Arts Feb 15 Raquel Welch, Hollywood sex symbol of the ’60s and ’70s, dies at 82 Raquel Welch, whose emergence from the sea in a skimpy, furry bikini in the film "One Million Years B.C." would propel her to international sex symbol status throughout the 1960s and '70s, has died at 82.
Arts Feb 01 Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson and Kate Bush among Rock Hall nominees The year's nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which also include Iron Maiden and the late George Michael, reflect a mix of country, soul, hip-hop, metal, pop, rap-rock and grunge.
Arts Jan 26 Lloyd Morrisett, co-creator of ‘Sesame Street,’ dies Morrisett and Joan Ganz Cooney worked with Harvard University developmental psychologist Gerald Lesser to build the show's unique approach to teaching that now reaches 120 million children.
Arts Jan 18 Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade chosen to join to Songwriters Hall of Fame Snoop Dogg, Gloria Estefan, Sade, Jeff Lynne, Glen Ballard, Teddy Riley and Liz Rose have been chosen to join the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Arts Jan 17 Comedian Leslie Jones to begin as temporary host of ‘The Daily Show’ While this week marks the first time Jones has appeared on “The Daily Show,” she's no stranger to MC-ing, having guest-hosted “The Ellen Show” and ABC’s game show revival of “Supermarket Sweep.”…
Arts Jan 11 Jeff Beck, guitar legend who influenced generations, dies at 78 His representatives said in a statement Wednesday that Beck died Tuesday after "suddenly contracting bacterial meningitis. Beck influenced generations of shredders along the way and becoming known as the guitar player's guitar player.
Arts Nov 26 Irene Cara, award-winning ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’ singer-actor, dies at 63 Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance ... What a Feeling” from 1983's “Flashdance,” has died.
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.
Politics May 24 Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki to join MSNBC in the fall Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki has officially landed at MSNBC, where she is expected to make appearances on the network's cable and streaming programs as well as host a new original show.
Arts May 09 ‘A Strange Loop’ leads Tony award nominations “A Strange Loop,” Michael R. Jackson’s critically cheered theater meta-journey earned a leading 11 Tony Award nominations Monday as Broadway joined the national discussion of race by embracing an envelope-pushing Black-written and Black-led musical.