Smollett told police attackers knew he was on ‘Empire’

CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett told police that two men seemed to know who he was before they beat him, shouted racial andRead More

Liam Neeson says he’s not racist, explains rage after attack

NEW YORK (AP) — Liam Neeson says violence breeds violence and bigotry breeds bigotry. The 66-year-old actor appeared Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” oneRead More

21 Savage’s English origins stun fans of the Atlanta rapper

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It was a shock for fans when 21 Savage was taken into custody by U.S. immigration agents in Georgia. It wasRead More

Lawyers: 21 Savage is being wrongly held by US immigration

ATLANTA (AP) — Attorneys for Grammy-nominated rapper 21 Savage say he’s being wrongly held by federal immigration authorities. Law firm Kuck Baxter Immigration released aRead More

Adam Levine’s Super Bowl nipple reveal prompts backlash

NEW YORK (AP) — First, critics panned Maroon 5’s Super Bowl halftime performance. Then social media folks went full-on snark over Adam Levine’s throw pillow-likeRead More

Liam Neeson admits he wanted to kill after friend was raped

LONDON (AP) — Liam Neeson has said he is ashamed to admit he had violent thoughts about killing a black person after learning that someoneRead More

Historians irked by musical ‘Hamilton’ escalate their duel

NEW YORK (AP) — Ever since the historical musical “Hamilton” began its march to near-universal infatuation, one group has noticeable withheld its applause — historians.Read More

Banksy painting that self-destructed displayed in Germany

BERLIN (AP) — A Banksy painting that shocked onlookers as it partially shredded itself after being sold at auction is going on display in Germany.Read More

Demi Lovato deletes Twitter account over 21 Savage backlash

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Singer Demi Lovato has deleted her Twitter account following criticism that she was laughing at memes about 21 Savage. The Grammy-nominatedRead More

‘Young and the Restless’ actor Kristoff St. John dead at 52

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Young and the Restless” actor Kristoff St. John has died at age 52. Officials say Los Angeles police were called toRead More