First Ave to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to attend shows
First Avenue and its five other associated venues will require either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend events from now on, the venue announced Monday.
August movie preview: ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Candyman’ bring the summer movie season to a close
A strange summer for the movies comes to a close with some of the year’s buzziest titles, from James Gunn’s ‘Suicide Squad’ revamp to a new take on a horror classic.
Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
Soap opera star Jay Pickett dies while filming movie in Idaho, director says
Jay Pickett’s director and co-star said the 60-year-old died last week while filming the upcoming movie “Treasure Valley” in Idaho.
FOX Sports reporter Erin Andrews talks Tubi, upcoming NFL season: ‘I’m feeling excited’
Erin Andrews is one of the most recognized and respected sports broadcasters in the industry — and now is an ambassador for Tubi, FOX’s completely free streaming service.
All Broadway theaters to require vaccinations, masks through October
In response to the surging delta variant of the coronavirus, all Broadway theaters in New York City will now require proof of COVID vaccination to attend a show. Masks must also be worn, announced the Broadway League.
‘Better Call Saul’ star Bob Odenkirk reveals he had a ‘small heart attack’
The actor was hospitalized following a collapse on the show’s New Mexico set on Tuesday.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming release of 'Black Widow'
Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow." Disney said the lawsuit has “no merit whatsoever.”
Ron Popeil, infomercial icon, dead at 86
Ron Popeil, infomercial icon, dead at 86
‘Better Call Saul’ star Bob Odenkirk in ‘stable condition’ following collapse
“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk was hospitalized for a heart-related incident following a collapse on the show’s New Mexico set on Tuesday and is currently “in stable condition.”
Bob Odenkirk, 'Better Call Saul' star, hospitalized after collapsing on set
“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the show's New Mexico set on Tuesday and had to be hospitalized.
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill dies in Houston at 72
ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill passed away in his sleep at his home in Houston, according to his bandmates. He was 72.
PBS Kids show ‘Arthur’ to end after historic 25 seasons
The longest-running animated U.S. children’s show “Arthur” is set to end after 25 seasons on PBS.
The story behind the new Prince album dropping Friday
"Welcome 2 America" marks the first collection of completed songs since the icon died in 2016. Prince expert and music writer Andrea Swensson joined the Buzz to chat about the making of the album. You can learn more by listening to Andrea's podcast "The Story of Welcome 2 America".
Eric Clapton says he won't play at venues where COVID-19 vaccine proof is required
The star has voiced his hesitancy regarding the vaccines in the past.
Rabbi-turned-comedian Jackie Mason dies at 93
Mason died Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan after being hospitalized for over two weeks, the celebrity lawyer Raoul Felder told The Associated Press.
Action-packed August lineup on Tubi includes ‘Bitefest’ and much more
Looking for a late summer fright night? The “Jaws” franchise and other thrillers like “Alien vs. Predator” arrive on Tubi this August.
Artist Kevin Cannon on creating this year's commemorative State Fair art piece
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled this year's commemorative art piece for 2021 -- it's a cartoon map by illustrator and cartoonist Kevin Cannon. Kevin joined the Buzz to chat about creating the piece and how he was able to fit so many state fair favorites into the work.
Robby Steinhardt, 'Kansas' singer and violinist, dies at 71
Robert E. “Robby” Steinhardt, a violinist and vocalist with the progressive rock band Kansas, has died of complications from pancreatitis.
Britney Spears says her 'so-called support system' hurt her deeply
Britney Spears wrote in her latest Instagram post, specifically mentioning some actions of her dad and her sister, that her “so-called support system” has hurt her “deeply.”