Taylor Swift AI-generated explicit photos spark outrage

Sexually explicit and abusive fake images of Taylor Swift began circulating widely this week on the social media platform X.

Minnesota winter event organizers hope for best, brace for cancellations

Minnesota winter event organizers continue to hope their festivities go as planned, but are also preparing for the worst as the weather continues to feel more like spring than winter.

Creators of AI-generated George Carlin special sued by comedian’s estate

George Carlin’s estate alleges in a lawsuit that the creators of the AI-generated comedy special used the legendary comedian’s likeness and voice on its YouTube channel.

Sofia Vergara says acting jobs are somewhat limited because of her 'stupid accent'

Sofia Vergara, who currently stars in Netflix’s “Griselda," playfully poked fun at herself in a recent interview – saying she “can’t play a scientist or be in ‘Schindler’s List.’"

Jesse Jane, adult film star, found dead in Oklahoma home

Adult film actress Jesse Jane was among two people found dead in an Oklahoma home this week, according to local reports.

Herbert Coward, known as Toothless Man in 'Deliverance,' dies in crash

Herbert Coward, known for his "Toothless Man" role in the movie "Deliverance," died Wednesday in a crash on a western North Carolina highway, according to authorities. He was 85.

Jon Stewart returns to 'The Daily Show' for 2024 election cycle

Stewart, who hosted "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central for 16 years, will be back to host one day a week through the 2024 election cycle.

Netflix hints more price hikes coming in 2024, phasing out its cheapest, ad-free plan

Netflix signaled to investors this week that subscribers will likely continue to "pay a little extra." It’s also phasing out its basic, ad-free plan in more countries.

Children?s Theatre Company animal puppet stories
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A heroic carp is the star of a new play on stage at the Children?s Theatre Company in a show called ?The Carp who Would not Quit and Other Animal Stories.? It?s an interactive re-telling of traditional fables from Japan and Okinawa using three people, three traditional Japanese instruments and beautifully crafted hand puppets. Reiko Ho of the Honolulu Theatre for Youth Ensemble wrote and directed the play using stories she was told as a little girl. The show is taking place on the Cargill Stage through Feb. 18.

Netflix scores WWE's 'Monday Night Raw' in $5 billion live-streaming deal

Netflix is getting in the ring with WWE’s “Monday Night Raw." Here’s when the flagship weekly show will move to the streaming platform.

Norman Jewison, director of 'In the Heat of the Night,' 'Moonstruck,' dies at 97

Filmmaker Norman Jewison has died at 97. The Canadian-born director’s work ranged from Doris Day comedies and “Moonstruck” to social dramas such as the Oscar-winning “In the Heat of the Night."