Reese Witherspoon is teaming with bestseller Harlan Coben on her first suspense novel
Reese Witherspoon’s latest literary news marks a new direction for the Oscar-winning actor, producer and founder of her own book club.
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Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry’s death is expected to plead guilty
One of two doctors charged in the investigation of the death of Matthew Perry is expected to plead guilty Wednesday in a federal court in Los Angeles to conspiring to distribute the surgical anesthetic ketamine.
After playing Weird Barbie, Kate McKinnon’s new children’s book also celebrates being uniquely you
If you find it odd that Kate McKinnon chose her first book to be for middle-grade kids, the former “Saturday Night Live” star says, think again.
Frank Fritz of the reality TV Show ‘American Pickers’ dies at 60
Frank Fritz, who drove around the U.S. looking for antiques and collectibles to buy and resell on the reality show “American Pickers,” has died.
‘SNL’ 50th season premiere gets more than 5M viewers, its best opener since 2020
The 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” is off to a strong ratings start and is a record-breaker for the streaming service Peacock.
Gavin Creel, Tony Award winner and musical Broadway veteran, dies at 48
Gavin Creel, a Broadway veteran who won a Tony Award for “Hello, Dolly!” and nominations for “Hair” and “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” died Monday of a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 48.
Oasis adds US, Canada and Mexico stops to 2025 tour
Oasis shocked fans by announcing a reunion tour last month, ending a 15-year hiatus and, presumably, the long-held feud between brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher. But those were only U.K. dates. On Monday, the band shared that they’re planning on heading to North America in 2025, too.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar with a deft writing style and rough charisma who became a country music superstar and an A-list Hollywood actor, has died.
Actress Maggie Smith, star of stage, film and ‘Downton Abbey,’ has died aged 89
Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” in 1969 and won new fans in the 21st century as the dowager Countess of Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” has died, her publicist said Friday.
Ex-Chili Peppers guitarist denies a manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian
Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, a former Red Hot Chili Peppers member who also has played with Pearl Jam, pleaded not guilty through his attorney Thursday to a misdemeanor manslaughter charge in the death of a pedestrian.
Memphis man gets life sentence for killing rapper Young Dolph
Justin Johnson was found guilty of murder in the death of rapper Young Dolph on Thursday after the jury heard testimony from a co-defendant that the killing was part of a feud between rival record labels.
Hoda Kotb is leaving NBC’s ‘Today’ show early next year
Hoda Kotb, a fixture at NBC for more than two decades, says she will leave her morning perch on the “Today” show early next year, telling staffers “it’s time.”