Tom Hanks on COVID-19, ‘Greyhound’ and wartime mentality
For many, Hanks’ contraction of COVID-19 was the first loud alarm bell that went off in the early days of the pandemic. If “America’s Dad” could get it, so could anyone. The decision to go public with their diagnoses, Hanks said in a recent interview, was twofold. He didn’t want any rumors about why the production was shut down. And if he was going to serve as an overdue public service announcement, so be it.
Glee actress Naya Rivera missing, may have drowned after boating on California lake
Actress Naya Rivera, known for her role on FOX television series Glee, is reported missing on a lake near Los Angeles.
US could ban TikTok, Sec. Mike Pompeo says
The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.
New health, safety measures in place at Downtown Disney
Temperature screenings, hand-washing stations and physical distancing requirements will all be a part of the Downtown Disney District experience when it reopens Thursday.
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83
A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday at a hospital in Hermitage, Tennessee, after doctors said he had a stroke.
Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91
Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and the soundtracks such as classic Hollywood gangster movies as “The Untouchables,” has died.
Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces
Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.
Illinois museum says 'Dukes of Hazzard' car with Confederate flag to stay
A northern Illinois auto museum has no plan to stop displaying a Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazzard” television show with the Confederate battle flag painted atop the vehicle.
British actor Earl Cameron, a breaker of entertainment barriers dead at 102
Earl Cameron, who was one of the first Black actors to perform in mainstream British film, died Friday at his home in Warwickshire, England. He was 102.
Cosby citing systemic racism as he fights assault conviction
Bill Cosby has long championed personal responsibility in the Black community. It's a stance that's troubled Blacks who felt the comedian was ignoring structural barriers to success. But now the imprisoned 82-year-old Cosby is calling out systemic racism as he appeals his 2018 sex assault conviction.
Kanye West tweets he's 'running for president of the United States,' references '2020 vision'
Rapper Kanye West said on Twitter Saturday that he's running for president, and not long after, Space X and Telsa CEO Elon Musk backed him with support.
Neil Young upset Trump event used his song: ‘This is NOT ok with me’
Neil Young made clear once again Friday that he doesn’t like it when one of his songs is used during a public appearance by President Trump.
Daveed Diggs asks: 'What to my people is the Fourth of July?'
Speaking against a backdrop of historical images including the civil war to present-day photos of a kneeling Colin Kaepernick, Daveed Diggs talks of Black people being "terrorized" and "failed every day."
Singer Prince Royce recovering from coronavirus
Bachata singer Prince Royce says he got a wake-up call with a COVID-19 diagnosis and now he wants to try and wake others too.
Hugh Downs, legendary broadcaster, dies at 99
Downs had more than 10,000 hours on air and worked for several major network news shows.
The cinemas are still closed, but here are great Fourth of July movies you can watch at home
From wartime epics to beloved baseball yarns, these cinematic gems set off some storytelling fireworks.
Vanilla Ice cancels Texas show because of coronavirus surge
Vanilla Ice has indefinitely postponed a Texas concert that drew fierce criticism due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
NBA2K21 honors Kobe Bryant with Mamba Edition covers
NBA legend Kobe Bryant will be honored with NBA2K21 Mamba Edition covers, it was revealed Thursday.