Vicente Fernández, beloved Mexican singer, dies at 81
Vicente Fernández,was known for hits such as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.
Vicente Fernández,was known for hits such as “El Rey,” “Volver, Volver” and “Lástima que seas ajena,” and his command of the ranchera and mariachi styles of music attracted fans far beyond Mexico’s borders.
The essential animated movies of 2021: Disney's Encanto, Pixar's Luca, Sony's Vivo and more
Despite the hurdles of the pandemic, 2021 delivered a great slate of animated features aimed at children and adults alike. Animation powerhouses like Disney and Pixar released hits like "Encanto" (arriving soon on Disney+, and in theaters now) and "Luca" (streaming on Disney+). Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Animation (home of the beloved "Spider-Verse" franchise) gave us “Vivo” and continued to push animation forward with its innovative sci-fi family comedy, "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."
Despite the hurdles of the pandemic, 2021 delivered a great slate of animated features aimed at children and adults alike. Animation powerhouses like Disney and Pixar released hits like "Encanto" (arriving soon on Disney+, and in theaters now) and "Luca" (streaming on Disney+). Meanwhile, Sony Pictures Animation (home of the beloved "Spider-Verse" franchise) gave us “Vivo” and continued to push animation forward with its innovative sci-fi family comedy, "The Mitchells vs. the Machines."
'Alter Ego' winner Jake Thomsen 'stoked' to work with will.i.am
Jake Thomsen — also known as Dipper Scott — was crowned the winner of “Alter Ego” Wednesday night, becoming the world’s first-ever digital superstar.
Jake Thomsen — also known as Dipper Scott — was crowned the winner of “Alter Ego” Wednesday night, becoming the world’s first-ever digital superstar.
'Jeopardy!': Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings will continue hosting in 2022
Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to split hosting duties through the end of 'Jeopardy!' Season 38, the show announced.
Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue to split hosting duties through the end of 'Jeopardy!' Season 38, the show announced.
Popular Twin Cities radio DJ 'Brother Jules' White dies at age of 50
Friends, family, and fans are remembering a popular Twin Cities radio and club DJ after his death.
Friends, family, and fans are remembering a popular Twin Cities radio and club DJ after his death.
Nick Cannon loses infant son to brain cancer, announces on talk show
“Over the weekend, I lost my youngest son to a condition called Hydrocephalus,” he said on his talk show while holding back tears. “It’s tough.”
“Over the weekend, I lost my youngest son to a condition called Hydrocephalus,” he said on his talk show while holding back tears. “It’s tough.”
Jussie Smollett trial: Defense rests after actor repeatedly denies 'hoax'
Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself for publicity, telling a prosecutor as the trial neared its end that “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.”
Jussie Smollett on Tuesday repeatedly denied he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself for publicity, telling a prosecutor as the trial neared its end that “there was no hoax on my part” and that two brothers who testified against him are “liars.”
Drake withdraws from Grammy Awards consideration
Rapper Drake, who received two nominations for this year's Grammys -- best rap performance for "Way 2 Sexy" and best rap album for "Certified Lover Boy," has withdrawn from consideration for this year's Grammy Awards.
Rapper Drake, who received two nominations for this year's Grammys -- best rap performance for "Way 2 Sexy" and best rap album for "Certified Lover Boy," has withdrawn from consideration for this year's Grammy Awards.
Foo Fighters add Minneapolis tour stop at US Bank Stadium
The Foo Fighters added an Aug. 3 show at U.S. Bank Stadium to their tour schedule after canceling their August 2022 performance at Huntington Bank Stadium because the venue would not agree to the band's COVID-19 safety measures.
The Foo Fighters added an Aug. 3 show at U.S. Bank Stadium to their tour schedule after canceling their August 2022 performance at Huntington Bank Stadium because the venue would not agree to the band's COVID-19 safety measures.
Tom Petty receives posthumous Ph.D. for music from Univ. of Florida
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Nearly two decades after earning a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and more than four years after his death, rock icon Tom Petty has been awarded an honorary Ph.D. from the University of Florida.
Country singer Stonewall Jackson dies at 89 after battle with dementia
Over the course of his career, Stonewall Jackson landed 44 singles on the Billboard country chart.
Over the course of his career, Stonewall Jackson landed 44 singles on the Billboard country chart.
December movie preview: Spider-Man, West Side Story, The Matrix and more
Steven Spielberg takes a fresh look at a classic musical, Keanu Reeves re-enters “The Matrix,” Nicole Kidman plays a comedy giant, Bradley Cooper joins a carnival and Tom Holland’s Spidey swings into the Marvel multiverse, to name just a few of the films with bold-faced names arriving in theaters this month.
Steven Spielberg takes a fresh look at a classic musical, Keanu Reeves re-enters “The Matrix,” Nicole Kidman plays a comedy giant, Bradley Cooper joins a carnival and Tom Holland’s Spidey swings into the Marvel multiverse, to name just a few of the films with bold-faced names arriving in theaters this month.
FOX renews ‘LEGO Masters’ for a third season
Season three of “LEGO Masters” will premiere in 2022 on FOX. The series is currently casting; potential future LEGO Masters can apply online at https://www.legomasters.tv. Those who just want to watch the show, however, can find the first two seasons streaming for free on Tubi.
Season three of “LEGO Masters” will premiere in 2022 on FOX. The series is currently casting; potential future LEGO Masters can apply online at https://www.legomasters.tv. Those who just want to watch the show, however, can find the first two seasons streaming for free on Tubi.
Mistaken Arizona Thanksgiving invite that went viral to be turned into Netflix movie: report
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
Hulu’s ‘Candified’ makes anything ‘come to life with candy’ amid holiday season
The reality series, set to premiere Dec. 1, centers on a group of candy artists and enthusiasts who create just about anything out of tasty confections.
The reality series, set to premiere Dec. 1, centers on a group of candy artists and enthusiasts who create just about anything out of tasty confections.
You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.
LUSH reopening in northeast Minneapolis
Popular northeast Minneapolis gay bar LUSH is set to reopen before the end of the year under new ownership after a $2.6 million purchase of the 11,000 square-foot building on Central Avenue.
Popular northeast Minneapolis gay bar LUSH is set to reopen before the end of the year under new ownership after a $2.6 million purchase of the 11,000 square-foot building on Central Avenue.
Foo Fighters 'unable to perform' in Minneapolis
"Due to Huntington Bank Stadium’s refusal to agree to the band’s COVID safety measures, Foo Fighters are unable to perform at that venue."
"Due to Huntington Bank Stadium’s refusal to agree to the band’s COVID safety measures, Foo Fighters are unable to perform at that venue."
Bill Cosby prosecutors take case to US Supreme Court
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.
Off White founder, fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies at 41 of cancer
Abloh's death was announced Sunday by the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) and the Off White label, the brand Abloh founded. Abloha was the men’s wear designer of Louis Vuitton.
Abloh's death was announced Sunday by the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) and the Off White label, the brand Abloh founded. Abloha was the men’s wear designer of Louis Vuitton.