Yahoo music editor ponders ditching 'The Star-Spangled Banner'
Historic monuments, iconic brands and popular television shows are being reevaluated as the nation wrestles anew with the racism in its history, and the national anthem of the United States is now also a target.
Historic monuments, iconic brands and popular television shows are being reevaluated as the nation wrestles anew with the racism in its history, and the national anthem of the United States is now also a target.
The Dixie Chicks change their name to 'The Chicks'
Their official website has a message across the top that reads: "We want to meet this moment."
Their official website has a message across the top that reads: "We want to meet this moment."
Dixie Chicks drop 'dixie' from name
Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks.
Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks.
Universal working on reboot of 1996 blockbuster 'Twister,' report says
Another reboot of a popular movie is in the works: Twister.
Another reboot of a popular movie is in the works: Twister.
Texas Book Festival going entirely virtual for 2020
The festival says moving to an all-virtual event allows organizers to expand the annual festival weekend to two full weeks of virtual programming people can attend from the comfort and safety of their living rooms.
The festival says moving to an all-virtual event allows organizers to expand the annual festival weekend to two full weeks of virtual programming people can attend from the comfort and safety of their living rooms.
Petition to rename Columbus, Ohio ‘Flavortown’ in honor of Guy Fieri has nearly 55,000 signatures
A petition to rename Columbus, Ohio to “Flavortown” in honor of celebrity chef and TV host Guy Fieri has cropped up on Change.org, and it already has tens of thousands of signatures.
A petition to rename Columbus, Ohio to “Flavortown” in honor of celebrity chef and TV host Guy Fieri has cropped up on Change.org, and it already has tens of thousands of signatures.
‘Little Rascals’ actor arrested in Weatherford for huffing
The actor who played the role of Alfalfa in the 1994 “Little Rascals” movie was arrested this past weekend in North Texas.
The actor who played the role of Alfalfa in the 1994 “Little Rascals” movie was arrested this past weekend in North Texas.
Bill Cosby granted appeal in sex assault case by Pennsylvania Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has agreed to review two aspects of the case that Bill Cosby's lawyers challenged on appeal.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review two aspects of the case that Bill Cosby's lawyers challenged on appeal.
'Jaws,' 'Black Panther' and more coming back to the drive-in
Tribeca Enterprises, IMAX and AT&T on Monday announced the initial lineup for its summer series of films, comedy and football, running every weekend from July 2 through Aug. 2 in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Miami and Seattle.
Tribeca Enterprises, IMAX and AT&T on Monday announced the initial lineup for its summer series of films, comedy and football, running every weekend from July 2 through Aug. 2 in cities like Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Minneapolis, Atlanta, Miami and Seattle.
Jimmy Kimmel apologizes for use of blackface in sketches
Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities.
Jimmy Kimmel apologized on Tuesday for his 1990s blackface impressions of NBA player Karl Malone and other Black celebrities.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy accused of raping 3 women, sexually assaulting another
Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged with forcibly raping three women and sexually assaulting another, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Tuesday.
Adult film star Ron Jeremy has been charged with forcibly raping three women and sexually assaulting another, Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced Tuesday.
Tina Fey asks to pull '30 Rock' episodes that featured blackface
The series aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013, but episodes are still being shown in television syndication and on streaming services including Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes and Peacock.
The series aired on NBC from 2006 to 2013, but episodes are still being shown in television syndication and on streaming services including Hulu, Amazon Prime, iTunes and Peacock.
Amid coronavirus pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series
Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.
Grammy-winning singer Brad Paisley will headline shows in all three cities, while fellow country artists Darius Rucker and Jon Pardi will also perform in Nashville at Nissan Stadium. Nelly will perform in Maryland Heights, near St. Louis.
Joel Schumacher, director of 'Batman' films and ‘St. Elmo’s Fire,’ dies at 80
Joel Schumacher, the journeyman director who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in “St. Elmo’s Fire” and steering the Batman franchise into its most baroque territory in “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin,” has died. He was 80.
Joel Schumacher, the journeyman director who dressed New York department store windows before shepherding the Brat Pack to the big screen in “St. Elmo’s Fire” and steering the Batman franchise into its most baroque territory in “Batman Forever” and “Batman & Robin,” has died. He was 80.
FOX hosts GLAAD roundtable as part of Pride Month 2020 efforts and #TVForAll initiative
The network is highlighting the vast contributions that the LGBTQ+ community has made to entertainment.
The network is highlighting the vast contributions that the LGBTQ+ community has made to entertainment.
Tom Petty's family issues cease and desist to Trump campaign after song was played at Tulsa rally
In a statement issued on Twitter on Saturday evening, the rocker's family revealed that they'd issued a cease and desist to Trump after using the song, explaining that the president's beliefs were far out of line from Petty's own.
In a statement issued on Twitter on Saturday evening, the rocker's family revealed that they'd issued a cease and desist to Trump after using the song, explaining that the president's beliefs were far out of line from Petty's own.
Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage
Comedian D.L. Hughley has announced he's tested positive for COVID-19, following his collapse onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comedian D.L. Hughley has announced he's tested positive for COVID-19, following his collapse onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Austin ranks sixth-best city in U.S. for gamers
WalletHub says that globally, gaming is a $159 billion industry that is also experiencing a big boost this year from lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
WalletHub says that globally, gaming is a $159 billion industry that is also experiencing a big boost this year from lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.