Disney+ subscribers will soon have to pay more if they want to avoid ads

Disney said it is raising prices for streaming subscribers in the U.S. who want to watch Disney+ without ads as more viewers switch to what CEO Bob Chapek described Wednesday as the “best value in streaming.”

Disney+ to increase prices with new ad-supported subscription

The company unveiled a tiered system with the new prices reflecting whether or not customers would want to watch ads.

Academy of Country Music Honors to make FOX debut

FOX is going country this fall. Just in time for the debut of FOX’s new star-studded music drama “Monarch,” the network will also air the 15th annual Academy of Country Music Honors on Tuesday, Sep. 13.

‘E.T.’ returns to select theaters for its 40th anniversary

Forty years after Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” captured hearts around the world, the iconic film is returning to the big screen.

YSL rapper Young Thug faces new charges in Fulton County street gang case

Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug is now charged with modifying a firearm into a machine gun while attempting to distribute marijuana, codeine and cocaine.

'Fused' dance production at Alex Theater
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"Fused" comes to the Alex Theater in Glendale on Friday, August 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20. The production is a celebration of dance that fuses ballet with a multitude of other dance styles including contemporary, free style, Ghawazi, hip hop and tango, while also incorporating popular music and vanguard couture.

Raymond Briggs, author of 'The Snowman,' dies at 88

British children’s author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, whose creations include "The Snowman" and "Fungus the Bogeyman," has died. He was 88.

Olivia Newton-John, singer and actress of 'Grease,' dies at 73

"Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer," a Facebook post read.

Welcome to Emmys season: ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Succession,’ Mandy Moore among TCA Award winners

Emmys season is upon us! The Television Critics Association announced the winners of its prestigious annual awards on Saturday, Aug. 5, unveiling a slate of honorees reflective of the wide range of outstanding storytelling available to viewers of broadcast, cable and streaming TV.

‘Sharp Stick’ review: Lena Dunham returns with a provocative comedy

"Sharp Stick," Lena Dunham's first feature since 2010’s "Tiny Furniture" (she made HBO’s "Girls" in the interim), certainly feels like the product of a woman reflecting on more than a decade in the spotlight, with all the praise, criticism and controversy that entails. Film critic Clint Worthington reviews this for-adults-only comedy.

Britney Spears returning to music with Elton John duet ‘Hold Me Closer’

The pop star's collaboration with the legendary musician will be her first time releasing new music since her nearly 14-year conservatorship ended in 2021.

Ashton Kutcher diagnosed with vasculitis: What you should know about the disease

An announcement by actor Ashton Kutcher that he couldn't walk, hear or talk after his vasculitis diagnosis two years ago has put a spotlight on the disease. Here's what you should know about vasculitis.

Reps say Anne Heche in a coma after Mar Vista crash
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After reports that she was in stable condition over the weekend, a representative for actress Anne Heche confirmed she is in a coma after she was involved in a fiery crash in Mar Vista.

Anne Heche in a coma after fiery Mar Vista crash

After reports that she was in stable condition over the weekend, a representative for actress Anne Heche confirmed she is in a coma after she was involved in a fiery crash in Mar Vista.

Tributes pour in for Olivia Newton-John
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Fan tributes continue to grow atop Olivia Newton-John's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This comes as the actress-singer died at 73.