MTV scraps indoor show for VMAs, moves to outdoor performances

A statement by MTV and the Barclays Center promised the show would "pay homage to the incredible resiliency of New York with several outdoor performances around the City with limited or no audience."

Kobe Bryant to be honored at 2020 Oscars

Hollywood will honor Kobe Bryant during the Academy Awards, which take place two weeks after his sudden and tragic death. 

Ellen DeGeneres' show hits new series low ratings amid reports of toxic work environment

The bulk of the allegations came by way of a Buzzfeed News report that came out around the time that TheWrap reports the show hit a new series low in Nielsen ratings. The show reportedly drew a 1.0 Live + Same Day household rating in the week ending on July 26, 2020. That marks a downturn by 9% from the prior week and a massive 29% from the same week in 2019.

Wilford Brimley, 'Cocoon,' 'The Firm' and 'Natural' actor, dies at 85

Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from stunt performer to star of film such as "Cocoon" and "The Natural," has died. He was 85.

Ellen DeGeneres considering leaving talk show amid toxic work culture claims, investigation: report

According to a new report, DeGeneres, 62, has been in talks with top executives from Warner Bros. and Telepictures, the company that produces the show, to let them know she is considering pulling the plug entirely.

At least 1 attendee infectious with COVID-19 at northern Minnesota rodeo, thousands possibly exposed

Attorney General Keith Ellison has brought an enforcement action against a rodeo in Effie, Minnesota after it allowed thousands of people to attend in defiance of COVID-19 safety precautions. 

Ellen DeGeneres addresses ‘toxic work environment’ in personal letter to staff

After news broke that “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was under an internal investigation by its parent company WarnerMedia following a series of complaints alleging a “toxic work environment,” a letter was sent out by DeGeneres personally addressing alleged incidents by staffers. 

Senator Klobuchar hopes to fit bill to help music venues in next stimulus package

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses across the sector. Among them, music venues have been unable to hold shows for months and it’s unclear when acts will be able to perform in the future.

Save Our Stages Act could give much-needed help to struggling music venues

This week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced legislation set to give relief to music venues that have been shuttered since the pandemic.

Sen. Klobuchar introduces bill to provide $10 billion in relief for music venues like First Avenue

With no reopening in sight for clubs, Senator Amy Klobuchar introduced new legislation on Wednesday that would make available $10 billion to assist music halls impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

ViacomCBS cuts ties with Nick Cannon, cites 'hateful speech'

iacomCBS says it's cutting ties with Nick Cannon because of what the media giant called his ‘hateful speech” and anti-Semitic theories.

Kanye West drops presidential bid: report

The 43-year-old rapper's campaign has reportedly been suspended less than two weeks after he shocked the nation with a tweet that confirmed his decision to run for president of the United States in November.

Naya Rivera confirmed dead at 33 by Ventura County officials after recovering body in Lake Piru

On the sixth day of the search for Naya Rivera, recovery teams discovered a body on the northeastern portion of Lake Piru Monday morning that officials say is the former "Glee" actress. 

Grant Imahara, former host of Discovery Channel's 'Mythbusters,' dead at 49

Grant Imahara, a former host of the Discovery Channel show “Mythbusters,” reportedly died on Monday of a brain aneurysm. He was 49 years old.