Entertainment & Society

Mary J. Blige, Chance, Neil Diamond Shine At Pre-Grammy Gala

Mary J. Blige warned the audience at the Clive Davis Gala that she was not in a good place. "I look happy, somewhat, but I'm going through some horrible stuff right now," said Blige, who was about to perform in...

In Emotional Speech, Streep Renews Harsh Criticism Of Trump

In an emotional speech by turns tearful, defiant and humorous, Meryl Streep doubled down on her harsh criticism of President Donald Trump, and spoke of having become a target since she first took him on in her Golden Globes...

George Michael’s Family Angry At Leak Of Emergency Call

Members of George Michael's family say they are "extremely upset" that a recording of the emergency call reporting his death was leaked to the press. The family's lawyers released a statement Sunday saying they want an investigation, "and we will...

Piers Morgan, J.K. Rowling In Twitter Fight Over Politics

British TV personality Piers Morgan and British author J.K. Rowling are in a Twitter war over American politics. He called her work "drivel" and she called him "amoral" after Morgan defended the U.S. government's travel ban during an appearance on...

Porn Movies Shot In Benue Ignite Controversy

BEVERLY HILLS, February 11, (THEWILL) - The recent shooting of two pornographic movies in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, has sparked controversy with the local branches of the Association of Movie Producers, AMP, and Actors Guide of Nigeria, AGN,...

Trump Has Richard Gere Asking: ‘Where’s The Beef?’

Richard Gere says U.S. President Donald Trump lacks substance, likening him to a burger without the filling. The actor, who's in Berlin promoting his new film "The Dinner" about a politician facing tough personal and moral choices, says Trump "has...

Grammys Add 1st Man, Transgender Woman As Trophy Presenters

At Sunday's Grammys, a man and a transgender woman will join the so-called trophy girls who bring music's top honors onstage. It's a change that puts the Grammys in the front ranks of awards diversity. "To be honest, the idea of...

Sting, Timberlake, Legend And Miranda To Perform At Oscars

This year's Oscar telecast will have some big Grammy Award winners: Sting, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and Lin-Manuel Miranda are all slated to perform the tunes nominated for Best Original Song. Timberlake will perform "Can't Stop The Feeling" from the...

British Socialite Tara Palmer-Tomkinson Found Dead, Aged 45

Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, former party girl and a god-daughter of Prince Charles, was found dead at her London home on Wednesday. She was 45. The prince said in a statement that he and his wife, the Duchess of Cornwall, were "deeply...

Exhaustion Forces Singer Al Jarreau To Retire From Touring

Grammy-winning jazz singer Al Jarreau has been forced into retirement from touring due to exhaustion. A statement on his website says Jarreau is hospitalized in Los Angeles and is "improving slowly." The statement says Jarreau's medical team has told him...