MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis and St. Paul have been on Bruce Springsteen’s mind a lot these days.

That’s why he wrote “Streets of Minneapolis” in January, why he performed his instant protest song at First Avenue days later and why he is opening his Land of Hope & Dreams American Tour at Target Center in Minneapolis.

“The tour is ...Read more

Taylor Frankie Paul might have whiplash in the wake of a leaked video that derailed her “Bachelorette” debut, but she says her kids are also feeling the sting.

Last week, the embattled reality TV star was gearing up for Sunday’s launch of “The Bachelorette” when a video of a 2023 domestic dispute between Paul and Dakota Mortensen (her...Read more

Q. What would you recommend for a high-end, cost-no-object soundbar system? I am considering a Loewe TV and want sound quality and looks to match the television. I really don't want other speakers and wires cluttering up the room, but would consider something with a wireless subwoofer.

—K.L., San Jose, California

A. The best single-piece ...Read more

Laura Dern is not interested in clinging to her youth.

The 59-year-old actress hopes that Hollywood continues to explore male and female characters "at every age with all the depth they deserve".

Laura told AARP: "Someone told me I was brave for being willing to age on screen -- to be myself at every age and not hide the process of aging, ...Read more

Brian Littrell has claimed he has been threatened with guns and having his house burned down amid the disputes over his "private" beach.

The Backstreet Boys singer and his wife Leighanne Littrell have alleged people have encroached on the sand outside their home in Walton County, Florida, prompting them to hire private security and install 'No ...Read more

Samara Weaving was left unable to move after suffering a back injury, but made a "miraculous" recovery just two days before she started shooting Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.

The 34-year-old star has reprised her role as Grace MacCaullay in the comedy horror sequel but she revealed her part in the project was in doubt after suffering "horrendous...Read more

Lainey Wilson believes her years as a Hannah Montana impersonator gave her a drive to succeed.

The 33-year-old country star spent her teenage years providing entertainment at children's parties dressed as Miley Cyrus' Disney Channel alter ego, and she learned a lot from the experience.

She told Extra: "It taught me a lot. It taught me that if ...Read more

Savannah Guthrie will appear Thursday on NBC's "Today" for the first time since the Feb. 1 abduction of her mother.

The NBC morning program announced Wednesday that Guthrie sat for an interview with Hoda Kotb that will air over the next two days. A clip of the sitdown shows her describing the personal pain she has gone through while police ...Read more

In "They Will Kill You," Zazie Beetz fights off a murderous cult of immortal Satan worshippers, and that's nothing compared to the struggle to stay even the least bit invested in what's happening on screen.

This is one of those unholy genre mashups that tries everything — action! comedy! horror! — and succeeds with nothing. Outside of 14-...Read more

LOS ANGELES — When video streaming platforms were first launched, they were marketed as an affordable way to watch your favorite movies without the interruption of an ad break.

But, over the years, as subscription fees hit highs of nearly $25 a month and cheaper ad-supported tiers were introduced, more consumers are willing to pay less in ...Read more

Kendra Wilkinson has turned to GLP-1 medication in a bid to fit into her jeans.

The 40-year-old star has decided to use the weight-loss medication, because she's grown tired of her health struggles.

She told Us Weekly: "There's nothing worse than being in a gym every single day, working out and not seeing any progress.

"I hit 40. I'm happy. I...Read more

Kristin Cavallari has called out "trash" married men for liking her Instagram photos.

The 39-year-old reality TV star - who was previously married toJay Cutler - has revealed that married men often like her photos on social media.

Speaking on her Let's Be Honest with Kristin Cavallari podcast, the blonde beauty shared: "The guys we really need...Read more

Amanda Peet "had to get [herself] together" before revealing her cancer diagnosis to her children.

The 54-year-old actress - who has Frances, 19, Molly, 15, and Henry, 11, with husband David Benioff - has revealed she had to compose herself before discussing the issue with her kids.

Amanda told E! News: "They've been great. I definitely had to...Read more

Jay-Z believes good music requires an "honest" approach.

The 56-year-old rap star believes authenticity has been key to his success, and Jay doesn't intend to change his approach.

Asked to explain the hallmarks of a great Jay-Z album, he told GQ: "I don't know what I need to create currently that's going to fulfil me and make me happy because ...Read more

Kevin Costner is set to begin filming a new movie with Jake Gyllenhaal.

The Hollywood veteran, 71, will start alongside 45-year-old Jake in Honeymoon With Harry, which is due to shoot in Queensland, Australia, from April across Brisbane and the Whitsundays.

Kevin and Jake were signed to the project by producers Amazon MGM Studios, and the film...Read more

Vincent D'Onofrio has issued a furious demand for Marvel and Sony to sort out a plot in which his Kingpin character can finally meet Spider-Man on the big screen.

Highlighting the long-running rights complications that have kept the characters apart in the superhero universe, the actor, 66, who plays Wilson Fisk - also known as Kingpin - in ...Read more

SAN DIEGO — Is AI an invaluable tool for musicians — or an existential threat?

Controversy about new technology has been a constant in the music industry since the first mechanically operated player pianos were patented in the late 1800s.

But the level of controversy may now be reaching new heights, thanks to Suno, Udio and other AI music ...Read more

SAN DIEGO — Jack Tempchin has seen the brave new world of recorded music, and it doesn’t involve him. At least it doesn’t as a singer, guitarist or a performer of any kind.

Never mind that this 2019 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee has just released two new studio albums and contributed seven songs to the San Diego-centric new movie, “...Read more

CHICAGO — While WGN-Ch. 9 made news last month by slashing its on-air staff, rival WMAQ-Ch. 5 has executed a different kind of downsizing with a $70 million reimagining of the local TV newsroom.

In January, NBC 5 Chicago, Telemundo Chicago and the national NBC News Chicago Bureau consolidated from five floors into one 70,000-square-foot space...Read more

LOS ANGELES — Roughly 13.8 billion years ago, the universe began from an infinitely hot and dense single point, then expanded and stretched — otherwise known as the Big Bang Theory. But 20 years ago, students of the Bravo school of science witnessed an explosive moment emanating from Orange County — specifically a wealthy enclave known as ...Read more