James Gunn ousted as 'Guardians of the Galaxy' director over unearthed tweets

Walt Disney Studios today fired James Gunn as director of the upcoming sequel to "Guardians of the Galaxy'' in response to old Twitter posts that resurfaced in recent days and included joking references to issues such as rape, pedophilia and AIDS.

Giant statue of bare-chested Jeff Goldblum pops up in London

Londoners and tourists alike have been bemused to find a giant statue of a bare-chested Jeff Goldblum next to the city's iconic Tower Bridge.

Pregnant Disney dancer claims gender bias in lawsuit

A former aerial dancer at Walt Disney World has sued the resort alleging gender discrimination, saying she was fired after she became pregnant with twins and went on an 11-month leave.

Nickelodeon announces new 'Rugrats' episodes, movie

Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures have announced the animated children's series "Rugrats" is returning to the network with 26 episodes. The creators of the series will be executive producers.

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper to receive Walter Cronkite Award

Arizona State University is awarding its 2018 Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism to CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.

Scarlett Johansson pulls out of trans drama after backlash

Scarlett Johansson has pulled out of the film "Rub & Tug" after her plans to portray a transgender man prompted a backlash.

Papa John's founder apologizes after reportedly using slur

Papa John's founder John Schnatter is apologizing after reportedly using a racial slur during a conference call in May. The apology Wednesday comes after Forbes cited an anonymous source saying the pizza chain's marketing firm broke ties with the company afterward.

7-Eleven celebrates Free Slurpee Day on 7/11

It's that time of year again! July 11 will once again be 'Free Slurpee Day' at 7-Eleven.

Tab Hunter, 'Damn Yankees!' star and gay-rights icon, dead at 86

Tab Hunter, the blond actor and singer who was a heartthrob for millions of teenage girls in the 1950s with such films as 'Battle Cry' and 'Damn Yankees!' and received new attention decades later when he revealed that he was gay, has died. He was 86.

Singer Chris Brown arrested on felony battery charge

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Singer Chris Brown walked off stage after his concert in Florida and into the hands of waiting deputies, who arrested him on a felony battery charge involving a nightclub photographer last year.

Singer Chris Brown arrested on Tampa warrant

Singer Chris Brown was arrested in Palm Beach County Thursday night stemming from an incident that occurred last year in Tampa.

Elon Musk offers help for soccer team trapped in Thailand cave

Business magnate Elon Musk is sending engineers from two of his companies to help the 12 children and their soccer coach trapped in a Thailand cave for almost two weeks now.

New revelations alleged regarding the death of Tupac Shakur

Las Vegas police investigators are responding to claims made by a former gang member that he knows who shot and killed Tupac Shakur, a rap legend who lived in Oakland.

50 Cent blasted for mocking Terry Crews' sexual assault claim

Fans of 50 Cent blasted the rapper Tuesday after he posted memes of actor Terry Crews, who testified about sexual assault on Capitol Hill Tuesday.

Kendrick Lamar explains why he called out white fan for rapping N-word

Kendrick Lamar is speaking up about the N-word a month after calling a white female fan out for not skipping the word as she sang along to one of his songs on stage at an Alabama music festival.

Large group of fans view casket of rapper XXXTentacion at arena

Thousands of fans of the late rapper XXXTentacion chanted his lyrics and made "X'' signs at a Florida stadium Wednesday as people lined up for hours to file past a casket where he was laid out in a denim jacket and with two braids splayed over the side.