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Judge Extends Pause on John Oates’ Sale of Stake in Business With Daryl Hall

A judge sided with Daryl Hall on Thursday in his request to keep John Oates blocked temporarily from his share of the Hall & Oates duo’s joint venture without his partner’s permission.

Illinois Appeals Court Affirms Actor Jussie Smollett’s Convictions, Jail Sentence

An appeals court on Friday upheld the disorderly conduct convictions of actor Jussie Smollett, who was accused of staging a racist, homophobic attack against himself in 2019 and lying about it to Chicago police.

Biden Lights National Christmas Tree as D.C. Holiday Festivities Continue

President Joe Biden and his wife, Jill, participated Thursday in the lighting of the National Christmas Tree on the south side of the White House.

Will Earlier Oscars Broadcast Attract More Viewers? ABC Trying 7 p.m. Slot in 2024

Academy Awards enthusiasts won’t have to stay up quite as late to see the best picture winner in March 2024.

Daryl Hall and John Oates Head to Court as Legal Battle Escalates Over Music Rights and Royalties

The music duo Hall & Oates will be in court Thursday as the two musicians Daryl Hall and John Oates battle over the rights and likeness of their career.

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lights Up for the Holiday Season

The Christmas tree at New York’s Rockefeller Center was adorned by more than 50,000 multicolored lights Wednesday night as crowds cheered during the lighting ceremony.

Actor Jonathan Majors in Court For Expected Start of Jury Selection in New York Assault Trial

Actor Jonathan Majors appeared in court in New York on Wednesday for the expected start of jury selection in a trial in which he is accused of injuring his then-girlfriend during an argument.

National Christmas Tree Outside White House Falls, Was Reset Upright

Before the National Christmas Tree could be officially be lit Thursday, the tree fell to the ground. It has since been reset in its spot in front of the White House.

Sean Combs Steps Aside as Revolt Chairman Amid Sexual Abuse Allegations

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of his cable television network Revolt amid multiple sexual abuse allegations.

Judge Cites Handwritten Will, Awards Aretha Franklin’s Real Estate to Sons

A judge overseeing the estate of Aretha Franklin awarded real estate to the late star’s sons, citing a handwritten will from 2014 that was found between couch cushions.

Stephen Colbert’s 'The Late Show' Paused as Host Recovers From Surgery

Earlier this fall, COVID-19 shuttered Stephen Colbert’s “The Late Show.” The show is sidelined again as the host recovers from a burst appendix.

‘The Hunger Games’ Feasts, ‘Wish’ Doesn’t Come True at Thanksgiving Box Office

Walt Disney Co.’s 'Wish' was expected to rule the Thanksgiving weekend box office, but 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' feasted on ticket sales.

A Christmas Pop Music List As the Holiday Season Hits Full Swing

Christmas pop music has become a genre all its own with musicians such as Mariah Carey, Nat King Cole and Elton John showing up on holiday playlists every year.

Internet Casinos Thrive in 6 States. Will it Become More Common Throughout US?

In New Jersey, internet casino gambling has generated nearly $7 billion in revenue for casinos and their affiliates and brought $1 billioin in tax revenue. Will it spread to more U.S. states?

Ringo Starr takes fans on a colorful tour of his past in book 'Beats & Threads'

Ringo Starr’s latest project is for fans of music and of fashion.