Entertainment

Kanye West says he'd model his administration after Wakanda government from 'Black Panther'

July 9, 2020 12:36pm EDT

In a four hour interview in which he also withdrew his support from President Donald Trump, Kanye West said his presidential administration would be set up like the government of Wakanda.

Country group Lady A files suit against singer with same name

July 8, 2020 6:52pm EDT

Country group Lady A, which dropped the word “Antebellum,” from their name because of the word’s ties to slavery, has filed a lawsuit against a Black singer who has performed as Lady A for years.

US could ban TikTok, Sec. Mike Pompeo says

July 7, 2020 3:30pm EDT

The United States is looking at the possibility of banning Chinese social media apps, including TikTok.

Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds

July 6, 2020 7:07pm EDT

Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.

Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83

July 6, 2020 5:06pm EDT

A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer died Monday at a hospital in Hermitage, Tennessee, after doctors said he had a stroke.

Kaepernick, ESPN team up for documentary series on his life

July 6, 2020 4:05pm EDT

The deal between Kaepernick’s production arm, Ra Vision Media, and The Walt Disney Co. was announced on July 6. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice, and the quest for equity. It also will provide a platform to showcase the work of directors and producers of color.

Spaghetti Western movie composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91

July 6, 2020 6:52am EDT

Italian composer Ennio Morricone, who created the coyote-howl theme for the iconic Spaghetti Western “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” and the soundtracks such as classic Hollywood gangster movies as “The Untouchables,” has died.

Nick Cordero dead at 41 after coronavirus battle, wife Amanda Kloots announces

July 5, 2020 9:51pm EDT

Nick Cordero's fight had consisted of a leg amputation and multiple mini-strokes while battling several other maladies.

Illinois museum says 'Dukes of Hazzard' car with Confederate flag to stay

July 5, 2020 4:54pm EDT

A northern Illinois auto museum has no plan to stop displaying a Dodge Charger from the “Dukes of Hazzard” television show with the Confederate battle flag painted atop the vehicle.

Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer

July 2, 2020 12:58pm EDT

Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.

ACL Music Festival canceled for 2020

July 1, 2020 11:18am EDT

It is now scheduled for October 1-3 and October 8-10, 2021.