Critics Choice Awards 2024: See the full list of winners

"Oppenheimer" built more awards season momentum, leading the field at the 29th annual Critics Choice Awards with eight awards, including Best Picture, while "Barbie" was second with six.

'Seinfeld' actor Peter Crombie dead at 71

In his “Seinfeld" role, Crombie played “Crazy" Joe Davola, a psychopath who regularly sought revenge on Jerry or Kramer for imagined or trivial things.

Bill Hayes, 'Days of Our Lives' star, dies: reports

"Days of Our Lives" star Bill Hayes originated the role of Doug Williams in 1970 and remained in the role off-and-on through 2023.

Chicago rapper G Herbo sentenced to probation in fraud plot

The rapper G Herbo was sentenced to three years' probation Thursday after pleading guilty to his role in a scheme that used stolen credit card information to pay for an opulent lifestyle including private jets and designer puppies.

Jelly Roll gives powerful speech to Congress: 'Fentanyl transcends partisanship and ideology'

“I am a stupid songwriter y'all, but I have first hand witnessed this in a way most people have not," Jelly Roll told Congress. "Almost every person in this room has lost a friend, family member or colleague to the disease known as addiction."

Second City teachers set deadline for strike that could halt shows there

Teachers who work at The Second City say they will go on strike and form a picket line outside the company’s Old Town theater if a contract isn’t reached by Tuesday.

Kevin Hart responds to Katt Williams: 'You don't entertain the circus. You watch it'

"You don't entertain the circus. You watch it," said actor Kevin Hart when asked about being called out by comedian Katt Williams during an explosive rant on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast.

Lyric Opera of Chicago to show Champion: 'An opera in jazz'
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Terence Blanchard's first opera, Champion, is coming to the Lyric Opera of Chicago. The performance is based on the true story of boxer Emile Griffith.