Kanye West says he's been 'used' politically

Rapper Kanye West says he wants to distance himself from politics and focus on being "creative" after being "used."

'Boy Meets World' actor, 91, stops attempted burglary at his home

The Emmy-winning actor who portrayed "Mr. Feeny'' on the ABC sitcom "Boy Meets World'' and Dr. Mark Craig on "St. Elsewhere'' thwarted an attempted burglary at his San Fernando Valley home, it was reported Tuesday.

Ice-T arrested after failing to pay bridge toll

Police have arrested Ice-T after he failed to pay a toll at the George Washington Bridge.

Cardi B hands out coats at Marlboro Houses

Rapper and Bronx native Cardi B was in Brooklyn on Thursday to hand out winter coats to hundreds of people at the Marlboro Houses in Gravesend and at a nearby mobile store.

Rare okapi born at Disney's Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World Resort on Thursday announced the birth of an okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge earlier this month. The calf was born Oct. 1,  and weighed 54 pounds.  

Puppeteer who played Big Bird on ‘Sesame Street' retiring

The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on “Sesame Street” is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show. Caroll Spinney tells the New York Times that Thursday will be his last day on the program, which he joined from the start in 1969. In addition to Big Bird, the 84-year-old was also Oscar the Grouch.

Taylor Swift's political Instagram post causes spike in voter registration, organization says

(FOX NEWS) - New voter registration has surged in the wake of pop superstar Taylor Swift’s rare political statement on Sunday. Fox News obtained data from Vote.org on Tuesday that shows new voter registration spiked nationwide, and in her home state of Tennessee, after the singer’s post.

'Jersey Shore' star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino sentenced to 8 months for tax evasion

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The Situation, whose abs became famous on the hit reality show "Jersey Shore," was sentenced Friday to eight months in prison for tax fraud as his co-stars looked on. A federal judge handed down the sentence shortly after the star, whose real name is Michael Sorrentino, received a two-year sentence on the same charge. Both brothers pleaded guilty in January. They...

National Coffee Day 2018: Where to get free java

On September 29, coffee shops across the country will mark the occasion by giving out free (or discounted) cups of joe.

Free beer event for 'Trump supporters' backfires as Atlanta, UK breweries deny involvement

Tensions are bubbling between an Atlanta brewery and the U.K.’s largest craft brewer, as both have denied authoring a controversial press release that promised “free beer to Trump supporters” that has since sparked a backlash.

Will Smith makes birthday bungee jump near Grand Canyon

Will Smith successfully bungee jumped from a helicopter near the Grand Canyon. The actor took the leap Tuesday in northern Arizona in front of relatives and friends. 

Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing to begin Monday

Bill Cosby's sentencing hearing Monday will begin with testimony about his sex offender evaluation and, presumably, a fierce debate over whether the 81-year-old actor should be branded a sexually violent predator.

Prince's new basement tape: Just him singing, playing piano

Recorded on a simple cassette, the 35-minute worktape brings the music of Prince full circle, said Troy Carter, adviser to the Prince estate