‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ review: Did this really need to be a saga?

“Minions: The Rise of Gru” is confusing before it even starts: Where exactly does this story fall within the “Despicable” timeline? It brings in the character of Gru as a youngster, inexplicably elaborating on his origin in a movie that’s supposed to be about little weirdos who say “banana!” all the time. Did this really need to be a saga? Film critic Jesse Hassenger reviews the latest from Illumination.

Now streaming: ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’ is prime comfort-viewing

"Downton Abbey: A New Era" is now streaming on Peacock. FOX film critic Caroline Siede reviews the latest installment of this beloved franchise.

Rapper Lil Tjay improving after Edgewater shooting

Rapper Lil Tjay is conscious and able to talk after being shot multiple times in Edgewater, New Jersey last week.

‘Friends’ sitcom creator mocked for pledging $4 million in reparations for her show’s lack of diversity

Marta Kauffman became the subject of social media mockery after a L.A. Times profile on her revealed she was pledging $4 million to atone for her famous series’ lack of diversity among its main cast.

‘MasterChef' recap: The 'Back to Win' chefs drop the ball — and the food

Welcome back to "MasterChef" recaps! In episode 6, “Feeding the U.S. Coast Guard,” the chefs head outdoors to feed 100 service members in a hotly-contested team challenge. Who sinks and who swims? Let’s find out!

V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.

Elvis Presley’s boyhood home goes on the auction block

This is the second time the home belonging to the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” opened up to bidders — but there’s one big catch.

‘Stranger Things’ season 4 storylines, ranked

“Stranger Things” returns to wrap up its fourth season with two feature-length episodes on Friday, July 1. And though there was some uncertainty ahead of the Volume 1 premiere about whether the show could recapture its old spark, it proved the naysayers wrong with one of its strongest (and spookiest!) seasons yet.

R. Kelly and Aaliyah: A look at an illegitimate marriage

Part of the case against R. Kelly involved details about his marriage to then-15-year-old singer Aaliyah, who later died in a 2001 plane crash.

Live like Dolly Parton with a stay on her tour bus

The country music legend is offering up her tour bus for guess to get a behind-the-scenes look at her life on the road.