Ed Sheeran to resume tour after acts withdraw over Macklemore comments

Ed Sheeran is expected to resume his tour in Philadelphia on Saturday, possibly without supporting acts after several artists withdrew in solidarity with Macklemore, who was dropped following pro-Palestinian comments during a concert.

Hayden Panettiere’s celebration of life planned for this weekend: Report

Hayden Panettiere will be remembered by family, close friends, and former colleagues at a special celebration of life this weekend, according to a report.

Duncan Sheik, singer-songwriter behind ‘Barely Breathing,’ dies

Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, best known for his hit song “Barely Breathing" and his Tony and Grammy Award-winning work on “Spring Awakening," has died at 56.

Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author, dies at 81

Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author known for “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and other renowned works, has died. 

Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy

Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour.

'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website

Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.

Rolling Loud hip-hop festival returns to Orlando in 2027

Rolling Loud, the large hip-hop festival, will return to Orlando in 2027 after debuting in the City Beautiful earlier this year.

4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks.

Kenny Chesney to kick off 2027 stadium tour in Tampa

Country music icon Kenny Chesney is returning to stadium stages for his 19-market Original Vibe Room Tour 2027, kicking off April 24 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. 

Bob Mackie, legendary fashion designer, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer known for creating iconic looks for celebrities including Cher, Madonna and Marilyn Monroe, died Monday. He was 87.

Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report

Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.

Macklemore removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after 'free Palestine' speech

Macklemore has been dropped from the remainder of Ed Sheeran’s "Loop" tour following backlash over pro-Palestine remarks the rapper made during a recent opening performance.

Rapper Lil Durk acquitted of all charges in Beverly Center murder-for-hire case

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk was acquitted Friday on all charges alleging he orchestrated the revenge stalking and killing of a man in an ambush near the Beverly Center four years ago.

Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC

Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission. 

'South Park' renamed 'South America' to mock Trump's renaming spree

The creators of the long-running animated show "South Park" are renaming the show "South America," aimed at taking a jab at President Donald Trump’s attempt at change the names of several U.S. landmarks. 

New ‘TubiFone’ hotline gives callers movie recommendations based on emotions

Free streaming giant Tubi has launched TubiFone, a hotline for U.S.-based Tubi viewers that recommends movies based on the feeling callers want to experience.