Filmmaker killed in Ukraine directed UCF football documentary; coach, players react

Award-winning filmmaker Brent Renaud was shot and killed at a checkpoint in Ukraine by Russian military members on Sunday. This past football season, Renaud directed the documentary Our Time: UCF Knights Football, which streamed on ESPN+.

Actor Benedict Cumberbatch hopes to house Ukrainian refugees

The Marvel superhero hopes to take part in the British government’s “Homes for Ukraine” program, which aims to reward people who offer their homes for Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s invasion.

Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW

Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.

Dolly Parton ‘respectfully’ withdraws her Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame nomination

The country music legend wrote that she’s extremely flattered and grateful, but feels she hasn’t “earned that right” to be inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame.

Jussie Smollett in ‘psych ward’ at jail, family allegedly receiving threatening phone calls

Family members of Jussie Smollett claim they have received harassing and threatening phone calls since the actor began serving five months of jail time for staging a hate crime hoax in 2019.

Pete Davidson blasting off to space on Blue Origin's 4th suborbital human flight

"Saturday Night Live" star Pete Davidson will be among those catching a ride to the edge of space on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin rocket, scheduled to launch March 23.

William Hurt, Oscar-winning actor, dies at the age of 71

William Hurt, the Oscar-winning actor of “Broadcast News,” “Body Heat” and “The Big Chill,” has died. He was 71.

Behind-the-scenes of EPCOT's spring flower fest
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Once a year, Walt Disney World's Epcot park is in full boom, celebrating the International Flower and Garden Festival. A lot of work goes behind bringing Disney characters to life through horticulture.

Alec Baldwin files paperwork to avoid liability in deadly 'Rust' movie shooting

Alec Baldwin filed an arbitration claim Friday against producers of the film "Rust," alleging he is not financially responsible for the shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins last year.

Willie Nelson's sister Bobbie dead at 91

Bobbie was the first member of Willie's band as his pianist and singer.

Emilio Delgado, Sesame Street's 'Luis,' dies at 81

According to his reps, Emilio Delgado passed away Thursday surrounded by family at his home in New York City.

'We're not done': Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher raise over $20M for Ukraine in a week

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher said their campaign to help Ukrainian refugees has raised more than $20 million in less than a week but they’re “not done” yet.

Jussie Smollett sentencing: Ex-'Empire' actor gets 150 days in Cook County Jail for hate crime hoax

Former 'Empire' actor Jussie Smollett received 30-months probation Thursday, and the first 150 days must be spent in Cook County Jail for staging a racist and homophobic attack and lying to Chicago police in 2019.

Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need

On Wednesday, the actress posted a video on social media explaining an easy way to show a “random act of kindness” using Ziploc bags.

'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler handcuffed, mistaken for bank robber in Atlanta

Confusion at a Bank of America on Jan. 7 on W. Paces Ferry Road led to "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler mistakenly in handcuffs. The incident was caught on an officer's body camera.