Loughlin, Giannulli get prison time in college bribery plot
Apologizing publicly for the first time for crimes their lawyers insisted for months they didn't commit, "Full House" star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were sentenced to prison Friday for using their wealth and privilege to cheat their daughters' way into the college of their choice.
Fire that tore through Rachael Ray's house began in chimney
A fire that tore through celebrity chef Rachael Ray's upstate New York home started in a fireplace chimney, state officials said Friday.
Megan Thee Stallion says person who shot her was Tory Lanez
More than a month after she was shot in the feet after a party in the Hollywood Hills, Megan Thee Stallion said for the first time Thursday night that fellow hip-hop star Tory Lanez was the person who pulled the trigger.
Celebrities
Lori Loughlin gets prison time in college bribery scandal
The "Full House" actor must serve two months, and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, must serve five.
Stage & Arts
Nigerian boy gains fame with dance video as stars pay homage
When Anthony Mmesoma Madu was videoed practicing ballet barefoot in the drizzling rain in Nigeria earlier this year, the 11-year-old thought the footage would be used for a common film study session.
Celebrities
Carol Burnett seeks to be guardian of teen grandson
Carol Burnett is seeking to become the legal guardian of her teenage grandson as his mother struggles with substance abuse.
National
Loughlin, Giannulli remain silent as they await prison fate
Since "Full House" star Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were arrested last year on charges that they bribed their daughters' way into college, the famous couple has been consistent about at least one thing: their silence.
Celebrities
'Tiger King' zoo closes after animal treatment investigation
The Oklahoma zoo featured in Netflix's "Tiger King" documentary has closed after federal authorities investigated it for alleged maltreatment of animals and suspended its license.
Celebrities
Virtual Emmys: Less walking, talking, but beware the Wi-Fi
In a typical Hollywood awards show, it's the orchestra's task to nudge off winners whose acceptance speeches wander into overtime. In a virtual ceremony, the internet could give them an unintentional boot.
Movies
Film academy to host virtual panels about inclusion, equity
Lee Daniels, Lulu Wang and Taraji P. Henson are among the talent participating in a series of virtual panels about inclusion and equity in Hollywood…
Music
After grief, Bebel Gilberto recovers her zen with new album
Singer Bebel Gilberto never found the chance to slip a pair of headphones onto the ears of her dad, Brazilian music legend João Gilberto, to play the song she wrote for him. The track is named, appropriately, "O Que Não Foi Dito," ("What Hasn't Been Said").
Celebrities
Man arrested in slaying of girl who was playing in dollhouse
A man has been arrested in connection to the fatal shootings of a 3-year-old Kentucky girl and her father.
National
Springsteen drummer appointed to planning and zoning board
Max Weinberg, the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen and the bandleader for Conan O'Brien's Late Night and The Tonight Show, has been appointed to a local planning and zoning board in the Florida city where he lives.
Celebrities
Actor James Hong back in spotlight with Hollywood star push
James Hong is learning to do his first Zoom video chat at the spry age of 91. The actor, who has witnessed his industry continuously…
National
WHAT TO WATCH: Joe Biden's big moment at the DNC
Democratic Party luminaries, rising stars, former presidents and presidential contenders have been making a pitch for Joe Biden over three days of an atypical convention. Now the presidential nominee will make his case himself.
Music
Britney Spears asks court to curb father's power over her
Britney Spears on Tuesday asked a court to keep her father from reasserting the broad control over her life and career that he has had for most of the past 12 years.
National
Sanders, rising Democrats call for Midwest to unite to win
Sen. Bernie Sanders and others from the liberal wing of the Democratic Party called on Democrats from key Midwestern states Wednesday to work together to not only defeat President Donald Trump, but to also forge ahead with a progressive agenda.
Celebrities
'Love in the Time of Corona' is 'time capsule' of the times
From grappling with big life decisions to a marriage on the brink, a new four-part miniseries tackles relationship struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Books
5 highlights of the fall books season
Five highlights of the fall books season, from literary fiction to topical non-fiction:
National
From Ferrante to Woodward: a full fall season in books
The best news about the fall season in books is that there will be a fall season in books.
Movies
'Chariots of Fire' star Ben Cross dies after short illness
Ben Cross, an actor who starred in the Academy Award-winning film "Chariots of Fire" and "Star Trek," has died. He was 72.
National
Lawsuit: Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. raped New York woman in 2013
Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is accused of raping a woman twice in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013, according to a lawsuit that escalates the severity of the growing number of claims against him.
Celebrities
Suspect in 2002 Jam Master Jay killing pleads not guilty
A man eyed for years as a possible suspect in the 2002 fatal shooting of hip-hop pioneer Jam Master Jay pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday, and remained in federal custody where he is already serving a prison sentence for robbery.
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