Lady Gaga wears $30M diamond to Oscars; last worn by Audrey Hepburn
Lady Gaga may have channeled her inner Judy Garland on the red carpet of Sunday's Academy Awards, but she resembled the late Audrey Hepburn with a dazzling $30 million diamond once worn by the iconic actress.
Lady Gaga may have channeled her inner Judy Garland on the red carpet of Sunday's Academy Awards, but she resembled the late Audrey Hepburn with a dazzling $30 million diamond once worn by the iconic actress.
Billy Porter's Oscars tuxedo dress turns heads, sparks social media frenzy
Billy Porter wanted to make a statement with his 2019 Oscars look — and he certainly accomplished his goal.
Billy Porter wanted to make a statement with his 2019 Oscars look — and he certainly accomplished his goal.
Trump goes after Spike Lee after Oscars speech
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is going after director Spike Lee, who used his Oscar acceptance speech to urge mobilization for the 2020 election. Trump tweeted Monday that Lee did a "racist hit on your President." Trump claimed that he had "done more for African Americans" than "almost" any other president.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is going after director Spike Lee, who used his Oscar acceptance speech to urge mobilization for the 2020 election. Trump tweeted Monday that Lee did a "racist hit on your President." Trump claimed that he had "done more for African Americans" than "almost" any other president.
Oscars 2019: Spike Lee urges crowd to 'do the right thing' ahead of 2020 presidential election
Spike Lee urged the audience and viewers of the 2019 Oscars to "do the right thing" in the upcoming 2020 presidential election.
Spike Lee urged the audience and viewers of the 2019 Oscars to "do the right thing" in the upcoming 2020 presidential election.
R. Kelly ordered jailed on $1M bond at Chicago hearing
R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, appeared in court Saturday after being charged with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17.
R. Kelly, the R&B star who has been trailed for decades by allegations that he violated underage girls and women and held some as virtual slaves, appeared in court Saturday after being charged with aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 and 17.
Clark Gable III, grandson of legendary actor, found dead in home
The grandson of legendary actor Clark Gable was found dead in a Dallas family home.
The grandson of legendary actor Clark Gable was found dead in a Dallas family home.
If proven, Jussie Smollett allegations could be a 'career killer'
For five years, Jussie Smollett has been enmeshed in weekly drama on the set of "Empire," the Fox TV series that gave the actor a breakout role and the fame to advance his social activism.
For five years, Jussie Smollett has been enmeshed in weekly drama on the set of "Empire," the Fox TV series that gave the actor a breakout role and the fame to advance his social activism.
'Empire' producers cut Smollett from season's last episodes
Actor Jussie Smollett's character on "Empire" will be removed from the final two episodes of this season in the wake of his arrest on charges that he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself last month in downtown Chicago, producers of the Fox TV show announced Friday.
Actor Jussie Smollett's character on "Empire" will be removed from the final two episodes of this season in the wake of his arrest on charges that he staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself last month in downtown Chicago, producers of the Fox TV show announced Friday.
Chicago police chief angry over alleged Jussie Smollett hoax
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson took it personally when detectives determined that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson took it personally when detectives determined that "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett allegedly lied about being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack.
Police say Jussie Smollett faked attack to 'promote his career'
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to promote his career, Chicago's police superintendent said Thursday.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett staged a racist, anti-gay attack on himself because he was unhappy about his salary and wanted to promote his career, Chicago's police superintendent said Thursday.
'Monkees' guitarist Peter Tork dies at 77
Peter Tork, the popular 1960s singer and guitarist for The Monkees, has passed away at the age of 77.
Peter Tork, the popular 1960s singer and guitarist for The Monkees, has passed away at the age of 77.
Jussie Smollett posts bond, leaves Cook County Jail while swarmed by media
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett gave detailed instructions to two brothers who helped him stage a racist, anti-gay attack on himself, including giving them specific slurs to yell, telling them to shout "MAGA country" and pointing out a surveillance camera that he thought would record the beating, a prosecutor said Thursday.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett gave detailed instructions to two brothers who helped him stage a racist, anti-gay attack on himself, including giving them specific slurs to yell, telling them to shout "MAGA country" and pointing out a surveillance camera that he thought would record the beating, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Snoop Dogg raps his way to Illinois State Fair this summer
Rap legend Snoop Dogg is coming to the Illinois State Fair.
Rap legend Snoop Dogg is coming to the Illinois State Fair.
Behind the scenes: Lead 'Hamilton' actor Miguel Cervantes
Since its opening, the musical "Hamilton" has been playing in Chicago to nightly sold-out crowds.
Since its opening, the musical "Hamilton" has been playing in Chicago to nightly sold-out crowds.
Officials: Jussie Smollett charged with disorderly conduct for filing false police report
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said.
"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was charged Wednesday with making a false police report when he said he was attacked in downtown Chicago by two men who hurled racist and anti-gay slurs and looped a rope around his neck, police said.
Lawyer likens R. Kelly to Beethoven to explain studio move
R&B singer R. Kelly is moving out of his Chicago recording studio because a judge has stymied his creativity by barring him from working there overnight due to building-code violations, his lawyer said Wednesday.
R&B singer R. Kelly is moving out of his Chicago recording studio because a judge has stymied his creativity by barring him from working there overnight due to building-code violations, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Jussie Smollett could face 1 to 3 years in prison for allegedly filing false police report
Police announced Wednesday that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is now officially considered a suspect for filing a false police report in regards to his alleged attack in Chicago.
Police announced Wednesday that “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett is now officially considered a suspect for filing a false police report in regards to his alleged attack in Chicago.
Police dismiss tip Smollett, 2 brothers together in elevator
Chicago police investigated but dismissed a tip that on the night "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two masked men he was in an elevator of his apartment building with two brothers later arrested and released from custody in the probe, a department spokesman said Tuesday.
Chicago police investigated but dismissed a tip that on the night "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett reported being attacked by two masked men he was in an elevator of his apartment building with two brothers later arrested and released from custody in the probe, a department spokesman said Tuesday.
Jussie Smollett's lawyers meeting with prosecutors, police investigators
Lawyers for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were meeting Wednesday with prosecutors and police investigators, a police official said.
Lawyers for "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett were meeting Wednesday with prosecutors and police investigators, a police official said.
Fox says Jussie Smollett a pro on set, role not cut
Fox Television says "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "continues to be a consummate professional on set" and it has reiterated that he's not being written out of the show
Fox Television says "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "continues to be a consummate professional on set" and it has reiterated that he's not being written out of the show