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"Saturday Night Live” doesn’t usually apologize when its satire offends. Here are unique moments when the crew offered an apology.
On Nov. 4, Rihanna joined a long list of artists who have requested that President Trump refrain from featuring their music at his political events.
On Nov. 4, Rihanna joined a long list of artists who have requested that President Trump refrain from featuring their music at his political events.
Caroll Spinney, 84, announced on Oct. 17 that he would retire from "Sesame Street", relinquishing his role as Big Bird after nearly 50 years.
“Sesame Street” puppeteer Caroll Spinney, 84, retired Oct. 18 after nearly 50 years of embodying Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.
“Sesame Street” puppeteer Caroll Spinney, 84, retired Oct. 18 after nearly 50 years of embodying Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch.
Elusive street artist Banksy is famous for incorporating the element of surprise into his work. Here are four possible theories surrounding his identity.
Lady Gaga wore an oversized Marc Jacobs pantsuit Oct. 15 to make more than just a fashion statement during ELLE's Women in Hollywood event.
In an interview with New York Magazine's The Cut, Nicole Kidman said her 11-year marriage to Tom Cruise shielded her from sexual harassment during her…
“Austin Powers” star Verne Troyer’s had a history of alcohol abuse and depression, according to the Los Angeles County coroner's office. His…
With the midterm elections around the corner, voting was a hot topic Oct. 9 at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.
Taylor Swift endorsed two Tennessee Democrats, breaking her long silence on political subjects. Here are some things that might have influenced her to…
Ron Charles reviews "The Next Person You Meet in Heaven," by Mitch Albom, which feels more like an angelic pyramid scheme.
Late-night host Stephen Colbert spoke openly on Oct. 3 about a CBS executive accused of using sexually inappropriate and homophobic language.
The Post’s pop culture host Hannah Jewell talks to Kashfia Rahman, whose story is featured in the new documentary “Science Fair”, about her research…
President Trump held a rare solo news conference Sept. 26 following his meetings at the United Nations in New York. Here’s how Jimmy Kimmel, Trevor Noah…
CNN anchor Don Lemon discussed his sexual assault — and that of a woman in his family — on air Sept. 24. He’s not the first person in the spotlight…
LeBron James and his production company announced Sept. 19 that “Space Jam 2″ is tentatively slated to begin in 2019 during the NBA off-season.
“Throwback Thursday” is a quirky new series from Post filmmaker Lindsey Sitz, about the truth that lives beneath our childhood memories. In the first…
From a spotlight on diversity to a marriage proposal to Mrs. Maisel, here are the highlights from the 2018 Emmy Awards.
Ron Charles reviews "Katerina," by James Frey, a memoir disguised as a novel recounting a young man's dream of writing a bestseller in Paris.
Hollywood legend Burt Reynolds, known for his unique swagger in movies like "Smokey and the Bandit" and "Cannonball Run," died on Sep.
From Bill Clinton to Al Sharpton, here are a few of the touching speeches from Aretha Franklin's funeral service in Detroit.
Neil Simon, the Pulitzer- and Tony-winning author of plays like “The Odd Couple" and “Lost in Yonkers,” died Aug. 26 at 91.
Kids enjoyed the last of their summer at the Fun House exhibit in the National Building Museum.
Madonna gave a monologue about herself during a tribute to Aretha Franklin. Logic protested immigrant family separation during his performance. Here's…
Fans paid tribute to the late Aretha Franklin outside of Harlem’s Apollo Theatre in New York on Aug. 16.
In 2015, a video of 6-year-old Johanna Colón dancing to Aretha Franklin’s “Respect” went viral. Three years later, she was praying for the music…
Originally written and performed by Otis Redding, "Respect" became a feminist and civil rights anthem by the "Queen of Soul." Here's how that happened.
Take a look back at Aretha Franklin's life, as she tells it through a series of interviews. The “Queen of Soul” passed away at the age of 76.
Music icon Aretha Franklin passed away at her home in Detroit on August 16, at the age of 76.
Bruce Lee created the genre of martial arts movies in America despite setbacks and initial rejections.