Sundance Film Festival 2022: Sterling K. Brown, TikTok and ‘Cha Cha Real Smooth’
From Jan. 20-30, our film critics are scoping out the best, buzziest and most unexpected titles of the Sundance Film Festival. Read on for our third dispatch from the fest, which features a tear-jerking VR documentary, a megachurch mockumentary from Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall, a primer on TikTok and Dakota Johnson in the winning romantic dramedy “Cha Cha Real Smooth.”
Kathryn Kates, 'Seinfeld' and 'Orange is the New Black' actress, dead at 73
Kathryn Kates, an actress who appeared on "Seinfeld," "The Many Saints of Newark," "Orange is the New Black" and more, has died. She was 73.
Super Bowl 2022 dancers criticize halftime show recruiters for alleged unpaid gigs, call for change
Despite the A-list billing, a large number of other "predominantly African American" background performers are allegedly being asked by various recruiters to "volunteer" their time in the weeks leading up to the National Football League championship.
‘Charlie Brown’ voice actor from 1965 Christmas special dead at age 65
Peter Robbins, the former child actor who first put a voice to Charles Schultz’s lovable "blockhead" Charlie Brown has died at the age of 65.
YouTuber's plane 'crash' video raises doubts as feds investigate
Questions have swirled around a dramatic plane crash video posted by a Southern California YouTuber, as skeptics suggested the crash was staged as a publicity stunt.
Neil Young threatens to pull songs off Spotify over Joe Rogan: report
Neil Young, the legendary rocker, reportedly posted a letter to his management team that he wanted his music pulled from Spotify because it is providing a platform for popular podcast host Joe Rogan to spread COVID-19 vaccine misinformation.
$50-million cricket stadium proposed in San Jose
If approved, a $50 million cricket stadium could be built in San Jose by 2024.
Sundance Film Festival 2022: Elizabeth Banks, John Boyega and a battle of the clones
From Jan. 20-30, our film critics are scoping out the best, buzziest and most unexpected titles of the Sundance Film Festival. Read on for our second dispatch from the fest, including our thoughts on a great John Boyega performance, a pandemic-fueled sci-fi flick, and two Karen Gillans for the price of one.
Louie Anderson, actor and comedian, dies at 68
Actor and comedian Louie Anderson has passed away at 68, according to the Associated Press.
Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out of Hell’ rock superstar, dies at 74: 'Our hearts are broken'
Meat Loaf, the heavyweight rock superstar loved by millions for his "Bat Out of Hell" album and for such theatrical, dark-hearted anthems as "Paradise By the Dashboard Light," has died. He was 74.
Adele reschedules Vegas show due to COVID-19 cases, delays: ‘I’m gutted’
The exclusive residency at the Colosseum of Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace was scheduled to begin Friday.
Netflix stock plunges as subscriber growth worries deepen
Netflix delivered its latest quarter of disappointing subscriber growth during the final three months of last year, a trend that management foresees continuing into the new year as tougher competition is undercutting the video streaming leader.
Castro Theatre to enter new phase in partnership with prominent concert promoter
A new partnership between San Francisco's historic Castro Theatre and a prominent Bay Area concert promoter was announced on Wednesday.
Cardi B paying funeral costs for Bronx fire victims
Rapper Cardi B says she will cover the burial expenses for each victim of the tragic Bronx fire earlier this month.
André Leon Talley, former Vogue editor and fashion industry icon, dies at 73
André Leon Talley, an influential fashion journalist and former creative director and editor at large of Vogue magazine, has died at 73.
Grammy Awards moving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas
The 64th annual Grammy Awards, which were originally scheduled for Jan. 31 at Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles but were postponed due to the COVID-19 surge, will now be held in Las Vegas at MGM Grand's Garden Arena on April 3, the Recording Academy has just announced.
Tubi celebrates Black History Month with two new original films
The new music documentary “Pass the Mic” and the musical teen drama “Howard High” join the more than 1,400 Black cinema titles that will be available on Tubi throughout Black History Month.
Happy birthday, Betty White! Late 'Golden Girl' would have turned 100 on Monday
Fans of the late and beloved actress still plan to honor what would’ve been her centennial birthday on Jan. 17.
Betty White Challenge: Ways to honor late actress on Jan. 17, day she would have turned 100
On what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday, fans and many organizations planned to pay homage to the late icon. Here are some ways you can honor the legendary actress too.
Bob Saget's wife Kelly Rizzo speaks out for first time since funeral
Saget was found dead in a Florida hotel room on Jan. 9.