimed at children and adults alike. Animation powerhouses like Disney and Pixar released hits like "Encanto" (arriving soon on Disney+, and in theaters now) and "Luca" (streaming on Disney+). Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Animation (home of the beloved "Spider-Verse" franchise) gave us “Vivo” and continued to push animation forward with its innovative sci-fi family comedy, "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."
YouTube personality Zach King sued by former producer for sexual harassment, retaliation
Elisabeth Logan, a former producer for YouTube personality and illusionist Zach King, is suing her ex-boss. She says King portrays himself as having a "Christian persona," but in reality is a "gifted liar" and "narcissist."
Elisabeth Logan, a former producer for YouTube personality and illusionist Zach King, is suing her ex-boss. She says King portrays himself as having a "Christian persona," but in reality is a "gifted liar" and "narcissist."
Pete Davidson and John Goodman celebrate ‘The Freak Brothers’ at Fred Segal event
“The Freak Brothers” descended on Los Angeles for the holidays, at an event hosted at the city’s iconic Fred Segal store on Dec. 6. Stars Pete Davidson and John Goodman walked the red carpet alongside fellow cast members Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, Phil LaMarr and Danny Gendron at an event hosted by Tubi, FOX’s free streaming service.
“The Freak Brothers” descended on Los Angeles for the holidays, at an event hosted at the city’s iconic Fred Segal store on Dec. 6. Stars Pete Davidson and John Goodman walked the red carpet alongside fellow cast members Blake Anderson, Andrea Savage, Phil LaMarr and Danny Gendron at an event hosted by Tubi, FOX’s free streaming service.
Michael Nesmith of the Monkees dies at 78
Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, author, actor-director and entrepreneur who will likely be best remembered as the wool-hatted, guitar-strumming member of the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died at 78.
Michael Nesmith, the singer-songwriter, author, actor-director and entrepreneur who will likely be best remembered as the wool-hatted, guitar-strumming member of the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died at 78.
'Jeopardy!': Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings will continue hosting in 2022
Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to split hosting duties through the end of 'Jeopardy!' Season 38, the show announced.
Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to split hosting duties through the end of 'Jeopardy!' Season 38, the show announced.
Video: Chevy Chase serves customers at Raising Cane’s restaurant
The legendary comedian was in Charleston, South Carolina for a special screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
The legendary comedian was in Charleston, South Carolina for a special screening of “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
Nick Cannon loses infant son to brain cancer, announces on talk show
“Over the weekend, I lost my youngest son to a condition called Hydrocephalus,” he said on his talk show while holding back tears. “It’s tough.”
“Over the weekend, I lost my youngest son to a condition called Hydrocephalus,” he said on his talk show while holding back tears. “It’s tough.”
Drake withdraws from Grammy Awards consideration
Rapper Drake, who received two nominations for this year's Grammys -- best rap performance for "Way 2 Sexy" and best rap album for "Certified Lover Boy," has withdrawn from consideration for this year's Grammy Awards.
Rapper Drake, who received two nominations for this year's Grammys -- best rap performance for "Way 2 Sexy" and best rap album for "Certified Lover Boy," has withdrawn from consideration for this year's Grammy Awards.
Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett testifies at his trial: 'There was no hoax'
Jussie Smollett will return to the witness stand Tuesday at his trial in Chicago, where the former “Empire” actor called claims that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself “100% false.”
Jussie Smollett will return to the witness stand Tuesday at his trial in Chicago, where the former “Empire” actor called claims that he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself “100% false.”
Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music from Univ. of Florida
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Film reviews: ‘Parallel Mothers’ and ‘Memoria’
Film critic Roxana Hadadi reviews Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s “Memoria” and another fascinating collaboration between Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz.
Film critic Roxana Hadadi reviews Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s “Memoria” and another fascinating collaboration between Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz.
Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell among Kennedy Center honorees
Honorees include Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music legend Joni Mitchell.
Honorees include Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music legend Joni Mitchell.
Country singer Stonewall Jackson dies at 89 after battle with dementia
Over the course of his career, Stonewall Jackson landed 44 singles on the Billboard country chart.
Over the course of his career, Stonewall Jackson landed 44 singles on the Billboard country chart.
’Tis the season Tubi jolly: Tubi unveils new holiday originals
Free streaming service Tubi will debut two festive Tubi Originals for the holiday season, adding to its robust “Holiday Hits” library, which also includes “Jingle All the Way,” “Black Nativity,” “The Nutcracker” and more. “Holiday Hits” encompasses nearly 500 titles.
Free streaming service Tubi will debut two festive Tubi Originals for the holiday season, adding to its robust “Holiday Hits” library, which also includes “Jingle All the Way,” “Black Nativity,” “The Nutcracker” and more. “Holiday Hits” encompasses nearly 500 titles.
December movie preview: Spider-Man, West Side Story, The Matrix and more
Steven Spielberg takes a fresh look at a classic musical, Keanu Reeves re-enters “The Matrix,” Nicole Kidman plays a comedy giant, Bradley Cooper joins a carnival and Tom Holland’s Spidey swings into the Marvel multiverse, to name just a few of the films with bold-faced names arriving in theaters this month.
Steven Spielberg takes a fresh look at a classic musical, Keanu Reeves re-enters “The Matrix,” Nicole Kidman plays a comedy giant, Bradley Cooper joins a carnival and Tom Holland’s Spidey swings into the Marvel multiverse, to name just a few of the films with bold-faced names arriving in theaters this month.
FOX renews ‘LEGO Masters’ for a third season
Season three of “LEGO Masters” will premiere in 2022 on FOX. The series is currently casting; potential future LEGO Masters can apply online at https://www.legomasters.tv. Those who just want to watch the show, however, can find the first two seasons streaming for free on Tubi.
Season three of “LEGO Masters” will premiere in 2022 on FOX. The series is currently casting; potential future LEGO Masters can apply online at https://www.legomasters.tv. Those who just want to watch the show, however, can find the first two seasons streaming for free on Tubi.
‘Truly, I’m a fan’: Blake Anderson dishes on Tubi’s 1st animated series ‘The Freak Brothers’
The series is voiced by a star-studded cast including Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine and Blake Anderson.
The series is voiced by a star-studded cast including Woody Harrelson, Pete Davidson, John Goodman, Tiffany Haddish, Adam Devine and Blake Anderson.
Hulu’s ‘Candified’ makes anything ‘come to life with candy’ amid holiday season
The reality series, set to premiere Dec. 1, centers on a group of candy artists and enthusiasts who create just about anything out of tasty confections.
The reality series, set to premiere Dec. 1, centers on a group of candy artists and enthusiasts who create just about anything out of tasty confections.