Celebrities
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Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader and summer’s poet laureate, dies at 82
Jun 11, 2025 11:59 am - Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader whose genius for melody, arrangements and wide-eyed self-expression inspired “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and other summertime anthems and made him one of the world’s most influential recording artists, has died at 82.
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Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit pedestrian with truck. No charges now, but probe ongoing
Jun 10, 2025 8:17 pm - Country musician Conner Smith fatally hit a pedestrian while driving his truck in Nashville over the weekend, and he currently faces no charges as an investigation continues, police said.
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Winfrey’s new book club pick marks the return of an old favorite, Wally Lamb
Jun 10, 2025 10:43 am - For her next book club pick, Oprah Winfrey is highlighting an author she has praised even before she had a book club. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she has chosen Wally Lamb’s new novel, “The River Is Waiting,” the story of a father torn by grief and guilt.
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BET Awards bring star power as Doechii, Jamie Foxx, Mariah Carey shine in 25th anniversary show
Jun 10, 2025 6:49 am - The BET Awards delivered a night of major star power and poignant moments Monday night, marking the ceremony’s 25th anniversary with a mix of comedy, emotion and calls for justice.
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Judge dismisses Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit against ‘It Ends With Us’ co-star Blake Lively
Jun 09, 2025 2:20 pm - A judge on Monday dismissed the lawsuit filed by actor and director Justin Baldoni against his “It Ends With Us” co-star Blake Lively after she sued him for sexual harassment and retaliation.
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Kim Novak to receive Venice Film Festival’s lifetime achievement honor
Jun 09, 2025 9:22 am - Kim Novak, the glamorous and fiercely independent star of one of the greatest films ever made, Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo,” will be honored with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival this fall.
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Pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with early breast cancer
Jun 04, 2025 12:54 pm - The English pop singer Jessie J says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and will undergo surgery after her performance at the London music festival Capital’s Summertime Ball next weekend.
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Rock band Heart offering reward for instruments stolen from New Jersey venue
Jun 04, 2025 9:55 am - Two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend as the group prepared to launch a nationwide tour, and the musicians are now offering a reward for information leading to their return.
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‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss fatally shot outside his Texas home
Jun 02, 2025 4:39 pm - Jonathan Joss, a voice actor best known for his work on the animated television series “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot near his Texas home, authorities said Monday.
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Marc Maron to end his ‘WTF’ podcast
Jun 02, 2025 2:19 pm - Comic and actor Marc Maron said Monday that he’s ending his popular and influential podcast “WTF with Marc Maron” after nearly 16 years.