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. 

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.

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.

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.”

‘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.”

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.

The story behind the new Prince album dropping Friday
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"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".

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
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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.”