MTV scraps indoor show for VMAs, moves to outdoor performances
A statement by MTV and the Barclays Center promised the show would "pay homage to the incredible resiliency of New York with several outdoor performances around the City with limited or no audience."
Cole Degenova performs 'The Lucky Few' on Good Day Chicago
As part of our ongoing series highlighting local artists during the pandemic, Cole Degenova joins GDC to perform 'The Lucky Few' from his new album, 'Really Human.'
DJ Casper uplifts Cook County healthcare workers with a socially distanced 'Cha Cha Slide'
DJ Casper talks about the timeless legacy of 'Cha Cha Slide' and how he's giving back to healthcare workers during these turbulent times.
Kobe Bryant to be honored at 2020 Oscars
Hollywood will honor Kobe Bryant during the Academy Awards, which take place two weeks after his sudden and tragic death.
Grammy Award-winning music producer arrested, facing sexual assault allegations
Detectives with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department have arrested a man accused of sexual assault.
Tickets available for Walmart’s drive-in movie viewings in store parking lots — and they’re free
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
FBI raids YouTube star Jake Paul's home in Calabasas
The Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant Wednesday morning at a home in Calabasas that is reportedly owned by YouTube star Jake Paul.
Ellen DeGeneres' show hits new series low ratings amid reports of toxic work environment
The bulk of the allegations came by way of a Buzzfeed News report that came out around the time that TheWrap reports the show hit a new series low in Nielsen ratings. The show reportedly drew a 1.0 Live + Same Day household rating in the week ending on July 26, 2020. That marks a downturn by 9% from the prior week and a massive 29% from the same week in 2019.
Mulan’ to premiere Sept. 4 on Disney Plus for $29.99, according to reports
The highly-anticipated live-action remake had been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Zanies Comedy Club reopens with added precautions
Bert Haas, Zanies vice president, talks about the added safety precautions they're taking to reopen.
'The Fugitive' remake comes to Quibi
Kiefer Sutherland and Boyd Holbrook talk with FOX 32's Jake Hamilton about which roles they'd love to see their 'Fugitive' predecessors play from their own careers.
'Deadliest Catch' star Mahlon Reyes dead at 38
The reality star who worked as a deckhand on the "Deadliest Catch" reality show on Discovery suffered a heart attack on Saturday.
Georgia priest uses ‘Hamilton’ parody to encourage congregation amid COVID-19 pandemic
A south Georgia priest decided to create a video to encourage his congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic by parodying a song from the popular Broadway show, "Hamilton."
Wilford Brimley, 'Cocoon,' 'The Firm' and 'Natural' actor, dies at 85
Wilford Brimley, who worked his way up from stunt performer to star of film such as "Cocoon" and "The Natural," has died. He was 85.
Ellen DeGeneres considering leaving talk show amid toxic work culture claims, investigation: report
According to a new report, DeGeneres, 62, has been in talks with top executives from Warner Bros. and Telepictures, the company that produces the show, to let them know she is considering pulling the plug entirely.
US Marshals holding online auction for merchandise from 2017’s fraudulent Fyre Festival
The auction includes 126 minor assets from the infamous festival, which captured headlines in 2017.
Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma
Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.
JC Brooks showcases Chicago's beauty in the Verizon Staycation Roadtrip
Chicago-based musician JC Brooks talks about his experience with the Verizon Staycation Roadtrip.
Ellen DeGeneres addresses ‘toxic work environment’ in personal letter to staff
After news broke that “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” was under an internal investigation by its parent company WarnerMedia following a series of complaints alleging a “toxic work environment,” a letter was sent out by DeGeneres personally addressing alleged incidents by staffers.
Breonna Taylor to be honored on September cover of Oprah Winfrey’s O magazine
It will be the first time in 20 years that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will not be featured on the cover, according to the publication.