Eric Carle, author of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ dies at 91

A beloved children’s author and illustrator whose classic “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and other works gave millions of kids some of their earliest and most cherished literary memories, has died. Eric Carle was 91.

Alex Trebek, Larry King receive posthumous Daytime Emmy Award nominations

Ahead of June 25’s Daytime Emmy Awards show, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences extended posthumous nominations to Alex Trebek and Larry King.

Kevin Clark, drummer in 'School of Rock,' hit and killed by driver in Chicago

Kevin Clark, who as a kid starred alongside Jack Black in the movie "School of Rock," was fatally struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Chicago.

Kelly Clarkson to replace Ellen DeGeneres' daytime slot

"The Kelly Clarkson Show" will replace Ellen's longtime talk show's daytime slot when the "Ellen DeGeneres Show" ends in 2022.

Howard to name College of Fine Arts in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman

Howard University has announced that the newly reestablished College of Fine Arts will be named in honor of late alumnus Chadwick Boseman, whose career as an actor, director, writer and producer inspired millions. 

Roxane Gay and Grove launch imprint Roxane Gay Books

Roxane Gay is teaming up with Grove Atlantic on Roxane Gay Books. The imprint will release the kinds of books Gay likes to read.

Singer Akon's SUV stolen from Buckhead gas station

Police say someone jumped into pop star Akon's SUV while he was pumping gas and took off.

Minnesota wildcat sanctuary housing lions, tigers seized from animal park featured in 'Tiger King'

The Wildcat Sanctuary in Sandstone, Minnesota has accepted several big cats including tigers and lions seized last week by the U.S. Department of Justice from the owners of Tiger King Park.

Harvey Weinstein extradition to California faces another delay

Harvey Weinstein’s extradition from New York to California to face rape and sexual assault charges faces further delays over paperwork issues raised by his lawyer, the attorney confirmed Monday.

Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at 2021 Billboard Music Awards

The Weeknd is having a great weekend: The pop star nominated for a whopping 16 Billboard Music Awards has won eight — so far.

Orlando Fringe Festival 2021 runs through May 31

This year marks the 30th Annual Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival, and as in previous years, it is being held at Orlando’s Loch Haven Park. But unlike last year, this year's event will be both virtual and in-person in addition, now through May 31.

Lady Gaga recalls trauma of rape at 19 by music producer

Lady Gaga says she got pregnant at 19 after being raped by a music producer early in her career, a trauma that triggered a “total psychotic break.”

'That ’70s Show' actor Danny Masterson must stand trial on 3 rape charges

Actor Danny Masterson has been ordered to stand trial on charges that he raped three women at his Hollywood Hills home between 2001 and 2003. He remains free on $3.3 million bail and is due back in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on June 7 for arraignment.