Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition

Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney. 

Pete Davidson no longer going to space on Blue Origin flight, company says

Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.

TV recap: Welcome to ‘Welcome to Flatch’

The setting: Flatch, Ohio. Population 1,526. The premise: FOX has sent a documentary crew to explore what life is like in a small town and why so many Americans are longing for a simpler life there. The result: Oddball hilarity with a heaping side of heart.

'Ms. Marvel' trailer drops; Muslim teen superhero is from Jersey City

The full trailer for the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel dropped this week, showing Iman Vellani in the lead role as Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who idolizes the Avenger Captain Marvel.

James Brown concert at Rikers Island, 50 years later photographer reminisces

In 1972, a 23-year-old photographer still at the beginning of her career was given an exciting assignment — document James Brown performing for inmates at Rikers Island.

Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours

Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.

Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction

Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.

‘The Masked Singer’: Season 7 contestant revealed, rammed out of the competition

On Wednesday evening’s new episode, another contestant was forced to “take it off” and be revealed — and this time it was the Ram that would be herded out of the competition.

Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida

"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.

Netflix to launch test that requires subscribers to pay for users outside household

Netflix says it is testing a new feature for its members in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru, requiring users to add “sub accounts” for up to two people they don’t live with — and it will come at a cost.

Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway tell story of fall of WeWork in WeCrashed

The stars of The Devil Wears Prada and House of Gucci are trading in their high-fashion films for another big-money story: WeCrashed, a new series on AppleTV+

CD sales in US increase for 1st time in nearly 20 years

U.S. sales for physical CDs in 2021 increased for the first time since 2004, according to recent data published by the Recording Industry Association of America.

AMC Entertainment buys stake in gold, silver miner Hycroft

Following the closing of the deal, AMC and precious metal investor Eric Sprott will become Hycroft's second largest shareholders

Broadway vocal coach dies after Manhattan attack

An 87-year-old singing coach died Tuesday of head injuries from being shoved to the ground on a New York City street, police said while searching for a suspect in what a top official called "an unprovoked, senseless attack."

New Selena album coming out next month

A new album featuring 13 songs from the late Tejano signer Selena Quintanilla Perez is coming out next month, her father announced.