Strong first night for 'Star Wars' falls short of previous 2 films

Plenty of force was with “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" on its first night in theaters, but it fell short of the two previous films in the trilogy.

Author JK Rowling draws criticism for trans comments

J.K. Rowling faces widespread criticism from the trans community and other activists after tweeting support for a researcher who lost her job for stating that people cannot change their biological sex.

Baylor NICU babies dressed up as adorable Star Wars characters

Nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple celebrated the release of the latest Star Wars movie by dressing up their own tiny warriors.

Virginia biochemist crowned Miss America

 Organizers wanted to make it clear the 99th Miss America competition isn't your grandmother's beauty pageant, and their winner did just that on Thursday.

8-year-old boy earns estimated $26 million reviewing toys on YouTube

Ryan Kaji of Ryan's World has earned the top spot on Forbes' annual list of highest paid YouTube stars for two years in a row.

Tekashi 6ix9ine gets 2-year prison term in racketeering case

The rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 2 years in prison Wednesday for his entanglement with a violent street gang.

Sylvester Stallone surprises New Jersey high school kids during their visit to 'Rocky' statue in Philly

More than a dozen New Jersey high school students visiting the “Rocky” statue in Philadelphia this week were shocked to meet the star of the film series himself while running up the famous steps where the boxer trained in the movie.

‘Cute, I am’: Newborns dressed like Baby Yoda at Pittsburgh hospital

The Force is strong with newborns delivered at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital this holiday season, each of whom has been dressed up in Santa hats with floppy green ears to look like Baby Yoda.

Miss Nigeria's reaction to losing Miss World crown goes viral

Miss Nigeria did not win the Miss World 2019 competition, but she did win over the hearts of many around the globe, thanks to an exciting reaction following her loss.

Harvey Weinstein: Sex assault charges have made me 'forgotten man'

Harvey Weinstein says he is a pioneer in advancing the careers of women in the film industry, saying his work has been forgotten amid sexual assault allegations against him.