'Jaws,' 'Black Panther' and more coming back to the drive-in

Tribeca Enterprises, IMAX and AT&T on Monday announced the initial lineup for its summer series of films, comedy and football, running every weekend from July 2 through Aug. 2 in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Miami and Seattle.

Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches

Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities.

New Jersey amusement, water parks can reopen at 50% capacity next Thursday

Amusement and water parks will be required to operate at 50% capacity when they reopen next week to help mitigate the spread of coronavirus. 

Adult film star Ron Jeremy accused of raping 3 women, sexually assaulting another

Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged with forcibly raping three women and sexually assaulting another, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Tuesday.

Tina Fey asks to pull '30 Rock' episodes that featured blackface

The series aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013, but episodes are still being shown in television syndication and on streaming services including Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes and Peacock.

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series

Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.

Joel Schumacher, director of 'Batman' films and ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80

Joel Schumacher, the journeyman director who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in “St. Elmo’s Fire” and steering the Batman franchise into its most baroque territory in “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin,” has died. He was 80.

Tom Petty's family issues cease and desist to Trump campaign after song was played at Tulsa rally

In a statement issued on Twitter on Saturday evening, the rocker's family revealed that they'd issued a cease and desist to Trump after using the song, explaining that the president's beliefs were far out of line from Petty's own.

Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage

Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.

AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash

AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.

Comedian Chris D'Elia denies sexual harassment allegations, 'knowingly' pursuing underage women

Chris D’Elia is speaking out for the first time since a number of social media users have come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against the comedian, accusations D'Elia has denied.

12-year-old singer of black anthem song signs deal with Warner Records

“It’s very exciting because this is what God’s called me to do,” Keedron Bryant said in an interview with The Associated Press this week, adding that “it’s just been an exciting experience to work with my mom.”

Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17

The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.

Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus

For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.

Amazon considers removing 'Dukes of Hazzard' from its streaming library over Confederate flag: report

Amazon is reportedly considering removing the immensely popular 1970s series “The Dukes of Hazzard” from its streaming library as it reviews its content offerings in the wake of racial tensions and protests happening throughout the U.S.