'Be kind to everyone': Ellen DeGeneres defends sitting next to George W. Bush at NFL game

The 61-year-old talk show host and comedian opened up about the situation after facing a flurry of tweets for sitting next to the Republican president and his wife, Laura Bush, at the game.

Comedian Rip Taylor dead at age 84

Comedian Rip Taylor died Sunday in Beverly Hills at the age of 84, his publicist announced.

Diahann Carroll, pioneering Oscar-nominated actress, dies at 84

She was perhaps best known for her pioneering work on "Julia," playing a nurse whose husband had been killed in Vietnam in the groundbreaking situation comedy that aired from 1968 to 1971.

Chip and Joanna Gaines opening a hotel in Waco

​​​​​​​“Fixer Upper” stars Chip and Joanna Gaines are taking on a new project – turning Waco’s old county office building into a boutique hotel.

‘Stranger Things’ releases teaser confirming 4th season on Netflix

Things just got turned upside down when Netflix just dropped a bombshell announcing a fourth-season renewal of the popular 1980s nostalgia-driven show, “Stranger Things.”

Shakira, Jennifer Lopez announce Super Bowl 2020 halftime show on social media

Football fans will have a chance to get loud with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira at the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime in 2020, it was announced Thursday. 

‘It’s very surreal’: Twin Cities choir makes memories with surprise performance for Queen of England

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in St. Paul may be filled with the music of heaven, but the choir that will perform there next month has already received the royal treatment here on Earth.

'They're back': Original 'Jurassic Park' cast returning for 'Jurassic World 3'

The stars from the 1993 classic “Jurassic Park” will reprise their roles for the upcoming “Jurassic Park 3,” the filmmakers announced.

Longtime Prince musical director estimates he lost at least $100K in equipment during fire

A talented musician, who served for years in Prince's band, suffered a big loss last week. A fire at his home in Arkansas destroyed his studio and a great amount of equipment. Now, he is left picking up the pieces. 

Red, pink and glittering gold: The hottest looks from the 71st Emmy Awards purple carpet

Stars arrived to the purple carpet at the 71st Emmy Awards amid sweltering heat — mid-afternoon temperatures rose to a scorching 92 degrees, but the dazzling looks they were sporting may have been even hotter.

Hotel magnate, philanthropist Barron Hilton dead at 91

Barron Hilton, the hotelier and philanthropist who led the Hilton hotel chain, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 91.

Lake Elsinore native Kodi Lee, musical prodigy who is blind, has autism wins 'America's Got Talent'

Lake Elsinore native Kodi Lee, 23, was named the winner of season 14 of "America's Got Talent" Wednesday night. Lee, who is blind and has autism, has been captivating America since he won the golden buzzer on night one of the season.

Emmy Awards: How to watch television’s biggest night

As television’s biggest names prepare to gather for the 71st annual Emmy Awards Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Chairman & CEO of the Television Academy, Frank Scherma gave viewers an inside look at what to expect for the live event.

Minnesota Lynx get spotlight in state's largest corn maze

For the past 10 years, Bert Bouwman and his family have transformed their Brooklyn Park cornfield into the Twin Cities Harvest Festival.

New book reveals 'Friends' almost relocated to Minnesota

The hit sitcom "Friends" almost relocated to Minnesota, according to a new book that gives a glimpse behind the scenes of the show.