Taylor Swift 'Shake It Off' lawsuit goes forward in Los Angeles

A Los Angeles federal judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a pair of songwriters who claim that Taylor Swift lifted lyrics from their 2001 recording as the basis for her 2014 smash hit "Shake It Off," court papers obtained Thursday show.

‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.

Red lights alert the nation to dying live entertainment industry

Buildings around Tampa Bay lit up red Tuesday night to show support for those in the entertainment industry, many still unemployed due to the pandemic, with no end in sight.

Adult film star Ron Jeremy faces 20 additional rape, sexual assault charges

Adult film star Ron Jeremy pleaded not guilty on Monday to 20 additional rape and other sexual assault charges involving 12 more women and a teenage girl in attacks dating back to 2004, bringing the number of his alleged victims to 17.

Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free

Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.

‘His impact lives forever’: MTV honors Chadwick Boseman at VMAs

“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman, whose death from colon cancer shocked fans, was honored as a real life hero at the MTV Video Music Awards. Host Keke Palmer says Boseman's death at the age of 43 on Friday was “a devastating loss.”

Tributes pour in for "Black Panther" actor Chadwick Boseman

Actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his role as the Black Panther in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, died Friday at the age of 43 after a four-year-long battle with colon cancer.

Embroidered art by Tampa activist artist on the cover of Time

A Tampa artist's creation will soon be featured on the cover of Time Magazine, but there's more to the art than meets the eye.

R. Kelly attacked by inmate in Chicago prison, attorney says

Embattled R&B star R. Kelly was attacked Wednesday by an inmate in Chicago's Metropolitan Correctional Center, according to his attorney Steve Greenberg.

Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Jack Sherman dead at 64

Jack Sherman, a guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers during their debut in the 1980s, has died at the age of 64.

Judge sentences Lori Loughlin and husband Mossimo Giannulli to prison for college bribery scheme

“Full House” star Lori Loughlin will be sentenced to two months in prison after a judge accepted her plea deal with prosecutors for paying $500,000 in bribes to cheat the college admissions process.

Tourists flock to Nashville to see Dolly Parton mural with Black Lives Matter quote

Mural artist Kim Radford had already decided to paint the mural of the country music icon on the side of a local music club called The 5 Spot, which was made famous for being one of the many filming locations for the TV show “Nashville.”

Movie theater trade group establishes safety protocols to address COVID-19

The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.

AMC Theatres reopening Aug. 20 with 15-cent movie tickets

AMC Theatres, the nation's largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with retro ticket prices of 15 cents per movie.

Britney Spears wants father removed as sole conservator

Britney Spears' effort to prevent her father, Jamie Spears, from returning to his role as her court-appointed conservator moved behind closed doors in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday, but there was no word of any action being taken on the petition.