The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced a major change for the Oscars.

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Gil Gerard, known for his role as Buck Rogers, has died at 82.

Alex Warren's song “Ordinary” is, by many measures, a defining song of 2025.

Faith-based films are gaining traction in Hollywood, with recent successes sparking renewed interest.

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A new AP-NORC poll finds that most U.S. adults are on board with giving cash or gift cards as holiday presents.

Tennessee Williams' early radio play, “The Strangers,” is featured in The Strand this week.

Democratic senators are criticizing the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission for pressuring broadcasters to take ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel off the air.

Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner, appeared in court as he faces charges of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

A private equity firm owned by Jared Kushner says it's no longer backing Paramount’s hostile acquisition bid for Warner Bros.

Some of Rob and Michele Reiner's closest friends, including Billy Crystal and Larry David, have released a heartfelt statement mourning the couple.

A doctor who pleaded guilty in a scheme to supply ketamine to actor Matthew Perry has been sentenced to 8 months of home confinement.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released shortlists for 12 Oscar categories Tuesday, including best song, score, and the new casting prize.

Christine Baranski has teamed with the Skylark Vocal Ensemble for a unique rendition of Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol.”.

Joe Ely, the influential Texas-born singer-songwriter whose blend of honky-tonk, rock, roadhouse blues, led to collaborations with Bruce Springsteen and the Clash, has died.

Fans of Jane Austen are celebrating the author's 250th birthday with events in Britain and beyond.

Howard Stern has announced he's staying on SiriusXM for another three years.

Rome has opened two subway stations.

Donna Summer has been posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the hall said.

France's first lady has defended her use of a sexist slur against feminist protesters.

New York Jets defensive tackle Jowon Briggs surprised his teammates earlier this season by singing a song during a special teams meeting.

Rob Reiner’s son Nick Reiner has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.

Back in October, Roanoke City announced their intention to bring an entertainment center to Roanoke. This included a potential casino in the Berglund Center. Ever since then, many locals have been speaking out about the casino, including at city council meetings.

President Donald Trump’s contentious relationship with news organizations over his time in office has led to a host of legal battles and disputes.

President Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit seeking $10 billion in damages from the BBC, accusing the British broadcaster of defamation as well as deceptive and unfair trade practices.

Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the longrunning soap opera "General Hospital," has died.

The Reiner family, known for their positive influence in American culture, has faced a shocking tragedy.

Director-actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, are the latest celebrities to meet violent ends over the years.

Photographer and movie producer Michele Singer Reiner has died.

A decade ago, Nick Reiner and his father Rob Reiner seemed to have mended their strained relationship through the film "Being Charlie," which they made together.

Tom Freston could tell endless stories about the formative days of MTV and late nights with rock stars.

Rob Reiner created iconic films that many people rewatch and quote.

President Donald Trump is blaming Rob Reiner’s outspoken opposition to the president for the actor-director’s killing, delivering the unsubstantiated claim in a post that seemed intent on decrying his opponents even in the face of a tragedy.

Nick Reiner, the younger son of director Rob Reiner, is in police custody following what investigators believe was a fatal stabbing of the director and his wife.

Police say the younger son of Rob Reiner is in jail for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing a day earlier of the director-actor and his wife Michele at their home in Los Angeles.

Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

Organizers of the Eurovision Song Contest have announced a final list of 35 countries that will take part in the glitzy pop-music gala next year.

British pop star Cliff Richard has been given the all-clear after treatment for prostate cancer.

Many prominent people are paying tribute to Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, after they were killed in their Los Angeles home on Sunday.

Rob Reiner, a renowned filmmaker known for classics like “The Princess Bride” and “When Harry Met Sally …,” has died at 78.

Workers at the Louvre Museum have voted to strike over working conditions and other complaints.

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year is “slop.”.

A law enforcement official tells The Associated Press that a son of Rob Reiner, Nick Reiner, was taken into custody Monday after the deaths of the director-actor and his wife Michele at their home in Los Angeles.

“Zootopia 2” has regained the No. 1 spot at the box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release.

Connecticut is working to become a destination for holiday movie fans, promoting its charming towns featured in films by Hallmark and Lifetime.

Haruki Murakami recently received two honors in New York for his contributions to literature and cultural exchange.

Egypt has unveiled two colossal statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III in Luxor.

A French supermarket's Christmas advert has captured hearts worldwide without using generative AI.

Comedian Amy Schumer says she and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, have decided to end their marriage.

Comedy icon Dick Van Dyke is celebrating his 100th birthday.

Actor Hailee Steinfeld and her NFL husband Josh Allen are expecting their first baby together.

Christine Choy, a trailblazer for Asian Americans in independent film and whose documentary on the fatal beating of Vincent Chin was nominated for an Academy Award, has died.

The death of a 32-year-old man after riding a high-speed roller coaster at Universal Epic Universe has been ruled accidental.

Marlon Wayans starring in the Jordan Peele-produced football thriller “Him” and the iHeartRadio Z100’s Jingle Ball 2025 featuring Conan Gray, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll and Olivia Dean are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

Gian Carlo Menotti’s opera “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is coming to New York’s Lincoln Center Theater.

Japanese journalist Shiori Ito's documentary, “Black Box Diaries,” has finally premiered in Japan after facing legal hurdles.

Country star Jelly Roll is ready to win a Grammy.

British writer Joanna Trollope, known for her bestselling novels about romantic escapades in rural England, has died at 82.

King Charles III says that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year.

At long last, vindication has arrived for an Oscar-winning composer who sought to prove he was as capable of breathing life into Italy’s grand theaters as into gritty Hollywood films.

The first two episodes of Taylor Swift's six-episode docuseries “The End of an Era” will premiere on Disney+ Friday.

A Hollywood director has been convicted on charges that he scammed Netflix out of $11 million for a show that never materialized, while he instead used the cash for lavish purchases that included several Rolls-Royces, a Ferrari and about $1 million in mattresses and luxury bedding.

Swiss singer Nemo, who won the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, has decided to return the winners' trophy.

The U.N.'s cultural agency has listed Switzerland’s long-celebrated yodeling among 67 traditions honored its list of intangible cultural heritage.

Documents that detail Lawrence Kasdan’s career have been donated to the University of Michigan, the writer and director’s alma mater.

If you're staying in this holiday season, it's a great time to catch up on some of 2025's standout TV shows.

Disney is investing $1 billion in OpenAI to bring characters like Mickey Mouse and Luke Skywalker to the AI company's Sora video tool.

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum plans to open a new branch in Eindhoven.

A rare magnum of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1961 champagne that was specially produced for the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana has failed to sell during an auction.

Tramell Tillman has had a remarkable 2025, becoming a force in the entertainment world and winning a spot as one of The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025.

Chase Sui Wonders always thought she was “kind of funny,” but it was officially confirmed after booking “The Studio” after just one audition.

Danny Ramirez's acting career began unexpectedly on a soccer field.

The Mariachi Rams are reshaping NFL game day by blending traditional Mexican music with Los Angeles’ hip-hop and rock influences.

The painting that introduced the movie “Star Wars” to the world nearly 50 years ago sold at auction for $3.875 million.

Casting directors have long been the unsung heroes behind films like “Wicked.”.

The New York Times and President Donald Trump are fighting again.

Composer Jake Heggie is set to premiere his opera “The Judgment of Paris,” inspired by the famous 1976 wine tasting where California wines triumphed over French selections.

USA Today's editor in chief, Caren Bohan, is out of the job she's held for a little more than a year.

Charli XCX is heading to the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026.

Jennifer Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people.

Author James Patterson has surprised hundreds of booksellers with $500 checks for the holidays.

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation.

Few authors made readers laugh harder than did author Sophie Kinsella.

The language of politicians has become more vulgar in recent years.

CBS says Tony Dokoupil will take over at the beginning of next year as anchor of its flagship “CBS Evening News” broadcast.

Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from acting.

Owen Cooper has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers for 2025.

The youngest is 16.

Five people who became stars in 2025 have been named The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year.

Writer Sophie Kinsella, known for her rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic," has died at 55.

The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May.

The American playwright and actor Jeremy O.

Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the Turner Prize for her vivid abstract drawings and sculptures.

Paramount Skydance says that the Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings withdrew from its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery to avert a national security review.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday.

Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Imogen Poots has been working in film, television and theater for 20 years.

Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60.

It's a tough time for CNN, which looks like it will be in management limbo for some time with Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid of its parent company, Warner Bros.