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The light saber used on screen by Mark Hamill's character Luke Skywalker in the 1980 “Star Wars” sequel “The Empire Strikes Back” will be going up for auction.

Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.

“Little Wonder” by Sophie Chen Keller is Oprah Winfrey's latest book club pick.

A Jenna Bush Hager imprint release is now in Oprah’s book club

Oprah Winfrey’s latest book club pick also has the blessing of a second literary tastemaker, Jenna Bush Hager. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she had selected Sophie Chen Keller's “Little Wonder.”

Author Amy Griffin sued a former classmate for defamation on Monday.

Author Amy Griffin sues woman who alleged she stole her stories of sexual abuse in memoir ‘The Tell’

Author Amy Griffin sued a former classmate for defamation on Monday, saying the woman’s statements in a New York Times story and a subsequent lawsuit alleging Griffin appropriated her stories of sexual abuse for her bestselling 2025 memoir “The Tell” are false in “every element.”

With Marine Two in the background, Vice President JD Vance speaks with reporters upon arriving at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Thursday, May 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, Pool)

JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in ‘Communion,’ his first book since ‘Hillbilly Elegy’

Vice President JD Vance, a convert to Catholicism whose faith has been central to his adult life, writes about his religious journey in “Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith,” out Tuesday, that could ultimately serve as a sort of origin story for a future presidential campaign.

Science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) makes the most of his chance to save the planet in “Project Hail Mary.”

What to stream: ‘Project Hail Mary,’ Colin Farrell in ‘Sugar’ and Myles Smith

The streaming debut of “Project Hail Mary” and Myles Smith’s debut album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

John Ondrasik and Five for Fighting will headline the Des Plaines Theatre Thursday, June 18, in a co-headlining tour with Edwin McCain.

Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik discusses how he built a career on his own terms ahead of Des Plaines Theatre show

Platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated John Ondrasik discusses his band Five for Fighting, previewing his show Thursday, June 18, at the Des Plaines Theatre that will include playing the band’s hits, a song with Edwin McCain and covers of his influences.

Nando’s Peri Peri will debut a limited-edition Saka Sauce, created in collaboration with England soccer star Bukayo Saka, for the World Cup.

Soccer on: Where to score dining and drink deals while watching World Cup action

The World Cup is finally here, and bars and restaurants around the suburbs have their TVs queued, and food and drink specials ready for soccer fans.