Texas Sen. Ted Cruz calling for criminal investigation into Netflix film 'Cuties'

Cruz is asking for the Department of Justice to investigate if executives or filmmakers violated federal laws against production and distribution of child pornography. 

Toots Hibbert, beloved reggae star, dead at 77

Toots Hibbert, one of reggae’s founders and most beloved stars who gave the music its name and later helped make it an international movement through such classics as “Pressure Drop,” “Monkey Man” and “Funky Kingston,” has died. He was 77.

Autopsy report: Naya Rivera raised her arm, called for help as she drowned

An autopsy report released Friday says “Glee” actor Naya Rivera raised her arm and called for help as she accidentally drowned while boating with her 4-year-old son on a California lake.

NIIKA performs '451' on Good Day Chicago
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As part of our ongoing series supporting local artists, NIIKA performs a snippet of her song '451.' Her latest album 'Close But Not Too Close' is available on streaming platforms.

'Game of Thrones,' 'Avengers' star Diana Rigg dies at 82

Actress Diana Rigg, who became a 1960s style icon as secret agent Emma Peel in TV series “The Avengers,” has died at age 82.

Ronald 'Khalis' Bell, Kool & the Gang co-founder, dead at 68

Bell passed away in the U.S. Virgin Islands at his home on Wednesday morning with his wife by his side, publicist Sujata Murthy said.

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic seeks pardon from Trump: report

"Tiger King" star Joe Exotic has reportedly submitted a case for a pardon, which is headed to the White House.

Appeals court agrees R. Kelly should stay jailed

R. Kelly can remain behind bars awaiting multiple trials on child pornography and other charges in three states, an appeals court in New York said Tuesday as a lawyer for the R&B singer cited another inmate’s attack on Kelly last month as one reason he should receive bail.

'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' will end after 20 seasons in 2021

“It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye" to the reality show, Kim Kardashian West and other members of the extended Kardashian-Jenner family said in a statement Tuesday.

Mike Sexton, of World Poker Tour fame, passes away

Mike Sexton, a World Poker Tour hall of famer and longtime commentator, has passed away at 72.

Movie theater industry revamps safety protocols as venues start to reopen
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John Fithian, CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners, talks about the precautions they're taking to make going to the movies as enjoyable and safe as before the pandemic.

Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit goes forward in Los Angeles

A Los Angeles federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a pair of songwriters who claim that Taylor Swift lifted lyrics from their 2001 recording as the basis for her 2014 smash hit "Shake It Off," court papers obtained Thursday show.

101WKQX launching 'History of Alternative' series this month
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DJ Lauren O'Neil talks about their tribute and exploration into the history of alternative music and its impact across the world.