Conan O’Brien tapped to host Oscars 2025, taking over for Jimmy Kimmel
“America demanded it and now it’s happening: Taco Bell’s new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I’m hosting the Oscars,” the funnyman said Friday.
Author: Associated Press
Nelly won’t face drug charges after arrest at St. Louis casino
The rapper was arrested in August after police allegedly found four ecstasy pills on his person at Hollywood Casino & Hotel in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations 2025, becoming the most nominated artist in the show’s history
Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan are also up for top awards.
Teri Garr, star of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ dead at 79
The actress died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis. She was diagnosed with the neurological disorder in 1999 but waited three years to reveal it.
Beyoncé to appear at Kamala Harris’ Houston campaign rally
The veep’s presidential campaign has taken on Beyoncé’s 2016 track “Freedom” as its anthem in recent months.
Beyoncé to appear at Kamala Harris’ Houston campaign rally
The veep’s presidential campaign has taken on Beyoncé’s 2016 track “Freedom” as its anthem in recent months.
Doctor who helped supply Matthew Perry with ketamine pleads guilty to drug charge
Several people are assumed to be responsible for the “Friends” alum’s passing on Oct. 28, 2023, as ketamine was ruled his primary cause of death.
‘Hollywood Squares’ host and Broadway star Peter Marshall dead at 98
Peter Marshall, the actor and singer turned game show host who played straight man to the stars for 16 years on “The Hollywood Squares,” has died. He was 98.
Former ‘General Hospital’ star Haley Pullos gets 5 years’ probation after DUI crash
The judge ordered Pullos, 26, to complete a nine-month alcohol treatment program and to pay more than $8,000 in restitution to the other driver in the crash.
Alec Baldwin weeps in court when judge announces involuntary manslaughter case dismissed mid-trial
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors over the withholding of evidence.
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet finalize their divorce
The “Cosby Show” alum filed for divorce in January, listing the former couple’s separation date as Oct. 7, 2020.
Judy Garland’s hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers
“They could sell for $1 million, they could sell for $10 million. They’re priceless,” Heritage Auctions executive vice president Joe Maddalena said.
Judge blocks effort to put Elvis Presley’s former home Graceland up for sale
The injunction keeps in place a previous ruling after Presley’s granddaughter Riley Keough filed a lawsuit to fight off what she said was a fraudulent scheme.
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
Thousands of Swifties who missed out on the pop star’s US tour last year or didn’t want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see her again found a solution.
Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter for second time in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set
Special prosecutors dismissed an involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin in April 2023. They later pivoted and began weighing whether to refile.
Reba McEntire, Post Malone and Andra Day to sing during Super Bowl 2024 pregame
The performances will take place Feb. 11 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before the championship matchup and halftime show featuring Usher.