Jury selection begins in R&B singer R. Kelly's sex trafficking trial

After several delays, the first phase of the sex trafficking trial of R&B hitmaker R. Kelly will begin with jury selection Monday in New York City.

Jennifer Hudson becomes Queen of Soul in Atlanta-filmed 'Respect'

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson takes on the role of a lifetime in "Respect," the big screen biography of Aretha Franklin.

New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled for 2021 amid surging COVID-19 cases

The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.

Actress Markie Post, of 'Night Court' fame, dies at 70

Markie Post, who played the public defender in the 1980s sitcom “Night Court” and was a regular presence across several decades of television, has died.

Sax player Dennis Thomas of Kool & The Gang dies at 70

Saxophonist Dennis Thomas, who played for the band, “Kool & The Gang” died at 70 years old Saturday.

Britney Spears' father defends work as conservator, raises mental health questions

Britney Spears' father has fired back at accusations that he has mismanaged his daughter's finances while serving as conservator of her estate, while also claiming the singer's personal conservator told him Spears is "mentally sick'' and possibly in need of psychiatric evaluation.

'The Masked Singer' reveals 1st season six costume — and it’s 'pawsome'

Another explosive new season of “The Masked Singer” is right around the corner, and FOX is giving an exclusive look at its first season 6 costume.

Jennifer Aniston says she cut anti-vaxxers out of her life

“Friends” star Jennifer Aniston used quarantine to reflect on herself and clean out the negativity in her life, including anti-vaxxers, she said in a recent interview.

Tito Jackson talks new album 'Under Your Spell'

Music legend Tito Jackson has finally realized his longtime dream of recording a blues album with his latest release.

Making a beautiful mess at The Splatter Studio

Are you the kind of person that tends to color outside the lines? The Splatter Studio was made for you!

Celebrities ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ in telecast airing August 21

Produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, the entertainment community is coming together for “Stand Up To Cancer” — a televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.

Garth Brooks stadium tour: Singer to 'assess' remaining dates amid COVID-19 surge

Country star Garth Brooks says he will be reassessing whether to continue future dates on his stadium tour in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country.

NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness

New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.

Los Angeles rapper Gonzoe shot and killed in Washington

Gonzoe, whose real name is Ronald Moore, was close with the late rapper 2Pac. 2Pac was the person to give him the name “Gonzoe."

Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer

Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.