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LOS ANGELES — Developing an animated show takes time. When Tze Chun pitched his "Gremlins" prequel series about five years ago, it was for an "unnamed Warner streaming service."

A group of foreign journalists covering Hollywood banded together 80 years ago into the Hollywood Foreign Press Association and created the Golden Globes, a quirky, irreverent awards show, televised for decades, that people watched for fun and actors attended because they knew people would be watching.

The bestselling author of "Eat, Pray, Love" is pulling her forthcoming book from publication after facing online backlash, which is baffling the literary community.

A spokesperson for John Amos said Monday that the "Good Times" star is fine and "in good spirits" after his daughter claimed last week that his life was "hanging by a thread."

Marlon Wayans is in a war of words with United Airlines over a bag-check incident that led to him missing a flight to Kansas City and a scheduled show. And he's accusing the airline of harassment, racism and classism.

The L.A. Times is the latest in a string of media outlets to cut staff, citing economic headwinds. Leaders say 74 journalists will lose their jobs.

Anthony Rauda, 46, was convicted in the June 2018 death of Tristan Beaudette, 35, who was camping with his kids

A Boston-based auction house is no longer taking bids for clothing and other items that once belonged to Tom Petty amid allegations from the late rocker’s family that the items were stolen.

LOS ANGELES — Nearly six months since the death of Stephen "Twitch" Boss, an autopsy report has provided new details about the beloved dancer's unexpected death.

Tina Turner, the yowling powerhouse who helped pioneer a high-octane brand of R&B as half of the incendiary Ike & Tina Turner duo and belted out soul-rock gems such as "Proud Mary," "River Deep, Mountain High" and "What's Love Got to Do With It," has died at 83.

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