Freddy Cannon, 'Palisades Park' singer and rock star, dies at 89

Freddy Cannon was well known for various hit songs during his career like “Palisades Park," “Tallahassee Lassie," and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans."

Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle

Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.

'Odyssey' tickets for IMAX 70 mm in NYC selling for over $1,000

Getting a ticket to Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” in true IMAX 70 mm has become an epic quest of its own. Fans are battling over sold-out showings at the city's only capable theater as some resellers are demanding over $1,000 for a single seat.

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber nets $3.75 million at auction

The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.

D4vd in court: Preliminary hearing begins in gruesome Hollywood Hills murder case

A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Jennifer Finch, founding L7 bassist and songwriter, dies at 59

Jennifer Finch, the bassist, singer and songwriter best known for her work with pioneering rock band L7, has died at 59 after battling an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Dom Taylor, chef who won Netflix's 'Five Star Chef,' dies at 44

Chef Dom Taylor, known for his approach to celebrating Caribbean cuisine and winner of Netflix's "Five Star Chef," has died.

NYC film industry revival: Officials share plans to bring Hollywood production back to New York City
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NYC Office of Media and Entertainment Commissioner Raphael Espinal discusses how the city is revitalizing its multi-billion dollar film industry, cutting tax credit wait times, and launching free production training programs for local residents.

George Santos joins cast of FOX's ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’

Fifteen celebrities – including former congressman George Santos, sports champions, and reality TV royalty – are about to face the ultimate test of survival on Season 5 of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."

Hal Williams, 'Sanford and Son' and '227' star, dies at 91, reports

Veteran actor Hal Williams, famous for his roles as Officer "Smitty" on Sanford and Son and Lester Jenkins on 227, has died at 91, according to reports. 

Sam Neill's cause of death revealed

Sam Neill's agent said he is releasing the "Jurassic Park" actor's cause of death to correct news reports “which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods.”

Jay-Z responds following security breach at Yankee Stadium concert
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Jay-Z apologized for delaying his final Yankee Stadium concert on Sunday by over four hours, explaining the holdup was strictly a safety measure after a large crowd of ticketless people rushed the entrance gates.

Sam Neill, ‘Jurassic Park’ actor, dies at 78

Sam Neill, the actor best known for starring in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78.

Josh Grisetti, Broadway actor and Cal State Fullerton professor, dies at 44

Josh Grisetti, the Broadway actor, author and California State University, Fullerton professor, has died at the age of 44, according to Playbill.