No cellphones backstage but same accounting firm for future Oscars

PwC accountants didn't win any awards for its performance during the Oscars,a month ago, but it's still being invited back for a second chance. There will be changes, though. For one, members of the firm won't be allowed to have their cellphones backstage during future Oscar telecasts.

Bob Dylan to meet Nobel academy to receive literature diploma

The Swedish Academy says 2016 Nobel literature winner Bob Dylan will meet with members of the academy this weekend and they will hand over his Nobel diploma and medal.

Antonio Banderas says he has recovered from heart attack

Spanish film star Antonio Banderas says he has recovered from a heart attack that he had in January.

'Fixer Upper' stars Chip and Joanna Gaines get spinoff

If you're a fan of HGTV series 'Fixer Upper' then you will love this news; the show is getting a spinoff!

'Snooki' inspires N.J. bill to cap public university speaker fees

Under legislation inspired by former "Jersey Shore" reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, no more than $10,000 of state money could go to pay speakers at New Jersey's public universities. 

Ellen show means avoid Walnut Street, west of Broad, 1-8pm

You're going to want to avoid heading westbound on one of Center City's busiest streets from Wednesday afternoon through the evening rush hour.

'Gong Show' creator, Philadelphia native Chuck Barris dies at 87

Chuck Barris, whose game show empire included "The Dating Game," ''The Newlywed Game" and that infamous factory of cheese, "The Gong Show," died at 87.

Joe Piscopo ‘more serious than ever' about running for NJ governor

A comedian best known for his Frank Sinatra impression on "Saturday Night Live" won't run as a Republican in New Jersey's upcoming governor's race, but Joe Piscopo says he is "more serious than ever" about joining the field as an independent.

Kevin Hart brings surprise show to Philadelphia

About 300 tickets were put on sale this afternoon Wthin just a few minutes those tickets were gone.

Teen born without lower jaw overcomes obstacles, creates rap music

Valley 17-year-old, Isaiah Acosta, was born without a lower jaw, among other medical complications. His condition left him mute and with a tracheal tube he has to wear for use for the rest of his life.

Rubber ducky, T-Rex, penguin named new Monopoly pieces

The boot gets the boot, the wheelbarrow gets put out to pasture, and say “Ta ta” to the thimble.

Reaction pouring in to death of rock 'n' roll legend Chuck Berry

Chuck Berry, rock `n' roll's founding guitar hero and storyteller who defined the music's joy and rebellion in such classics as "Johnny B. Goode," "Sweet Little Sixteen" and "Roll Over Beethoven," died Saturday at his home west of St. Louis. He was 90.

Legendary rock and roll musician Chuck Berry has died at age 90

Legendary rock and roll musician Chuck Berry has died. Berry died at the age of 90 in St. Charles County, Missouri, today.

"Contrabanned"  artists take the SXSW stage

Several international artists are coming together for the “Contrabanned” performance at SXSW.

TMZ: Meek Mill charged after altercation at airport

Philadelphia-based rapper Meek Mill was reportedly charged with assault Wednesday after an incident at the St. Louis International Airport, according to TMZ.

Trump fires back at Snoop Dogg shooting video

Snoop Dogg aims a toy gun at a clown dressed as President Donald Trump in a new music video featuring a population of clowns.

Joni Sledge, member of Sister Sledge, dies at 60

Joni Sledge, who with her sisters recorded the enduring dance anthem "We Are Family," has died, the band's representative said Saturday.

Pregnant Ciara not injured in minor L.A. crash

A representative for Ciara says the pregnant entertainer is doing well after a minor car accident Friday in Los Angeles.