Spoiler alert: China adds postscript to 'Minions' showing crime doesn't pay

The latest "Minions" movie subtly reinforces a message for Chinese audiences that viewers in other countries won’t see: Crime doesn’t pay.

Review: After ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing,’ Idris Elba has stories to tell

"Mad Max: Fury Road" director George Miller returns with this love-letter to storytelling, in which Tilda Swinton cleans a beat-up glass bottle she bought on a whim. Lo and behold, a djinn — played by Idris Elba — comes out. Film critic Katie Rife reviews "Three Thousand Years of Longing."

‘House of the Dragon’ 101: Who's who in this new game of thrones

Like “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” contains dozens of characters with strange names, questionable wigs and confusing relationships to one another. So we’re here to help you get to know the new players who will be dominating Sunday night TV for the next nine weeks. Read on for a guide to who’s who.

Autopsy confirms Naomi Judd's cause of death

An autopsy report in the death of country singer Naomi Judd that was obtained Friday by The Associated Press confirmed what family members have already said about how she died.

Snoopy returning to space as ‘zero-G indicator’ on Artemis I flight

When NASA’s Artemis I mission heads for the moon, there won’t be any astronauts aboard but a familiar face will be floating around the Orion capsule. Turns out, Snoopy and NASA have a long history together.

'Star Trek' legend Nichelle Nichols' ashes to be launched into deep space on Vulcan rocket

The ashes of "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols will be launched on a memorial spaceflight, along with the ashes of late creator Gene Roddenberry and wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry.

Stream-worthy seniors: ‘Up,’ ‘Miss Jane Pittman’ and more great golden-aged heroes

National Senior Citizens day falls on Aug. 21 every year, but our appreciation for the most grown of our grown-ups never wanes. Revel in these subtle, smart stories, many of which are streaming for free on Tubi — and call your grandma, she’d love to hear more from you.

You can now buy 'Friends' Central Perk coffee with a real café coming soon

Fans of “Friends” can enjoy three different Central Perk Coffee blends, called the "Pivot Blend," the "How You Doin'?" and the "We Were on a Coffee Break."

‘90210’ actor Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat, dies at 85

“He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was.”

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”

'Cars' Porsche 911 sold for $3.6 million at charity auction

A one-of-a-kind Porsche designed as a tribute to a beloved cartoon character has been auctioned for an astonishing amount.

Texas church to pay damages to 'Hamilton' after unauthorized performance

A spokesperson for Hamilton says the money will be donated to the South Texas Equality Project, which offers support for the LGBTQ community in the Rio Grande Valley.

Kanye West won't face charges in alleged DTLA altercation with fan

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, will not face charges stemming from a January incident in which he allegedly punched a fan in the face who asked for his autograph in downtown Los Angeles.

MoviePass relaunch: Movie subscription service returns on Labor Day with plans starting at $10 a month

Movie fans can sign up for free to join a waitlist to get the service beginning on August 25. The company, which once had millions of subscribers, is making a comeback after temporarily shutting down in 2019.