45 years later: MTV debuted on this date in 1981
MTV launched on August 1, 1981, with a shuttle launch and the famous Moon Man planting the station’s flag.
MTV launched on August 1, 1981, with a shuttle launch and the famous Moon Man planting the station’s flag.
‘The Sopranos’ actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80, reports say
Vincent Pastore, who was best known for his role in “The Sopranos," has died at 80, reports say.
Vincent Pastore, who was best known for his role in “The Sopranos," has died at 80, reports say.
Arlene Smith, lead singer of 50s doo-wop group the Chantels, dies at 84
Arlene Smith, the lead singer who helped launch the 1950s doo-wop girl group the Chantels into stardom with their classic "Maybe," died Wednesday in a New York City hospital after a heart attack at 84.
Arlene Smith, the lead singer who helped launch the 1950s doo-wop girl group the Chantels into stardom with their classic "Maybe," died Wednesday in a New York City hospital after a heart attack at 84.
Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.
Megan Moroney cancels show mid-performance, leaves stage in tears
Country star Megan Moroney cut her Denver concert short Tuesday night after becoming too sick to continue performing, later telling fans it was "the hardest decision" she has ever had to make.
Country star Megan Moroney cut her Denver concert short Tuesday night after becoming too sick to continue performing, later telling fans it was "the hardest decision" she has ever had to make.
BTS not submitting to Grammys amidst controversy over new categories
The seven members made the announcement in a coordinated statement posted onto Instagram.
The seven members made the announcement in a coordinated statement posted onto Instagram.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Kavinsky, the electro-pop composer known for “Nightcall," found dead at his home
The French electro-pop composer behind the song “Nightcall" died at the age of 50, the Associated Press reported.
The French electro-pop composer behind the song “Nightcall" died at the age of 50, the Associated Press reported.
Trace Adkins survived ex-wife's 'kill shot' after bullet passed through heart and lungs
Trace Adkins is going into detail about how he survived a "kill shot" from one of his ex-wives.
Trace Adkins is going into detail about how he survived a "kill shot" from one of his ex-wives.
Irish musician Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Irish musician and Oscar winner Glen Hansard, died in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday morning in Dublin.
Irish musician and Oscar winner Glen Hansard, died in a motorcycle crash early Wednesday morning in Dublin.
'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon says Parkinson's and cancer diagnoses kept her from public eye
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Carly Simon has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer.
Kelly Ripa undergoes surgery, leaving her unable to speak, husband shares
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Mike Preston, 'Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior' star, dies at 93
Mike Preston, the Australian actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the television series "Homicide," has died. He was 93.
Mike Preston, the Australian actor best known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" and Detective Bob Delaney in the television series "Homicide," has died. He was 93.
Freddy Cannon, 'Palisades Park' singer and rock star, dies at 89
Freddy Cannon was well known for various hit songs during his career like “Palisades Park," “Tallahassee Lassie," and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans."
Freddy Cannon was well known for various hit songs during his career like “Palisades Park," “Tallahassee Lassie," and “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans."
Lou Koller, Sick of It All frontman, dies at 59 after cancer battle
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Lou Koller, the longtime frontman and co-founder of New York hardcore band Sick of It All, has died at age 59 after a two-year battle with cancer.
Simone Biles undergoes procedure after near-death experience in June: Reports
Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
Disney reportedly lays off hundreds of employees, Pixar hit hard despite blockbuster success
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Disney laid off several hundred employees Tuesday morning across multiple divisions, with Pixar absorbing the largest share of the cuts.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber nets $3.75 million at auction
The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.
The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.
D4vd in court: Preliminary hearing begins in gruesome Hollywood Hills murder case
A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.