Sandy Hook group drops Megyn Kelly as event host

NBC News is moving ahead with plans to air Megyn Kelly's interview with conspiracy theorist Alex Jones this weekend despite a backlash that has cost the show advertisers and led to Kelly being dropped as host for an event by an organization founded by parents of children killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Bill Cosby faces second sex assault trial after jury deadlocks

Bill Cosby, the comedian and actor once known as "America's Dad" for his TV role as paternal Dr. Cliff Huxtable, avoided a conviction on Father's Day weekend as a jury declared itself hopelessly deadlocked on charges he drugged and molested a woman more than a decade ago.

Coroner: Sleep apnea among causes of Carrie Fisher's death

Carrie Fisher died from sleep apnea and a combination of other factors, but investigators were not able to pinpoint an exact cause, coroner's officials said Friday.

UT upset about Gene Simmons trying to trademark similar Hook ‘em gesture

There's no shortage of Longhorn pride in Austin. It's not hard to find fans touting the famous Hook ‘em symbol. But a very similar sign, the symbol of rock and roll and the American Sign Language sign of love could possibly be trademarked, if rocker Gene Simmons' application is successful.

CNN chief: Alex Jones interview worthy, but NBC mishandled

Some top people at CNN have come to Megyn Kelly's defense in the wake of criticism she's received for interviewing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, but say NBC News hasn't done itself any favors.

Bat-Signal lights up L.A. City Hall in honor of Adam West

The Bat-Signal will shine over Los Angeles in tribute to the late Adam West, the actor best-known for playing Batman in the campy 1960 television series.  

Dr. Dre pledges $10M for Compton High performing arts center

COMPTON, Calif. (AP) - Dr. Dre is pledging $10 million toward the construction of a performing arts center at Compton High School. The Compton Unified School District said Thursday that the rapper-producer will help raise additional funds for the new facility, which is expected to break ground in 2020. The Compton native said in a statement that his goal is to "provide kids with the kind...

Just call her Lorde Of the Onion Rings

The strangest thing about New Zealand singer Lorde may not be her eclectic dance moves.

Lindsay Lohan is acting up again

Lindsay Lohan is finally ready to make her brave return to acting.

Adam West, who played 1960s-era Batman, dies at 88

Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a campy 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, has died at age 88, his publicist said Saturday.

Adam West, TV's ‘Batman,' dies at 88

Adam West, whose straight-faced portrayal of Batman in a 1960s TV series lifted the tight-clad Caped Crusader into the national consciousness, has died at age 88, his family said Saturday on a verified Facebook page.

What happened in Bill Cosby's sexual-assault trial

After five days and 12 witnesses, prosecutors wrapped up their case against Cosby, who's charged with drugging and molesting Andrea Constand at his home in 2004.

Cosby's accuser stands by her story under cross-examination

Bill Cosby's chief accuser said she shot down the actor's casual advances twice before she found herself paralyzed and unable to fight him off the night she took pills that he convinced her were safe herbal supplements.

New Flamin' Hot' Cheetos flavor finally hits stores

Much like a millennial who smothers pizza in Hidden Valley dressing, the people behind Flamin’ Hot Cheetos have also decided to augment their foodstuff with the irresistible flavor of ranch.