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."

'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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Willie Nelson's sister Bobbie dead at 91

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.

Meet the 'Flute Guy:' Iron worker brings soothing sounds to downtown Minneapolis

A construction worker in downtown Minneapolis has found a unique way to whistle while he works. He plays a musical instrument in some unexpected places and now has an audience in the millions. Meet Paul Harvey, the flute guy. 

National non-profit seeks to preserve Hiawatha golf course

The future of a golf course that has been a favorite for Black golfers for more than 80 years could soon be up in the air once again.