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Sting performs onstage during the Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party 2025 at The Glasshouse on May 13, 2025 in New York City.

Sting's six children won't inherit his fortune: 'Go to work'

By Shania Russell

Sam C Wilson stars as Trap Jaw in MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE

See He-Man's friends Fisto and Ram Man, and foe Trap Jaw, in first look at Masters of the Universe characters (exclusive)

Jewel performs in concert at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on October 01, 2024 in Austin, Texas.

Jewel recalls kind doctor saving her life when she was homeless in resurfaced interview

By Kathleen Perricone

Dave Grohl; Kurt Cobain

Dave Grohl recalls sign from the universe that led him to keep making music after Kurt Cobain's death

By Derek Lawrence

Mary J. Blige performs onstage during her "The For My Fans" tour at Little Caesars Arena on March 19, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.

Mary J. Blige says Vegas residency is where she's supposed to be after ups and downs: 'I'm not bitter, I'm better' (exclusive)

By Emlyn Travis

Meghan Trainor, Zayn Malik, and Post Malone are among the artists who have canceled tours in 2026

9 major artists have cancelled (or postponed) 2026 tour dates — here's why

By Randall Colburn

Elise Rainier (Lin Shaye) and Gemma (Amelia Eve)

Insidious mainstay Lin Shaye jumps Out of the Further to talk new demon and expanded lore (exclusive)

Kellie Pickler American Idol

American Idol alum Kellie Pickler returns to show in a rare appearance following the death of her husband

By Raechal Shewfelt

Pussycat Dolls reunion tour canceled

Pussycat Dolls 2026 reunion tour canceled in North America

Kid Cudi; M.I.A.

M.I.A. fired from Kid Cudi tour after audience boos joke about immigrants

Billie Lourd; Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia

Billie Lourd watches mom Carrie Fisher in Episode IV with kids on Star Wars Day: 'Nothing brings me more joy'

By Marina Watts

James Hetfield of Metallica, Mary J. Blige, and Lisa

Your guide to the biggest Las Vegas residencies of 2026: Mary J. Blige, Lisa, Metallica, and more

By Emlyn Travis

Britney Spears in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017

Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving in DUI case

By Wesley Stenzel

Valerie Bertinelli attends as Lifetime hosts FYC screening and panel of "Love, Again" featuring cast and creatives at Television Academy's Wolf Theatre at the Saban Media Center on April 30, 2026 in North Hollywood, California.

Valerie Bertinelli offers excellent response when asked about dating again

By Emlyn Travis

Little Brother. (L to R) Eric Andre as Marcus, John Cena as Rudd

Eric André blows up John Cena's life — and teaches the 'ancient art of analingus' — in Little Brother first look (exclusive)

Tony, starring Dominic Sessa.

Dominic Sessa transforms into Anthony Bourdain in first look at Tony (exclusive)

G-Dragon of BIGBANG performs during the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival -

K-Pop star's reps apologize after he wears shirt featuring racist slur on stage

By Ryan Coleman

Davy Jones as a guest star on the Brady Brunch episode, "Getting Davy Jones." Original air date, December 10, 1971. Season 3, episode 12. Eve Plumb as Jan Brady in the Brady Brunch episode, "Getting Davy Jones." Original air date, December 10, 1971. Season 3, episode 12.

Brady Bunch star Eve Plumb reveals how she was connected to the Monkees' Davy Jones before his cameo on the show

By Shania Russell

Spike Lee in Los Angeles on March 15, 2026; Jaafar Jackson in 'Michael'

Spike Lee shuts down critics who slammed Michael Jackson biopic for not addressing sexual abuse allegations

By Wesley Stenzel

David Allan Coe; Tanya Montana Coe

David Allan Coe's daughter says all 8 of his kids lost touch with controversial singer before his death (exclusive)

By Wesley Stenzel

Chris Brown in Paris on Jan. 20, 2026

Alleged shooter arrested outside Chris Brown's house

By Wesley Stenzel

Donald Trump in Las Vegas on April 16, 2026

Donald Trump says wife Melania 'hates' when he dances to 'the gay national anthem': 'It's not presidential'

By Wesley Stenzel

Shaboozey, Olivia Rodrigo, and Harry Styles

Your guide to 2026's biggest tours: Olivia Rodrigo, Harry Styles, Shaboozey, and more

By Jason Lamphier

Post Malone performs at the 2025 Grammys

Post Malone postpones Big Ass Stadium Tour dates to finish new double album

By Kathleen Perricone

North West; Kanye

North West, 12, follows in famous dad Ye's footsteps rapping about money and Lambos on debut EP

By Kathleen Perricone

Vanessa and Gianna Bryant at Lakers game in 2015

Vanessa Bryant honors daughter Gianna on what would have been her 20th birthday: 'Miss you mamacita'

By Derek Lawrence

Jack White on the right and another individual on the left smiling

Olivia Rodrigo tears apart SNL dressing room looking for secret note from Jack White ahead of hosting debut

By Emlyn Travis

Zayn Malik in May 2024

Zayn Malik cancels U.S. tour dates weeks after hospitalization

By Marina Watts

Must List collage with Noah Kahan, Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2,' and Kacey Musgraves

The Devil Wears Prada 2 and new albums from Kacey Musgraves and Noah Kahan top this week's Must List

By Tiffany Kelly

David Allan Coe; Tanya Montana Coe

David Allan Coe's daughter says she was not 'given the opportunity to see him' before his death

By Wesley Stenzel

'Reading Rainbow' singer Tina Fabrique; LeVar Burton on 'Reading Rainbow'

Original Reading Rainbow singer surprises The View audience, sings theme song during LeVar Burton appearance

Regina Hall and Anna Faris on the set of Scary Movie from Paramount Pictures.

Anna Faris and Regina Hall promise their long-awaited return to Scary Movie will 'offend everyone' (exclusive)

By Ryan Coleman

Amy Grant and Vince Gill in 2025

Vince Gill encouraged wife Amy Grant to 'live the life that you get' after her traumatic brain injury, she says

By Raechal Shewfelt

Pras Michel attends TED x Water Street RESET on May 06, 2021 in New York City

Fugees rapper Pras turns himself in to begin 14-year prison sentence, vows to appeal conviction

By Kathleen Perricone

Valerie Bertinelli and her son, Wolfgang Van Halen

Valerie Bertinelli explains why she 'ignored' son Wolfgang's musical talent 'for as long as I possibly could'

By Raechal Shewfelt

Alden Ehrenreich, Luke Evans, Abigail Onwunali, Rose Byrne, and McKenzie Kurtz on Broadway

5 brilliant Broadway performances of 2026

Country singer David Allan Coe in 1994

David Allan Coe, controversial country singer criticized for racist slurs in songs, dies at 86

Disclosure Day

Josh O'Connor reveals new clues about his Disclosure Day character: 'He has this very special talent' (exclusive)

By Wesley Stenzel

LeAnn Rimes in Nashville in December 2025

LeAnn Rimes cancels upcoming shows citing 'severe illness' months after $10K blood-cleaning treatment

By Marina Watts

What we learned from Spider-Man: Brand New Day script pages: New suit, opening scene, and more (exclusive)

Billie Eilish and brother Finneas O'Connell in 2024

Billie Eilish responds to rumors she and brother Finneas O'Connell 'had a falling-out': 'How do we move on?'

By Raechal Shewfelt

Ariana Grande at the Golden Globes in January

Ariana Grande's next album release date drops

By Raechal Shewfelt

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood opens up about leaving Hollywood for 'rewarding' life on Tennessee farm

By Marina Watts

Hot Chocolate musician Tony Wilson

Tony Wilson, Hot Chocolate founder and 'You Sexy Thing' cowriter, dies at 89

By Derek Lawrence

Joey Fatone posing at a SiriusXM event

Joey Fatone says woman once claimed he fathered her child as part of paternity scam: 'My career is over'

By Emlyn Travis

Taylor Swift in Cardiff, Wales in June 2024

Taylor Swift calls 'detective work' fans do on her songs 'a little bit weird'

By Marina Watts

Sabrina Carpenter on the right standing next to another individual in a sidebyside composition

Barry Keoghan addresses rumors he cheated on Sabrina Carpenter: 'I'm asking for people to stop assuming'

By Sharareh Drury

Taylor Swift; defendant Beran A

Taylor Swift terror attack plotter pleads guilty in Austria

By Marina Watts

Woody (Tom Hanks) and Buzz (Tim Allen) in 'Toy Story 5'

After 30 years of Toy Story, Woody and Buzz face the tech age as a Pixar legend comes full circle

Dylan Carter on 'The Voice'

The Voice alum Dylan Carter's cause of death revealed

By Emlyn Travis

Shakira performing in 2025

Crew member killed in disturbing incident constructing Shakira concert stage in Brazil

Reba McEntire attends FIJI Water at the 77th Annual Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. THE VOICE -- "The Battles Part 5" Episode 2412 -- Pictured: Dylan Carter

Reba McEntire pays tribute to The Voice alum Dylan Carter who died at 24: 'Huge ray of sunshine'

By Shania Russell

Tom Hanks attends the SNL50: The Homecoming Concert at Radio City Music Hall on February 14, 2025 in New York City., Chet Hanks and Drew Arthur of Something Out West perform onstage during day three at the 2026 Tortuga Music Festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park on April 12, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Tom Hanks rocks out to son Chet's band Something Out West at Stagecoach Festival

By Emlyn Travis

THE VOICE -- "The Blind Auditions Part 7" Episode 2407 -- Pictured: Dylan Carter

The Voice contestant Dylan Carter dies at 24 in car accident

By Shania Russell

Anthony Kiedis and Eileen Kelly attend as Gagosian celebrates Jonas Wood at Gagosian on March 12, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California.

Anthony Kiedis' girlfriend Eileen Kelly defends 33-year age gap with Red Hot Chili Peppers rocker

By Ryan Coleman

Cyndi Lauper performs at her Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Cyndi Lauper shuts down heckler on opening night of Las Vegas residency show: 'B----, I'm going to come for you'

By Shania Russell

Vocal trio "Ronettes" pose for a portrait in 1964 in Los Angeles, California.

Nedra Talley Ross, last surviving member of the Ronettes, dies at 80

By Shania Russell

Lainey Wilson performs at the T-Mobile Mane Stage during the 2026 Stagecoach Festival at Empire Polo Club on April 25, 2026 in Indio, California

Stagecoach Music Festival evacuates audience due to extreme winds

By Shania Russell

Michael Jackson performs on stage during The BRIT Awards 1996, Monday 19 February 1996, Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England.

Multiple siblings of Michael Jackson's 'second family' accuse him of sexual abuse and grooming, sue singer's estate

By Mekishana Pierre

Jaafar Jackson in Michael

Which Michael Jackson hits made the cut? All the songs featured in the King of Pop's biopic

By Shania Russell

Kesha attends the 2026 Grammys

Kesha celebrates Earth Day (a couple days late) with nude beach photos and a musing about aliens

By Raechal Shewfelt

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael.

Michael fact vs. fiction: Peter Pan, the Pepsi incident, and Michael Jackson's relationship with his dad

By Shania Russell

Must List collage with Charlize Theron in 'Apex'; Michaela Coel and Anne Hathaway in 'Mother Mary'; and Invincible and Thragg on 'Invincible' season 4

Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel leading a unique ghost story, the action-packed Invincible season 4 finale, and Apex top this week's Must List

By Tiffany Kelly

Jaafar Jackson and Prince Jackson are seen onstage during Lionsgate's "Michael" Los Angeles premiere at Dolby Theatre on April 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Michael Jackson's son Prince felt 'emotional shock' seeing cousin Jaafar as his father for first time for biopic

By Marina Watts

Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in Michael; Portrait of American pop star Michael Jackson wearing a red leather jacket at the opening of the stage musical, 'Dream Girls,' Los Angeles, California in 1983

Is Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar really singing in Michael biopic?

By Shania Russell

Justin Bieber and Billie Eilish at the Grammys in February

Billie Eilish looks back at her Belieber days, after Justin Bieber sings to her at Coachella

By Raechal Shewfelt

Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter in 'The Rocky Horror Show'

The Rocky Horror Show review: Luke Evans was born to wear fishnets