Chris Rock says he has COVID-19: 'Trust me, you don't want this'

Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”

Oprah Winfrey: ‘I worry about where we are as a country’

Speaking in an upcoming podcast, "Mind Body Zone: Living Outside the Box," hosted by self help guru, Deepak Chopra, Winfrey said she’s worried the country is headed in the wrong direction.

‘How bad do we want ACL’, Austin health officials ask

City health officials say the final decision on the Austin City Limits Music Festival will depend on hospital admissions and COVID-19 case numbers.

‘Our Kind of People’: Meet the cast of FOX’s newest drama series

Yaya Decosta, who plays Angela Vaughn, characterizes the protagonist as someone who is “empowered by her quest for justice.”

Expert witness: R. Kelly behavior mirrors abuse tactics

Prosecutors are inching closer to concluding their case at the R. Kelly sex-trafficking trial, calling two final witnesses to try to further cement allegations he groomed young victims for unwanted sex and psychological torment in episodes dating to the 1990s.

‘Die Hard’: the everyman appeal of John McClane’s iconic undershirt

Before 1988, the humble white undershirt had been sported on screen by the likes of Marlon Brando, Paul Newman, Warren Beatty and Robert De Niro, which laid the foundation for this Hollywood symbol of masculinity. Enter Bruce Willis as John McClane and the unexpected box office success of “Die Hard.”

‘The Masked Singer’: Panelist Jenny McCarthy says season 6 ‘does not disappoint’

The show’s four beloved panelists are back, and in a newly released video from FOX, they teased the new season and revealed what makes up an epic contestant of “The Masked Singer.”

White House offered Nicki Minaj phone call to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the White House offered Nicki Minaj a simple phone call with a health expert to answer any questions she may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Prosecutors play R. Kelly tapes for jury

Prosecutors at the sex trafficking trial of R. Kelly have played video and audio recordings for the jury they say back up allegations he abused women and girls.

Australian researchers name vibrant rainbow insect in honor of RuPaul

Australia’s national science agency paid tribute to RuPaul by naming a fly after the drag queen, according to a press release dated September 15, while other newly discovered insect names reference Pokemon and Digimon Adventure.

New movie roundup: ‘Language Lessons,’ ‘The Card Counter’ and more

Oscar Isaac stars in "The Card Counter," Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass take some "Language Lessons," and Broadway has "Come From Away."

Nicki Minaj says she was invited to White House after COVID-19 vaccine tweet

Nicki Minaj’s tweet comes just days after she posted a separate, controversial tweet in which she claimed her cousin’s friend allegedly became impotent and suffered swollen testicles after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

Former 'The Masked Singer' competitors share advice for season 6 newcomers

In anticipation of the premiere of "The Masked Singer," former contestants are “unmasking” their advice to the future singers of season 6.

Krysten Ritter says Netflix movie ‘Nightbooks’ has ‘a lot of heart’

“I think this is an awesome move for families. It’s a great message for kids,” Ritter, known for other hit series including “Breaking Bad” and “Jessica Jones”, shared.

'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' star Maurice Fayne gets 17 years in fraud case

An Atlanta reality TV star was sentenced on multiple federal charges including bank fraud and conspiracy for his part in fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan and for running a Ponzi scheme from his towing business.

Pecan Street Festival canceled due to COVID-19, denial of city permit

This marks the second major event in Austin to be canceled due to their special events permit being denied, following Bat Fest in August.