'King of Reggaeton' Daddy Yankee announces retirement

The rapper, whose name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, is often cited as an influence by other Latin urban performers.

Maury Povich to end talk show after 31 seasons

The network said “Maury” will end its run of original episodes in September but said reruns will continue.

Amazon closes $8.45B MGM studio acquisition

Amazon has closed its $8.45 billion acquisition of MGM Studios as it looks to boost its streaming service in competition with Netflix and Disney. 

Fandemic Tour brings 'The Walking Dead' back to life in downtown Atlanta

Pop culture icons will fill the Georgia World Congress Center this weekend, as the Fandemic Tour takes over the downtown Atlanta venue's Building B.

'Ms. Marvel' trailer drops; Muslim teen superhero is from Jersey City

The full trailer for the Disney+ show Ms. Marvel dropped this week, showing Iman Vellani in the lead role as Kamala Khan, a Pakistani American teenager from Jersey City who idolizes the Avenger Captain Marvel.

Kanye West suspended from Instagram for 24 hours

Kanye West was placed on a 24-hour suspension by Instagram on March 16 for violating its policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying, a Meta spokesperson said.

Jussie Smollett released from county jail pending the appeal of his conviction

Jussie Smollett was ordered released from jail Wednesday by an appeals court that agreed with his lawyers that he should released pending the appeal of his conviction for lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack.

Schitt’s Creek-themed cruise to set sail from Florida

"Moira’s Party Boat: Ew, Cruising!" is set to sail from Miami on March 30, stopping in Key West, Florida, and then on to Nassau, Bahamas. The cruise will return to Miami on April 3.

CD sales in US increase for 1st time in nearly 20 years

U.S. sales for physical CDs in 2021 increased for the first time since 2004, according to recent data published by the Recording Industry Association of America.

New Selena album coming out next month

A new album featuring 13 songs from the late Tejano signer Selena Quintanilla Perez is coming out next month, her father announced.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch hopes to house Ukrainian refugees

The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.

Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW

Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.

Dolly Parton ‘respectfully’ withdraws her Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame nomination

The country music legend wrote that she’s extremely flattered and grateful, but feels she hasn’t “earned that right” to be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, family allegedly receiving threatening phone calls

Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.

Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight

"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.

William Hurt, Oscar-winning actor, dies at the age of 71

William Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of “Broadcast News,” “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” has died. He was 71.