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Chaka Khan arrives at the Recording Academy's Special Merit Awards on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Chaka Khan, Cher, Whitney Houston, Fela Kuti get Grammys Life Achievement Awards

Chaka Khan, Cher, Carlos Santana, Paul Simon, Fela Kuti, and Whitney Houston have received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy at the Grammys Special Merit Awards.

Catherine O'Hara, a cast member in the Apple+ series "The Studio," poses for a portrait on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Catherine O’Hara, Emmy-winning comic actor of ‘Schitt’s Creek’ and ‘Home Alone’ fame, dies at 71

Catherine O’Hara has died at 71. The Emmy-winning actor was known for her roles on “SCTV,” “Schitt’s Creek,” and the two “Home Alone” films.

David Beckham, from left, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz appear at the premiere of the Netflix docuseries "Beckham" in London on Oct. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Vianney Le Caer, File)

Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding

Brooklyn Beckham has accused his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, of trying to sabotage his marriage and putting branding ahead of family.

Kiefer Sutherland arrives at the 29th Critics Choice Awards Jan. 14, 2024, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver, police say

Authorities say actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-hail driver in Los Angeles.

This image released by CBS Broadcasting shows host Nikki Glaser during the 83rd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Kevork Djansezian/CBS Broadcasting via AP)

Nikki Glaser takes swings at CBS and Leo, goes gentle on Julia in Golden Globes monologue

Nikki Glaser opened Sunday’s Golden Globes with a sharp monologue. She joked about stars possibly being in the Epstein Files and took a jab at CBS for editing a critical “60 Minutes” story.

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ tops box office for fourth straight week with newcomer ‘Primate’ second

“Avatar: Fire and Ash” continues to dominate the box office, holding the top spot for a fourth consecutive week.

Bob Weir of Dead & Company performs at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2016, in Manchester, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP,File)

Grateful Dead founding member Bob Weir dies at 78

Bob Weir, guitarist, singer and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at 78. Weir’s death was announced Saturday in a statement on his Instagram page.

Matthew Broderick, left, and Sarah Jessica Parker arrive at the Golden Globes Golden Eve on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Helen Mirren has received the Cecil B. DeMille award for career achievement from the Golden Globes, and Sarah Jessica Parker got the Carol Burnett Award for a life in television.

Nikki Glaser arrives at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser struggles with Julia Roberts and Venezuela while building monologue

Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser is struggling to figure out the right joke to make about Julia Roberts.

Alan Jackson, the attorney for Nick Reiner, leaves court after Reiner's arraignment on murder charges for the deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Attorney for Rob Reiner’s son resigns but says his client is not guilty of murder under state law

Nick Reiner’s high-profile attorney has been removed from his case. But he says Reiner is not guilty of murder under California law in the killing of his parents Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

Nicole Kidman, left, and Keith Urban arrive at the American Music Awards on Nov. 19, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are officially divorced after 19 years of marriage

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are now divorced and legally single. A Nashville judge has dissolved their 19-year marriage on Tuesday.

Betty Boop collapses on Broadway near 49th Street as handlers work to raise the deflated helium balloon during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. (AP Photo/Ron Frehm, File)

Betty Boop and ‘Blondie’ enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

Betty Boop and “Blondie” are among the highlights of titles entering the public domain with the arrival of 2026.

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. poses at the premiere of "Cedar Rapids" during the 2011 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, Jan. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71. His manager confirmed he passed away Tuesday in New York after a short illness. Whitlock played the corrupt state Sen.

Nick Reiner arrives at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Rob and Michele Reiner’s son appears in court on murder charges while siblings speak of their loss

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, appeared in court as he faces charges of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

Nick Reiner arrives at the premiere of "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues" on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Prosecutors charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents

Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

Honoree Rob Reiner, second left, poses with his wife Michele, left, and children Jake, center, Romy, and Nick at the 41st annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall, April 28, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Rob Reiner once made a film with his son Nick, now suspected of killing parents

A decade ago, Nick Reiner and his father Rob Reiner seemed to have mended their strained relationship through the film “Being Charlie,” which they made together.

Actor Owen Cooper poses for a portrait on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Owen Cooper goes from ‘Adolescence’ to new ‘Heights’

Owen Cooper has been named one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers for 2025. Cooper was just 15 when he won an Emmy for best supporting actor for his astonishing performance as a murder suspect in the British Netflix drama “Adolescence.”

Actor Matthew Perry participates in the BUILD Speaker Series to discuss the mini-series "The Kennedys After Camelot" in New York, March 30, 2017. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison

A doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry before his overdose death has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison.

This image released by Disney shows Nick Wilde, voiced by Jason Bateman, left, and Judy Hopps, voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin, in a scene from "Zootopia 2." (Disney via AP)

‘Zootopia 2' roars to record-setting global box office with $556M opening

“Zootopia 2" broke box office records with a massive Thanksgiving weekend opening. The Disney sequel earned $96 million in North America over the weekend and $156 million over the five-day Thanksgiving frame.

Danny Masterson appears at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., June 7, 2017. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)

Actor Danny Masterson asks for rape convictions to be tossed over lawyer errors

Danny Masterson has filed a petition to overturn his two rape convictions and long prison sentence. He claims his trial lawyer failed to call key witnesses and present crucial evidence.

Tom Cruise receives an Academy honorary award during the 16th Governors Awards on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at The Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Tom Cruise finally gets his Oscar moment with a lifetime achievement trophy at the Governors Awards

Tom Cruise finally has an Academy Award. He received an honorary Oscar at the Governors Awards. Cruise, 63, was celebrated for his four decades at the peak of the movie industry.

Tory Lanez performs at HOT 97 Summer Jam 2019 in East Rutherford, N.J. on June 2, 2019, left, and Megan Thee Stallion attends the 5th annual Diamond Ball benefit gala in New York on Sept. 12, 2019. (Photos by Scott Roth, left, Charles Sykes/Invision/AP)

Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

A California court has denied rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his guilty verdict for firing a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.

In this undated photo provided by Bob Ross Inc., Bob Ross poses for a photo in front of one of his paintings. (Bob Ross Inc. via AP)

A happy circumstance: Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations

Three paintings from public television legend Bob Ross have sold for over $600,000 at auction. The sales took place Tuesday at Bonhams in Los Angeles.

Avril Lavigne, left and Cyndi Lauper perform during the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

A look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 inductees and how they were honored

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has inducted its 2025 class, celebrating influential musicians and figures.

Cyndi Lauper performs during the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Cyndi Lauper calls for courage and Salt-N-Pepa romp through ‘Push It’ as they join Rock Hall of Fame

Cyndi Lauper has turned “True Colors” into a powerful anthem at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Chappell Roan appears during the 67th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 2, 2025, left, and Cyndi Lauper appears at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo)

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is this weekend. Who’s getting in, and who’s honoring them?

Chappell Roan will induct Cyndi Lauper, and Donald Glover will induct Outkast at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday.

This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Thia, portrayed by Elle Fanning, left, and Dek, portrayed by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, in a scene from "Predator: Badlands." (20th Century Studios/Disney via AP)

‘Predator: Badlands’ sticks its 2 stars together to take the franchise to new places

The seventh “Predator” film takes the franchise to new places by sticking its two stars together. “Predator: Badlands” opens Friday.

George Clooney, a cast member in "Jay Kelly," arrives at the AFI Fest premiere of the film on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Poker’s NBA-and-Mafia betting scandal echoes movie games, and cheats, from ‘Ocean’s’ to ‘Rounders’

A big-money poker ring involving NBA figures indicted this week for allegedly cheating unsuspecting rich players echoes decades of films and TV shows, with supposed Mafia involvement adding to the drama.

This undated image provided the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York, shows a card shuffler allegedly used by defendants in a sports betting and illegal gambling case brought by the U.S. attorney's office of the Eastern District of New York, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (U.S. Attorney's Office vis AP)

How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities

Authorities say an indicted poker cheating ring involving pro sports figures and the mafia used a series of high-tech tactics in the scam.

Britney Spears, right, and her husband Kevin Federline arrive for a post Grammy party in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok, File)

Kevin Federline says his sons with Britney Spears are the reason for his new memoir

Britney Spears’ ex-husband Kevin Federline is telling his side of their time together in a new memoir being released Tuesday.

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