Biography of Ida B. Wells coming out in 2021
The great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells is writing a biography of the pioneering African-American journalist and activist.
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'Hamilton' is coming to Disney+ in July
The Broadway hit "Hamilton" is coming soon to a TV screen near you.
Jerry Stiller, comedian and 'Seinfeld' actor, dies at 92
Comedy veteran Jerry Stiller, who launched his career opposite wife Anne Meara in the 1950s and reemerged four decades later as the hysterically high-strung Frank Costanza on the smash television show “Seinfeld,” died at 92, his son Ben Stiller announced Monday.
Grammy-winning 1970s soul singer Betty Wright dies at 66
Betty Wright, the Grammy-winning soul singer and songwriter whose influential 1970s hits included “Clean Up Woman" and “Where is the Love,” has died at age 66.
Adele has returned to Instagram with a bang
After a social media hiatus, Adele has returned to Instagram with a bang.
LeBron James reveals 'Space Jam 2' title: 'A New Legacy'
The long-awaited "Space Jam" sequel just got a whole lot more real.
Meghan Markle loses first round in privacy claim
The Duchess of Sussex lost an early round in a London court Friday when a judge dismissed part of her lawsuit against the publisher of a British newspaper that put out excerpts of a letter to her estranged father.
Michelle Obama says 'Becoming' documentary coming to Netflix next month
Michelle Obama has announced the release of a documentary film based on experiences she encountered after writing her memoir, "Becoming."
Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion drop 'Savage' remix to support COVID-19 relief
Just when you thought a challenge couldn't be topped: Beyoncé has officially kicked off the viral "Savage" challenge, hopping on the remix of fellow Houston native Megan Thee Stallion's hit track from this year's "Suga."
Tyler Perry describes plan to reopen his studios
Tyler Perry has come up with a strategic plan to reopen Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared that nonessential businesses could reopen earlier this week.
Gospel singer Troy Sneed dies from coronavirus complications
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed has died from complications with the coronavirus. He was 52.
‘Little Women: Atlanta’ star Ashley ‘Minnie’ Ross dead after hit-and-run crash
Atlanta reality TV star Ashley “Minnie” Ross has died after she was hurt in a hit-and-run crash.
'The Rise of Skywalker' to hit Disney Plus on May 4
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" will begin streaming on Disney Plus on May 4, about two months earlier than scheduled.
Man charged in drive-by shooting at 'Duck Dynasty' estate
A man was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting at the Louisiana estate of “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson.
Elton John postpones 2020 tour due to COVID-19
Elton John has postponed the remaining North American dates on the 2020 leg of his ongoing Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour due to concerns surrounding COVID-19.
Broadway star has leg amputated in COVID-19 fight
Broadway star Nick Cordero had his right leg amputated as he continues his fight against COVID-19, according to his wife, celebrity fitness trainer Amanda Kloots.
Everything you need to know about the 'One World: Together at Home' special
Are you ready for another star-packed TV special featuring artists appearing from their homes?
'First Blood,' 'Tommy Boy' actor Brian Dennehy dies at 81
Tony award-winning actor Brian Dennehy, known for his roles in films including "Tommy Boy," "First Blood" and "Cocoon," died at the age of 81.
Where have all the summer blockbusters gone? A full list of 2020’s rescheduled movies
With the coronavirus pandemic bringing much of the world to a halt, many industries have been forced to figure out a new normal -- and the film industry is a prime example.
Tyler Perry pays tribute to 'warm, loving and hilarious' hairstylist who died of COVID-19
Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry is pleading with the black community to take COVID-19 seriously and practice social distancing after the loss of his longtime crew member, Charles Gregory Ross.
'The Flash' actor Logan Williams dies at the age of 16
Actor Logan Williams, who appeared in CW’s “The Flash” as the young Barry Allen, has died. He was 16.
