New fellowship gives $25,000 grants to Puerto Rican writers
A new fellowship co-sponsored by the Andrew W.
Performance artist Marina Abramovic wins Spanish arts prize
A Spanish foundation has awarded Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic one of the European nation’s most prestigious awards for the fine arts.
Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Go-Go's in Rock Hall on first try
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will induct Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and the Go-Go's, elected this year on the first ballot.
Met Opera strikes deal with chorus ahead of restart
The Metropolitan Opera reached a tentative agreement on a four-year contract with the American Guild of Musical Artists, one of three major labor deals needed for the New York company to resume performances in September.
Elon Musk moves ratings as host of 'Saturday Night Live'
Elon Musk moved a cryptocurrency's value and TV ratings with his “Saturday Night Live” appearance.
'Saboteur,' ‘St. Elsewhere’ star Norman Lloyd dies at 106
Norman Lloyd, the distinguished stage and screen actor known for his role as a kindly doctor on TV’s “St. Elsewhere,” has died at 106.
LeVar Burton launches book club with James Baldwin novel
LeVar Burton has found another way to share his love of reading.
Wait, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck might be dating again?
As if life couldn’t get any stranger, it appears that Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, once affectionately known as “Bennifer,” are allegedly dating again after more than a decade of being broken up.
Stacey Abrams adds producer to her resume with book deal
Stacey Abrams’ new political thriller has been snapped up for a small-screen adaptation.
Dua Lipa wins big at Brits, urges health worker pay raise
British singer Dua Lipa is calling for a “fair” pay raise for British health workers after being named a double winner at the Brit Awards in London.
Actor Seth Rogen to tell stories in his own Stitcher podcast
Actor Seth Rogen is the latest to jump into the podcast world.
Pfizer head Albert Bourla writing book about COVID vaccine
Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla can now look back and tell the incredible story.
Amid outcry, NBC says it will not air Golden Globes in 2022
Amid growing pressure on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, NBC said Monday that will not air the Golden Globes in 2022.
New this week: Angelina Jolie thrills and Black Keys rock
This week’s new entertainment releases include the return of Angelina Jolie in the thriller “Those Who Wish Me Dead” as a Montana smoke jumper who comes across a 12-year-old boy in need of help.
Detroit’s own Keegan-Michael Key hosts SNL
Native Metro-Detroiter Keegan-Michael Key will host Saturday Night Live for the first time on May 15th
'X Gon' Give It to Ya': New DMX album out on May 28
A new album from DMX will be released later this month.
NowThis editor Versha Sharma to take over at Teen Vogue
Teen Vogue has chosen Versha Sharma, a top editor at NowThis, to replace Alexi McCammond as editor in chief.
Watch the new trailer for Venom: Let There Be Carnage
The trailer for the Venom sequel is finally here.
Bob Dylan artwork to go on display in the U.S. this year
The largest collection of Bob Dylan’s artwork ever seen will go on display later this year in the U.S. “Retrospectrum” spans six decades of Dylan’s art, featuring more than 120 of the artist’s paintings, drawings and sculptures.
Blake Shelton joins drive to help feed out-of-work musicians
The Country Music Association will provide 4 million meals in cities with large populations of musicians and music industry professionals in its new partnership with Feeding America.
Top nominee The Weeknd to perform at Billboard Music Awards
The Weeknd will celebrate his whopping 16 nominations at the Billboard Music Awards with a performance at the show.
Oprah, Prince Harry reunite for Apple TV+ mental health show
Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry are teaming up for a series that will delve into mental health issues and feature segments from athletes and stars like Lady Gaga and Glenn Close.
David Attenborough to address leaders at UN climate summit
Veteran British broadcaster David Attenborough has been appointed the “people’s advocate” at the U.N. global climate summit this year, where he is expected to address political leaders about the need for urgent action to tackle the “crippling” threat of climate change.
Muti: Pandemic year silenced culture, leaving world stunned
Conductor Riccardo Muti has once again reopened the Italian musical season in his adopted hometown of Ravenna after another — and if all goes well perhaps final — round of pandemic closures.
Bye, bye, bye: Latin American boy band CNCO loses member
The Latin American boy band CNCO is downsizing.
Serbia gives award to 2019 Nobel Literature winner Handke
Serbia has honored 2019 Nobel Literature Prize winner Peter Handke, who is known for his apologist views over Serbia’s nationalist policies and war crimes during the 1990s’ wars in the Balkans.
Queen's cousin accused of willingness to sell Kremlin access
An investigative report by British media says that Queen Elizabeth II’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, was willing to use his royal status for personal profit and to seek favors from Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal
The Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the importance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceeding the goal for the organization’s campaign.
Elon Musk shows humility and hubris as 'SNL' host
Elon Musk showed a combination of humility and hubris as he opened his highly anticipated hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live.”.
Lloyd Price, singer and early rock influence, dies at 88
Lloyd Price, a New Orleans mainstay and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, has died.
This genius TikTok will teach you how to get your bathroom smelling better than ever
TikTok is great for so many things. There are cooking tutorial videos, makeup tips and, obviously, videos that will make you laugh.
5 new TV shows you should watch this weekend with your mom
It’s Mothers Day this weekend, which means if there was ever a time to hangout with your mom and binge a new TV show together, it’s here and now.
After pandemic pullback, DJ Khaled shares his 'light show'
When it’s time to release one of his maximalist albums, DJ Khaled makes it an event.
Angelina Jolie lets Taylor Sheridan drag her through hell
Angelina Jolie says she's not quite retiring from movies, but that she expects her international work to be her focus going forward.
Bosnia Serbs honor controversial Nobel Literature winner
Bosnian Serbs have honored the controversial 2019 Nobel Literature Prize winner Peter Handke, who is known for his apologist views over Serb war crimes during the 1990s’ wars in the Balkans.
Glenn Close on 8 Oscar nods with no wins: I am not a loser
Though Glenn Close has been nominated for eight Oscars without any wins, the distinguished actor wants to make one thing clear: she is not a loser.
Family of Chris Cornell settles with doctor over his death
The family of Chris Cornell and a doctor who they alleged over-prescribed him drugs before he died have agreed to a settle a lawsuit.
R&B singer Aaron Neville, 80, retires from touring
Fans of the sweet, melodic sounds of New Orleans’ legendary vocalist Aaron Neville won’t have many opportunities to hear him live from now on.
Josh Duggar released as he awaits trial on child pornography
Former reality TV star Josh Duggar has been released from an Arkansas jail as he awaits trial on federal charges that he possessed and downloaded child pornography.
Ed Sheeran becomes shirt sponsor of English club Ipswich
English singer Ed Sheeran is the new shirt sponsor for third-division soccer club Ipswich.
‘Eleven, are you listening?’ -- Watch the newest teaser for Stranger Things 4
A new teaser for season four of Stranger Things was released on Thursday.
In the shadow of COVID-19, a toll on entertainment workers
A new survey by The Actors Fund illustrates the depths of need created by the COVID-19 pandemic in the arts community.