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How the other half shivs: $13,500 “Axe-throwing experience” part of this year’s Oscars gift bag bonanza

Thursday, February 21

ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) -- Sure, "it's just an honor to be nominated," as many Oscars hopefuls will be saying this weekend, but being recognized by the Academy -- win or lose --... Read More.

Judge sets $100,000 bond for Jussie Smollett, orders ‘Empire’ actor’s passport surrendered

Thursday, February 21

Chicago Police Department(CHICAGO) -- A Chicago judge set Jesse Smollett's bond at $100,000 on Thursday and ordered him to surrender his passport, hours after a Chicago Police Department press conference, where ... Read More.

She’s back: Wendy Williams returns to her show on March 4

Thursday, February 21

ABC(NEW YORK) -- After a nearly three-month extended hiatus from her daytime talk show due to health issues, Wendy Williams is set to return to her namesake show next month. The news of her... Read More.

Anna Paquin talks “amped-up” role in ‘Flack’; remembers “shocked” reaction to Oscar win at age 11

Thursday, February 21

“I’m lost for words” — Tyler Perry, Octavia Spencer and other celebrities react to Jussie Smollett’s hoax, arrest

Thursday, February 21

Chicago Police Department(LOS ANGELES) -- Celebrities are reacting to the arrest of Jussie Smollett, who's been charged by Chicago PD with filing a false police report. The Empire star falsely claimed he was... Read More.

Latest ‘Rocketman’ trailer details Elton John’s name change, substance abuse, sexuality & more

Thursday, February 21

Paramount Pictures(LOS ANGELES) -- If you thought Elton John's upcoming biopic Rocketman, described as a "musical fantasy," would only focus on the positive parts of the legendary star's life, a new trailer... Read More.

The Monkees’ Peter Tork dead at age 77

Thursday, February 21

(The Monkees, Peter Tork foreground) Mike McLaren/Central Press/Getty Images(LOS ANGELES) -- Peter Tork of The Monkees has died at the age of 77, according to a post on the musician's official

Chicago’s top cop: Jussie Smollett staged “phony” attack as “publicity stunt…to promote his career”

Thursday, February 21

Chicago Police Department(CHICAGO) -- Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson blasted Empire star Jussie Smollett in an emotional press conference on Thursday, revealing that the actor sent a threatening letter to himself, and... Read More.

Chris Hemsworth goes from Thor to Hulk…Hogan, that is

Thursday, February 21

ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) -- Chris Hemsworth is famous for playing Thor in the Marvel movies, but next, he's been tapped to play a Hulk...Hulk Hogan, in fact. The Australian actor is attached to... Read More.

The “Honest Trailers” guys do the Oscars

Thursday, February 21

© 2018 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. (LOS ANGELES) -- The folks behind Honest Trailers, which take a comedic view at coming attractions new and old, have focused their skewed... Read More.