Actor Jack Black joins graduates during photoshoot

A group of students taking graduation photos at the Los Angeles Griffith Observatory stumbled upon Jack Black, who agreed to hop in the photoshoot with them.

Kennedy Center Honors salute Garth Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen

The 43rd Kennedy Center Honors aired Sunday and honored the careers of Garth Brooks, Dick Van Dyke, Debbie Allen, Joan Baez and Midori.

‘The Mod Squad’ actor Clarence Williams III dies at 81

Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died. He was 81.

Jared Drake Bell of ‘Drake and Josh’ charged with crimes against a child

Jared Drake Bell, who starred in the Nickelodeon TV show “Drake and Josh," is facing charges for disseminating matter harmful to juveniles and attempted endangering children.

Creators of the play 'Pass Over' eager to hit Broadway

The play "Pass Over" is sure to provoke post-performance discussions about the ongoing fight for civil rights unlike anything seen as of late on Broadway.

Musical performances in Brooklyn cemetery seek to mourn loss while celebrating life

Andrew Ousley is the founder and artistic director of Death of Classical, a nonprofit that produces a series of musical experiences at Green-Wood Cemetery, both outdoors and in the catacombs.

Harry Potter New York store to open in Flatiron District

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to New York City at the Harry Potter New York store in The Flatiron.

Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals announce 2022 dates

Coachella will be held on April 15-17 and April 22-24, 2022, while Stagecoach will return to Indio on April 29-May 1. Presale for tickets for Coachella begins Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m.

'Pass Over' to be first live Broadway show with an audience since pandemic

A play about young Black men trapped on a street corner has positioned itself as the first Broadway show audiences can watch live when the Great White Way restarts.

Jamie Foxx, daughter reveal contestants will have chance to win up to $2 million on Season 4 of ‘Beat Shazam’

Hosted by Jamie Foxx, this unique game show pits teams of two against the clock — and each other — as they try to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. Beat Shazam premieres Thursday, June 3 on FOX.

‘Love Boat’ captain Gavin MacLeod dies at 90

Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved fame as sardonic TV news writer Murray Slaughter on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and stardom playing cheerful Capt. Stubing on “The Love Boat,” has died. He was 90.

Bethpage Air Show preview could be the only show this weekend

The official events for the Bethpage Air Show are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday but the weather forecast isn't looking promising.

Iconic comedy club Caroline's on Broadway set to reopen

The iconic Caroline's on Broadway is set to reopen and finally host its first comedy show in more than a year.