Entertainment
Tom Hanks says voice actors can win Oscars, just not in own category
Two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks says the Academy Awards already have a path for recognizing voice performances, they just don't need a dedicated lane for it.
Obama-appointed judge refuses to block UFC fight card at White House
A federal judge denied a lawsuit filed by two Virginia residents seeking to stop this weekend's UFC fights on the White House lawn, ruling that the two won't be affected by the event.
Judge denies Kennedy Center request for pause in ruling ordering Trump’s name removed from building
A judge on Friday denied a request from the Kennedy Center to pause a ruling ordering President Trump's name removed from the building.
Dwayne Johnson vows to keep politics private, focus on art
DWAYNE JOHNSON: "I've learned I'm going to keep my politics to myself. I hate the slinging. I hate all the bulls--- that comes with it."
Zac Brown defends national anthem role at White House UFC event: ‘Patriotism, not politics’
ZAC BROWN on singing national anthem at UFC White House event: "I'm there to honor America. This is patriotism, not politics for me. I mean, f--- all the division. I don't believe in that. I love this country. I love all the people that have sacrificed so that I can live my American dream."
FDA’s e-cigarette authorization: Fruity vapes not significantly better than tobacco ones
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes recently authorized by the Food and Drug Administration were not significantly better at helping smokers quit than tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes, according to a new memo that's likely to stir more questions about the agency's decision.
Ariana Grande tells White House to stop using her music to promote ICE
Pop star Ariana Grande blasted the White House for using her song "Bye" in a TikTok video of ICE agents arresting and handcuffing illegal immigrants.
A U.S.-Iran World Cup showdown? On Independence Day weekend? Yes, it could happen
There is a distinct possibility that the U.S. soccer team will face Iran in the first knockout round of the World Cup on the day before Fourth of July celebrations.
A Bosnian song about disillusionment with the American Dream becomes a World Cup banger
The opening lyrics couldn't be plainer: "I am from Bosnia; take me to America." But by rewriting its classic "USA," the Bosnian band Dubioza Kolektiv has transformed a song about disillusionment with the American Dream into a viral anthem powering Bosnia-Herzegovina's own World Cup dreams.
David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
David Hockney, a treasured British artist whose paintings of shimmering pools and colorful iPad drawings became icons of contemporary art, has died, his publicist said Friday. He was 88.
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36.
As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
In "Disclosure Day," out Friday, Steven Spielberg is once again inviting audiences to ponder the existence of extraterrestrial life - and the implications it would have for religion on Earth.
Knicks fever is colliding with World Cup buzz, and New York soccer bars are trying to juggle both
Sitting among a pint-raising crowd at a Manhattan soccer bar on the first day of the World Cup, George Carson described himself as a huge soccer fan who hopes to catch all 104 games of the global tournament.
Kennedy Center board seeks delay of deadline to remove Trump’s name
President Trump's handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the iconic performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
Children’s entertainer Ms. Rachel visits Delaney Hall families, urges Congress to end detention
Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel visited families connected to detainees at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, on Monday, calling on the federal government to end what she described as the traumatization of children by immigration enforcement. "This is not a partisan issue," she said. "We will all look back on this time and remember if we stood with children being abused in detention centers or with corporations making millions and harming them with our tax dollars."
Virginia Evans and Lyse Doucet win Women’s Prize book awards
American novelist Virginia Evans won the Women's Prize for Fiction on Thursday with "The Correspondent," a word-of-mouth bestseller told in letters from the protagonist.
J.D. Vance to make first appearance on ‘The View’
Vice President J.D. Vance will appear on ABC's "The View" next Tuesday, his first visit to the daytime talk program, to promote his new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith." The panel is anticipated to question Vance about the administration's priorities and the latest political headlines.
Tim Allen says ‘Home Improvement’ reboot is stuck over cast’s ‘personality problems’
Tim Allen says a reboot of "Home Improvement" remains off the table for now, citing unspecified "personality problems" among the actors who played his three sons on the beloved ABC sitcom.
CBS axes ‘Watson’ despite show ranking among season’s most-watched
CBS canceled the medical drama "Watson" after two seasons, even as the show placed among the 100 most-watched series on American television for the 2025-26 season.
Kimmel mocks Pratt’s loss with U-Haul stunt; reality star fires back: ‘I have nothing left to pack’
KIMMEL on Spencer Pratt's loss: "He clearly promised that if Karen Bass or Nithya Raman were elected mayor, he's going to move out of L.A. He said he was done with L.A. And Spencer, if you're watching, we are so, so sorry to see you go."