Oscars 2019: A record year for women, but is it progress?
At the glad-handy Oscar nominees luncheon earlier this month, film academy president John Bailey proudly told the 171 nominees in the room that there were a record number of women nominated for Academy Awards this year. The statement seemed to take everyone a moment to process, or calculate, but soon Lady Gaga, Amy Adams, "Black Panther" costumer Ruth E. Carter and others were...
At the glad-handy Oscar nominees luncheon earlier this month, film academy president John Bailey proudly told the 171 nominees in the room that there were a record number of women nominated for Academy Awards this year. The statement seemed to take everyone a moment to process, or calculate, but soon Lady Gaga, Amy Adams, "Black Panther" costumer Ruth E. Carter and others were...
New 'play pavilion' and redesigned park entrance planned for Epcot
Big changes are in store for Epcot, in preparation for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.
Big changes are in store for Epcot, in preparation for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.
Universal Orlando Resort announces name and opening date for new Harry Potter roller coaster
On Thursday, Universal Orlando Resort announced the name and opening date for the newest attraction coming to the Wizardly World of Harry Potter.
On Thursday, Universal Orlando Resort announced the name and opening date for the newest attraction coming to the Wizardly World of Harry Potter.
Chris Hemsworth to play Hulk Hogan in Netflix biopic
Chris Hemsworth is set to portray wrestling legend Hulk Hogan in a biopic for Netflix that could drive Hulkamaniacs wild.
Chris Hemsworth is set to portray wrestling legend Hulk Hogan in a biopic for Netflix that could drive Hulkamaniacs wild.
Jussie Smollett posts bond, leaves Cook County Jail while swarmed by media
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett gave detailed instructions to two brothers who helped him stage a racist, anti-gay attack on himself, including giving them specific slurs to yell, telling them to shout "MAGA country" and pointing out a surveillance camera that he thought would record the beating, a prosecutor said Thursday.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett gave detailed instructions to two brothers who helped him stage a racist, anti-gay attack on himself, including giving them specific slurs to yell, telling them to shout "MAGA country" and pointing out a surveillance camera that he thought would record the beating, a prosecutor said Thursday.
'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett turns self in on accusation of making false report
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police say "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has turned himself in to face a charge of making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck.
CHICAGO (AP) - Chicago police say "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett has turned himself in to face a charge of making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck.
Police release new mugshot for rapper 21 Savage
Officials have released a mugshot for Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage after he surrendered to authorities based on a theft by deception charge.
Officials have released a mugshot for Atlanta-based rapper 21 Savage after he surrendered to authorities based on a theft by deception charge.
Officials: Jussie Smollett charged with disorderly conduct for filing false police report
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said.
Chef Jose Andres announced as Oscar presenter during Academy Awards
Chef Jose Andres has been announced as an Oscar presenter during this weekend’s Academy Awards ceremony.
Chef Jose Andres has been announced as an Oscar presenter during this weekend’s Academy Awards ceremony.
Jussie Smollett could face 1 to 3 years in prison for allegedly filing false police report
Police announced Wednesday that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is now officially considered a suspect for filing a false police report in regards to his alleged attack in Chicago.
Police announced Wednesday that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is now officially considered a suspect for filing a false police report in regards to his alleged attack in Chicago.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers meeting with prosecutors, police investigators
Lawyers for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were meeting Wednesday with prosecutors and police investigators, a police official said.
Lawyers for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were meeting Wednesday with prosecutors and police investigators, a police official said.
Fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85.
Fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld has died at the age of 85.
No plan for Smollett to do follow-up police interview Monday
Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett say there are no plans for him to meet with Chicago detectives Monday for a follow-up interview about his reported assault.
Attorneys for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett say there are no plans for him to meet with Chicago detectives Monday for a follow-up interview about his reported assault.
Reports: NYPD commander allegedly told cops to shoot rapper 50 Cent "on the spot"
50 Cent, the rapper best known for the hit song "In da Club," is reportedly considering legal action after it was reported that an NYPD commander allegedly told officers to "shoot" the rapper on the spot, reports said.
50 Cent, the rapper best known for the hit song "In da Club," is reportedly considering legal action after it was reported that an NYPD commander allegedly told officers to "shoot" the rapper on the spot, reports said.
TMZ: Grand jury being convened to hear evidence against R. Kelly
TMZ is reporting the R. Kelly case is going to a grand jury, but the singer’s attorney denies the report.
TMZ is reporting the R. Kelly case is going to a grand jury, but the singer’s attorney denies the report.
Will Smith hilariously 'vandalizes' Buckhead Library during filming break
Vandalism isn't usually something libraries are happy about, but for actor Will Smith they'll definitely make an exception.
Vandalism isn't usually something libraries are happy about, but for actor Will Smith they'll definitely make an exception.
Alec Baldwin wonders if President Trump's tweet could be a threat to him and his family
After President Trump sent a tweet criticizing Alec Baldwin’s most recent impersonation of him on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” the star has responded by questioning whether the president is directly threatening he and his family’s personal safety.
After President Trump sent a tweet criticizing Alec Baldwin’s most recent impersonation of him on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” the star has responded by questioning whether the president is directly threatening he and his family’s personal safety.
WWII vet pays $1,500 Chick-fil-A bill for service members, military families for 92nd birthday
One generous World War II veteran and “regular customer” at Chick-fil-A recently paid a good deed forward in honor of his 92nd birthday, footing a $1,500 bill for active-duty service members and military families at a California location of the chicken-centric chain.
One generous World War II veteran and “regular customer” at Chick-fil-A recently paid a good deed forward in honor of his 92nd birthday, footing a $1,500 bill for active-duty service members and military families at a California location of the chicken-centric chain.
Sources: Jussie Smollett paid brothers to fake attack
Several Chicago Police Department sources have told Fox 32 that the two brothers arrested and questioned in the Jussie Smollett case told detectives they were paid by the “Empire” actor to orchestrate an attack.
Several Chicago Police Department sources have told Fox 32 that the two brothers arrested and questioned in the Jussie Smollett case told detectives they were paid by the “Empire” actor to orchestrate an attack.
Grammy recipient credits Macon-Bibb schools for music skills
His parents brought him to the United States from the Philippines when he was a year old, and he spent most of his life in Macon. Now, he works at an immigration law firm in Atlanta and just won a Grammy.
His parents brought him to the United States from the Philippines when he was a year old, and he spent most of his life in Macon. Now, he works at an immigration law firm in Atlanta and just won a Grammy.