What to expect at Sunday's Oscars

After the shortest awards season in decades, the 92nd annual Academy Awards will get underway Sunday evening at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The red carpet is being rolled out two to three weeks earlier than usual in a bid to freshen up a ceremony and potentially boost ratings.

Robert Conrad, star of "The Wild, Wild West," dies at 84

Robert Conrad, the rugged, contentious actor who starred in the hugely popular 1960s television series "Hawaiian Eye" and "The Wild, Wild West," has died. He was 84.  

SeaWorld trainers will no longer ride dolphins at theme parks

SeaWorld performers will no longer stand on and ride dolphins, a practice that has been under heavy criticism from PETA and other animal rights activists over the past year.

Veteran actor Orson Bean killed by vehicle in Venice

Veteran actor Orson Bean is being remembered on Saturday after he was struck and killed by vehicles while walking in Venice on Friday night.

Essence event celebrates black women in Hollywood

Through laughs, tears and speeches that turned into sermons and affirmations, the overarching theme of this year’s star-studded Essence luncheon was that in an unforgiving industry that often overlooks, black women need no validation from Hollywood — or elsewhere — to appreciate their self-worth.

Sting shares personal connection to 'The Last Ship' musical

Sting, the iconic Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter adds another accomplishment to his belt with a Tony-nominated musical called “The Last Ship.”  

Legendary Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas dies at 103

Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas, known for his roles in iconic films such as "Spartacus" and the father of actor Michael Douglas, died on Wednesday at age 103.  

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Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas, known for his roles in iconic films such as "Spartacus" and the father of actor Michael Douglas, died on Wednesday at age 103.

Amoeba Music announces new location in Hollywood

Amoeba Music, which is losing its famed home on Sunset Boulevard to make way for a housing development project, announced plans to move to a new location on Hollywood Boulevard.

Jay-Z explains why he was seated during Super Bowl LIV national anthem

Jay-Z is clearing the air. He explained that he was busy observing the show, which he had a hand in producing thanks to a deal between his company Roc Nation and the NFL.

City Council recognizes Oscar-nominated movies produced in Los Angeles

Continuing an annual tradition to promote local filming activity, the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday recognized Oscar-nominated motion pictures that were produced in the city.

'Machete' actor Danny Trejo and his road to redemption

You know him as Machete. But actor Danny Trejo has done so much more. He even did a Nike commercial with Kobe Bryant.

One-on-one with Rob Lowe, star of FOX's '9-1-1: Lone Star'

"Find something that you love and you'll never work a day in your life," is a motto Rob Lowe says he lives by and it continues to serve him well.  

'Hamilton' musical coming to big screen in 2021

Moviegoers who never got the chance to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's  Broadway smash "Hamilton" on a stage will get a chance to see it on the big screen next year, thanks to Disney Studios.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z stay seated during Super Bowl national anthem performance: report

Music superstars Beyoncé and Jay-Z chose to remain seated during Demi Lovato's performance of the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV. The pair attended the game with their daughter Blue Ivy, who also stayed in her seat, according to TMZ.