Sources: Jussie Smollett paid brothers to fake attack

Several Chicago Police Department sources have told Fox 32 that the two brothers arrested and questioned in the Jussie Smollett case told detectives they were paid by the “Empire” actor to orchestrate an attack.

Academy reverses plans, will air all awards live at Oscars

Bowing to a backlash that had threatened to engulf an already blunder-plagued Academy Awards, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Friday reversed its decision to present four awards during the commercial breaks of this year's Oscar broadcast.

2 questioned in 'Empire' case released without charges

Two men questioned in the attack on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett have been released without being charged.

Chicago police, Fox dispute reports about Smollett attack investigation

Chicago police said Thursday night that local media reports that the attack against "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett was a hoax are unconfirmed.

Feds tell Alfonso Ribeiro he can't copyright 'Carlton' moves

LOS ANGELES (AP) - "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" star Alfonso Ribeiro has been denied a copyright for the "Carlton" dance, which he's suing two videogame makers over.

Garth Brooks trades cowboy hat for baseball cap during spring training

On stage, he's a country music megastar, but for the next week and a half Garth Brooks is trading in his cowboy hat for a baseball hat. He's practicing with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton as they gear up for spring training. 

TMZ: 21 Savage released from detention and heading home

Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage is out of federal immigration custody and is heading back to Atlanta on a private plane after being released on bond, TMZ is reporting.

Trailer for Disney's Frozen 2 released

The new trailer for Disney's Frozen 2 was released Wednesday giving fans an inside peek at the new upcoming movie.

21 Savage receives bond, will be released Wednesday

Rapper 21 Savage received bond Tuesday during a deportation hearing, his lawyers said. Officials said the performer will be released on Wednesday.

Female acts, rap songs win big at the Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Women and rap triumphed at the Grammys on Sunday as female acts took home top prizes including album of the year and best new artist, and Childish Gambino made history when his hit "This Is America" became the first rap-based track to win record and song of the year.

Michelle Obama gets raucous applause at Grammy Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance to help open the Grammy Awards with host Alicia Keys. The former first lady appeared onstage with Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Jada Pinkett Smith and Keys to say how music has impacted their lives. Obama's initial comments were interrupted by raucous applause and many in the Staples Center crowd stood. She smiled and eventually...

Terry Crews claims National Enquirer owner tried to ‘silence' him with false prostitutes stories

Terry Crews claims that National Enquirer owner American Media Inc. “tried to silence" him with false stories about prostitutes after he accused a talent agent in a lawsuit of groping him.

Jay-Z hiring attorney to help 21 Savage after ICE arrest

A Rap legend has come to the defense of 21 Savage, the Atlanta musician arrested over Super Bowl weekend on immigration charges.