Garth Hudson, keyboardist and multi-instrumentalist and the last living member of the rock group “The Band,” has died at 87-years-old. The group confirmed news of his death in an Instagram post on Jan. 21, honoring the Canadian musician as a cornerstone genius of their unique and timeless sound. “Today, we sadly say goodbye to Garth […]
The Grammy Awards are sticking with their man: Trevor Noah will host the show for the fifth consecutive time, the Grammys announced Tuesday. The comedian, best known for hosting Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” from 2015 to 2022, will once more be front and center Feb. 2, when the awards show is broadcast live from […]
BERLIN—Several people were injured at a concert in Berlin by American rapper JPEGMafia because of pepper spray, German news agency dpa reported Tuesday. Six people were taken to a hospital with respiratory problems and the rapper had to end the concert early, it said. Officials said it was still unclear what caused the pepper spray […]
Country music superstar Carrie Underwood showcased her professionalism and quick thinking at President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony on Monday, salvaging a potentially awkward moment with an impromptu a cappella performance. The 60th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony, held inside the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, took an unexpected turn as Underwood awaited her cue to perform “America the Beautiful,” […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Draft lyrics to Bob Dylan’s song “Mr. Tambourine Man” went for over a half-million dollars as part of a weekend sale of dozens of items related to the iconic American singer-songwriter. About 60 Dylan items—including photos, music sheets, his guitar, pencil drawings. and an oil painting composed by the Nobel Prize for literature winner—were […]
NEW DELHI—Police arrested on Sunday a 30-year-old man in India’s financial capital Mumbai whom they said was considered the prime suspect in the stabbing of Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan. The assault shocked the country’s film industry and raised concerns over the lack of security in Mumbai, home to many Bollywood actors. Khan was stabbed […]
LONDON—A teen pleaded guilty Monday to charges of killing three girls and wounding 10 other people in a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in England last summer. Axel Rudakubana, 18, entered the surprise plea at the start of his trial at Liverpool Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to three counts of murder, […]
Film and television projects shot in Los Angeles County declined by 5.6 percent last year compared to 2023, hitting its lowest point in 30 years, according to a new FILML.A. report. FILML.A. is a not-for-profit public benefit organization that acts as the official film office for the city and county of Los Angeles. “Now more than […]
The success of the song “God Bless the USA” doesn’t surprise its singer and songwriter, Lee Greenwood, who is part of the 60th Presidential Inauguration Weekend musical lineup. “What’s coming is more people who understand what it means to be an American and a patriot,” Greenwood told The Epoch Times, referring to the upcoming Trump presidency. […]
Right on LA! with Ruby Lovell features the heartfelt tear-jerker yet partly comedic film “Depth of Field.” The film was written and directed by the remarkably talented and prolific filmmaker John F. Uranday, who is well known for his masterful filmmaking. Starring well-known Hollywood household names, this film delivers on all fronts with great storytelling […]
Paul Danan, a British actor and television personality known for starring in the award-winning soap opera “Hollyoaks,” has died at the age of 46. Danan’s death was announced on Thursday by his talent firm, Independent Creative Management. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic news of the passing of Paul Danan at […]
Bruce Willis is showing his gratitude for the first responders in Los Angeles as several wildfires ripped through the city over the past week. Willis was seen in a rare black-and-white video and photo posted to his wife Emma Heming’s Instagram page on Thursday, shaking the hand of two LAPD officers. “Spotting a first responder, […]
LONDON—Award-winning British actor Joan Plowright, who with her late husband Laurence Olivier did much to revitalize the U.K.’s theatrical scene in the decades after World War II, has died. She was 95. In a statement Friday, her family said Plowright died the previous day at Denville Hall, a retirement home for actors in southern England, […]
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —Townsend Bell waited the entire offseason to learn if Fox Sports wanted him as an analyst for its inaugural season of IndyCar coverage. When he finally got the job, and was having his very first phone call with his new producer, his wife burst into his California office to tell him their […]
WASHINGTON—Comedian and host Conan O’Brien was named the newest recipient of the Mark Twain Prize for lifetime achievement in comedy on Thursday. O’Brien, 61, has carved out an improbable decadeslong career arc, moving from goofy television interloper to comedic elder statesman. Along the way, he survived one of the most public failures in the history […]
BOGOTA, Colombia—Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney made another foray into soccer team ownership Thursday as part of an investment group that acquired Colombian club La Equidad. The Wrexham co-owners are shareholders in the group led by Al Tylis, who is co-chairman of Mexican club Necaxa, and Sam Porter, who is a Necaxa board member. La […]
LOS ANGELES—“It Ends With Us” actor and director Justin Baldoni has sued his co-star Blake Lively and her husband, “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds, for defamation and extortion on Thursday in the latest move in a bitter legal battle surrounding the dark romantic drama. The suit filed in federal court in New York by Baldoni and […]
President-elect Donald Trump has announced three iconic actors—Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone—to serve as his special envoys to Hollywood, while signaling his mission to revitalize America’s film industry and restore its global dominance. “It is my honor to announce Jon Voight, Mel Gibson, and Sylvester Stallone, to be Special Ambassadors to a great […]
David Lynch, a legendary film director and four-time Academy Award nominee, has died. He was 78. The death of the Hollywood icon was announced on Thursday by his family on his official Facebook account. “It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” it […]
MUMBAI, India—Indian Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in a scuffle with an intruder at his home early Thursday and underwent surgery at a hospital, media reports said. The 54-year-old actor was taken to the hospital from his home in Mumbai, the country’s financial and entertainment capital, where he lives with his movie star […]
