Category: Entertainment News

Melanie, Woodstock performer and ‘Brand New Key’ singer, dies at 76

Melanie, the singer-songwriter who rose through the New York folk scene, performed at Woodstock and had a series of 1970s hits including the enduring cultural phenomenon “Brand New Key,” has died. Her publicist Billy James told The Associated Press that Melanie died Tuesday. She was 76 and lived in central Read More

Jon Stewart will return to ‘The Daily Show’ as host, but just once a week

Comedian Jon Stewart is rewinding the clock, returning to “The Daily Show” as an occasional host and executive producing through the 2024 U.S. elections cycle. Comedy Central on Wednesday said Stewart will host the topical TV show, the perch he ruled for 16 years starting in 1999, every Monday starting Feb. 12. Read More

‘Barbie’ Oscar nominees address Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie snubs

The “Barbie” movie may have nabbed eight Oscar nominations on Tuesday including Best Supporting Actor for Ryan Gosling and Best Supporting Actress for America Ferrera, however many are criticizing the noticeable snubs of Margot Robbie for Best Actress and Greta Gerwig for Best Director. Both women had previously been nominated Read More

‘Elemental’ director Peter Sohn is ‘extremely proud’ of Oscar nomination

The nominations for the 96th Academy Awards were announced on Tuesday morning and Peter Sohn’s “Elemental” gained the nomination for Best Animated Feature Film. He told KTLA 5’s Sam Rubin that he learned of the big news via text message. “(I’m) super excited. Sam, thank you so much for the Read More