‘Love Boat’ captain Gavin MacLeod dies at 90

Gavin MacLeod, the veteran supporting actor who achieved fame as sardonic TV news writer Murray Slaughter on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and stardom playing cheerful Capt. Stubing on “The Love Boat,” has died. He was 90.

Bill Cosby's petition for parole denied

Bill Cosby has served more than two years of his three-to-10-year prison sentence for sexual assault. He was denied parole this week.

Three popular Austin music venues open for first time since pandemic

Mohawk Austin, The Continental Club and The Saxon Pub have opened their doors again for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year.

Tickets to Austin events selling out in record time

Tickets selling out for Austin FC and ACL is just one example of pandemic fatigue and pent-up demand, says Tom Noonan with Visit Austin.

'Chicka Chicka Boom Boom' book illustrator Lois Ehlert dies at 86

Lois Ehlert, whose cut-and-paste shapes in books including “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” made her one of the most illustrators of books for preschoolers, has died at 86.

Eric Carle, author of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ dies at 91

A beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died. Eric Carle was 91.

Alex Trebek, Larry King receive posthumous Daytime Emmy Award nominations

Ahead of June 25’s Daytime Emmy Awards show, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences extended posthumous nominations to Alex Trebek and Larry King.

Kevin Clark, drummer in 'School of Rock,' hit and killed by driver in Chicago

Kevin Clark, who as a kid starred alongside Jack Black in the movie "School of Rock," was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Chicago.

Kelly Clarkson to replace Ellen DeGeneres' daytime slot

"The Kelly Clarkson Show" will replace Ellen's longtime talk show's daytime slot when the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" ends in 2022.

Howard to name College of Fine Arts in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman

Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions. 

Roxane Gay and Grove launch imprint Roxane Gay Books

Roxane Gay is teaming up with Grove Atlantic on Roxane Gay Books. The imprint will release the kinds of books Gay likes to read.