Dolly Parton tops celebrity favorability poll; beats Obama, Trump, Taylor Swift - and it’s not close

The year was 1974, and Dolly Parton raced to the top of the Billboard country charts with her hit song, "I Will Always Love You." Now, more than 50 years later, Americans are letting the country superstar know that they still love her.

Hip-hop pioneer, Afrika Bambaataa, dies at 67

Rapper and DJ, Afrika Bambaataa, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 67 years old.

'Superman' actress Valerie Perrine's official cause of death revealed: report

Valerie Perrine’s cause of death was listed as acute cardiopulmonary arrest with the underlying cause of Parkinson’s disease, according to a report.

'Ketamine Queen' Jasveen Sangha sentenced to 15 years in Matthew Perry overdose death

A federal judge has sentenced "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha to 15 years in prison, marking a major milestone in the investigation into the overdose death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry. 

UK government blocks rapper Ye from entering Britain to headline festival

Ye was barred Tuesday from entering the United Kingdom where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July after a backlash over his history of antisemitic remarks.

Lil Tjay arrested, Offset injured in Florida casino shooting

Rapper Lil Tjay was arrested and former Migos member Offset was hospitalized Monday night following a fight and reported shooting outside a South Florida casino.

'Charlie's Angels' turns 50: See the reunion

Original “Charlie’s Angels” stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunited at PaleyFest LA to celebrate the hit show’s 50th anniversary.

TMZ: Former Migos rapper Offset shot outside Florida casino

TMZ reports that Atlanta-based rapper Offset was shot Monday evening near a casino near Hollywood, Florida.

Dee Freeman, actress and Marine veteran, dies at 66

Dolores “Dee" Freeman, a respected actress, writer, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died on April 2, 2026, at age 66 following a battle with cancer.

St. Pete Beach residents to protest issuing permits for concert planned during nesting season

A three-day country music festival planned on St. Pete Beach is causing controversy, as residents and city leaders weigh environmental concerns against potential economic benefits.

Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni tossed out

A federal judge tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie “It Ends With Us."

Rapper Pooh Shiesty accused of Dallas armed kidnapping to force release from Gucci Mane's label

Federal authorities have charged nine individuals, including prominent Memphis rappers Lontrell Williams Jr., known as "Pooh Shiesty," and Rodney Wright Jr., known as "BIG30," in connection with the violent armed robbery and kidnapping of three people at a Dallas music studio.