James Gunn, Peter Safran out at DC Studios, Marvel veteran takes over

"Superman" director James Gunn and fellow DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran are being replaced as heads of the production company.

Dolly Parton estate manager moves to dismiss complaint accusing nephew of threats

Dolly Parton’s longtime manager has moved to dismiss a complaint accusing the singer’s nephew and former head of security, Bryan Seaver, of threatening her estate and employees.

‘ER’ and ‘The Pitt’ share enough similarity for lawsuit to move forward, court decides

A three-judge appeals court panel in California upheld a lower court’s ruling permitting a lawsuit involving two medical shows to move forward, finding that “ER" and “The Pitt" have enough in common to warrant the court case.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A London jury on Thursday found British actor and comedian Russell Brand guilty of rape and sexual assault after three weeks of testimony and arguments. 

Hulk Hogan’s widow, stepson sued over alleged underage drinking, rape during party at Clearwater home

Two civil lawsuits filed in Pinellas County accuse Melanie Sky Daily Bollea, the widow of wrestling icon Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, of providing alcohol to underage teens and facilitating environments that led to violent attacks and an alleged sexual assault inside her Clearwater home.

Nicole Taylor, country music star, dies at 35, sisters announce her passing

Nicole Taylor, a member of the country music trio Taylor Red, died in September after battling breast cancer. The group gained popularity on TikTok with their hit song “Country Money."

San Francisco Symphony's Día de los Muertos celebration
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A celebration of life, remembrance and Mexican heritage is coming to San Francisco. The San Francisco Symphony is hosting its 19th annual Día de los Muertos celebration Saturday, November 7, at Davies Symphony Hall. Martha Rodríguez-Salazar, curator of the event gives insight.

Martha Stewart apologizes over Halloween costume: ‘Insensitive and not funny’

Martha Stewart is facing backlash after posting a Halloween photo of herself dressed as a homeless person. The lifestyle mogul deleted the photo and issued an apology.

Juan Atkins, regarded as one of techno music's founding fathers, dead at 64

Juan Atkins, a pioneering artist dubbed the "Godfather of Detroit techno" and whose impact extended globally, has died at 64, according to his agency, Greensmith Artists.

Questions still haunt Houdini’s Halloween death 100 years later

Mystery cloaked the life and performances of escape artist Harry Houdini, and it followed him until his death, perplexing experts for the past century.

Selma Blair breaks silence on airplane arrest: ‘I am so sorry’

Selma Blair is apologizing after her arrest following an alleged altercation aboard a Delta flight, saying she never intended to hurt or frighten anyone.

ArieForce One coaster moving to Six Flags Magic Mountain in California

Six Flags has officially solved the mystery surrounding the future of ArieForce One, confirming the fan-favorite roller coaster is moving from Georgia to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California.

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek' and ‘X-Men’ actor, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the beloved English actor known for his roles in the “Star Trek" and “X-Men" franchises, has died.

Oakland Ballet Company presents 'Luna Mexicana'
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Oakland Ballet Company is marking the 10th anniversary of Luna Mexicana, a celebration of Día de los Muertos, October 30 and November 1, at Oakland's Paramount Theatre. Oakland Ballet’s artistic  director Graham Lustig, and Esteban Hernández, a principal dancer with the San Francisco Ballet, shares insight on performances.