Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell among Kennedy Center honorees

Honorees include Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, “Saturday Night Live” mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music legend Joni Mitchell.

’Tis the season Tubi jolly: Tubi unveils new holiday originals

Free streaming service Tubi will debut two festive Tubi Originals for the holiday season, adding to its robust “Holiday Hits” library, which also includes “Jingle All the Way,” “Black Nativity,” “The Nutcracker” and more. “Holiday Hits” encompasses nearly 500 titles.

‘Beans’ review: Compelling coming-of-age story and history lesson in one

“Beans” is a dual coming-of-age story and history lesson, and both halves of this compelling and emotionally affecting film are well-done.

December movie preview: Spider-Man, West Side Story, The Matrix and more

Steven Spielberg takes a fresh look at a classic musical, Keanu Reeves re-enters “The Matrix,” Nicole Kidman plays a comedy giant, Bradley Cooper joins a carnival and Tom Holland’s Spidey swings into the Marvel multiverse, to name just a few of the films with bold-faced names arriving in theaters this month.

FOX renews ‘LEGO Masters’ for a third season

Season three of “LEGO Masters” will premiere in 2022 on FOX. The series is currently casting; potential future LEGO Masters can apply online at https://www.legomasters.tv. Those who just want to watch the show, however, can find the first two seasons streaming for free on Tubi.

Jacqueline Avant, wife of music legend Clarence Avant, shot and killed at Beverly Hills estate

Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Clarence Avant, was reportedly shot and killed at their Beverly Hills estate early Wednesday morning, police said. She was 81.

You can stay in the ‘Home Alone’ house this holiday season

A lucky "Home Alone" fan will get the chance to spend the night in the iconic Chicago-area house, which includes all the '90s junk food their heart desires.

Dr. Oz announces run for U.S. Senate seat in Pennsylvania

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the cardiac surgeon, author, and host of TV’s “Dr. Oz Show,” is joining the list of Republican candidates hoping to capture Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat in next year's election, according to two people familiar with his plans.

Marilyn Manson's home searched amid sexual abuse investigation

Authorities have searched the home of rocker Marilyn Manson after allegations of physical and sexual abuse by several women.

Jussie Smollett trial: CPD detective takes stand, says brothers recounted how 'Empire' star staged hoax

Two brothers arrested for an alleged attack on Jussie Smollett told Chicago police how the ex-"Empire" actor orchestrated the hoax, telling them via text message to meet him "on the low," paying for supplies and holding a "dry run" in downtown Chicago, the lead investigator testified Tuesday.

Ex-reality TV star Josh Duggar's trial to begin over child pornography charges

Former reality TV star Josh Duggar, who appeared in TLC’s “19 Kids and Counting,” was charged with two counts of downloading and possessing child pornography.

Bill Cosby prosecutors take case to US Supreme Court

Prosecutors asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review the ruling that overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction, arguing that a decision announced in a press release does not give a defendant lifetime immunity.

Jussie Smollett trial: 'Empire' star 'a real victim' of attack in Chicago, attorney says

A jury has been seated in the trial of former "Empire" star Jussie Smollett, who is accused of staging a hoax nearly three years ago where he was the alleged victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago.

Off White founder, fashion designer Virgil Abloh dies at 41 of cancer

Abloh's death was announced Sunday by the luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) and the Off White label, the brand Abloh founded. Abloha was the men’s wear designer of Louis Vuitton.

Lindsay Lohan engaged to boyfriend Bader Shammas

The actress met the businessman in Dubai, where she has lived for the past seven years.