Arts Jul 14 Shannen Doherty, star of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ dies after years with cancer at 53 After years with breast cancer, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” star died Saturday at age 53, according to a statement from her publicist.
Arts Dec 06 Norman Lear, influential TV producer and liberal activist, dies at 101 The writer, director and producer revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as "All in the Family" and “Maude” and propelled political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of sitcoms.
Arts Oct 24 Leslie Jordan, Emmy-winning actor who stood out with versatile roles, dies at 67 Leslie Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," has died.
Arts Jul 09 Actor Tony Sirico, of ‘Sopranos’ fame, dies at 79 Sirico died at an assisted living facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, said his manager, Bob McGowen. There was no immediate information on the cause of death.
Arts Apr 01 Will Smith resigns from film academy over Chris Rock slap Smith's resignation came two days after the academy met to initiate disciplinary proceedings against Smith for violations against the group's standards of conduct.
Arts Feb 17 More LGBTQ characters on TV thanks to boost from streaming platforms, study finds A new study says that LGBTQ representation on TV series has grown along with the footprint of streaming services. The study by the advocacy group GLAAD found that Netflix topped the streaming field in LGBTQ inclusivity with 155 LGBTQ characters…
Arts Jan 27 ‘Jeopardy!’ champion Amy Schneider’s history-making run ends “Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider’s dazzling streak is over, snapped by a Chicago librarian after 40 consecutive wins and nearly $1.4 million in prize money. Schneider’s success put her in the ranks of Ken Jennings and the quiz show’s other all-time…
Arts Jan 21 Emmy-winning comedian and actor Louie Anderson dies at 68 Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series "Baskets," has died at age 68.
Arts Jan 10 Bob Saget, beloved TV dad of ‘Full House,’ dead at 65 Bob Saget, the actor-comedian known for his role as beloved single dad Danny Tanner on the sitcom “Full House” and as the wisecracking host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” died while on a stand-up tour. He was 65.
Arts Dec 17 ‘Sex and the City’ actor Chris Noth accused of sexual assault, denies claims "Sex and the City" actor Chris Noth has been accused of sexually assaulting two women, who shared their accounts with the trade publication The Hollywood Reporter.