You can’t stop the beat with ‘Hairspray Live!’ telecast

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. (AP) — In the steadily escalating battle of the TV musicals, NBC’s “Hairspray Live!” is the most ambitious contender yet. It’s gotRead More

Jimmy Kimmel to host Academy Awards

NEW YORK (AP) — The Oscars finally have a host: Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 89th Academy Awards. The late-night host will be presiding overRead More

Justin Bieber to make Gillette Stadium stop on 2017 tour

Music superstar Justin Bieber has announced the details for his 2017 world tour, which includes a stop at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. His first-ever stadiumRead More

Leftovers ‘Moana,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ rule box office again

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Audiences came back for a second helping of “Moana” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” this weekend. Both family-friendlyRead More

Kanye West released from hospital Thursday

Los Angeles, CA (NBC) — Rapper Kanye West has reportedly been released from the hospital. The 39-year-old West was admitted to UCLA Medical Center onRead More

New ‘Hamilton’ CD features songs by Alicia Keys, Sia, Usher

NEW YORK (AP) — The Broadway megahit “Hamilton” has already spawned a best-selling cast album, a PBS documentary and a book about its creation. NowRead More

Courtney Harrell’s run on ‘The Voice’ comes to an end

LOS ANGELES (WHDH) — A singer from Dorchester was eliminated on NBC’s “The Voice” Tuesday night. Courtney Harrell was eliminated from competition after reaching theRead More

‘Rogue One’ ticket sales already strong

The force is strong with “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” According to The Hollywood Reporter the movie has just broken the record for theRead More

Canadian police force threatens Nickelback on drunk drivers

KENSINGTON, Prince Edward Island (AP) — A police department in Canada’s province of Prince Edward Island is threatening to impose “the Nickelback treatment” on anyoneRead More

Binge watching on Netflix no longer requires internet access

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix subscribers can now binge on many of their favorite shows and movies even when they don’t have an internet connection.Read More