Matthew McConaughey joins faculty at University of Texas

Academy Award winning actor Matthew McConaughey has been appointed as a professor of practice at the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas starting in the fall 2019 term.

Jessi Combs killed in ‘horrific accident’ attempting to break land speed record

Jessi Combs — racer, automotive legend and beloved TV personality who carved out a space for women in the automotive world — died in a driving accident Tuesday afternoon on the Alvord desert in southeast Oregon, her teammate Terry Madden confirmed in an Instagram post Wednesday morning.Combs, 36, was attempting to break the women’s land speed record.

‘Mario Kart Tour’ coming to iPhones and Androids

Mario Kart fans, get ready — because the iconic Nintendo game is coming to iPhones and Androids.

Films lag significantly in Latino representation, new study shows

Latinos make up 18% of the U.S. population and 24% of its frequent moviegoers, yet they rarely see themselves on movie screens.

Meek Mill seeks to end 2007 drug, gun case in Philadelphia

Rapper Meek Mill is due in court Tuesday to learn if Philadelphia prosecutors will drop a 2007 case that's kept him under court supervision for more than a decade.

The Rolling Stones set to perform at State Farm Stadium in Glendale

Iconic rock and roll band The Rolling Stones are in town, and will be playing at State Farm Stadium in Glendale Monday evening.

Weinstein rearraigned adding more assault charges

Movie mogul Harvey Weinstein pleaded not guilty to an indictment that adds two new charges of predatory sexual assault to his upcoming New York trial.

Leonardo DiCaprio-backed fund pledges $5M in aid for Amazon wildfires

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined with other philanthropists in pledging $5 million through their environmental foundation to aid the Amazon as massive wildfires continue to burn across the region.

Disney shops to open inside dozens of Target stores

Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall.

Epcot to undergo multi-year transformation, Disney announces at D23 Expo

Disney announced Sunday at their D23 Expo that Epcot will undergo a multi-year transformation, bringing several new attractions, restaurants, and experiences to the park.

Disney releases new details about immersive Star Wars hotel

Want to vacation in a galaxy far, far away? Guests at Walt Disney World will soon be able to stay in a spaceship as part of the highly anticipated Star Wars land.

Grandparents build 'world's best' Harry Potter playhouse for family

Meet the little girl with possibly the best playhouse in the world – a massive 350 square foot "Harry Potter" themed fortress.

NASA honors 'Rolling Stones' band by naming a Mars rock after them

In honor of the Rolling Stones returning to the Rose Bowl for the first time in 25 years, the legendary band was given an out-of-this-world tribute as NASA named a rock on Mars "Rolling Stones Rock.''