Gollum actor Andy Serkis to read entire ‘The Hobbit’ live online for charities
Actor and director Andy Serkis will read the entire J.R.R. Tolkien novel “The Hobbit” out loud in one marathon sitting on Friday to raise…
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Jamie Lynn Spears reveals sister Britney came home to Louisiana to quarantine
Britney Spears spent some of her quarantine with family in Louisiana, according to her baby sister, Jamie Lynn Spears. The younger Spears told…
Continue Reading ‘Spaceship Earth’ takes a strange trip inside Biosphere 2, an early experiment in quarantine
A documentary about people being forced to live in a confined space might feel a little too on the nose right now, timing-wise. But “Spaceship…
Continue Reading Second edition of ‘The Disney Family Singalong’ adds John Legend, Katy Perry
The lineup for Sunday’s “The Disney Family Singalong: Volume II” is looking rather magical. ABC announced Wednesday that John…
Continue Reading Florence Pugh is dating Zach Braff and doesn’t want your opinion
Florence Pugh has zero regrets about clapping back on social media when people disparage the 21-year age gap between her and her boyfriend, fellow…
Continue Reading Even during a pandemic, an electronic artist plots a US tour — at drive-in theaters
He may be the only musician in the US getting ready to hit the road. Marc Rebillet, a genre-shifting artist and entertainer who, for the sake of this…
Continue Reading Grimes and Elon Musk’s choice of baby name might not be accepted in California
Elon Musk and Grimes might have told fans their newborn baby boy is called X Æ A-12 Musk, but it seems the unusual moniker could fall foul of…
Continue Reading Banksy donates new artwork honoring health care workers to hospital
Street artist Banksy unveiled a new artwork honoring health care workers that he donated to the University Hospital Southampton (UHS) in the UK. The…
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The Nate-ure Report: Elephants have the largest brain of any mammal, but just how smart are they?
EL PASO, Texas – In the latest installment of “The Nate-ure Report,” ABC-7’s Nate Ryan hangs out with the largest animal at the El Paso Zoo. At…
Continue Reading IATA backs face masks but not middle seat closures for post-coronavirus air travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade group representing airlines around the world, has come out against blocking off middle…
Continue Reading Adele delights fans by returning to Instagram with surprise birthday post
After a social media hiatus, Adele has returned to Instagram with a bang. The singer lit up the internet Wednesday morning by sharing a picture to…
Continue Reading *NSYNC gives Lance Bass a virtual birthday surprise
Lance Bass was treated to a virtual *NSYNC reunion for his birthday. Former band members Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick and JC Chasez joined Bass on…
Continue Reading ‘Dead to Me’ gets even twistier in its binge-worthy second season
A funny thing happened between “Dead to Me’s” very good first season and its second: The dark Netflix comedy became an even better,…
Continue Reading Miranda Lambert is going on a cross country road trip in an Airstream trailer
Miranda Lambert has a cure for going stir crazy amid the pandemic. A road trip. The country music artist announced on her Instagram page that she had…
Continue Reading Dreaming of the deeps: World’s most epic scuba diving destinations
If only salt water — sweat, tears and the sea — really was the cure for everything, as Danish author Isak Dinesen once said. Then scuba…
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NASA is working with Tom Cruise to shoot a film in outer space. Yes, really
Tom Cruise wants fly into outer space in the name of filmmaking, and NASA says it’s happening. The head of NASA confirmed Tuesday that the…
Continue Reading ‘Killing Eve’ murders are inspired by real crimes
The stomach-churning assassinations in spy drama “Killing Eve” were inspired by the murders of real people, it has been revealed.…
Continue Reading These three Marines stepped in to restrain an unruly passenger on a flight from Japan
Three US Marines stepped in to detain a passenger who allegedly made threatening comments during a flight from Japan to Texas. Capt. Daniel Kult,…
Continue Reading Adele lost weight, are we allowed to praise that?
Adele has always loved the skin she is in. When she first burst on the scene with her debut album “19” in 2008, the British singer was…
Continue Reading Jessica Simpson says she felt body-shamed by Vogue
Jessica Simpson was not happy about a story Vogue shared about her, and the publication has apologized. The singer/actress/mogul/author clapped back…
Continue Reading Happy 75th birthday Kurt Loder!
How in the world is Kurt Loder 75? Yes, the famed MTV newsman turned 75 on Tuesday, much to the astonishment of the Internet. The blast from the past…
Continue Reading Grimes explains meaning of unique name of son with Elon Musk
Singer Grimes has revealed the meaning behind the unique name of her newborn son with Tesla and SpaceX CEO, Elon Musk. Musk announced the birth of…
Continue Reading The ghost stations hidden beneath London
Thanks to its complex history, London has long been associated with ghosts. But forget the supposed specters of beheaded queens or hanged highwaymen…
Continue Reading Organizers of Portland’s Naked Bike Ride encourage participants to carry on by themselves
The World Naked Bike Ride usually sees thousands of nude cyclists baring it all as they ride through cities around the world. But of course, with the…
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The Nate-ure Report: How zebras stripes help them survive
EL PASO, Texas — In the latest installment of “The Nate-ure Report,” ABC-7’s Nate Ryan hangs out with the zebra. Obviously the first thing that…
Continue Reading Daniel Radcliffe and other top stars are reading ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’
Sure, there might not be a magic spell to make the boredom of quarantine go away, but who needs that when you can listen to the first “Harry…
Continue Reading Jesse Eisenberg’s mission to support domestic abuse survivors amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has closed retail shops, schools and so much more. But in Bloomington, Indiana, Middle Way House, a shelter for survivors of…
Continue Reading How the 9/11 Memorial & Museum is keeping the message of hope alive during the coronavirus pandemic
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum has been continuing its mission of sharing the stories of hope and courage, even through the coronavirus pandemic.…
Continue Reading As Instagram Live keeps us entertained, it’s helping celebs stay in the game
There is something for everyone on Instagram Live these days. From Guided meditations and workouts to dance parties and happy hours with A-listers,…
Continue Reading Wendy Williams says years of doing radio prepared her for broadcasting in quarantine
In many ways, Wendy Williams was built for this moment in television. While she says she misses the “electricity” of “The Wendy…
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