Original 'Star Wars' returning to theaters for 50th anniversary

The original 1977 “Star Wars” film will return to theaters for a limited time to celebrate the franchise’s 50th anniversary.

Frank Gehry, the most celebrated architect of his time, dies at 96

Legendary architect Frank O. Gehry, whose innovative and distinctive designs on such projects as the Walt Disney Concert Hall helped shape the modern landscape of Los Angeles, died Friday at his Santa Monica home at age 96.

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, 'Mortal Kombat' actor dies at 75

The actor appeared in a variety of films, including "Mortal Kombat," "Memoirs of a Geisha," "The Last Emperor," and "Pearl Harbor."

Steve Cropper, guitarist and member of Stax Records’ Booker T and the M.G.'s, has died at age 84

Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions," "(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay" and “In the Midnight Hour," has died. He was 84.

Doctor who sold Matthew Perry ketamine before his overdose sentenced

Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a 43-year-old Santa Monica physician, was sentenced in Los Angeles to 2.5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry.

Hugh Jackman attends 'Song Sung Blue' Milwaukee premiere

Hollywood arrived in Milwaukee as Hugh Jackman attended the hometown premiere of “Song Sung Blue" at the Oriental Theatre, a film inspired by a Milwaukee love story and a local Neil Diamond cover band.

Hugh Jackman serves Kopp's Frozen Custard to adoring movie fans

Australian actor Hugh Jackman was in Greenfield, Wisconsin on Tuesday, Dec. 2 to do two things – to promote his new movie, "Song Sung Blue," and take his first taste of Kopp's Frozen Custard.

Miss Jamaica sends well wishes to country while recovering from stage fall

The Miss Universe Jamaica organization is sending well wishes as Miss Jamaica continues to recover after falling from the Miss Universe stage last month.

Rapper Poorstacy dies at 26

The entertainer released two albums during his career and was featured on the soundtrack for “Bill & Ted Face the Music."

'Full House' actor Dave Coulier shares new cancer diagnosis after beating lymphoma

“Full House" actor and Michigan native Dave Coulier revealed Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with another form of cancer months after beating stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Zootopia 2 hops to the top of the box office
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A Disney sequel hops into the record books at the box office. Studio estimates show "Zootopia 2" earned $96 million in its opening weekend at the domestic box office. The film totaled $156 million over its extended holiday release.

Eminem shows Detroit some love on Thanksgiving, Gino has the scoop

Eminem showed his hometown of Detroit some love on Thanksgiving. The rapper joined Jack White during his halftime show at the Packers-Lions game, performing “Till I Collapse” together.

Johnny Cash estate sues Coca-Cola, accuses company of ‘pirating’ singer’s voice

The estate of Johnny Cash has filed a lawsuit against The Coca-Cola Company, accusing it of using an unauthorized imitation of the late singer’s iconic voice in a nationwide advertising campaign.

Marcus Theatres: 90 years of movie magic, humble start in Ripon

For 90 years, the biggest stars and stories have played for generations on a Marcus Theatres silver screen. And the journey of this Wisconsin company is, itself, a tale worthy of Hollywood.