‘House of the Dragon’ 101: Who's who in this new game of thrones

Like “Game of Thrones,” “House of the Dragon” contains dozens of characters with strange names, questionable wigs and confusing relationships to one another. So we’re here to help you get to know the new players who will be dominating Sunday night TV for the next nine weeks. Read on for a guide to who’s who.

Autopsy confirms Naomi Judd's cause of death

An autopsy report in the death of country singer Naomi Judd that was obtained Friday by The Associated Press confirmed what family members have already said about how she died.

'Star Trek' legend Nichelle Nichols' ashes to be launched into deep space on Vulcan rocket

The ashes of "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols will be launched on a memorial spaceflight, along with the ashes of late creator Gene Roddenberry and wife Majel Barrett Roddenberry.

Stream-worthy seniors: ‘Up,’ ‘Miss Jane Pittman’ and more great golden-aged heroes

National Senior Citizens day falls on Aug. 21 every year, but our appreciation for the most grown of our grown-ups never wanes. Revel in these subtle, smart stories, many of which are streaming for free on Tubi — and call your grandma, she’d love to hear more from you.

Swiss DJ, accused of being on drugs in viral TikToks, actually suffers from impairment

“I don't want to imagine what this would do to a person who isn't so strong and that's why I'm more and more committed to stopping bullying,” Marcel Kugler explained

‘90210’ actor Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat, dies at 85

“He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was.”

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”

'Cars' Porsche 911 sold for $3.6 million at charity auction

A one-of-a-kind Porsche designed as a tribute to a beloved cartoon character has been auctioned for an astonishing amount.

MoviePass relaunch: Movie subscription service returns on Labor Day with plans starting at $10 a month

Movie fans can sign up for free to join a waitlist to get the service beginning on August 25. The company, which once had millions of subscribers, is making a comeback after temporarily shutting down in 2019.

Record label severs ties with FN Meka: What you should know about the AI-powered virtual rapper

Amid mounting controversy, officials with Capitol Records say they have severed ties with a virtual rapper that they have signed just days prior. Here's what you need to know about FN Meka, virtual artists, and the controversy surrounding the concept.

‘ParaNorman’ at 10: A spooky, progressive animated trailblazer

“ParaNorman” took a big swing with its message of acceptance — but the real home run was made with the character Mitch. In a time when many were begging Disney to make greater strides with LGBTQ+ representation in their features (a plea that’s still being made), stop-motion anitmation studio Laika broke new ground.