George Lopez got in a fight with an alleged Trump supporter at a Hooters

George Lopez got into a physical altercation with a man who reportedly was harassing him with pro-Trump rhetoric at a Hooters in New Mexico.

Puppeteer who played Big Bird on ‘Sesame Street' retiring

The puppeteer who has played Big Bird on “Sesame Street” is retiring after nearly 50 years on the show. Caroll Spinney tells the New York Times that Thursday will be his last day on the program, which he joined from the start in 1969. In addition to Big Bird, the 84-year-old was also Oscar the Grouch.

Trump attacks porn actress Stormy Daniels as 'Horseface'

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is insulting the physical appearance of porn actress Stormy Daniels, calling her "Horseface" in a tweet about a recent legal ruling. A federal judge dismissed Daniels' defamation lawsuit against Trump.

Colin Kaepernick gets Harvard black culture award

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP/KSAZ) - Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and comedian Dave Chappelle were among eight people who were saluted by Harvard University for their contributions to black history and culture. The eight recipients of the W.E.B. Du Bois Medal were honored Thursday afternoon by the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research at Harvard.

Coroner: Verne Troyer death suicide by alcohol intoxication

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Verne Troyer, best known for his role as Mike Myers' comical sidekick "Mini-Me" in the "Austin Powers" movie franchise, died last April of suicide by alcohol intoxication, the Los Angeles County coroner's office reported Wednesday. Troyer, 49 was reported to be suffering from alcohol intoxication when he was admitted to a Los Angeles hospital on...

Taylor Swift's political Instagram post causes spike in voter registration, organization says

(FOX NEWS) - New voter registration has surged in the wake of pop superstar Taylor Swift’s rare political statement on Sunday. Fox News obtained data from Vote.org on Tuesday that shows new voter registration spiked nationwide, and in her home state of Tennessee, after the singer’s post.

Nicks, Def Leppard among first-time rock hall nominees

Stevie Nicks, who's already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Fleetwood Mac, has been nominated for inclusion as a solo artist next year, along with other first-time nominees Def Leppard, Todd Rundgren, Devo, John Prine and Roxy Music.

Trump campaign website selling 'Stand Up For America' jerseys

Supporters of Donald Trump’s war against the NFL and kneeling protests by its players during the national anthem may be interested in this new item being sold on a Trump merchandising site – a “Stand Up For America” football jersey.

Taylor Swift: Republican candidate 'appalls me'

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Fox 32 News) - Singer Taylor Swift, who in the past has avoided questions about her personal beliefs about politics, came out swinging for the Democrats on Sunday.

Comedian Katt Williams arrested, accused of assaulting driver

Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a hired driver during an argument about taking him and his dog from the Portland, Oregon, airport to a performance in the city.

Trump says he likes Taylor Swift's music less post-endorsement

President Donald Trump says he likes superstar Taylor Swift's music "about 25 percent less now" that she's endorsed two Democratic candidates in Tennessee.

'Jersey Shore' star Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino sentenced to 8 months for tax evasion

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - The Situation, whose abs became famous on the hit reality show "Jersey Shore," was sentenced Friday to eight months in prison for tax fraud as his co-stars looked on. A federal judge handed down the sentence shortly after the star, whose real name is Michael Sorrentino, received a two-year sentence on the same charge. Both brothers pleaded guilty in January. They...