Some of the Catholic cardinals watched the Oscar-winning papal election drama “Conclave” to prepare for this week’s real-life Vatican election.

The church’s 133 cardinals making the pick were sequestered in the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday to begin the process of choosing the next pope, following the mourning period for Pope Francis, who...Read more

An Arizona woman is facing charges after allegedly faking a pregnancy with “The Bachelor” star Clayton Echard.

Laura Michelle Owens, 34, was indicted this week for making false testimony in a paternity suit she filed against Echard that included a fake ultrasound image and a “fabricated pregnancy video.”

Owens is the daughter of Bay ...Read more

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Prosecutors in Arizona announced Tuesday that a grand jury has indicted Laura Owens, the daughter of Bay Area radio icon Ronn Owens, on multiple counts of felony fraud, related to a YouTube-fueled legal drama in which she claimed that “Bachelor” star Clayton Echard impregnated her in 2023, saying at one point that she ...Read more

3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold announced he was diagnosed with Stage 4 kidney cancer in a video posted on the band’s social media accounts on Wednesday.

“Hey, everybody, it’s Brad from 3 Doors Down. I hope you’re having a great day today,” the “Kryptonite” singer said in the video. “I’ve got some not-so-good news for you ...Read more

Tom Brady's Netflix roast was "really hard" on his children.

The 47-year-old sporting icon has always been able to laugh at himself, but Tom confessed that 'The Roast of Tom Brady' was actually very difficult for his kids.

The NFL legend - who has Jack, 17, with Bridget Moynahan, as well as Benjamin, 15, and Vivian, 12, with ex-wife Gisele ...Read more

Katherine Heigl's children are "unimpressed" by her career.

The 46-year-old actress has enjoyed significant success in Hollywood, starring in movies such as 'Knocked Up', '27 Dresses' and 'The Ugly Truth' - but Katherine's kids are underwhelmed by her career achievements.

The blonde beauty - who has Naleigh, 16, Adalaide, 13, and Joshua, eight...Read more

Sharna Burgess wants to have another baby.

The 39-year-old dancer already has a two-year-old son called Zane with her fiance Brian Austin Green, and Sharna has now revealed that she would love to have another child with the 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor.

During an appearance on the 'Money Rehab' podcast, Sharna explained: "I do totally want to ...Read more

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel are bringing in some prominent performers for the latest Broadway production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.”

Queen collaborator and "American Idol" alum Adam Lambert has been cast as Judas and will star opposite “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo as Jesus for the show, which ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — The home of "Selling Sunset" and "The Four Seasons" is getting a major renovation.

Netflix on Wednesday said it is rolling out a new look and a series of additional features to its TV homepage, as the streamer continues to build its stable of film and TV programming, live events and games.

When customers open the revamped ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — At 83, entertainment mogul Barry Diller is finally going public as a gay man while simultaneously explaining his happy, decades-long relationship with — and lengthy marriage to — designer Diane von Furstenberg.

“I’ve lived for decades reading about Diane and me: about us being best friends rather than lovers,” the Fox ...Read more

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Fresh from serving as the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live,” emerging pop star Benson Boone will kick off his first arena tour Aug. 22 at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center.

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. American Express cardholders have access to a presale that started Wednesday morning.

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'Thunderbolts' is the "first and best example" of Marvel's new strategy, according to Bob Iger.

The new superhero film stars the likes of Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Bob - the CEO of Disney - believes the movie reflects the long-term direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The 74-year-...Read more

Scarlett Johansson found directing to be a "pretty natural" experience.

The 40-year-old actress has made her directorial debut with 'Eleanor the Great', a new drama movie starring June Squibb and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Scarlett has admitted to relishing the challenge.

She told The Hollywood Reporter: "I didn't know what it would feel like at ...Read more

CHICAGO — The headlining music artists have been announced for this summer’s Chicago Jazz Festival, taking place Aug. 28-31 in Millennium Park, along with Thursday opening-day events at the Chicago Cultural Center.

Headliners include the Grammy-winning vocalist Esperanza Spalding, pianist Monty Alexander, and trumpeter and vocalist Kermit ...Read more

CHICAGO — Michelada Fest, a two-day festival of Latin music planned for July 19-20 at Oakwood Beach in Chicago, has announced that the festival has been canceled for 2025.

A statement from the Michelada Fest team, posted Tuesday on the festival website and social media, said in part that “we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel ...Read more

Kanye West stormed out of an interview with Piers Morgan interview Tuesday, just as he did in 2023.

The 47-year-old “Heartless” rapper, who now legally goes by Ye, appeared alongside pal Sneako on Morgan’s “Uncensored,” speaking from Mallorca, Spain.

Ye accused the BBC broadcaster, 60, of trying to “take inches off my d–” when ...Read more

'FIGHT OR FLIGHT'

Rated R for strong bloody violence, language throughout and some drug material.

What it’s about: A washed up Secret Service agent has to protect a hacker from a plane full of assassins.

The kid attractor factor: This is a hyperviolent action film for adults only. Not any appeal for kids.

Good lessons/bad lessons: Trust ...Read more

LOS ANGELES — When director Cristina Costantini set out to make a documentary about Karol G’s record-breaking stadium tour, she knew she didn’t want to create a flashy publicity piece that screamed: “It’s so great and fun to be a pop star.”

“I was interested in making something a little bit more complex that [gets] at who Karol G ...Read more

Is there anything as dependable as the slasher movie formula? It waxes, wanes and winks its way through cultural cycles, but it is enduring; malleable yet sturdy, high or lowbrow (usually low), and requires just a few key elements: some teenagers and a masked killer, a small town would be nice. Change up the masks and the weapons, and it ...Read more

[This story contains spoilers for "Andor" Season 2, Episode 9.]

LOS ANGELES — Senator Mon Mothma is finally, openly, part of the rebellion.

In the ninth episode of "Andor" Season 2, the senator from Chandrila, played by Genevieve O'Reilly, publicly denounces the Empire in a speech from her pod in the Imperial Senate.

"The death of truth is ...Read more