'Wildwood Days' singer Bobby Rydell dead at 79

Bobby Rydell, a pompadoured heartthrob of early rock ‘n roll who was a star of radio, television and the movie musical "Bye Bye Birdie," died Tuesday.

Ed Sheeran wins UK copyright case over 2017 hit 'Shape of You'

Grammy Award-winning songwriter Ed Sheeran slammed what he described as a “culture" of baseless lawsuits intended to squeeze money out of artists.

Jazz musician with autism releases debut album

Pianist Sam Baum loves filling the room with his own jazz creations. Sam, who has autism, is most comfortable when he is composing and playing with his band, whose members are from three underrepresented groups in jazz: the elderly, the disabled, and women.

Book bans: The 10 most challenged titles in school libraries

The American Library Association says book-ban attempts are spiking, and the most targeted titles were by or about Black or LGBTQ individuals.

Will Smith's loved ones think he needs therapy, break from acting: sources

Despite their "embarrassment" over the situation, friends of Will Smith's have been "privately texting him and trying to be there for him," a source revealed.

‘So You Think You Can Dance’ returns: JoJo Siwa, tWitch, Matthew Morrison to judge

JoJo Siwa, tWitch and Matthew Morrison will join "So You Think You Can Dance" as judges when the Emmy-winning series debuts its new season in May. Cat Deeley returns as host.

Curse of Macbeth? Daniel Craig's return to Broadway on hold due to COVID

Could it be the curse of the Scottish play? Daniel Craig's return to Broadway in a new version of "Macbeth" has been temporarily halted after the actor contracted COVID-19.

Kanye West drops out of Coachella, TMZ reports

Kanye West is not performing at Coachella this year. The Grammy-winning rapper was scheduled to headline the music festival, according to TMZ.

Will Smith’s Oscar-winning ‘King Richard’: where to stream it, what our critics thought

In the wake of Will Smith’s resignation from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, we take another look at the performance that won him an Oscar. Here's where to stream “King Richard,” what our critics had to say and what to watch next.

CODA: How Oscars’ best picture echoes everyday life in the Deaf community

“CODA” won the hearts of moviegoers as this year’s Oscar’s best picture, but it’s only a snapshot of what millions of children of deaf parents face every day.

Broadway performers hold Ukraine vigil in Times Square

Members of the Broadway community sing a rendition of Les Misérables' ‘Do You Hear The People Sing’ at a vigil for Ukraine in Times Square.

Jon Batiste, joyful performances highlight 2022 Grammy Awards

Jon Batiste won the most Grammy Awards with five on Sunday night. Silk Sonic won four, including song and record of the year for their smooth R&B hit “Leave the Door Open.”

Zelenskyy gives powerful speech at Grammys from bunker, asks ‘free’ Americans for support

"Our musicians wear body armor instead of tuxedos. They sing to the wounded in hospitals. They sing to the wounded in hospitals, even to those who can’t hear them. But the music will break through anyway."

2022 Grammy Awards: Full list of winners

Here is a list of winners in the top categories at the 64th annual Grammy Awards.

Will Smith’s ‘Fresh Prince’ co-star speaks on Chris Rock slap

“Took me a while to get my thoughts together,” “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star Tatyana Ali wrote on social media before sharing her thoughts on what happened at the Oscars.