Celebrity

Johnny Depp exits ‘Fantastic Beasts’ franchise

The U.K. High Court has ruled against American actor Johnny Depp in his libel lawsuit against the owner of the…

November 6, 2020

Sean Connery, the ‘original’ James Bond, dies at 90

Scottish actor Sean Connery, with actress Shirley Eaton at Pinewood Studios, near London in 1964. Eaton was given a liberal…

October 31, 2020

Music

Outlaw country artist Billy Joe Shaver dead at 81

Singer Billy Joe Shaver, who wrote songs for Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Bobby Bare, has died. His friend Connie…

October 28, 2020

Music

‘Voice’ co-stars Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani engaged

Gwen Stefani, left, and Blake Shelton posted a picture Tuesday announcing their engagement. The two stars met as judges on…

October 27, 2020

Music

Jerry Jeff Walker, Texas singer and songwriter, dies at 78

Jerry Jeff Walker, the Texas country singer and songwriter who wrote the pop song “Mr. Bojangles,” has died at age…

October 24, 2020

Music

Arlo Guthrie, citing health, says he’s retired from touring

In lengthy posts on his Facebook page and website, 73-year-old folk singer Arlo Guthrie announced Friday he is retiring from…

October 23, 2020

Film

Jeff Bridges says he has lymphoma, cites good prognosis

The 70-year-old actor channeled his The Dude character from “The Big Lebowski” in a statement on social media about the…

October 20, 2020

Music

Korean boy band BTS faces uproar in China over war comments

South Korean K-pop group BTS members salute to their national flag during a ceremony marking the National Youth Day at…

October 14, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

‘Two and a Half Men’ star Conchata Ferrell dies at 77

Conchata Ferrell, who became known for her role as Berta the housekeeper on TV’s “Two and a Half Men,” has…

October 13, 2020

Music

Eddie Van Halen, guitar virtuoso with a shimmering sound, dies at 65

Eddie Van Halen plays the final chord of “Jump” during the Van Halen concert in 2004 at the Continental Airlines…

October 6, 2020

Music

Country star and hit Elvis songwriter Mac Davis dies at 78

Musician Mac Davis, a country star and Elvis songwriter, died on Tuesday after heart surgery. He was 78. Davis started…

September 30, 2020

Music

‘I Am Woman’ singer Helen Reddy, ’70s hitmaker, dies at 78

Reddy’s children Traci and Jordan announced that the actor-singer died Tuesday in Los Angeles. “She was a wonderful mother, grandmother…

September 29, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

‘Grateful’: Gigi Hadid welcomes baby girl with Zayn Malik

“To try put into words how I am feeling right now would be an impossible task. The love I feel…

September 24, 2020

Music

French media: Raspy-voiced singer Juliette Greco dead at 93

French actress and singer Juliette Greco signs records for her fans during a cocktail party held in her honor in…

September 23, 2020

Music

Oscar-winning composer for ‘Poseidon Adventure’ dies at 83

He had Parkinson’s disease, said his son-in-law, Randy Cohen. For a brief period in the 1970s, Kasha’s poignant love songs…

September 16, 2020

Film

‘Black Panther’ star Chadwick Boseman dies of cancer at 43

Actor Chadwick Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther…

August 28, 2020

Local News

Talk about town: Kanye West, Kim Kardashian take to San Juan Mountains

Kourtney Kardashian posted a photo on Instagram of herself and her son at Dunton Hot Springs, a luxury resort about…

August 17, 2020

Music

Trini Lopez, 1960s-era singer mentored by Sinatra, dies

Trini Lopez, a singer and guitarist who gained fame for his versions of “Lemon Tree” and “If I Had a…

August 11, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma

The actor best known for playing Walter White on AMC’s “Breaking Bad” made the announcement in a video posted to…

August 5, 2020

Music

Fleetwood Mac blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

British rock and blues guitarist Peter Green, a founding member of Fleetwood Mac has died at age 73.Mark Lennihan/Associated Press…

July 25, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Regis Philbin, television personality and host, dies at 88

Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa appear on Regis’ farewell episode of “Live! with Regis and Kelly” in 2011 in New…

July 25, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Kim Kardashian asks public to show compassion, empathy to Kanye West

The reality TV star and beauty mogul posted a lengthy message Wednesday on her Instagram Live feed, explaining that life…

July 22, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Clint Eastwood sues CBD sellers over use of his name, image

Clint Eastwood sued several companies that sell CBD supplements Wednesday, alleging that they are falsely using his name and image…

July 22, 2020

Arts and Entertainment

Naya Rivera, who rose to fame on ‘Glee,’ dies at 33

The search to find “Glee” TV show star Naya Rivera in a Southern California lake ended Monday when she was…

July 14, 2020