Rapper Snootie Wild shot dead in Texas

Rapper Snootie Wild is dead after reportedly being shot in Houston. According to the Memphis, Tennessee rapper's social media accounts, he died on Friday.

NAACP Image Awards: Jennifer Hudson wins 'Entertainer of the Year'

The awards ceremony aired live on BET in Los Angeles with some talent appearing in person while others watched virtually. There was no in-person audience.

Review: ‘Studio 666’ sends Foo Fighters on a sonic highway to hell

“Studio 666”, the new horror-comedy starring the iconic ‘90s alt-rock band Foo Fighters, might not be Good Cinema, but it's easy to forgive the film its trespasses because, well, everyone's having so much dang fun. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews the latest from Dave Grohl and company.

Amanda Bynes files to end 9-year conservatorship: reports

Amanda Bynes is fighting for her independence and has filed to end her conservatorship after nearly a decade, according to reports.

Arizona Senate votes to create tax credit for film producers

The proposed Arizona tax credit would be fully refundable, meaning film producers could collect a tax refund even if they don’t owe any taxes to the state.

‘M*A*S*H,’ star Sally Kellerman, dies at 84

Sally Kellerman, the Oscar nominated actor who played Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan in director Robert Altman’s 1970 film “MASH,” has died.

US Army discovers MIA soldier from only Black infantry division in WWII is related to Spike Lee

Famed movie director Spike Lee received a letter in the mail from the United States Army telling him about his relative who was part of the only Black infantry division serving in World War II in Italy which was the focus of a movie Lee directed in 2008.

The Amazing Johnathan, Vegas comedian and magician, dies at 63

The Amazing Johnathan, a longtime Vegas comic and magician, died this week at his home in Nevada, according to family members and multiple media reports.

Tom Brady to play himself, produce road trip movie: ’80 for Brady’

Retired NFL star Tom Brady will play himself in a new movie he’s also producing called “80 for Brady,” a film about four Patriots fans traveling to Super Bowl LI.

Black comic book writers break through | The Color of Comics

Two veterans of major comic book titles reflect on what it was like to break into the industry as Black writers.

Grunge icon Mark Lanegan dead at 57

Lanegan was born in Ellensburg in 1964, and rose to prominence in the 80s as the frontman for psychedelic rock band ‘Screaming Trees.’ He's recognized as one of the pioneers of Seattle’s grunge movement, which included the likes of Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana and Soundgarden.

Sherri Shepherd gets new talk show ‘Sherri,’ to debut on FOX-owned stations this fall

Sherri Shepherd will debut her own syndicated talk show on FOX-owned TV stations and broadcasters nationwide this fall. “Sherri” will inherit the time slots currently held by “The Wendy Williams Show.”

Britney Spears inks $15M tell-all book deal: reports

The reported book project adds to Britney Spears' list of things she's working on since the end of her 13-year conservatorship.

Missing 'Family Reunion' actress Jaida Benjamin found safe

After she was reported missing in Los Angeles over the weekend, police say "Family Reunion" actress Jaida Benjamin was found safe and is back home with her family. 

Jeffrey Wright narrates Lincoln's Dilemma on Apple TV+

Jeffrey Wright takes on the role of narrator in the new Apple TV+ docuseries: Lincoln’s Dilemma.