Motion Picture Academy invites more than 800 members in efforts to diversify Oscars selection process
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the new members in its continued effort to emphasize diversity.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences announced the new members in its continued effort to emphasize diversity.
Backlash over Pop Smoke album cover
Fans are angry over the album cover for the new posthumous album from rapper Pop Smoke.
Fans are angry over the album cover for the new posthumous album from rapper Pop Smoke.
Cinemark pushes ahead with phased reopening of movie theaters amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
The world’s largest movie theater company will be showcasing Hollywood classic films to mark their reopening, according to a Cinemark news release.
The world’s largest movie theater company will be showcasing Hollywood classic films to mark their reopening, according to a Cinemark news release.
Jury awards Weinstein survivors $19M settlement
The women who experienced sexual misconduct and harassment by Harvey Weinstein, were awarded a nearly $19 million settlement on Tuesday in New York.
The women who experienced sexual misconduct and harassment by Harvey Weinstein, were awarded a nearly $19 million settlement on Tuesday in New York.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez to give keynote address for virtual NYC graduation
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez will give a keynote address at the citywide graduation celebration of the Class of 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30.
TV legend Carl Reiner dead at 98
Carl Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a “second banana” to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy’s front ranks as creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and straight man to Mel Brooks’ “2000 Year Old Man,” has died. He was 98.
Carl Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a “second banana” to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy’s front ranks as creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and straight man to Mel Brooks’ “2000 Year Old Man,” has died. He was 98.
First night of Macy's fireworks
The first show was launched from the East River between Long Island City and the Upper East Side. It ended just before 10 p.m.
The first show was launched from the East River between Long Island City and the Upper East Side. It ended just before 10 p.m.
Far-right group founder says Sacha Baron Cohen allegedly pranked rally with racist singalong
Video circulating on social media shows an allegedly disguised Sacha Baron Cohen performing at a far-right event in an apparent prank.
Video circulating on social media shows an allegedly disguised Sacha Baron Cohen performing at a far-right event in an apparent prank.
Broadway theaters to remain dark until January
The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January. Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Jan. 3.
The shutdown on Broadway has been extended again — until at least early January. Although an exact date for performances to resume has yet to be determined, Broadway producers are now offering refunds and exchanges for tickets purchased for shows through Jan. 3.
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.
Critics slam country artists for playing for unmasked crowds amid COVID-19 pandemic
Country singer Chase Rice posted video of his concert in East Tennessee with the words “We Back," on the same week state health officials reported the biggest one-day jump in people testing positive for the coronavirus.
Country singer Chase Rice posted video of his concert in East Tennessee with the words “We Back," on the same week state health officials reported the biggest one-day jump in people testing positive for the coronavirus.
Colin Kaepernick's life story is coming to Netflix
Netflix announced Monday that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay have teamed up to create a series about his life.
Netflix announced Monday that the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and award-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay have teamed up to create a series about his life.
Beyoncé to release new visual album 'Black Is King' on Disney+
The "Lion King"-inspired album will hit Disney+ in late July
The "Lion King"-inspired album will hit Disney+ in late July
Rolling Stones threaten to sue Trump over using their songs
The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.
The Rolling Stones are threatening President Donald Trump with legal action for using their songs at his rallies despite cease-and-desist directives.
Democrats want John Wayne's name, statue taken off airport
In the latest move to change place names in light of U.S. racial history, leaders of Orange County's Democratic Party are pushing to drop film legend John Wayne's name, statue, and other likenesses from the county's airport because of his racist and bigoted comments.
In the latest move to change place names in light of U.S. racial history, leaders of Orange County's Democratic Party are pushing to drop film legend John Wayne's name, statue, and other likenesses from the county's airport because of his racist and bigoted comments.
Milton Glaser, designer of 'I Love NY' logo, dies at 91
Milton Glaser, the designer who created the “I (HEART) NY” logo and the famous Bob Dylan poster with psychedelic hair, has died. He died Friday, his 91st birthday.
Milton Glaser, the designer who created the “I (HEART) NY” logo and the famous Bob Dylan poster with psychedelic hair, has died. He died Friday, his 91st birthday.
Rapper Huey dead at 32 from a gunshot wound
Rapper Huey, best known for the track “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” was fatally shot Thursday in Missouri. He was 32.
Rapper Huey, best known for the track “Pop, Lock & Drop It,” was fatally shot Thursday in Missouri. He was 32.
Christopher Nolan's 'Tenet' again delays big summer release
Warner Bros. says it is delaying the release of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller “Tenet” until Aug. 12, the latest delay for a film that many theater owners were hoping would kick-start the coronavirus-delayed summer season.
Warner Bros. says it is delaying the release of Christopher Nolan's sci-fi thriller “Tenet” until Aug. 12, the latest delay for a film that many theater owners were hoping would kick-start the coronavirus-delayed summer season.
Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future
Country artists have long been hesitant to address racial issues, but the rallies over racial injustice this year have become too important for the genre to ignore.
Country artists have long been hesitant to address racial issues, but the rallies over racial injustice this year have become too important for the genre to ignore.
Son of Hollywood stars drafted by NY Mets
Call it a true Hollywood story for first-round pick Pete Crow-Armstrong. And no act at all, in fact. The son of two thespians is way beyond a little big league now.
Call it a true Hollywood story for first-round pick Pete Crow-Armstrong. And no act at all, in fact. The son of two thespians is way beyond a little big league now.