Entertainment

Fox News' Ed Henry fired after sexual misconduct allegation

By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer
    NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News on Wednesday fired daytime news anchor Ed Henry after an investigation of sexual misconduct in the workplace.

Netflix series to dramatize Kaepernick's path to activism

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Colin Kaepernick is joining with Emmy-winning filmmaker Ava DuVernay on a Netflix drama series about the teenage roots of the former NFL player's activism.

AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer

Beyoncé's message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer
    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while accepting the BET humanitarian award to relay a direct appeal to viewers: Go vote.

Disney changing Splash Mountain, ride tied to Jim Crow film

By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press

Country music reckons with racial stereotypes and its future

By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — When country singer Rissi Palmer was working on her debut album, she wanted a song like Gretchen Wilson's "Redneck Woman," a song that would introduce her and tell her story to fans.

The Dixie Chicks officially change their name to The Chicks

By KRISTIN M. HALL AP Entertainment Writer
    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Grammy-winning country group The Dixie Chicks have dropped the word Dixie from their name, now going by The Chicks.

Eiffel Tower reopens, ending 104-day coronavirus shutdown

By MASHA MACPHERSON Associated Press
    Marking another milestone in France's recovery from coronavirus lockdown, the Eiffel Tower reopened to visitors Thursday after its longest-ever closure in peace time: 104 days.

Adult film star Ron Jeremy charged with rape, sexual assault

By ANDREW DALTON AP Entertainment Writer
    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adult film star Ron Jeremy was charged with raping three women and sexually assaulting a fourth, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.

Joel Schumacher, director of 'St. Elmo's Fire,' dies at 80

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer