New beetle species named for 'Game of Thrones' dragons

A Nebraska entomologist has named three of his eight newest beetle discoveries after the dragons from the HBO series "Game of Thrones" and George R.R. Martin book series "A Song of Ice and Fire."

Actress Angelina Jolie doesn't rule out move into politics

Angelina Jolie has not ruled out a move into politics - and has joked that she might be tough enough to take the rough and tumble that comes with it.

Netflix: Record setting 45 million people watched 'Bird Box' in first week

All eyes are on Netflix’s psychological thriller “Bird Box,” a movie largely about keeping your eyes closed. And the streaming surge has the company acting out of character by sharing first-week numbers.

‘Sesame Street' character Grover accused of cursing, divides Internet

A video circulating around the Internet has social media users divided over whether “Sesame Street” character Grover dropped the f-bomb.

Aretha Franklin attorney: $3 million in back taxes paid to IRS

DETROIT (AP) - Aretha Franklin's estate has paid at least $3 million in back taxes to the IRS since her death in August, an attorney for the late Queen of Soul's estate said Thursday. The estate is being audited by the IRS, which filed a claim this month in a county probate court north of Detroit, David Bennett told The Associated Press.

Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth reportedly married

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth appear to have tied the knot amid reports the couple got married in a secret wedding ceremony.

Cardi B won't perform at Super Bowl halftime show with Maroon 5 in solidarity with Colin Kaepernick

Cardi B's rep set the record straight on why the rapper refused to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show with Maroon 5, with whom she collaborated on No. 1 hit "Girls Like You." Sources told Page Six that Cardi, 26, demanded $1 million and "the red carpet treatment" to perform at football's biggest night, but her publicist shot down the claims.

Man asks Mattel for gay Ken wedding set

When an Arizona man couldn't find the perfect thank you gift for his niece who will take part in his same-sex wedding, he created his own.

'Baby, It's Cold Outside' cover by Dean Martin soars to No. 10 amid controversy

After sparking controversy over its lyrics in a post-#MeToo-awareness world, Dean Martin’s version of the holiday song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” rose to No. 10 in a major Billboard ranking.

Actor, comedian Michael Colyar shares life stories in one man show
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Chicago native Michael Colyar has enjoyed a successful acting and comedy career but life hasn't always been all laughs. Colyar is sharing his ups and downs in a one-man show at the DuSable Museum of African American history.

Penny Marshall, director and star of 'Laverne & Shirley,' dies at 75

Penny Marshall, who starred in "Laverne & Shirley" before becoming one of the top-grossing female directors in Hollywood, has died. She was 75. 

CBS denies former CEO Les Moonves $120 million severance

NEW YORK (AP) - CBS announced Monday that former CEO Les Moonves will not receive his $120 million severance package after the board of directors concluded he violated company policy and was uncooperative with an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations.

Royal family reveals their Christmas card photos

British officials have released the photos chosen by members of the royal family for their Christmas cards.

Fiddler on the Roof now playing in Chicago
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It's a Broadway classic and it's made it's way to Chicago once again. The national tour of Tony Award-winning Fiddler on the Roof is now playing at the Cadillac Palace Theater for a limited time. Yehezkel Lazrov talks about the show.