Peter Mayhew, original Chewbacca actor, dies at 74

Peter Mayhew, the man behind the mask of Chewbacca in the original “Star Wars” trilogy, episode three of the prequels and the new trilogy has died, his family announced Thursday.

'Star Wars' fans quickly fill reservations for Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland

'Star Wars' fans responded in force on Thursday as Disneyland began accepting reservations to visit the park's upcoming attraction based on the iconic film series, with all slots for the Galaxy's Edge land filling within two hours.

Facebook bans Alex Jones, Louis Farrakhan, Milo Yiannopoulos for violating policies

Facebook has permanently banned far-right and other extremist figures including Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones and Milo Yiannopoulos, saying on Thursday their accounts violated the company’s policies against dangerous individuals and organizations.

Sesame Street is now an official place in Manhattan

You can now answer the question, "Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?" because it now exists in Manhattan.

Burger King launches ‘Real Meal' boxes featuring five different moods

Burger King released “Real Meal” boxes in select cities across the U.S. on Wednesday, featuring five meal boxes depending on your mood: Pissed Meal, Blue Meal, Salty Meal, YAAAS Meal or DGAF Meal. 

Applebee's brings back $1 'Dollarita' for entire month of May

The cocktail that started the dollar beverage craze is making a huge comeback in 2019, and not just for Cinco de Mayo. 

‘Avengers: Endgame' moviegoers possibly infected with measles

A California woman in her 20s, who had just returned from an international trip, is suspected of exposing measles to an Orange County movie theater showing "Avengers: Endgame," reports said Wednesday.

Subscription box sends snacks from Disney World each month

If you can't make it to Walt Disney World, there's a new way to bring a little bit of the magic right to your door.

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner get married in surprise wedding

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Singer Joe Jonas and "Game of Thrones" actress Sophie Turner have gotten married in a surprise ceremony in Las Vegas. It happened Wednesday night after the Billboard Music Awards, where the Jonas Brothers had performed. Turner's publicist confirmed the nuptials, which DJ Diplo posted on his Instagram live feed.

Drake breaks Taylor Swift's record at Billboard Music Awards

With Mother's Day around the corner, Drake gave his mom an early gift with a heartfelt speech at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, where the rap star also broke Taylor Swift's record for most wins. Drake turned up the love for his mom when he picked up top artist, besting Cardi B, Ariana Grande, Post Malone and Travis Scott. He won 12 awards Wednesday in Las Vegas, making his career...

Remy Ma arrested on charges of punching reality TV cast mate

Grammy-nominated rapper Remy Ma was arrested Wednesday on charges of attacking a reality show castmate at a New York concert venue, a new round of legal trouble for a rapper still on parole from a 2007 shooting.

On this day in 1989: Disney's MGM Studios opens with great fanfare, expectations

Thirty years ago, a little bit of old Hollywood came to Florida. The much-anticipated grand opening of Disney’s MGM Studios took place on May 1, 1989, expanding the Walt Disney World footprint with a third park.

Some fans creeped out after new 'Sonic the Hedgehog' trailer

When fans heard a live-action "Sonic the Hedgehog" movie was in the works, the 90's nostalgia immediately set in.

A decision has been made on whether Jussie Smollett will return to 'Empire' for next season

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Fox Entertainment said Tuesday that Jussie Smollett will not return to his series "Empire" next season in the wake of allegations by Chicago officials the actor lied about a racially motivated attack. "By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett's option for season six, but at this time there are no plans for the...

Ashdown Forest, 'Hundred Acre Wood' that inspired beloved 'Winnie-the-Pooh' series, ravaged by fire

British firefighters battled a blaze that broke out overnight Sunday in the forest that inspired the setting of the beloved “Winnie-the-Pooh” children's books.East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said its crew was called Sunday evening to a blaze in southern England’s Ashdown Forest, inspiration for the “Hundred Acre Wood” in A.A. Milne’s children’s stories.