Bob LuPone, 'Sopranos' actor who helped lead Broadway's MCC Theater, dies at 76

Bob LuPone played Dr. Bruce Cusamano on “The Sopranos,” teasingly nicknamed “Cooze” by Tony Soprano. He went on to help lead the influential off-Broadway theater company MCC Theater.

Movie review: John Boyega gets a dramatic showcase in ‘Breaking’

Within the first 10 minutes of "Breaking" a man walks into a bank and hands the teller a note comprised of four words: "I have a bomb." From there the film becomes a tense, mostly real-time thriller with a masterful central performance from "Star Wars" star John Boyega as a former Marine driven to the edge by a cruel, broken bureaucratic system.

‘House of the Dragon’: Get ready for episode 2 with this rundown of the premiere

With "House of the Dragon," there are some things we’re expecting to see in every episode: evidence of the show’s enormous budget, more dragons and a variety of silver wigs on show, for a start. But other things surprised us. If you’ve already watched the episode, consider this your refresher. If you haven’t yet watched, here’s what you need to know about “The Heirs of the Dragon.”

The most absurd shark movie titles, from ‘Sharktopus’ to ‘Santa Jaws’

In our post-“Sharknado" existence, shark movies need more than sharks to stand out. Here are some of the wildest, strangest and silliest shark movie titles (and premises) ever created.

Spoiler alert: China adds postscript to 'Minions' showing crime doesn't pay

The latest "Minions" movie subtly reinforces a message for Chinese audiences that viewers in other countries won’t see: Crime doesn’t pay.

‘House of the Dragon’ 101: Who's who in this new game of thrones

Like “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” contains dozens of characters with strange names, questionable wigs and confusing relationships to one another. So we’re here to help you get to know the new players who will be dominating Sunday night TV for the next nine weeks. Read on for a guide to who’s who.

Autopsy confirms Naomi Judd's cause of death

An autopsy report in the death of country singer Naomi Judd that was obtained Friday by The Associated Press confirmed what family members have already said about how she died.

Minnesota State Fair: Opening day attendance nearly doubles from 2021

Despite heavy congestion getting parked and in the gates throughout the day, opening day attendance at the Minnesota State Fair nearly doubled that of the year before it.

Snoopy returning to space as ‘zero-G indicator’ on Artemis I flight

When NASA’s Artemis I mission heads for the moon, there won’t be any astronauts aboard but a familiar face will be floating around the Orion capsule. Turns out, Snoopy and NASA have a long history together.

'Star Trek' legend Nichelle Nichols' ashes to be launched into deep space on Vulcan rocket

The ashes of "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols will be launched on a memorial spaceflight, along with the ashes of late creator Gene Roddenberry and wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry.

You can now buy 'Friends' Central Perk coffee with a real café coming soon

Fans of “Friends” can enjoy three different Central Perk Coffee blends, called the "Pivot Blend," the "How You Doin'?" and the "We Were on a Coffee Break."

‘90210’ actor Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat, dies at 85

“He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was.”

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”

'Cars' Porsche 911 sold for $3.6 million at charity auction

A one-of-a-kind Porsche designed as a tribute to a beloved cartoon character has been auctioned for an astonishing amount.