Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition
Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney.
Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney.
Pete Davidson no longer going to space on Blue Origin flight, company says
Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.
Pete Davidson is no longer going to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket after the launch was delayed, the company said.
TV recap: Welcome to ‘Welcome to Flatch’
The setting: Flatch, Ohio. Population 1,526. The premise: FOX has sent a documentary crew to explore what life is like in a small town and why so many Americans are longing for a simpler life there. The result: Oddball hilarity with a heaping side of heart.
The setting: Flatch, Ohio. Population 1,526. The premise: FOX has sent a documentary crew to explore what life is like in a small town and why so many Americans are longing for a simpler life there. The result: Oddball hilarity with a heaping side of heart.
Rep. Ilhan Omar: Muslim teen superhero Ms. Marvel is 'exciting'
Rep. Ilhan Omar on the addition of a Muslim superhero in Ms. Marvel: "I think it’s really important, especially for young people like my son who are huge fans of superhero movies."
Rep. Ilhan Omar on the addition of a Muslim superhero in Ms. Marvel: "I think it’s really important, especially for young people like my son who are huge fans of superhero movies."
'Ms. Marvel' trailer drops; Muslim teen superhero is from Jersey City
The full trailer for the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel dropped this week, showing Iman Vellani in the lead role as Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who idolizes the Avenger Captain Marvel.
The full trailer for the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel dropped this week, showing Iman Vellani in the lead role as Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who idolizes the Avenger Captain Marvel.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame responds to Dolly Parton’s withdrawal from nomination
Dolly Parton was among 17 contenders for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced last month, including Beck, Pat Benatar, Eminem and Dionne Warwick.
Dolly Parton was among 17 contenders for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced last month, including Beck, Pat Benatar, Eminem and Dionne Warwick.
Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.
Strolling musician makes living playing accordion in Minneapolis
Mark Stillman's love of playing accordion has lasted nearly five decades, with the strolling musician finding a way to carve out a living playing his squeezebox in the Twin Cities.
Mark Stillman's love of playing accordion has lasted nearly five decades, with the strolling musician finding a way to carve out a living playing his squeezebox in the Twin Cities.
‘The Masked Singer’: Season 7 contestant revealed, rammed out of the competition
On Wednesday evening’s new episode, another contestant was forced to “take it off” and be revealed — and this time it was the Ram that would be herded out of the competition.
On Wednesday evening’s new episode, another contestant was forced to “take it off” and be revealed — and this time it was the Ram that would be herded out of the competition.
CD sales in US increase for 1st time in nearly 20 years
U.S. sales for physical CDs in 2021 increased for the first time since 2004, according to recent data published by the Recording Industry Association of America.
U.S. sales for physical CDs in 2021 increased for the first time since 2004, according to recent data published by the Recording Industry Association of America.
Karl-Anthony Towns scores franchise record 60 points, Wolves beat Spurs 149-139
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a career-high and franchise record 60 points as the Timberwolves beat the Spurs 149-139 Monday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns scored a career-high and franchise record 60 points as the Timberwolves beat the Spurs 149-139 Monday night.
New Selena album coming out next month
A new album featuring 13 songs from the late Tejano signer Selena Quintanilla Perez is coming out next month, her father announced.
A new album featuring 13 songs from the late Tejano signer Selena Quintanilla Perez is coming out next month, her father announced.
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch hopes to house Ukrainian refugees
The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.
The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.
Dolly Parton ‘respectfully’ withdraws her Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame nomination
The country music legend wrote that she’s extremely flattered and grateful, but feels she hasn’t “earned that right” to be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
The country music legend wrote that she’s extremely flattered and grateful, but feels she hasn’t “earned that right” to be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.
Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.
William Hurt, Oscar-winning actor, dies at the age of 71
William Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of “Broadcast News,” “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” has died. He was 71.
William Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of “Broadcast News,” “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” has died. He was 71.
SXSW: FOX and Blockchain Creative Labs celebrate 'Welcome to Flatch,' the fest — and the future
FOX’s Blockchain Creative Labs is right at the epicenter of SXSW, for those in Austin and for anyone interested in the future of entertainment and collaboration.
FOX’s Blockchain Creative Labs is right at the epicenter of SXSW, for those in Austin and for anyone interested in the future of entertainment and collaboration.
Singer Traci Braxton dead at 50 after battling cancer
Singer Traci Braxton, who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50.
Singer Traci Braxton, who was the sister of Toni and Tamar Braxton, has died. She was 50.
Willie Nelson's sister Bobbie dead at 91
Bobbie was the first member of Willie's band as his pianist and singer.
Bobbie was the first member of Willie's band as his pianist and singer.
Emilio Delgado, Sesame Street's 'Luis,' dies at 81
According to his reps, Emilio Delgado passed away Thursday surrounded by family at his home in New York City.
According to his reps, Emilio Delgado passed away Thursday surrounded by family at his home in New York City.