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Paramount brands to lay off 25% of U.S. staff as MTV News shuts down

The layoffs will hit employees across the Showtime, MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks.
MTV News Red Carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York in 2006.
MTV News Red Carpet at Radio City Music Hall in New York in 2006.
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Morgan Wallen postpones shows for six weeks because of a vocal cord injury

“For the longevity of my career this is just the choice I had to make,” the country music star said in an Instagram video uploaded Tuesday.
Morgan Wallen at the 56th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 9, 2022.
Morgan Wallen at the 56th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 9, 2022.
5d ago

Tory Lanez denied new trial in Megan Thee Stallion shooting

The rapper faces up to 22 years in prison and deportation to his native Canada after being convicted in the shooting Megan Thee Stallion.
Tory Lanez; Megan Thee Stallion.
Tory Lanez; Megan Thee Stallion.

Marcia Gay Harden says her kids, who 'are all queer,' inspire her LGBTQ advocacy

The actor said bills targeting drag performances are "fear-based" and spread hatred.
Marcia Gay Harden
Marcia Gay Harden
5d ago

Robert De Niro welcomes his 7th baby at 79

The “Godfather” actor said he wouldn’t call himself a “cool dad.”
Robert De Niro on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 on the TODAY show.
Robert De Niro on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 on the TODAY show.
5d ago

Nick Cannon shoots down 'deadbeat dad' label: 'I've been villainized'

The television host and actor revealed that he makes $100 million a year in order to provide for his children.
Nick Cannon in New York on Feb. 16, 2022.
Nick Cannon in New York on Feb. 16, 2022.
5d ago

Pioneering Black opera singer Grace Bumbry dies at 86

Bumbry became the first Black singer to perform at Germany’s Bayreuth Festival in more than three decades on the world’s top stages.
Grace Bumbry, 1965.
Grace Bumbry, 1965.

Richard Dreyfuss says Oscars' new diversity standards 'make me vomit'

Dreyfuss’ comments came during a wide-ranging interview on PBS’ “Firing Line With Margaret Hoover.”
richard dreyfuss slams oscar diversity initiative
richard dreyfuss slams oscar diversity initiative

Biden calls for 'fair deal' for striking Hollywood writers

The president made his first public comments about the strike, which hits a week Tuesday, at a White House screening of the streaming series “American Born Chinese.”
President Joe Biden shakes hands with actor Ke Huy Quan before a screening of the series "American Born Chinese" in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The screening was being held in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
President Joe Biden shakes hands with actor Ke Huy Quan before a screening of the series "American Born Chinese" in the East Room of the White House in Washington. The screening was being held in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
6d ago

'Little Richard: I Am Everything' depicts the star’s lifelong struggle with sexuality and religion

The new documentary explores the late singer’s complicated life constantly swinging between the secular and the profane.
Little Richard performs in New York
Little Richard performs in New York

'Yellowstone' to end this fall and it's not clear that Kevin Costner will be involved

“Yellowstone” will wrap up with new episodes airing in November; how many was not announced on Friday.
Kevin Costner in "Yellowstone."
Kevin Costner in "Yellowstone."

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