Aretha Franklin complained about missing money before death
Authorities in suburban Detroit are investigating whether someone cheated singer Aretha Franklin by cashing a $178,000 check before her death last August.
Authorities in suburban Detroit are investigating whether someone cheated singer Aretha Franklin by cashing a $178,000 check before her death last August.
Nathaniel Taylor, who played Rollo on 'Sanford and Son' dies
Nathaniel Taylor, the actor best known as Rollo Lawson, the street-smart best friend of the son on the 1970s sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died.
Nathaniel Taylor, the actor best known as Rollo Lawson, the street-smart best friend of the son on the 1970s sitcom "Sanford and Son," has died.
Katherine Helmond, 'Who's the Boss?' star, dies at 89
Rest in peace.
Rest in peace.
Men who worked with brothers from Smollett case say they were homophobic
Two men who worked on the “Empire” TV show say the brothers connected to the Jussie Smollett case were homophobic.
Two men who worked on the “Empire” TV show say the brothers connected to the Jussie Smollett case were homophobic.
Chicago film, TV production had a $474 million year in 2018
State and local officials say film, television and media production activities in Chicago remains strong.
State and local officials say film, television and media production activities in Chicago remains strong.
Luke Perry, '90210' star, 'under observation' at the hospital, rep says
Luke Perry, "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Riverdale" actor, is under observation at a hospital, the actor's rep told Fox News.
Luke Perry, "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Riverdale" actor, is under observation at a hospital, the actor's rep told Fox News.
Rising Star: Mykele Deville's musical talents receiving acclaim from NPR to Billboard Magazine
Mykele Deville's rare mix of talent, perspective and relentless hard work position him as one of Chicago's most promising up-and-coming artists.
Mykele Deville's rare mix of talent, perspective and relentless hard work position him as one of Chicago's most promising up-and-coming artists.
R. Kelly insiders may have helped R&B star with sexual abuse
After R. Kelly met a girl celebrating her 16th birthday at a restaurant, it was his manager who handed her Kelly's business card with the R&B star's personal phone number on it, telling the teen that Kelly wanted her to give him a call, according to prosecutors.
After R. Kelly met a girl celebrating her 16th birthday at a restaurant, it was his manager who handed her Kelly's business card with the R&B star's personal phone number on it, telling the teen that Kelly wanted her to give him a call, according to prosecutors.
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R. Kelly's affinity for McDonald's dates to childhood
When R. Kelly was released on bail after spending the weekend in a Chicago jail, he headed straight to a McDonald's - a restaurant chain he has fond childhood memories of but that also features in the allegations that he preyed on teenage girls.
When R. Kelly was released on bail after spending the weekend in a Chicago jail, he headed straight to a McDonald's - a restaurant chain he has fond childhood memories of but that also features in the allegations that he preyed on teenage girls.
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.